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November 15, 2004
Bill Clinton's 'Condition'
Bill Clinton has a condition. Besides being in love with himself, he is, of course, as dishonest as they come. No sitting president that I know of has told so many lies...to the press, to the citizens, to judges, to fellow staffers. The man is a pathological liar through and through, and that will never change.
I read a story about Clinton battling to get his law license back...it was taken away because of his numerous lies and his attempt to get Lewinksy and others to commit perjury, plus he perjured himself as well.
The scariest thing about the story lies in the very first paragaph here:
"Not false as he defines the term." ?!?!
Let me help ol' Bubba out here.
Here is the dictionary definitions of "false" and "lie":
false ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fôls)
adj. fals·er, fals·est
Contrary to fact or truth: false tales of bravery.
Deliberately untrue: delivered false testimony under oath.
Arising from mistaken ideas: false hopes of writing a successful novel.
Intentionally deceptive: a suitcase with a false bottom; false promises.
Not keeping faith; treacherous: a false friend. See Synonyms at faithless.
Not genuine or real: false teeth; false documents.
Erected temporarily, as for support during construction.
Resembling but not accurately or properly designated as such: a false thaw in January; the false dawn peculiar to the tropics.
Music. Of incorrect pitch.
Unwise; imprudent: Don't make a false move or I'll shoot.
Computer Science. Indicating one of two possible values taken by a variable in Boolean logic or a binary device.
adv.
In a treacherous or faithless manner: play a person false.
[Middle English fals, from Old English, counterfeit,, and from Old French, false both from Latin falsus, from past participle of fallere, to deceive.]
falsely adv.
falseness n.
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Lie ( P ) Pronunciation Key (l), Trygve Halvden. 1896-1968.
Norwegian politician and first secretary-general of the United Nations (1946-1953).
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Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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lie1 ( P ) Pronunciation Key (l)
intr.v. lay, (l) lain, (ln) ly·ing, (lng) lies
To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: He lay under a tree to sleep.
To be placed on or supported by a surface that is usually horizontal: Dirty dishes lay on the table. See Usage Note at lay1.
To be or remain in a specified condition: The dust has lain undisturbed for years. He lay sick in bed.
To exist; reside: Our sympathies lie with the plaintiff.
To consist or have as a basis. Often used with in: The strength of his performance lies in his training.
To occupy a position or place: The lake lies beyond this hill.
To extend: Our land lies between these trees and the river.
To be buried in a specified place.
Law. To be admissible or maintainable.
Archaic. To stay for a night or short while.
n.
The manner or position in which something is situated.
A haunt or hiding place of an animal.
Sports. The position of a golf ball that has come to a stop.
(partial definition, rest left out for space restriction)
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Now, to me, it's fairly simple when something is true or not true...a lie or not a lie...honest or dishonest.
We have a former president, who millions adore as a god, who actually has the audacity to tell a court that he doesn't define the term honest and truth the same as everyone else...this is the same man who debated the meaning of the word "is" for crissakes! How ridiculous can he and his wife get, and is there no end to their lack of shame? It amazes me that anyone in the country respects this man, let alone worships him. For a former president to shame himself and the nation by constantly lying, and by now refusing to admit he ever told a lie...that's just sad.
It's no surprise that Clinton's lies still haven't ended, even years after he has left office. You have to wonder if his new presidential library opening this week will have a special display devoted to his many lies and distortions.
Posted by Josh at November 15, 2004 11:44 PM