Has anyone been disappointed with Hillary Clinton as Secretary Of State so far?

[NNN0LHI]

Almost seems like she found her calling to me. She seems so happy too.

What do you think?

Don

[Olney Blue]

1. She is doing great!

[Happyhippychick]

2. It's almost scary that the 'pukes haven't found a reason to criticize her yet.

[underpants]

9. Yeah they went after Napolitano and blocked Sibelius

Whooops! talk about bad timing

but of course MSM has covered them for this-they never mention it anymore since the Swine Flu hit...or excuse me the H1N1 virus

[kiva]

3. Nope, I think she's doing well.

I agree that she seems happy as SOS, and I'm glad to see it.

[billyoc]

4. Only with her statements about the Taliban in Pakistan.

They have about as much chance of taking over Pakistan as the skinheads have of taking over the U.S. :eyes:

[EmilyAnne]

35. I think a better analogy would be that they have as much chance of taking over Pakistan as the

skinheads have of taking over Russia.
I lived there for a few years and while they would never take over, they do terrorize any immigrants or Russian citizens with Central Asian or Caucasian (ie. Georgian or Azerbaijani) features.
The general Russian population is pretty indifferent to the violent and sometimes murderous actions of the skinheads.
They may not condone these actions, but they claim to understand the sentiment behind them.
Even the most liberal Russian people I know sort of shake their heads and shrug it off.
They are most definitely not outraged nor do they consider participating in any sort of protests against the comically inept mishandling of these cases by the police.

My point is that it seems that while the Taliban couldn't really take over the entire nation of Pakistan, their comfortable presence there can further a very anti-Democratic sentiment in the general public that may lead to more serious problems that threaten the region and, eventually, the United States.
Never mind the damage done to women and secular people.
Do these "ifs" and possibilities justify forceful actions against the Taliban in Pakistan?
Personally, I don't think so, but I do see the issue as a bit more complicated then whether or not the Taliban can completely takeover.
I'm sure we can both agree that its a messed up situation all around and regardless of how we handle it, many innocent people will needlessly suffer.

[Raine]

5. I think she's doing TERRIFIC

and I agree I think this is her true calling. Plus her and Obama seems to be really getting along great. :thumbsup:

[Catshrink]

19. I love how they're working together

[MadMaddie]

6. Very satisfied

She is in the zone. She is in the right position at the right time.

[dionysus]

7. no, i'm pleased as punch. she's doing a good job

:thumbsup:

[ChairmanAgnostic]

8. she was never my choice as pres, and I totally, happily and completely

surprised and content with her energy, integrity, talent, and drive as SOS.

She is kicking ass and elephant, both.

[napoleon_in_rags]

10. She's doing great. In different circumstances she would have been a great president too.

I think she got written off because she was Bill Clintons wife, there was this idea that she was JUST Bill Clintons wife. In reality though she's quite a wonk. I think Bill wanted to marry somebody he could match wits with, and that's Hillary.

[Tarheel_Dem]

16. Wrong! (nt)

[napoleon_in_rags]

29. Lame! (nt)

[napoleon_in_rags]

28. delete

[LakeSamish706]

11. Nope, I personally think she is doing an awesome job as SOS...

There was talk today about her being appointed to a Supreme court Justice..... Anything on this?

[Tangerine LaBamba]

12. So far, so good, and I think

she's handling herself and the job very nicely, although I don't quite know what she's done, which is probably - diplomatically speaking - a very good thing.

Obama knew the old LBJ rule: It's better to have the camel inside the tent, pissing out, than outside the tent, pissing in................................

[ZombieHorde]

13. I have no problems so far. nt

[Zech Marquis The 2nd]

14. my only "disappointment"

and this has NOTHING to do with the outstanding job Sec of State Clinton is doing--I've been approved to take the Foreign Service exam..but I'm in the middle of preparing for the Naval officer exam :-(

Man, I'd love to be working with her as the top person! but that's fine, I'm sure there'll be more test dates later in the year.

[EmilyAnne]

36. Congratulations on the approval! Take a later test and GOOD LUCK! nt

[Zech Marquis The 2nd]

37. thank you!!!

I didn't know you had to be approved just to take the exam :shrug: oh well, I'll take it at a later date. If I were to confirm for the next test period and not show up,I'd be hit with a $50 charge. And I don't blame them, because it takes alot of time and effort to get thee test sessions up and running.

[MasonJar]

15. Hillary is a super star and the PUGs cannot stop her. She has shut them

down time and again as Sec of State. Go, Hillary!

[Mike 03]

17. She's doing an extraordinary job, and performing it with stunning dignity. Thank you

for making this post and allowing some reflection on what a successful this appointment has been.

[bigtree]

18. I like her activism

I've been disappointed with the nonsense the administration is selling about Iran's 'dangerous' influence in Latin America and the State Dept.'s emphasis on Iran's oil in their objections. Her rhetoric has been strident at times and the policy seems to be degenerating into more of a posture than any real expectation of normalizing relations, especially in the way they're already waving around the prospect of sanctions. It stinks of empire and a cheap attempt to marginalize Iran based on economic concerns using the 'threats' of an unproven nuclear weapons program as pretext.

Still too much of the jingoistic old language seeping in from her department for me, but, overall, I think she's performed competently and with her signature efficiency and style.

[protect our future]

20. She's doing a beautiful job.

And I keep saying if she ever decided to dump Bill, she could have her pick of gorgeous young studs. She is an amazing woman.

[Booster]

21. I think she's doing a terrific job. She seems to be paying close

attention to everything, and if intelligence comes across her desk that says "Osama determined to strike the U.S.", you can rest assured she won't ignore it, unlike that last person who had the job.

[bdamomma]

22. I have no complaints, she has alot to clean up.

after condisleeza.

[EFerrari]

27. You're not kidding. State is every bit as bad as Justice was/is.

After Obama and Holder, she's got to be the hardest working person in our government.

[Vidar]

23. Not a bit.

[sohndrsmith]

24. I've never been a Clinton apologist, and I have to admit I was

skeptical (which was undeserved and unfair) that she would be able to refrain from politicizing this appointment.

I was wrong.

I have the utmost respect and gratitude for Sec. Clinton because her handling of this office has been nothing but exemplary. I'm personally thrilled because I can laud and support her fully and without hesitation, something I used to feel uncomfortable in not being able to do so.

As far as I'm concerned, my past feelings carry no weight, and I have so much admiration for this woman/person/politician/public servant because SHE is one of the few in this new administration who have not caused a flurry of discord or been the focus of diversionary rumor and gossip - she has simply taken responsibility for her post, hit the ground running and been impervious to the nonsense that isn't relevant to her very crucial work.

She's absolutely fantastic and clearly proving that she has the highest degree of cred, skills, knowledge, experience and intangible qualities that make her great rather than good.

She's bloody superb, and Obama would be better served if he had more in his cabinet of her caliber.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

25. I think she's doing a great job

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[Stephanie]

32. Spelling, darling

Don't give away your hand.

[Contrary1]

34. A more appropriate nick would be Derepublication_Agenda. n/t

[TreasonousBastard]

30. Not here. I think she's one of the best we've had in...

many years. She hit the ground running and is an incredibly quick study.

And she does love the job-- seems like what she needs is keeping busy at something worthwhile, and State is just the job to do that.

[Beacool]

31. I don't know about the "calling" part.

I think that she would be a great president and I hope that she tries again after Obama's term is up.

Although she is enjoying the challenges of her new job and the morale at State has improved much, staffers are happier than when Condi ran the place.

:-)

[ccharles000]

33. she is wonderful