NetNews Usenet Archive 1993 #3/NN_1993_3.iso/spool/soc/women/23183

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From: [e-mail] (Cynthia Ward)
Newsgroups: soc.women
Subject: Re: Hillary's Role in the White House
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Date: 29 Jan 93 01:44:03 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve Russell) writes:

>I only have two things against Hilliary.  One is a real reason, the other isnt.
                                ^^^^^^^^ _Hillary_! If you're going to
                     write about her, please learn to
                     spell her name correctly.

>The "fake" reason is an intuition about her.  She looks mean, like a political
>shark, she reminds me of Bob Dole in a dress.

First of all, I don't she looks mean. But even so (and I do agree that
Bob Dole looks kinda mean :-), sometimes, especially in executive ranks,
you _have_ to be somewhat mean to get the job done, or at least be able
to stand your ground in the face of very serious confrontation. Being
able to stand up to confrontation is a hard issue for many professional
women. I have reason to hope that Hillary Clinton has this ability, and
for this I am _glad_!

>The "real" reason is the "co-president" bs she tried to pull during the
>election.  I dont expect the president not to confide in his wife, but
>I voted FOR HIM, not his wife.  I resent her thinking she is entitled
>and/or is going to come by a position of power because she sleeps with
>Bill Clinton.

I resent you thinking that she is _NOT_ entitled and/or does not deserve
a position of power because she sleeps with Bill Clinton. Sheesh.

I have read at least two analyses (one in a newspaper, one in a magazine)
that stated that, based on her qualifications and experience, Hillary
Clinton would be on a VERY short list of people to be considered for a
cabinet post if she weren't married to Bill Clinton. Everything I've ever
read about her indicates that she's an extremely talented lawyer (and,
right or wrong, most politicians, political staffers, and lobbyists in
this country are lawyers).

Yes, you voted for Bill Clinton, not for Hillary, but you didn't vote for
Warren Christopher, or George Stephanophalous (sp?), or Lloyd Bentsen (unless
you live in Texas) or any of the many other people appointed to the White
House staff or to cabinet positions or staffs. You trusted Bill Clinton's
judgment to choose the right people. I trust his judgment about Hillary's
heading up the task force on health care. This is a critical issue, she's
a capable and interested person. If Bill trusts her to head the group, I
think that's great - not because she's female, but because she's supposed
to be _good_. I hope she proves it and benefits the entire United States
in the process!

BTW, if my company would have allowed it, I would have hired my husband
to fill an open position I had a year ago. And he has done unpaid work for
me on several occasions, working side-by-side with the engineers who work
for me. He was qualified to do the work, I needed the help, and so, after
asking my staff if they minded (and their uniform response was "Are you
crazy? We need all the help we can get!"), I begged him to help. Is this
wrong because he sleeps with me?


Cindy


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