In an attempt to further bolster her position as the Democratic candidate that "passed the Commander-in-chief test" Hillary recounted her 1994 trip to Bosnia.
"We used to say in the White House that if a place is too dangerous, too small or too poor, send the First Lady."
Eat that John McCain.
"We came in under sniper fire," she recently told the press. "There was no greeting ceremony. We ran with our heads down, and were basically told to run to our cars."
I must say that not since Baron Münchhausen have I heard such a harrowing tale of suspense, action and adventure.
Unfortunately for Mrs. Clinton, it's not true.
The account has been proven false, both by recent press reports and old video footage that shows the senator greeting a child in a ceremonial procession at the Tuzla airport. She has since come out saying that perhaps she "misspoke."
The fact that Hillary thought she could get away with telling such a ridiculous story when she was surrounded by, literally, dozens and dozens of press is a question that's boggled the mind of many, but not me. It speaks to the air of invincibility and sense of entitlement that both Clintons have had since the beginning of this race - traits that are plentiful in our current commander-in-chief, I might add.
Truthfully, the whole thing would have been much funnier to me if it weren't for the fact that Hillary continues to espouse her claims of experience, when in actuality she:
1) Passed the same number of pieces of legislation as Obama
2) Has been an elected official for fewer years than Obama
3) Continually lied about her "experience" during the Clinton years (from brokering peace deals in Ireland to bringing about SCHIP)
4) Horribly failed in getting universal health care done while she was First Lady
Despite this, her "experience" argument seems to be working. Well, at least until now.
And now, for your viewing pleasure please enjoy the latest trailer fresh from the people who brought you Whitewater, Stained Blue Dresses, and Well-Timed Tears. . .
Hillary in Tuzla: The Tale of Bosnian Sniper Fire
Monday, March 24, 2008
Hillary's Bravado
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