One definition of paradox is: “A person or thing that seems to possess contradictory qualities.”
Can you say the Clintons as in President Bill and former First Lady Hillary?
So many qualities in both these public figures, but also contradictions!
Michael Gerson in his column in the Cap Journal on Tuesday said it well in his title: “Clinton stands, standards fall……….”
The New York Times once wrote this about President Bill: “he gambled the moral, political and historic reputation of the presidency – “
Gerson says, “But Clinton saved himself through a display of brazen combative defiance against his accusers and the media. There must be some ancient Greek word for this tragically impressive human attribute. It might be translated “shameless fortitude,” or maybe “sleazy grit.”
The columnist concluded about our former president: “In the end Clinton stood; and standards fell.”
With that as a backdrop we turn our attention to Hillary Clinton, former First Lady, U.S.Senator, U.S. Secretary of State and now announced candidate for President.
About candidate Clinton, Michael Gerson wrote: “This attribute of backbone in a dubious cause – in a very different moral context – has been on full display in Hillary Clinton’s presidential launch.”
There are many questions for Mrs. Clinton, but so far she’s managed these well enough to remain unchallenged for her party’s nomination.
Some democrats wonder if she can win in a general election suggesting Mrs. Clinton might be “plausible as a president but mediocre as a candidate.”
She first tried the silent treatment, but has recently started to open up; Gerson suggests “Her silence has often been an improvement over her availability.”
Hillary’s performance thus far are raising doubts about her “honesty, trustworthiness and transparency.”
Yet, I see her as Gerson does, “tough, disciplined and knowledgeable.”
My paradox is Hillary Clinton may the best prepared person available to lead our country.
“If Clinton stands; standards fall.”
I’m Steve Sauder and There’s Something to Think About!
