Reason #1
I've been asked: Do you really miss Bill Clinton? The answer: yes and no. See, it's less about Bill the person or the politician and more about Bill the era. More specifically, the era in my life - how I felt about the world and the prospects for good things to happen in it. Here is the first reason why I miss Bill Clinton:
The little people mattered.
Whether or not you feel that Bill effectively felt anyone's "pain" at least he talked about them. Last night I watched a few minutes of the BBC News on PBS and they interviewed some little old man in Pennsylvania about who he would be voting for in this November's election. He said somthing to this effect:
"I don't think either of these candidates actually give a damn about the American people."
And ain't that the truth, I mean, really??? I know some of y'all will take issue with me...so, bring it on!
Comments
I give a damn about you Sarah. Actually, I'm getting news hangovers. Optimism is hard to find sometimes. . .
Posted by: Sabrina | October 21, 2004 07:34 PM
I miss the Clinton era too!
Posted by: Anna | October 25, 2004 04:42 PM
I am with you! Much love.
Posted by: G | October 25, 2004 05:27 PM
Funny about Clinton-
I tutor high schoolers at the Pittsburgh Project. One was reading a book about Presidents. I asked him about it and he said, "I am reading about our first black President." I said, "We've never had a black President." He responded, "Clinton was a brother. He was just light." HeHe.
Posted by: G | October 25, 2004 05:38 PM
SEE! That's EXACTLY what I mean. The dude can "pass," only in reverse! Bill's the bomb.
Posted by: Sarah | October 25, 2004 08:58 PM