The Crying Game, Part Deux : Hillary Clinton Addresses Bill's Infidelity on 'Tyra Banks Show'

[JackORoses]

http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/01/57446/index.html

Democratic presidential hopeful HILLARY CLINTON showed her emotional side on her recent visit to the "TYRA BANKS Show" -- even reaching for the tissues as she spoke to the talk show host about husband BILL CLINTON's affair with MONICA LEWINSKY, it was reported by People.com.

"I really had to dig down deep and think hard about what was right for me, what was right for my family," the senator from New York told Tyra about the events of that time. "I never doubted Bill's love for me ever, and I never doubted my faith and my commitment to our daughter and our extended family."

Clinton, who had to publicly deal with the aftermath of her husband's relationship with the White House intern, went on to say she discovered it was important not to make decisions in the heat of the moment: "The momentary feelings ... you know, you are mad, you are really upset, you are disappointed .... all of that goes through your mind."

When asked what she would advise other women in a similar situation, Clinton replied: "I say you have to be true to yourself. No one story is the same as any other story. I don't know your reality. I can't possibly substitute my judgment for yours. You have to do what is right for you and that may not be what anybody else believes."

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She knows all their is to know about the Crying Game...

ahhh, the Old Cheated on Wife Maneuver

The Hits just keep comin'!

[Joe the Revelator]

1. She's amazing, she will even shill out the worst moment of her life to get votes

[rodeodance]

29. that was a very rude comment.

[JackORoses]

35. sometimes the Truth is a rude awakening

[Joe the Revelator]

47. What Hillary is doing is tacky. I'd rather be rude, then to stoop as low as her.

nt

[msongs]

38. why is tyra banks (whoever SHE is) a shill? nt

[Skip Intro]

2. Wow, she had a moment remembering the Hell she endured.

what a horrible perosn

:eyes:

[JackORoses]

11. she's using that moment as a Propaganda device

in an attempt to fool unsuspecting Americans into giving her a sympathy vote.

That is fairly despicable.

[Skip Intro]

25. Don't see it that way, but how would that differ from Obama sharing his emotion on his past battles

with substance abuse?

They both had to dig deep within themselves to overcome huge personal obstacles.

Why does one deserve derision while the other deserves understanding?

[loveangelc]

24. *pukes*

hell she endured???? was she forced to stay with bill clinton? if it was such hell why didn't she leave the firs 54594594 times he cheated on her.

[Skip Intro]

27. I dont' know, wanna put yourself in her place?

[loveangelc]

39. everyone knows why she stayed with him.

i don't have to put myself in her place. if i found out my boyfriend was cheating on me, it would be over. and if i took him back and he did it again? it would be over for us and for him.lol

[Skip Intro]

43. Wow. Can you give me the next Superball numbers too?

You seem to know a hell of a lot about things that can't really be known.

Why she stayed with Bill, and endured the hell she did, she explained very well, imho.

Why should I doubt her word about her personal life?

[loveangelc]

48. you don't have to doubt her.

but I think if you really think she stayed with him for any other reason than for her political career, I think you're being gullible.

[Skip Intro]

52. Well, everybody's got one. I remember the viscious attacks on them, both of them

when Bill was president, and a damn good president.

The mud and rocks and arrows flew from day one.

I remember that.

Many would have packed up and said fuck it.

They didn't.

They stood and were still standing til the end.

I admire that.

Strength in the face of overwhelming adversity.

I saw it.

I'll never forget it.

[loveangelc]

55. well I think part of the problem could have been avoided if he kept little willie in his pants

but maybe i'm just too judgmental. its my opinion though.

[jenmito]

51. I can...15, 25, 26, 39, 46, 50, and Superball #2.

:D

[Skip Intro]

53. ack! now I have to play it!

thanks, if I win...

:D

[jenmito]

54. No problem!

Just donate some to Obama. :D

[Skip Intro]

56. uhhhhhhh......I can't

I just can't

how about I donate some to the Democratic party?

I do want to tithe, lol.

[jenmito]

57. Then you can donate some to me.

I won't donate it to him. I'll buy myself a Happy Meal. :D

[Skip Intro]

60. lol

[jenmito]

61. If you suddenly stop posting, I'll know why.

Good luck! :hi:

[polichick]

3. Just once, I'd like to hear her say...

"Well, you know, Bill can be a real prick ~ but in the end I figured I had way too much invested to walk away from his political assets."

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

6. So, love, caring, attachment and so forth aren't even a possibility?

MKJ

[madeline_con]

14. Lots of wives stay.

This is the first I've heard people bashing her for staying with Bill. At least in DU. :shrug:

I could be wrong, but I haven't seen it before.

[TwilightZone]

17. Actually, it happens fairly often.

It's increased in frequency recently, especially since the supposed "crying" incident.

It's usually of the "I can't respect her because she stayed with Bill" variety.

[JackORoses]

23. she's not getting bashed for staying with Bill

She's getting bashed for using this unseemly episode as a tool to garner votes in a Political Campaign for the Highest Office in the Land.

[Catherine Vincent]

30. Back then that's what republican women were saying about Hillary.

Hearing that on DU....it should tell you something.

[Big Blue Marble]

40. Lots of wives do stay.

That does not mean that it is healthy. Lot's of wives stay with alcoholics and abusers as well. And that is not healthy either.
When women stay, it is usually because they do not have the economic resources to leave.
And FYI, many women in this county are unhappy about her choice to stay with him. Some like me
on this board. I would be a lot more interested in her candidacy, had she left him. That would have
shown tremendous courage.

[polichick]

22. I was joking...

But only partly ~ there's more to it than politics, of course, but Bill Clinton is a serial abuser when it comes to her emotions.

[Tom Rinaldo]

8. Sure you would. Even if that wasn't the truth.

You can't take her word for it because she's a Clinton afterall.

[polichick]

18. Actually, I worked on both of Bill's campaigns...

I like both Hill and Bill ~ but you better believe she's thought that more than once.

[Tom Rinaldo]

28. I believe it's in the mix

I don't believe it's the only important reason why she stayed

[polichick]

37. No, I'm sure it's not the only reason.

And I don't really expect her to say it in public ~ I was just being glib.

[robbedvoter]

4. Is it you, Tweety?

[burythehatchet]

5. That pic is a keeper.

[Big Blue Marble]

7. Why is she acting like that was the only time that Bill cheated?

She is indicating that was an isolated incident in their marriage instead an ongoing pattern.
That seems very inauthentic to me.

[loveangelc]

9. o God.

Bill has been cheating on Hillary their entire marriage, and she has been fine with it. She should stop acting like Monica Lewinsky was such a shock.

[Sparkly]

10. I just saw the clip, and didn't see her cry.

And, it was a good answer.

Too bad people still hold such a personal decision against her.

[BootinUp]

32. Where did you find the clip Sparkly?

:)

[Sparkly]

58. On msnbc.

Dan Abrams' show.

[sandnsea]

46. Was the tissue for a cold?

I don't watch Tyra Banks so I don't know why she was reaching for a tissue.

[TwilightZone]

12. "the Old Cheated on Wife Maneuver"

Well, we can all hope that some day your spouse cheats on you and it becomes public knowledge to the world.

The misogyny around here is incredible.

[JackORoses]

15. see you already feel sorry for her

she gotcha!

[TwilightZone]

19. No, actually, I feel sorry for you.

If this is how you spend your time....

[JackORoses]

33. it's not misogynistic to call a Snake Oil salesman out for what they are

[LittleClarkie]

13. Eh, so what else would you expect Tyra Banks to ask about

I'm not seeing what's wrong with this appearance or what they talked about. Also, unless you think Hillary fed Tyra the questions, then I don't see where it was any kind of maneuver.

There are more substantial things to criticize Hillary for than this.

[madeline_con]

16. Hillary's outfit, maybe. n/t

[Madam Mossfern]

59. You would think that she would have a fashion advisor or something.

That suit is beyond unflattering.

[Big Blue Marble]

50. Do you seriously think Hillary would appear on Tyra's show

and not know what she what questions she was going to be asked?
Another staged event to be sure to inoculate Hillary on the very sensitive subject with many
women. Why she said with a serial cheater.

[Thrill]

20. She wants women to feel sorry for her and in turn vote for her

Hey it worked in NH. Why not keep trying?

[JackORoses]

21. She waited all this time, never saying anything about Lewinsky, just to use it in her Campaign

That, my friends, is Calculation.

She could have made Millions off a tell-all book deal, but no.
She stored it away,
to use later in the Greatest Show on Earth.

[City Lights]

26. Bingo! eom

[rodeodance]

31. Hill held her family together during a tough time--she can be proud of that.

[BootinUp]

36. you mean she's human?

can't be.

[midlife_mo_Jo]

41. Proud of teaching her daughter to stay with a serial cheater?

Face it!

If she were any other woman who had stayed with a man who cheated again and again, we'd all be talking about what a horrible example she is setting for her daughter.

Forgiveness of an affair or period of infidelity (think "mid life crisis :crazy: ) when the partner is truly repentant is a little different from living with a serial cheater, who - by all accounts - still hasn't changed his spots.

[BlueStateGirl]

34. I just saw the clip .... she didn't cry.

[JackORoses]

42. She didn't technically shed tears the first time either. The ploy is the same, however

[SoxFan]

44. sweetmutherogawd

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[robbedvoter]

45. repeat the attacks - cuz it was so helpful before NH....definition of insanity...

[JackORoses]

49. How many times can Hillary Cry Wolf before the People wise up?

[zulchzulu]

62. Pandering for votes includes balling about your cheating husband while we had to watch

How anyone can be serious supporting these people....

:puke: