Bill Clinton and the Monica Lewinsky issue  

That is very true.....I think that some reporters take "Freedom of Speech" beyond its limits. Many (not all thank goodness) lack tact, privacy, and respect. But on the other hand you cannot fault them because that's what the American people want. Why is The Inquirer" one of the most read newspapers in the United States. People want to know the worst about people not the best. Good response...you get a big

I do not care about Clinton;it is between him and his wife. I do though have a comment about what we Americans want: MOST (not me) Want to be entertained! No one really cares what the truth is, all they want is something to think about at work, talk about-at the corner bar, or argue about with there buddies.Look at all the crap on television; those soap operas!With all that is wrong in this world; not just this country, you would think people would want the truth. Go to a restaurant, start a conversation about politics. Most say there piece and change the subject. Start a conversation about what happened to Doc on Days and everyone joins in!

Wow, that's telling 'em Marshall. Maybe that's why a lot of foreigners don't like us. Some have told me that we have no culture. By your description they (the foreigners) are absolutely right. Thanks for dropping by..always appreciate your input.

I couldn't agree with you more the press blew it up and the news reached beyond the US boundaries and Americans were labeled puritans. The fact that he lied under oath is a crime for every US citizen including the President. He is not above the law. He should at least have been tried and convicted. His sentence would depend on the sitting judge. For any other American lying under oath would have been tried. As I said the President is not above the law. He does not have immunity. Any crime the president commits is subject to the same procedures as any other American citizen. Thanks for dropping by and sharing your views.

Am checking my discussions to select Best Response and reread this one. Do you think that any President is above the law? Do you think that if you lied under oath to a Grand Jury that your apology would warrant you being "pardoned" for committing a crime? You wouldn't get away with it so why should a president, who is a citizen first and a president second. No president is immune from justice being served under the laws of the land.

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There have been three that I know of this century....FDR, Kennedy and Clinton. At least the first two were discreet. Add to this the fact that it was known but there was never a big stink about it either by the press nor the public. It was discussed but never blown out of proportion. I think that most people know that Jackie was offered a million dollars by Daddy Joe to stay married. But again no one made a big to do about that either. Do you think it's odd that they are all Democrats? Thanks for dropping by.

Thanks for that suscan. That's what I don't get about the American voter. People knew he lied but voted for him anyway. I think it was one time that the media turned down the volume on the fact that he committed perjury and that he should have been tried. I wonder why that was?

i cant imagine that margaret thatcher would ever have had any contact like that at all,unless it was with metal mickey.iron lady and all that

Don't count on it Jimbo....one never knows what one will do when "push comes to shove".

He did apologize in a muddled sort of way. Evidently his idea of a sexual act was not in agreement with others. It was a shame and it was too bad that it had to come out. However, I have to take my hat off to Monica....it took her a long time to come out with the truth. She did her best to protect the president but unfortunatly followed the bad advice of her friend. She was not tried for perjury, although she too lied under oath, because she made an agreement to testify as long as she didn't have to be tried for perjury.

He really is a con man....no bout a doubt it. As for Hillary I hope the American people know that her part in the White Water Project went far deeper than his. She, according to clinton himself, is much more intelligent than he is. I don't think that he even had a clue as to what was going on in that real estate deal. I wonder how many women will be voting for Hillary because of her abilities rather than in her effort to make history by becoming the first female president. I think the latter is what is more important to her. God help the American people if she gets the nomination.

That is the whole nine yards in a nutshell. Very well put. Adultry is not against the law of the land but it is indeed frowned upon in most countries throughout the world. I think it is sad that the eight years in spent in the White House would be wrapped up in one (?) stupid act that he committed in, of all places, the Oval Office. How can anyone hold such a president (whoever he/she may be) in high esteem. He made the biggest headlines, as you said, for the wrong reason and people, being who they are, gobble it up, spit it out, and then vote again....also a sad indication of the short memories of Americans. I believe in forgive and forget but there are, and almost always must be, limits. Thanks for your comments as a non-American. It seems that you were not taken in by the press. Always nice to see you.

Thank you for giving me best response for this discussion gifana. :)

No problem. You faced the issues and stated your opinion which was logical and clear.

Hi estherlou...nice to see you. Yes I quite agree with you. Both issues are of importance. Of course, we can't put all (only 99%) of the blame on him. It is true that the public should have been told but the way the media handled it was more "sensational" that factual. Why the media didn't put more emphasis on his perjury and demand his being tried (after he left office at least) is something I will never understand. I hate to so adament in my comments about one of my presidents but I feel that the people must understand that no president is above the law of the land. I too pray that Hilliary doesn't make it. As far as I am concerned she is more astute at conning people than her husband. I still don't understand why more wasn't done about the White Water Scandal...she was certainly the brains behind that scheme I'm sure. As Bill once said, Hillary is more intelligent that I am." And who am I to doubt the word of a president?....lol

In general I quite agree with you. I hate gossip and inuendos. But the issue here is the fact that a president of the United States liked under oath and should be held accountable before the people of the United States. Any US president is not above the law. Thank you for dropping by and for your input.