Translating Hillary Clinton's Outburst in Africa

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True colors are shown under pressure, are they not? She's experienced enough and old enough not to have responded like that...her response confirmed what I've always believed about her, that she's a hard-nosed, ticking time bomb, who does not need to be in control of this country. And not because she's a woman...to me she's a Richard Nixon in drag. However, I will say that I believe no woman should be in power who has not been confirmed by a physician to be completely through menopause! Having been through menopause myself, I can testify that it can be a dangerous time of a woman's life.

Sandra R. of AL 11:30AM August 18, 2009

Hillary is as normal as they come. What do you expect? She is a woman. Every woman has a little bitch in her. Go rest in peace.

Jim Cooper of VA 10:35AM August 16, 2009

See what I mean? re Terrific Analysis
'Nuff Said
The Analysis is Spot on.

MC of TX 9:33PM August 13, 2009

All you had to do was see Hillary's body language, coupled with the sneer and arrogant look. This was all about Hillary vs. Slick Willie. Very embarrassing for our secretary of state to act out.

Tom of TN 7:53PM August 13, 2009

While not in any way discounting the horror of what's going on in the Congo, you might do a little research on what Japan systematically did to women across East Asia before and during WWII. "Comfort Women" is the grotesque word the Japanese used for systemic rape, torture, murder (including binding legs together to prevent childbirth resulting in excruciating death, being tied to a stake for bayonet practice, live vivisection and even more). Much of that was also done to males. So let’s go after the horrors of the Congo (or Darfur or many other places) but let’s not wax too poetic about this being the worst ever.

Glenn of RI 9:44AM August 13, 2009

The reporter of this so called news story is soooo off it's unreal. No was way Mrs. Clinton thinking about the lack of womens rights and what's been done to them when she answered the question the way she did. She's tired of not getting the attention Bill is, and the role she now finds herself in. For those of you that thinks the way she answered the question was approprite then why is this such a big deal not only in our Country, but around the world? She just lost face with those men in charge around the world that feel women shouldn't be in power. She lived up to the sterotype of women not being able to stay incontrol no matter how stressful things may get.

JD of DC 2:20AM August 13, 2009

The analysis by Bonnie Erbe that appears on the U.S. News and World Report website of Hillary Rodham Clinton's strong response to the translated question during her trip to Africa is the most newsworthy intrepretation of all that I have viewed. Why don't we seek truthful answers to situations? Why hasn't this point of view been discussed more? Why do the news purveyors and entertainment media choose to focus on how they can make a woman look hysterical. Where is her support? We are lucky to have Hillary bringing up the issues of abuse of an entire gender in the Congo. Thankfully, the abuse of women in the U.S. is condoned only in the verbal arena and not in the physical. Buck up men and come to the aid of your women in political office who are doing good work.

MC of TX 1:13AM August 13, 2009

She is a diplomat. No matter what you think of the country and its people/practices, SHE IS A DIPLOMAT. Even if the question was purposely offensive, if she can let a young student get under her skin like that, she needs to review Diplomacy 101. She will not further women's rights by acting in an unfortunately stereotypical, 'shrill woman' fashion. By answering the way she did she missed the opportunity to rise above a situation, show some class and actually score points for women's rights. It is amazing that people are applauding her rudeness. Here's the real reason she is so touchy: 1. She's in a crappy African country where women are disrespected so what will she accomplish? 2. Her hubby has stolen the limelight again because he IS a diplomat (notice they didn't send her to N. Korea?) 3. She wants to be President. She's not. She's stuck in a job she really doesn't want. Obama effectively hamstrung her and she knows it (perhaps after the fact). Well, things are tough all over. PS...Polyester pants suits are hot, especially in Africa. Try wearing a dress...it's alot cooler. Maybe that will help your disposition.

ohsnapiam56 of RI 12:36AM August 13, 2009

I think her comment was a perfectly reasonable and acceptable one. The question was demeaning and her response was appropriate.

Gail of NC 11:55PM August 12, 2009

True she wasn't elected president and her outburst was a little over the top but could she be any worse than the elected President and his lack of experience and knowledge of political issues. I don't like Hillary, but would have chosen her over him after watching his latest goof ups.

Jeni of AL 10:34PM August 12, 2009