35 Years, Hillary?

Maybe it depends on the definition of service, but she has been involved in politics since the 60s. As you mentioned, ParaTed2k, there was the campaign for McGovern in 72. In 74 she was advising on the Nixon impeachment. Her terms as first lady to Bill's state governorship and presidency may or may not be considered as service. I think they can be, given the responsibilities and sacrifices, and that she clearly was an active first lady. All in all, I think she has a wealth of experience to draw upon. I don't think she's stretching the truth too much by claiming 35 years of service, even if what she's done or not done is not to one's liking. I think a few posters here have selective memories, or only notice the big political events. (Referring to other posters, not you ParaTed2k). And as to the claims that staying married to Bill is a character flaw for Hillary, that's ridiculous. I don't think we can say Hillary has no self-respect because of this. It's a flaw in Bill's character, not hers. (And btw I believe Bill to be a great man, despite these flaws.) And anyway, we shouldn't be criticizing people for staying married - jumping ship for trophy wives (or husbands) is more of a character flaw in my opinion.

myself I havent see her do a thing that would reall count for the 35 years! and I reall dont think she would run the country right it would only give her a power trip. I think we would be in a bigger mess than we are now. I dont like her!

I agree.. but you must admit..it's quite an accomplishment to stay married as long as she did to Mr. Clinton..

One of the things I have heard he talk about is her role in forming the Childrens Defense Fund. I looked on their web site I found her only mentioned as a member of congress, and one posting of Hillary recognizing some students. The CDF claims success in getting IDEA and No Child Left Behind. Both of these require hugh amounts of paper work taking the teacher away from teaching. It seems that both programs are great at increasing the size of government and governmental interference in our daily lives. Is this what her experience will lead to? Being a leader means that she has to make decisions and she has not shown that she is capable of doing that. As Senator she has not followed up on her first promises to the people of New York. She did not create new jobs but rather NY has lost many Manufracturing Jobs and the have not been replaced. She is goot at talking and making promises but not producing results.

I'd like her to provide a detailed list of what she has accomplished in her 35 years of politics. I'll also give her the 6 years as senator, but aside from that I really can't find anything. I personally think she's still riding the coatails of her husband. The American people are delusional if they think she can bring about some big change, I could imagine in 35 years she owes alot of people favors.