Hillary Inspires!: The Legendary Hillary Clinton

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

The Legendary Hillary Clinton

2 comments:

Phishmelt said...: please write your own story on who should be hillary's vp slot.

that is the only way to get the excitement going.; August 14, 2008 at 8:07 PM
Tim4Hillary said...: Thank you. I always liked the idea of Stephanie Tubbs Jones as Hillary's VP.; August 16, 2008 at 10:54 AM

Beating Back the Right

The recent court ruling in California regarding gay marriage has been a wonderful victory for equality. Of course, this positive turn of events has emboldened the forces that want to slow and even stop the progress that is being made. Currently the opposition is gathering signatures to change the California constitution so that only marriage between one man and one woman is legal. We need to organize and we need to raise money to fight to protect our new found rights. Please donate to the Human Rights Campaign at the link above or sign up at Equality for All and vow to vote no on the marriage ban. Thank you.

hillary quotes

"For everyone who’s ever been counted out but refused to be knocked out, and for everyone who has stumbled but stood right back up, and for everyone who works hard and never gives up, this one is for you." Ohio 2008

“The smartest strategic choice is peace.” 1999

"Women's rights are human rights" Beijing 1995

"The challenges of change are always hard. It is important that we begin to unpack those challenges that confront this nation and realize that we each have a role that requires us to change and become more responsible for shaping our own future."

"When I am talking about "It Takes a Village", I'm obviously not talking just about or even primarily about geographical villages any longer, but about the network of relationships and values that do connect us and binds us together."

"The challenge now is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible."

"To build that future I see, we must make sure that women and men alike understand the struggles of their grandmothers and mothers, and that women enjoy equal opportunities, equal pay, and equal respect. Let us resolve and work toward achieving some very simple propositions: There are no acceptable limits and there are no acceptable prejudices in the twenty-first century."
Washington DC 2008

More Reasons to Love Hillary:

In 1995 she stood boldly, defiantly, and proudly in Beijing and proclaimed “women’s rights are human rights;” a simple and powerful clarion call to women and all those that support equality and peace to step up to the plate and continue to do all the hard work necessary to improve the lives of all that inhabit this planet. In that speech Hillary Clinton said “By gathering in Beijing, we are focusing world attention on issues that matter most in our lives -- the lives of women and their families: access to education, health care, jobs and credit, the chance to enjoy basic legal and human rights and to participate fully in the political life of our countries.”

Her life long dedication and work on behalf of equality and civil rights. In 1962 she went to listen to MLK Jr. give a speech in Chicago titled “Remaining Awake Through a Revolution” and learned from him the importance of equal rights for all. Hillary as a young woman and student at Wellesley addressed civil rights in her college commencement address. After finishing law school she went to work for Marian Wright Edelman to fight segregation in schools and challenge discriminatory practices and soon after that she was working to register blacks and Hispanics to vote. In the late 90’s she began calling for the government to treat kids as “child citizens not “minors” under the law. Hillary’s Senate voting record is rated 96% by the NAACP indicating a pro-affirmative action stance. As Presidential candidate she has vowed to end the Military’s “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy and frequently quotes Goldwater “Gay soldiers need to shoot straight, not be straight.”

Hillary Clinton knows how to harness talent and bring those that want to participate in solving America’s and the world’s problems to the table to actually have a conversation. This has been proven in reality many times during her adult life; in 1978 she chaired the Legal Service Corporation in President Carter’s administration that worked to give poor families across America access to legal aid; in the 1980’s she led her church to found the largest daycare in Arkansas; also in the 1980’s Hillary worked with Evan Bayh, Al Gore, and others to rejuvenate the Democratic Party from within; and in her role as U.S. Senator representing the state of New York she has reached out across the aisle to improve and ensure veteran’s rights and benefits.

Hillary has stood by the democratic principles of a truly contested election where all the voters are not only allowed to be heard but are encouraged to do so. As opposed to others that have repeatedly called for the race to be over pre-maturely before all voters weigh in.

Broke barriers and prevailed over the conventional political wisdom. She became the first woman to win state presidential primaries and caucuses - 23 in all - and blazed open a path for generations to come.

Brought millions of new voters into the Democratic Party from all backgrounds, races, and faiths - over 18 million Americans cast their votes for Hillary Clinton, more votes than any presidential primary candidate in history.

Hillary set out bold and progressive policy proposals that focused on specific solutions for America's families. She addressed the mortgage crisis early, put forth a full universal healthcare plan and laid out a long term energy policy that included a $50 billion Strategic Energy Fund. These issues are at the forefront of Americans' minds and the Democratic agenda, and Hillary Clinton will remain on the frontlines of Democracy fighting for all Americans, many of whose voices have gone unheard for too long.

I would imagine that she was the first and only major Presidential candidate to make a major policy speech on autism. The speech included the following information – “The Autism Society of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans and their families are now affected by autism. They believe that could reach four million in the next decade. Autism affects people of all racial, ethnic, and social groups, although it is four times more likely to strike boys than girls which is why the Boys Club tackling this here in Sioux City is such a great contribution. And autism is costing the United States at least 35 billion dollars a year” (from Hillary Clinton’s speech on Autism). In the Senate, she helped develop and co-sponsor the Combating Autism Act of 2006, which was signed into law by President Bush. The bill authorized $1 billion over five years to combat autism.

Hillary's Snickerdoodle Recipe

Craving something sweet but can't wait for Hillary to be elected Majority Leader or hear her announce her candidacy for the Presidency in 2012? Try Hillary's Snickerdoodles and don't forget that you can make America a sweeter place by standing up against injustice everywhere.

Recipe
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Cream butter. Add sugar and egg and mix thoroughly. Sift flour, baking powder and salt; stir in mixture. Form dough into balls about the size of walnuts and roll in mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Place two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees.

Hillary Inspires!

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

The Legendary Hillary Clinton

2 comments:

An American Hero

Hillary Clinton is running right into the heart of America.

Hillary's Hopes

Hillary Gear

History Repeats

Clinton Dreams of Africa

My Blog List

Hillary Clinton Forum

The New Agenda

Stop the Sexism

Houston Women's Conference

Human Rights Campaign

Beating Back the Right

Human Rights Campaign

Equality for All

LGBT Organizations

Blog Archive

Sign Up for HillPac

My Favorite Hillary Websites

hillary quotes

Please Contribute

More Reasons to Love Hillary:

President Bill Clinton

Corte Madera Hillary for President Fundraiser

Hillary's Snickerdoodle Recipe

Feeling Strong Now!