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UNLIKEABLE: The Problem with Hillary
A New York Times Bestseller!
From the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Amateur and Blood Feud . . .
Unlikeable is the stunning, powerful exposé of Hillary Clinton and her floundering race for the White House. With unprecedented access to longtime associates of the Clintons and the Obamas, investigative reporter Edward Klein meticulously recreates conversations and details of Hillary Clinton's behind-the-scenes plotting in Chappaqua and Whitehaven. Klein, the former editor in chief of New York Times Magazine and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair , draws a deeply troubling portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton, a highly unlikeable presidential candidate and a woman more associated with scandal than with accomplishments, with lying than with truth, with arrogance than with compassion.
From the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Amateur and Blood Feud . . .
Unlikeable is the stunning, powerful exposé of Hillary Clinton and her floundering race for the White House. With unprecedented access to longtime associates of the Clintons and the Obamas, investigative reporter Edward Klein meticulously recreates conversations and details of Hillary Clinton's behind-the-scenes plotting in Chappaqua and Whitehaven. Klein, the former editor in chief of New York Times Magazine and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair , draws a deeply troubling portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton, a highly unlikeable presidential candidate and a woman more associated with scandal than with accomplishments, with lying than with truth, with arrogance than with compassion.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published September 28, 2015
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Edward Klein
35 books59 followersEdward J. Klein (born 1937) is an American author, tabloid writer and gossip columnist who is a former foreign editor of Newsweek, and former editor-in-chief of The New York Times Magazine (1977-1987). He has written about the Kennedys, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Donald Trump.
Klein is the former foreign editor of Newsweek and served as the editor-in-chief of The New York Times Magazine from 1977 to 1987. He frequently contributes to Vanity Fair and Parade and writes a weekly celebrity gossip column in Parade called "Personality Parade" under the pseudonym "Walter Scott." (The Walter Scott pseudonym had originally been used by Lloyd Shearer, who wrote the column from 1958 to 1991.[3]) He also writes books, many of which have been on the New York Times Bestseller list.
Edward Klein
Klein is the former foreign editor of Newsweek and served as the editor-in-chief of The New York Times Magazine from 1977 to 1987. He frequently contributes to Vanity Fair and Parade and writes a weekly celebrity gossip column in Parade called "Personality Parade" under the pseudonym "Walter Scott." (The Walter Scott pseudonym had originally been used by Lloyd Shearer, who wrote the column from 1958 to 1991.[3]) He also writes books, many of which have been on the New York Times Bestseller list.
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November 15, 2017
A nice gossipy-kind of book on the Clintons. But since I've read the author before, I expected a rant, and got something totally different. Hilary comes across as a complex person, and despite the gossipy character of the book, much investigating journalism underscores the book, resulting in a 'neutral' approach to a highly interesting part of history.
The author claimed he interviewed thousands of people around the Clintons through several years. That might be the case, however, I find the use of phrases such as 'a friend of so-and-so who wanted to remain anonymous' a bit ... well....not so believable. Slightly annoying. It does not alter the fascinating information provided in the book. I think this book gave me a lot more insight into Hilary than anyone before. More balanced. More compassionate even.
The blurb:
So yes, the saga continues and I'm happily following the footpath of words through the forest of intrigue :-) The author has a gripping way of keeping me immersed in the Clinton family saga.
The author claimed he interviewed thousands of people around the Clintons through several years. That might be the case, however, I find the use of phrases such as 'a friend of so-and-so who wanted to remain anonymous' a bit ... well....not so believable. Slightly annoying. It does not alter the fascinating information provided in the book. I think this book gave me a lot more insight into Hilary than anyone before. More balanced. More compassionate even.
The blurb:
From the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Amateur and Blood Feud . . .After reading the book Throw Them All Out by Peter Schweizer, the debacle around the Clinton's conduct make so much more sense. Where the rest of Congress indulged in insider trading and all the other issues mentioned in that book, this book describes how the Clintons did it and the personalities behind the actions. Hilary basically put everyone else's greed and grub on steroids. With all the homes they maintain, her lavish lifestyle, and all the lawsuits they have to pay, it's no wonder they needed a lot more money to cover it all, although they are not the most wealthiest of the Permanent Political Caste in Congress. And much of it is totally legal as well.
Unlikeable is the stunning, powerful exposé of Hillary Clinton and her floundering race for the White House. With unprecedented access to longtime associates of the Clintons and the Obamas, investigative reporter Edward Klein meticulously recreates conversations and details of Hillary Clinton's behind-the-scenes plotting in Chappaqua and Whitehaven. Klein, the former editor in chief of New York Times Magazine and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, draws a deeply troubling portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton, a highly unlikeable presidential candidate and a woman more associated with scandal than with accomplishments, with lying than with truth, with arrogance than with compassion.
So yes, the saga continues and I'm happily following the footpath of words through the forest of intrigue :-) The author has a gripping way of keeping me immersed in the Clinton family saga.
November 4, 2015
A quick read by someone who really does not like the Clintons. But as he points out - one doesn’t need to look deeply, or wonder about a great right wing conspiracy, to enumerate the myriad scandals, lies, and cheating that have been constants during the Clinton’s political careers. It does appear that they really think the laws, the rules, don’t apply to them.
While Secretary of State, she promised Obama that she would not accept foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation - when, in fact, never even slowing down, she took MILLIONS from many dubious and politically charged characters. One of these was a Nigerian businessman who gave her, uh, i mean the Foundation, millions of dollars and asked her NOT to put Boko Haram on the list of terrorist organizations. He got his quid pro his quo. They stayed off the list. Wonder how those little girls, still kidnapped and raped feel about that. Oh yeah, it doesn’t matter. To Hillary.
And i know we’re all tired of the email scandal but she knew she was not supposed to use a private server - so she had TWO private accounts - and she wiped the hard drive absolutely clean of more than 30,000 emails before she allowed any to be ‘reviewed’.
To paraphrase Thomas Jefferson: Hillary’s “falsehood of the tongue leads to that of the heart, and in time depraves all its good dispositions”. She is so used to lying and cheating it seems second nature.
Given, i didn’t like her going in (probably not a book a HC fan would pick up) as i disagree with so many of her pro-military, Israel-can-do-no-wrong and Iran-can-do-no-good, pro-invasion, pro-occupation, “I’m tougher than you are” views. Now she is trying to look like she has a heart and is spewing more charitable views, but only because Bernie is doing so well. Her views all seem to be decided by polls. Took her an awfully long time to oppose the Keystone XL pipeline. Isn’t that an obvious position? She waited til the majority of people were opposed...Does she have any political integrity? Methinks she is ‘depraved of all good dispositions’ and if elected will stand as “Invertebrate in Chief”.
Hillary “sounds like the old Tammany Hall boss George Washington Plunkitt, who defended ‘honest graft’ and said of his riches, ‘I seen my opportunities and I took ‘em.’”
While Secretary of State, she promised Obama that she would not accept foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation - when, in fact, never even slowing down, she took MILLIONS from many dubious and politically charged characters. One of these was a Nigerian businessman who gave her, uh, i mean the Foundation, millions of dollars and asked her NOT to put Boko Haram on the list of terrorist organizations. He got his quid pro his quo. They stayed off the list. Wonder how those little girls, still kidnapped and raped feel about that. Oh yeah, it doesn’t matter. To Hillary.
And i know we’re all tired of the email scandal but she knew she was not supposed to use a private server - so she had TWO private accounts - and she wiped the hard drive absolutely clean of more than 30,000 emails before she allowed any to be ‘reviewed’.
To paraphrase Thomas Jefferson: Hillary’s “falsehood of the tongue leads to that of the heart, and in time depraves all its good dispositions”. She is so used to lying and cheating it seems second nature.
Given, i didn’t like her going in (probably not a book a HC fan would pick up) as i disagree with so many of her pro-military, Israel-can-do-no-wrong and Iran-can-do-no-good, pro-invasion, pro-occupation, “I’m tougher than you are” views. Now she is trying to look like she has a heart and is spewing more charitable views, but only because Bernie is doing so well. Her views all seem to be decided by polls. Took her an awfully long time to oppose the Keystone XL pipeline. Isn’t that an obvious position? She waited til the majority of people were opposed...Does she have any political integrity? Methinks she is ‘depraved of all good dispositions’ and if elected will stand as “Invertebrate in Chief”.
Hillary “sounds like the old Tammany Hall boss George Washington Plunkitt, who defended ‘honest graft’ and said of his riches, ‘I seen my opportunities and I took ‘em.’”
July 5, 2016
"Unlikeable: The Problem with Hillary" is a riveting read, (I read it in two sessions) and it offers entertainment value. If it were novel it would deserve 5 stars. Ed Klein is a terrific writer and he knows it.
That was the good part!
While sadly it has become the norm that only narcissists and people with fundamentally flawed personalities run for office, Klein's detailed account of Hillary Clinton's issues illustrates even more clearly how tough women have it to stand their ground. I remember as a child hearing about "tough Golda Meir" waging war, and, when I was a teenager Benazir Bhutto ruled Pakistan, a Muslim country, while Americans were wondering whether Geraldine Ferraro would make a suitable VP.
The author proves his ridiculous position by elaborating on Hillary's facelift,
"... She had no intention of going to a clinic, where she would be recognized and almost certainly photographed by someone with a smartphone. The media would jump all over the photos— and so would her political opponents..."
And, right she was and is! Certainly a woman as smart as Hillary learned from actress Renee Zellweger's example, in 2014. At the time the Oscar winning actress was only 45 and had to endure hell on Earth, mostly produced by the media, who was the driving force of the problem. Instead of focusing on meaningful topics/work too many 'journalists' took an easy ride by spending time asking beauty surgeons, "What kind of work do you think she has had done?"
Most ironically, Klein gives the answer to his sexist position by quoting Alan Dershowitz, Taking the Stand
"I asked Hillary why she had chosen Yale Law School over Harvard. She laughed and said, “Harvard didn’t want me.” . . . She explained that . . . [a Harvard] professor looked at her and said, “We have about as many women as we need here. You should go to Yale. The teaching there is more suited to women. . . .” . . . I told Hillary . . . I would have urged her to come to Harvard. She laughed, turned to her husband, and said, “But then I wouldn’t have met him . . . and he wouldn’t have become President.” — Alan Dershowitz, Taking the Stand
Why did author Ed Klein choose this quote?
Was he trying to make the point that Hillary helped her husband become President?
Any news there?
1) Quite obviously, at the time Harvard discriminated against women (does Klein want to remind us of that situation?)
2) To pick a few examples - Nancy Reagan was President Reagan's confidant and his No. 1 adviser, the female members of the Kennedy family helped John Kennedy get elected by hosting hundreds of tea parties; in short, all presidential candidates' spouses and family members always helped, with the exception of Mrs. Trump who is kind of staying on the side lines.
So, WHY did Ed Klein pick this really not unusual quote? Obviously, an objective reader will have trouble finding an answer because there is no smoking gun.
Also, though I despise pretty much everything Donald Trump has said and done during his 2016 campaign I need to give him credit for one thing - pointing out the ways the media sways the public's opinion. Most often when I listen to reporters they talk about how people mistrust Hillary Clinton, thereby "leading the readers/ listeners/ viewers" (in an American courtroom this kind of talk would not be allowed). Many members of the media link the words "Hillary AND mistrust," in a similar way as Mr. Trump, who calls her crooked.
But all these issues are dwarfed by one fact - the fact that Edward Klein missed completely!
The American people don't only mistrust Hillary - they mistrust ALL POLITICIANS, in general!
Quite obviously, Floridians in 66/67 counties in Florida did not "like" their former governor Jeb Bush enough to vote for him.
Additionally, Gallup's Poll "Most ADMIRED Woman and Man 2015" tells a completely different story
http://www.gallup.com/poll/187922/cli...
And, these two facts make this book completely irrelevant.
If indeed Ed Klein had wanted to write a relevant book, he should have compared how the Clinton and the Sanders campaigns differed and why they attracted which type of voter.
Also, as a logistics expert I have to say, "bad timing!" By publishing his book in September 2015, Klein demonstrated that he never assumed/ guessed/ believed that Donald Trump would be the presumptive nominee. If he could have fathomed this thought he would not have released his book in September 2015. The fact that Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump gathered that many followers proves that the American people don't like politicians and not just Hillary.
Why such bad timing? (After all, Ed Klein is an experienced journalist and author.) Apparently, Ed Klein wanted to make a few bucks, cashing in on people who wanted to agree with him.
Hmm, and he called Hillary Clinton a money maker... that's really too interesting.
Great writing + irrelevant content = 2 stars.
Gisela Hausmann, author & blogger
That was the good part!
While sadly it has become the norm that only narcissists and people with fundamentally flawed personalities run for office, Klein's detailed account of Hillary Clinton's issues illustrates even more clearly how tough women have it to stand their ground. I remember as a child hearing about "tough Golda Meir" waging war, and, when I was a teenager Benazir Bhutto ruled Pakistan, a Muslim country, while Americans were wondering whether Geraldine Ferraro would make a suitable VP.
The author proves his ridiculous position by elaborating on Hillary's facelift,
"... She had no intention of going to a clinic, where she would be recognized and almost certainly photographed by someone with a smartphone. The media would jump all over the photos— and so would her political opponents..."
And, right she was and is! Certainly a woman as smart as Hillary learned from actress Renee Zellweger's example, in 2014. At the time the Oscar winning actress was only 45 and had to endure hell on Earth, mostly produced by the media, who was the driving force of the problem. Instead of focusing on meaningful topics/work too many 'journalists' took an easy ride by spending time asking beauty surgeons, "What kind of work do you think she has had done?"
Most ironically, Klein gives the answer to his sexist position by quoting Alan Dershowitz, Taking the Stand
"I asked Hillary why she had chosen Yale Law School over Harvard. She laughed and said, “Harvard didn’t want me.” . . . She explained that . . . [a Harvard] professor looked at her and said, “We have about as many women as we need here. You should go to Yale. The teaching there is more suited to women. . . .” . . . I told Hillary . . . I would have urged her to come to Harvard. She laughed, turned to her husband, and said, “But then I wouldn’t have met him . . . and he wouldn’t have become President.” — Alan Dershowitz, Taking the Stand
Why did author Ed Klein choose this quote?
Was he trying to make the point that Hillary helped her husband become President?
Any news there?
1) Quite obviously, at the time Harvard discriminated against women (does Klein want to remind us of that situation?)
2) To pick a few examples - Nancy Reagan was President Reagan's confidant and his No. 1 adviser, the female members of the Kennedy family helped John Kennedy get elected by hosting hundreds of tea parties; in short, all presidential candidates' spouses and family members always helped, with the exception of Mrs. Trump who is kind of staying on the side lines.
So, WHY did Ed Klein pick this really not unusual quote? Obviously, an objective reader will have trouble finding an answer because there is no smoking gun.
Also, though I despise pretty much everything Donald Trump has said and done during his 2016 campaign I need to give him credit for one thing - pointing out the ways the media sways the public's opinion. Most often when I listen to reporters they talk about how people mistrust Hillary Clinton, thereby "leading the readers/ listeners/ viewers" (in an American courtroom this kind of talk would not be allowed). Many members of the media link the words "Hillary AND mistrust," in a similar way as Mr. Trump, who calls her crooked.
But all these issues are dwarfed by one fact - the fact that Edward Klein missed completely!
The American people don't only mistrust Hillary - they mistrust ALL POLITICIANS, in general!
Quite obviously, Floridians in 66/67 counties in Florida did not "like" their former governor Jeb Bush enough to vote for him.
Additionally, Gallup's Poll "Most ADMIRED Woman and Man 2015" tells a completely different story
http://www.gallup.com/poll/187922/cli...
And, these two facts make this book completely irrelevant.
If indeed Ed Klein had wanted to write a relevant book, he should have compared how the Clinton and the Sanders campaigns differed and why they attracted which type of voter.
Also, as a logistics expert I have to say, "bad timing!" By publishing his book in September 2015, Klein demonstrated that he never assumed/ guessed/ believed that Donald Trump would be the presumptive nominee. If he could have fathomed this thought he would not have released his book in September 2015. The fact that Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump gathered that many followers proves that the American people don't like politicians and not just Hillary.
Why such bad timing? (After all, Ed Klein is an experienced journalist and author.) Apparently, Ed Klein wanted to make a few bucks, cashing in on people who wanted to agree with him.
Hmm, and he called Hillary Clinton a money maker... that's really too interesting.
Great writing + irrelevant content = 2 stars.
Gisela Hausmann, author & blogger
October 7, 2015
Writing a book detailing why Hillary Clinton is “Unlikeable” might seem like a fool’s errand. After all, it’s a statistical certainty that at least half of the country already doesn’t like (or trust) her. Yet author Klein’s remarkable book details Hillary’s ethical lapses, tin ear, various falsehoods and prodigious temper in a brisk and fresh manner:
You may have heard it all before but Klein’s extensive lineup of witnesses to the rolling train wreck that is Clinton Inc. provides personal observations of the Clintons monumental scheming. The book is very much of the moment with almost all of the email server details, the ongoing disaster of her campaign and the current media reporting of the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative’s role as Bill and Hillary’s personal bank. ("More than 60 major firms that lobbied the State Department during Mrs. Clinton’s tenure also donated some $26 million to her family’s foundation.”)
A particularly fascinating part are Klein’s chapters on how the Obama White House has maneuvered people and press to sabotage Clinton’s campaign. Long scores are being settled behind the scenes and how it turns is still unwritten. It is unfortunate that the probable readers of this book are those who are long aware of the shady sides of the Clinton saga, while those who profess admiration for Hillary will never spare a glance. It’s a pity since much is at stake here.
If you could pan an imaginary iPhone camera across the trajectory of Hillary’s long career—from Little Rock to the White House to the Senate to her first race for the White House to the State Department to her second race for the White House—you would detect a clear pattern of behavior: she repeated the same transgressions over and over again. For her, the drive for power, success, and money always overrode standards of honor and decency.
You may have heard it all before but Klein’s extensive lineup of witnesses to the rolling train wreck that is Clinton Inc. provides personal observations of the Clintons monumental scheming. The book is very much of the moment with almost all of the email server details, the ongoing disaster of her campaign and the current media reporting of the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative’s role as Bill and Hillary’s personal bank. ("More than 60 major firms that lobbied the State Department during Mrs. Clinton’s tenure also donated some $26 million to her family’s foundation.”)
A particularly fascinating part are Klein’s chapters on how the Obama White House has maneuvered people and press to sabotage Clinton’s campaign. Long scores are being settled behind the scenes and how it turns is still unwritten. It is unfortunate that the probable readers of this book are those who are long aware of the shady sides of the Clinton saga, while those who profess admiration for Hillary will never spare a glance. It’s a pity since much is at stake here.
October 10, 2015
If you were unsure of Hillary, you'll dislike her. If you didn't like Hillary, you'll dislike her more.
November 10, 2016
To anyone that asks, I like to say that I would vote for Satan, herself, before I would vote for Hillary Clinton.
Yes, I would love to see the first female president of our country in my lifetime, but I don't vote on gender. And, I would like to see a female make it on her own merits. If it weren't for Bill, Hillary would not be known to the public at large.
I do not try to convert anyone to my beliefs. Everyone needs to make up their own opinions on everything from religion to politics and everything in between. All I would say is that I hope people make informed opinions by doing some listening, reading and thinking.
I would say that 80% of what the author writes about is something I already knew, but it never hurts to brush up. I did not like the Clinton's when Bill was in office.
This 2016 election defies description. I suppose it comes down to deciding if one wants to take a chance on a non-politician who is frightening in his own way or voting for the same old, same old corrupt politics/politicians who have been steadily making our country worse. Not very appealing choices and shame on all of us collectively for allowing our country to be run this way by electing politicians that are unethical and not demanding changes for the better.
Last but not least, for anyone reading this who disagrees with my opinion, please don't bother to flame me. You will not change my opinion and I respect your right to disagree and would not dream of changing yours. Thanks~
Yes, I would love to see the first female president of our country in my lifetime, but I don't vote on gender. And, I would like to see a female make it on her own merits. If it weren't for Bill, Hillary would not be known to the public at large.
I do not try to convert anyone to my beliefs. Everyone needs to make up their own opinions on everything from religion to politics and everything in between. All I would say is that I hope people make informed opinions by doing some listening, reading and thinking.
I would say that 80% of what the author writes about is something I already knew, but it never hurts to brush up. I did not like the Clinton's when Bill was in office.
This 2016 election defies description. I suppose it comes down to deciding if one wants to take a chance on a non-politician who is frightening in his own way or voting for the same old, same old corrupt politics/politicians who have been steadily making our country worse. Not very appealing choices and shame on all of us collectively for allowing our country to be run this way by electing politicians that are unethical and not demanding changes for the better.
Last but not least, for anyone reading this who disagrees with my opinion, please don't bother to flame me. You will not change my opinion and I respect your right to disagree and would not dream of changing yours. Thanks~
November 15, 2015
"Unlikeable: The Problem with Hillary" authored by Edward Klein is an important expose of Hillary Clinton, her fallout with the Obama Administration, and glaring truths about her ties to Corporate America through the Clinton Foundation. Klein also makes a startling observation in regards to the lack of substantial accomplishment that define the role of a prominent leader. Edward Klein is a notable journalist and has written many #1 bestselling books about political figures including the Obama's and the Kennedy's.
The Obama Administration had admirable and noble intentions in appointing Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Eventually President Obama would have to prohibit Bill Clinton from office meetings. Hillary, it seemed, had little respect for Valerie Jarrett Obama's Senior Advisor and seemed to undermine the efforts of administration officials on occasion. At times, Hillary appeared suspicious and mistrustful with a degree of hostility and downright paranoia concerning the intentions of others, never feeling very secure (according to Klein) in her position as Secretary of State.
There has been much controversy and scandal over the years concerning the Clinton's: Travelgate, Whitewater, the Rose Law Firm, Vince Foster. The most recent concerning Hillary's destruction of half of all her e-mail communication while she was Secretary of State. There were security warnings in palace against using private e-mail, only government accounts were allowed due in part to the Freedom of Information Act, and concern over compromising national security. The matter has been turned over to the FBI. Klein also discussed the numerous links of globalized corporate interests through the Clinton Foundation, donations and fees collected, and the obvious conflict of interest that can't be overlooked.
Is it contempt for the press that limit Hillary's presidential campaign to mostly fundraisers or organized events? All cameras and cell phones usually must be surrendered before entrance, and those permitted to meet or question her must be carefully pre-screened. It would be difficult for most people to pull of the charm, style and appeal of Bill Clinton's public speeches. A public figure since 1992, Hillary has needed a great deal of professional coaching in public speaking. There are many reasons for this, Klein points out, also in combination with Hillary's health issues, make this an informative read voters will not want to miss.
The Obama Administration had admirable and noble intentions in appointing Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Eventually President Obama would have to prohibit Bill Clinton from office meetings. Hillary, it seemed, had little respect for Valerie Jarrett Obama's Senior Advisor and seemed to undermine the efforts of administration officials on occasion. At times, Hillary appeared suspicious and mistrustful with a degree of hostility and downright paranoia concerning the intentions of others, never feeling very secure (according to Klein) in her position as Secretary of State.
There has been much controversy and scandal over the years concerning the Clinton's: Travelgate, Whitewater, the Rose Law Firm, Vince Foster. The most recent concerning Hillary's destruction of half of all her e-mail communication while she was Secretary of State. There were security warnings in palace against using private e-mail, only government accounts were allowed due in part to the Freedom of Information Act, and concern over compromising national security. The matter has been turned over to the FBI. Klein also discussed the numerous links of globalized corporate interests through the Clinton Foundation, donations and fees collected, and the obvious conflict of interest that can't be overlooked.
Is it contempt for the press that limit Hillary's presidential campaign to mostly fundraisers or organized events? All cameras and cell phones usually must be surrendered before entrance, and those permitted to meet or question her must be carefully pre-screened. It would be difficult for most people to pull of the charm, style and appeal of Bill Clinton's public speeches. A public figure since 1992, Hillary has needed a great deal of professional coaching in public speaking. There are many reasons for this, Klein points out, also in combination with Hillary's health issues, make this an informative read voters will not want to miss.
February 28, 2016
As with many nonfiction books dealing with contemporary political issues, Edward Klein's view of Hillary Clinton's “floundering race” for the Whitehouse loses cutting edge relevance much like a new car loses value the second it is driven off the lot. His focus on Obama's mistrust of Hillary, and in particular, Valerie Jarrett's and Michelle Obama's disgust of her (they both wanted Elizabeth Warren, and later, Joe Biden to be the Democratic nominee), Slick Willie's mischevious interference in the campaign, continued womanizing, and questionable business practices at his foundation, are all old news. Klein does provide a few new interesting tidbits about the Clinton's terrible character (including Chelsea), and Bill's close association with dubious players such as Doug Band, and Hillary's historical behavior-- but not much. In short, he portrays the Clintons as sleazy, but that is not new news. He resurrects the Clintons past: He glosses over Whitewater, Chinagate, Travelgate, Hillary's lost billing records, Vince Foster, Filegate, Bill's perjurious testimony during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, etc. He then addresses (in short form) Hillary's current problems: Her brother's “special favors” extended through Hillary while Secretary of State, her high speaking fees, the Haiti and Nigerian Clinton Foundation Boko Haram issues, and the Benghazi and email problems. Klein misses the boat when it comes to Republican candidates Hillary should be worried about (and also, about Bernie Sanders heroic attempts) when he points to Rubio, Jeb Bush, and Rand Paul. He unbelievability discounted Trump, the most likely Republican nominee. And it is Trump who will likely bring Hillary Clinton down in the general election. With all of his purported connections and insiders, Klein missed this most important fact. The book is nothing new and lacking in foresight.
April 11, 2016
My opinion of Hillary couldn't go much lower, since I had concluded long ago that she has no conscience and no integrity, and likeability just isn't a quality found in company with her imperious manner, even though she engaged a "likeability coach" arranged through Stephen Spielberg. As she said, "It just isn't me." What I learned from this book is that she inherited her violent temper from her father, who sounds like a double for the Great Santini, and passed it on to Chelsea, who seems to have all of her mother's unpleasant characteristics and none of her father's charm. I also learned that Chelsea has every intention of continuing the Clinton Dynasty. In the meantime she spends her time heading up the Clinton Foundation, which spends about 10% of its money on worthy causes and most of the rest paying for Bill's jetting around the world to his favorite playgrounds and garnering foreign contributions to Hillary's campaign fund.
Another thing I learned is that Hillary (as well as Bill with his heart problems) is in delicate health. She has blinding headaches, dizzy spells, and insomnia, and has been advised to travel with a doctor so that she can be medically observed daily. Since she's under the constant heavy stress of the campaign, it wouldn't be a huge surprise if she didn't live long enough to be elected or defeated.
The Clintons deserve each other. The American people don't deserve any more of them.
Another thing I learned is that Hillary (as well as Bill with his heart problems) is in delicate health. She has blinding headaches, dizzy spells, and insomnia, and has been advised to travel with a doctor so that she can be medically observed daily. Since she's under the constant heavy stress of the campaign, it wouldn't be a huge surprise if she didn't live long enough to be elected or defeated.
The Clintons deserve each other. The American people don't deserve any more of them.
July 26, 2016
His tone was dismissive of certain issues and just glossed over others. His tone was derogatory throughout the whole thing. I would have rather had the facts. I really don't care about her age or her clothing... The author attempted to demean Hillary as an older female. At one point the author even talked about how she had a plastic surgeon snuck into her home for a series of procedures to make her less "unlikeable," e.g. botox and some other minor procedures. And in his research he found that many around her knew she had health issues caused by her old age and she probably would not be able to withstand the pressure of the campaign, much less the presidency. He totally made criticisms of her pants suits and was very specific about her use of MuuMuus at home... The list of petty attacks is too long. This could have been better written too - he was trying way too hard to be hip and happening by using internet terms (obvs not working).
May 28, 2016
Unlikeable: The Problem With Hillary by Edward Klein (Regnery Publishing 2015) (Biography). This entire book is pure Republican screed. It's as relentless a hatchet job as I've ever seen. The author does his best to destroy Hillary's credibility. The only problem? The author never contemplates the alternative to Hillary as president which the Republicans are now attempting to foist upon the electorate as a legitimate choice for Americans: Donald “Sleazeball” Trump. Now is the time to exercise your right to vote, Americans; when you place your vote, vote for the only candidate who truly has America's best interests at heart: the Libertarian candidate! Are you for truth? Are you for justice? Want to keep the rights guaranteed by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution? If so, you're already a Libertarian! My rating: 6/10, finished 5/27/16.
October 15, 2015
This book validates a lot of rumors and innuendo's about HRC. It also validates that politics is a sleazy business. HRC would sell our country for an ounce of gold. This passage from the book frightens me more than anything I have heard in the past in regards to kick backs to the Clinton Foundation 'Vladimir Putin control over 20 percent of the uranium production capacity in the United States.' As a child who grew up with the Cold War this account put chills up my back!
October 28, 2015
UnLikeable, Edward Klein
Hillary Clinton is exposed in Ed Klein’s book, as a woman who will say and do anything to be elected and/or apparently, to get her way. The ultimate end results never seem to matter, nor do the means by which she attains them. For Hillary, the appearance of her behavior is what counts, the appearance of success, regardless of whether or not, in fact, the idea presented as “success” is indeed a failure in the end, as in the Russian reset and the capture of those responsible for the Benghazi debacle, for in fact, no one really responsible has ever been held accountable.
This exposé on Hillary Clinton reinforces her duplicity and arrogance in gossip column fashion. It attempts to tell all about the relationship of the Obamas with the Clintons. It was not what it appeared to be in the public eye, but was much more adversarial. Barack disliked Bill, who felt mutually towards Barack. Valerie Jarrett, whom Klein calls Obama’s “consigliore”, and Michelle Obama, felt mutual feelings of disgust toward Hillary, which she returned toward them. Jarrett, in particular was rude and cool to her, keeping her waiting longer than necessary for appointments and engineering efforts to disarm her in her campaign for President. This upper echelon, the triumvirate of Jarrett, Michelle and Obama, seemed to take pleasure in humiliating her, and their attempt to bring Hillary down was barely disguised.
Klein excoriates the Clintons and Obamas with innuendos, quotes, suggestive remarks, snippets of overheard conversations, some rumors and even what seemed like gossip, coupled with his own conclusions drawn from all the information he received from “informants”.. One has to read between the lines and accept, with blind faith if that is your leaning, certain information presented, but it is obvious that Klein believes that Bill has no scruples, Obama is ruled by his ambition and ego, Hillary and Bill are persona non grata to those in the elite circle of the White House administration, and Valerie Jarrett and Michelle Obama wield enormous power and they do not care much for Hillary. Also, according to Klein, Hillary and Chelsea are described as having similar bad tempers, with Michelle described as no lightweight in that category, while Jarrett is described as imperious and condescending. Bill Clinton is still up to his womanizing escapades, some quite embarrassing to Hillary, although she seems to have a low bar for his unacceptable behavior. Klein makes the case that Barack Obama is virtually henpecked by Valerie and Michelle, that they are, together, quite the powerful force, occasionally attempting to move him around like a puppet on a string. Their influence on him appears to be enormous and they often seem successful at manipulating him to get their way, which may be at odds with his original intentions but perfectly suits theirs. It is obvious, there is no love lost between them and the “unlikeable” Hillary and her husband.
There are times when he presents ideas and conversations which sound improbable to have come from a source, since that “secret source” would easily be recognizable from the type of information provided and the place it was supposedly gathered, i.e., at a discreet and small, private dinner in the family dining room. Some ideas seem conflated to reach the particular conclusions he wishes to draw, possibly without enough proof to do so. However, although he does not have sources named for all he reveals, he makes a compelling case against Hillary Clinton’s character and ability to be in the White House as the Chief Executive, as well as a case against the inexperienced and immature behavior of the upper echelons currently in the White House, who are often rude and perhaps, unprofessional. He also seems almost prescient in his conclusions about some subjects, like Benghazi, the Clinton Foundation finances, and the email scandal, making predictions which seem to have come true.
Overall, he paints a picture of Bill Clinton as a man in failing health, still chasing skirts and embarrassing his wife, a man it is necessary to keep out of the public eye in much the same way Michelle Obama was because of her abrasiveness that used to get under the skin of the public and Obama’s handlers when he was running. He cites the old boy network that has been activated to propel Hillary to the nomination and then, ultimately the Presidency. She is being remade, physically and socially as her skills are being honed and altered to make her seem more likeable. He paints Hillary as being self-serving, as are all the Clintons, and single-minded with one focus, the Presidency and the success of their Foundation. Apparently, there is friction not only between the Obamas and the Clintons, but between the Clintons and the people they come in contact with who disagree with them and would prefer another candidate, a goal which will not be accomplished. Her nomination for President is practically in the bag because of party politics and what can only be dubbed, by me, as “Clintonian power”.
Hillary’s right hand, Huma Abedin, was a member of the radical group, The Muslim Brotherhood, and not in a perfunctory manner. She was a member of the executive board of the Muslim Students Association which according to Klein was founded by The Brotherhood. She has been associated with a publication founded by a man who had financial dealings with Bin Laden and al Qaeda, as the Assistant Editor, while she worked with Hillary Clinton. Klein points out Clinton’s failures in a laundry list, among them her personal forbidden business relationship with Sidney Blumenthal, her use of a personal email account, her failure in Libya, her failed Russian reset, and her lack of definitive action against the terrorist organization Boko Haram. He also points out clandestine relationships with major companies and other countries that have benefited not only Hillary, but also her brother and Bill.
During the ensuing investigations of Hillary’s actions, it would seem that she learned her lessons well, not only from her husband but from Obama. She too finds it quite easy to parse words without directly answering any questions. Like Obama, she was unaware of the playing out of historic incidents until she watched them on television or turned on the internet, especially when it might affect political aspirations. She does not believe that she has to follow the same rules as everyone else, and if she becomes President, she will make her own in the future. The largely liberal media does not hold the Clinton’s feet to the flames but rather accepts their dishonorable behavior as run of the mill, par for the course, nothing new, which is the entire strategy of the Clintons, and it is working. Klein says while “bill is Hamish, Hillary is a klutz”, I say a better word is gonif for both. Now what would be a good descriptive word for the Obamas and their inner circle, hmmm??? I think saboteurs might be the best when it comes to their behavior toward Hillary and quite possibly the stature of America in the eyes of the rest of the world!
From Klein, one learns that even while the Clintons lambaste the upper classes, they have climbed their way to the very top of that ladder. They have used their influence to amass a fortune while campaigning against others who have reached that same pinnacle. Hillary has decided to follow Bill Clinton’s advice, say anything and do anything that you want to get elected, and then when you are elected, you can do whatever you want, as we have surely learned from Obama’s behavior. Apparently, this behavior is widely accepted by the American public, “a public that has become so inured to the lying, it almost respects the ability to do it”. There is a disregard for the truth by a public that is largely ignorant to the issues facing the country and a public that is more interested in entertaining soundbites than facts and reality. How else could there be support for a woman who rails against the amount of money spent in campaigning, although it was Barack Obama who raised that bar, when she thinks nothing of spending enormous sums herself. Hillary can tell bald-faced lies with impunity and a smile, reversing her position on different issues with aplomb and then denying it, which deftly serves her purposes and the aims of her staff.
Hypocrisy is the new norm.
In Klein’s defense, for his lack of named sources, he cites other famous authors who have written tell-all books about famous personages without any sources whatsoever, like the authors of Game Change, John Heilemann and Mark Halperin. It would seem that loose lips do sink ships and there is a fear of drowning out there by liberals and conservatives. There were occasions, as I read, when I wondered how someone could have provided a particular tidbit without it being obvious it was that person, since so few would have been able to know that fact, but then, I supposed that there were those who would like to stop Hillary in her tracks and do not mind being identified or those who don’t have to fear being identified because of their own powerful positions. Those who oppose her are literally afraid to speak out for fear of retaliation, according to Klein. Few people were willing to be named as they feared retribution from the Clintons who are very powerful people in the Democrat Party and the world. They can grant favors as well as they can rescind them.
Obama, according to Klein, pretty much seethes at the lack of respect the Clintons have shown him and his “rules”, however, Obama seems to set the example for bending the rules and sometimes shows a lack of respect for the office and the manner in which President’s behave, i.e., returning the bust of Churchill to the British. His narcissism has presented a picture of a President who needs to continue to grow into the office of the Presidency and out of his own personal interest agenda, in favor of the broader one which is in the best interest of the entire country. From Klein’s approach, I got the idea that Obama seems far too concerned with his legacy and not with America’s future, and Hillary too, it would seem, has her own agenda front and center, rather than that of the country. I was left with memories of an old television show and asked myself, will the real Hillary please stand up and will I like her?
Hillary Clinton is exposed in Ed Klein’s book, as a woman who will say and do anything to be elected and/or apparently, to get her way. The ultimate end results never seem to matter, nor do the means by which she attains them. For Hillary, the appearance of her behavior is what counts, the appearance of success, regardless of whether or not, in fact, the idea presented as “success” is indeed a failure in the end, as in the Russian reset and the capture of those responsible for the Benghazi debacle, for in fact, no one really responsible has ever been held accountable.
This exposé on Hillary Clinton reinforces her duplicity and arrogance in gossip column fashion. It attempts to tell all about the relationship of the Obamas with the Clintons. It was not what it appeared to be in the public eye, but was much more adversarial. Barack disliked Bill, who felt mutually towards Barack. Valerie Jarrett, whom Klein calls Obama’s “consigliore”, and Michelle Obama, felt mutual feelings of disgust toward Hillary, which she returned toward them. Jarrett, in particular was rude and cool to her, keeping her waiting longer than necessary for appointments and engineering efforts to disarm her in her campaign for President. This upper echelon, the triumvirate of Jarrett, Michelle and Obama, seemed to take pleasure in humiliating her, and their attempt to bring Hillary down was barely disguised.
Klein excoriates the Clintons and Obamas with innuendos, quotes, suggestive remarks, snippets of overheard conversations, some rumors and even what seemed like gossip, coupled with his own conclusions drawn from all the information he received from “informants”.. One has to read between the lines and accept, with blind faith if that is your leaning, certain information presented, but it is obvious that Klein believes that Bill has no scruples, Obama is ruled by his ambition and ego, Hillary and Bill are persona non grata to those in the elite circle of the White House administration, and Valerie Jarrett and Michelle Obama wield enormous power and they do not care much for Hillary. Also, according to Klein, Hillary and Chelsea are described as having similar bad tempers, with Michelle described as no lightweight in that category, while Jarrett is described as imperious and condescending. Bill Clinton is still up to his womanizing escapades, some quite embarrassing to Hillary, although she seems to have a low bar for his unacceptable behavior. Klein makes the case that Barack Obama is virtually henpecked by Valerie and Michelle, that they are, together, quite the powerful force, occasionally attempting to move him around like a puppet on a string. Their influence on him appears to be enormous and they often seem successful at manipulating him to get their way, which may be at odds with his original intentions but perfectly suits theirs. It is obvious, there is no love lost between them and the “unlikeable” Hillary and her husband.
There are times when he presents ideas and conversations which sound improbable to have come from a source, since that “secret source” would easily be recognizable from the type of information provided and the place it was supposedly gathered, i.e., at a discreet and small, private dinner in the family dining room. Some ideas seem conflated to reach the particular conclusions he wishes to draw, possibly without enough proof to do so. However, although he does not have sources named for all he reveals, he makes a compelling case against Hillary Clinton’s character and ability to be in the White House as the Chief Executive, as well as a case against the inexperienced and immature behavior of the upper echelons currently in the White House, who are often rude and perhaps, unprofessional. He also seems almost prescient in his conclusions about some subjects, like Benghazi, the Clinton Foundation finances, and the email scandal, making predictions which seem to have come true.
Overall, he paints a picture of Bill Clinton as a man in failing health, still chasing skirts and embarrassing his wife, a man it is necessary to keep out of the public eye in much the same way Michelle Obama was because of her abrasiveness that used to get under the skin of the public and Obama’s handlers when he was running. He cites the old boy network that has been activated to propel Hillary to the nomination and then, ultimately the Presidency. She is being remade, physically and socially as her skills are being honed and altered to make her seem more likeable. He paints Hillary as being self-serving, as are all the Clintons, and single-minded with one focus, the Presidency and the success of their Foundation. Apparently, there is friction not only between the Obamas and the Clintons, but between the Clintons and the people they come in contact with who disagree with them and would prefer another candidate, a goal which will not be accomplished. Her nomination for President is practically in the bag because of party politics and what can only be dubbed, by me, as “Clintonian power”.
Hillary’s right hand, Huma Abedin, was a member of the radical group, The Muslim Brotherhood, and not in a perfunctory manner. She was a member of the executive board of the Muslim Students Association which according to Klein was founded by The Brotherhood. She has been associated with a publication founded by a man who had financial dealings with Bin Laden and al Qaeda, as the Assistant Editor, while she worked with Hillary Clinton. Klein points out Clinton’s failures in a laundry list, among them her personal forbidden business relationship with Sidney Blumenthal, her use of a personal email account, her failure in Libya, her failed Russian reset, and her lack of definitive action against the terrorist organization Boko Haram. He also points out clandestine relationships with major companies and other countries that have benefited not only Hillary, but also her brother and Bill.
During the ensuing investigations of Hillary’s actions, it would seem that she learned her lessons well, not only from her husband but from Obama. She too finds it quite easy to parse words without directly answering any questions. Like Obama, she was unaware of the playing out of historic incidents until she watched them on television or turned on the internet, especially when it might affect political aspirations. She does not believe that she has to follow the same rules as everyone else, and if she becomes President, she will make her own in the future. The largely liberal media does not hold the Clinton’s feet to the flames but rather accepts their dishonorable behavior as run of the mill, par for the course, nothing new, which is the entire strategy of the Clintons, and it is working. Klein says while “bill is Hamish, Hillary is a klutz”, I say a better word is gonif for both. Now what would be a good descriptive word for the Obamas and their inner circle, hmmm??? I think saboteurs might be the best when it comes to their behavior toward Hillary and quite possibly the stature of America in the eyes of the rest of the world!
From Klein, one learns that even while the Clintons lambaste the upper classes, they have climbed their way to the very top of that ladder. They have used their influence to amass a fortune while campaigning against others who have reached that same pinnacle. Hillary has decided to follow Bill Clinton’s advice, say anything and do anything that you want to get elected, and then when you are elected, you can do whatever you want, as we have surely learned from Obama’s behavior. Apparently, this behavior is widely accepted by the American public, “a public that has become so inured to the lying, it almost respects the ability to do it”. There is a disregard for the truth by a public that is largely ignorant to the issues facing the country and a public that is more interested in entertaining soundbites than facts and reality. How else could there be support for a woman who rails against the amount of money spent in campaigning, although it was Barack Obama who raised that bar, when she thinks nothing of spending enormous sums herself. Hillary can tell bald-faced lies with impunity and a smile, reversing her position on different issues with aplomb and then denying it, which deftly serves her purposes and the aims of her staff.
Hypocrisy is the new norm.
In Klein’s defense, for his lack of named sources, he cites other famous authors who have written tell-all books about famous personages without any sources whatsoever, like the authors of Game Change, John Heilemann and Mark Halperin. It would seem that loose lips do sink ships and there is a fear of drowning out there by liberals and conservatives. There were occasions, as I read, when I wondered how someone could have provided a particular tidbit without it being obvious it was that person, since so few would have been able to know that fact, but then, I supposed that there were those who would like to stop Hillary in her tracks and do not mind being identified or those who don’t have to fear being identified because of their own powerful positions. Those who oppose her are literally afraid to speak out for fear of retaliation, according to Klein. Few people were willing to be named as they feared retribution from the Clintons who are very powerful people in the Democrat Party and the world. They can grant favors as well as they can rescind them.
Obama, according to Klein, pretty much seethes at the lack of respect the Clintons have shown him and his “rules”, however, Obama seems to set the example for bending the rules and sometimes shows a lack of respect for the office and the manner in which President’s behave, i.e., returning the bust of Churchill to the British. His narcissism has presented a picture of a President who needs to continue to grow into the office of the Presidency and out of his own personal interest agenda, in favor of the broader one which is in the best interest of the entire country. From Klein’s approach, I got the idea that Obama seems far too concerned with his legacy and not with America’s future, and Hillary too, it would seem, has her own agenda front and center, rather than that of the country. I was left with memories of an old television show and asked myself, will the real Hillary please stand up and will I like her?
October 12, 2015
A Very Insightful Read!
Edward Klein in Unlikeable, once again uses his no-holds-barred style of writing and his strong ability to accurately interpret the facts and information obtained from his "in-the-know sources" to provide readers with a very insightful expose into Hillary Clinton. Whichever way you lean politically, Unlikeable is a book all readers should read who are willing to have an open mind about the type of person who could be the next president.
If you weren't already among the many people who feel Hillary Clinton is unlikeable and, more importantly, untrustworthy, those who read Klein's expose with an open mind will come to learn that Hillary entered the 2016 presidential campaign with a boatload of baggage -- including a tissue-thin resume as a U.S. Senator and Secretary of State, a mountain of scandals, widespread Clinton fatigue, a reputation for mendacity, no clear rationale for her candidacy, a brawler's reputation for foreign interventions and a very forbidding personality.
Further, without going into detail, Klein makes the reader abundantly aware of several other facts that generally go unmentioned in the media, including, but not limited to: (1) the intense dislike of Hillary's (and Bill's) towards the Obamas and the Obamas' at-least-as-strong dislike of the Clintons' (e.g., one way Klein makes this evident is by Obama and his staff giving the FBI tacit approval to proceed with the Hillary private email server investigation; an issue, by the way, Obama --despite his public denials -- has known about throughout her period as Secretary of State); (2) Hillary's and Bill's use of the Clinton Foundation in unethical, if not illegal, ways; (3) Hillary's and Bill's serious health issues; and (4) Hillary's long-term knowledge of Bill's sexual exploits long before the Monica Lewinsky scandal, which she has been willing to condone and use to her advantage in exchange for Bill using his political connections and providing his political savvy to foster her ambition to be the president.
Klein also points out that, through his research with many people who are/were ardent Hillary defenders, the arguments in support for Hillary being president boil down to three main points; and for each Klein presents an insightful point of view as to why these arguments are flawed. I'll leave it to you, the potential reader, to find out what these three arguments and their counter-arguments are. Instead, I'll just state the fundamental question Klein posits that Americans should ask themselves when they decide on whom to select as their next president, which is: "Have our standards and morals declined to the point that we will elect someone who is so shameless that she lies without a tinge of guilt, and so untrustworthy that she engages in massive cover-ups?"
Edward Klein in Unlikeable, once again uses his no-holds-barred style of writing and his strong ability to accurately interpret the facts and information obtained from his "in-the-know sources" to provide readers with a very insightful expose into Hillary Clinton. Whichever way you lean politically, Unlikeable is a book all readers should read who are willing to have an open mind about the type of person who could be the next president.
If you weren't already among the many people who feel Hillary Clinton is unlikeable and, more importantly, untrustworthy, those who read Klein's expose with an open mind will come to learn that Hillary entered the 2016 presidential campaign with a boatload of baggage -- including a tissue-thin resume as a U.S. Senator and Secretary of State, a mountain of scandals, widespread Clinton fatigue, a reputation for mendacity, no clear rationale for her candidacy, a brawler's reputation for foreign interventions and a very forbidding personality.
Further, without going into detail, Klein makes the reader abundantly aware of several other facts that generally go unmentioned in the media, including, but not limited to: (1) the intense dislike of Hillary's (and Bill's) towards the Obamas and the Obamas' at-least-as-strong dislike of the Clintons' (e.g., one way Klein makes this evident is by Obama and his staff giving the FBI tacit approval to proceed with the Hillary private email server investigation; an issue, by the way, Obama --despite his public denials -- has known about throughout her period as Secretary of State); (2) Hillary's and Bill's use of the Clinton Foundation in unethical, if not illegal, ways; (3) Hillary's and Bill's serious health issues; and (4) Hillary's long-term knowledge of Bill's sexual exploits long before the Monica Lewinsky scandal, which she has been willing to condone and use to her advantage in exchange for Bill using his political connections and providing his political savvy to foster her ambition to be the president.
Klein also points out that, through his research with many people who are/were ardent Hillary defenders, the arguments in support for Hillary being president boil down to three main points; and for each Klein presents an insightful point of view as to why these arguments are flawed. I'll leave it to you, the potential reader, to find out what these three arguments and their counter-arguments are. Instead, I'll just state the fundamental question Klein posits that Americans should ask themselves when they decide on whom to select as their next president, which is: "Have our standards and morals declined to the point that we will elect someone who is so shameless that she lies without a tinge of guilt, and so untrustworthy that she engages in massive cover-ups?"
March 17, 2019
Why did this gorgeous, browbeat of a woman lose her presidential bid?
Swipe right to find out.
summary of major points:
1. deliberately dense about insecure emails
2. pay-for-play favors from undisclosed foreign lobbyists into The Clinton Foundation or Clinton Global Initiative. these include lobbying to shush about Benghazi security breach, Boko Haram Nigerian terror organization, visas and pardoning for international money managers, and more.
3. flip-flopping on Iraq war. and being a Yankees fan.
4. jealousy of the Obama guard. Bill is the highest paid ex-president of all time, garnering over $150 million in speaking fees and foreign interest groups. Obama wants a similar legacy for himself. This will not be possible if his policy is mired in Party, rather than personal agenda. Obama's consilgerie and chief adviser, Valerie Jarett leaked the email scandal and put Hillary on review.
5. Are we the people using Affirmative Action to get a woman president?
6. Controversy is synonymous with the Clinton name. Bill was one of only two presidents to get his law degree disbanded and presidency impeached.
7. she is not an in-the-ditches people person of a candidate. In her 35 questions answered leading up to the primaries, she gave terse, dodgy answers. The few pictures that press did get of her were like Catherine the Great's royal political soirees: staged with a deliberate backdrop and chosen voter.
8. fast times ache for the new. We Americans don't want that old car smell. a third of Americans have a tattoo; a third of Americans have some piercing below the earlobe; gay marriage acceptance is at 60%; non-Hispanic whites are fast losing their spot as majority ethnicity; the majority of Americans support legal weed; celebrities are celebrated for their bluntness - very bluntness as: in Kim Kardashian balancing a cup of champagne on her butt, Bruce Jenner being cannonized for changing sexes, Cardi B touting her sex abilities; onepeices being acceptable garb on national TV, Maroon 5 stripping on the Superbowl halftime show, f-word used by women in movies, etc.
Swipe right to find out.
summary of major points:
1. deliberately dense about insecure emails
2. pay-for-play favors from undisclosed foreign lobbyists into The Clinton Foundation or Clinton Global Initiative. these include lobbying to shush about Benghazi security breach, Boko Haram Nigerian terror organization, visas and pardoning for international money managers, and more.
3. flip-flopping on Iraq war. and being a Yankees fan.
4. jealousy of the Obama guard. Bill is the highest paid ex-president of all time, garnering over $150 million in speaking fees and foreign interest groups. Obama wants a similar legacy for himself. This will not be possible if his policy is mired in Party, rather than personal agenda. Obama's consilgerie and chief adviser, Valerie Jarett leaked the email scandal and put Hillary on review.
5. Are we the people using Affirmative Action to get a woman president?
6. Controversy is synonymous with the Clinton name. Bill was one of only two presidents to get his law degree disbanded and presidency impeached.
7. she is not an in-the-ditches people person of a candidate. In her 35 questions answered leading up to the primaries, she gave terse, dodgy answers. The few pictures that press did get of her were like Catherine the Great's royal political soirees: staged with a deliberate backdrop and chosen voter.
8. fast times ache for the new. We Americans don't want that old car smell. a third of Americans have a tattoo; a third of Americans have some piercing below the earlobe; gay marriage acceptance is at 60%; non-Hispanic whites are fast losing their spot as majority ethnicity; the majority of Americans support legal weed; celebrities are celebrated for their bluntness - very bluntness as: in Kim Kardashian balancing a cup of champagne on her butt, Bruce Jenner being cannonized for changing sexes, Cardi B touting her sex abilities; onepeices being acceptable garb on national TV, Maroon 5 stripping on the Superbowl halftime show, f-word used by women in movies, etc.
July 18, 2016
Regardless of your political beliefs, there is no doubt that the Clintons are a controversial couple. Edward Klein does an outstanding job of clearly and concisely chronicling their deeds, most especially Hillary. Anyone who is planning to vote in the next election (especially if you are on the fence as to who to vote for or are planning to vote for Hillary) should read this book.
The book discusses her most recent scandal--her use of a private email account. In case you don't think that's a big deal, she was receiving and sending classified information on an unsecured server, meaning that information could easily be hacked and jeopardize national security. But just as importantly is the fact that she was warned by her IT people and President Obama to stop using this non-governmental server, but she refused. And the fact that she deleted more than 30,000 emails before the FBI could read them indicates she knew that these emails could convict her.
One of the first scandals she is linked to dates back to when she was at the Rose Law Firm in Arkansas and the mysterious death of Vince Foster. And in between these scandals is Benghazi. And Lootergate. And Chinagate. And Travelgate. And the Cattle-Futures "miracle". And Whitewater. And Filegate. And the list goes on!
While she has not been convicted of any illegal activity, she has clearly shown herself to be deceitful and complicit in questionable dealings, unethical activities, and immoral behavior. The book notes that she has accepted money for the Clinton Foundation that she knew came from convicted pedophiles and associates of the terrorist group, Boko Haram. That is not illegal but is reprehensible. And let's not forget that her husband was impeached while he was president.
A very good, but disturbing read written by a highly credited journalist.
The book discusses her most recent scandal--her use of a private email account. In case you don't think that's a big deal, she was receiving and sending classified information on an unsecured server, meaning that information could easily be hacked and jeopardize national security. But just as importantly is the fact that she was warned by her IT people and President Obama to stop using this non-governmental server, but she refused. And the fact that she deleted more than 30,000 emails before the FBI could read them indicates she knew that these emails could convict her.
One of the first scandals she is linked to dates back to when she was at the Rose Law Firm in Arkansas and the mysterious death of Vince Foster. And in between these scandals is Benghazi. And Lootergate. And Chinagate. And Travelgate. And the Cattle-Futures "miracle". And Whitewater. And Filegate. And the list goes on!
While she has not been convicted of any illegal activity, she has clearly shown herself to be deceitful and complicit in questionable dealings, unethical activities, and immoral behavior. The book notes that she has accepted money for the Clinton Foundation that she knew came from convicted pedophiles and associates of the terrorist group, Boko Haram. That is not illegal but is reprehensible. And let's not forget that her husband was impeached while he was president.
A very good, but disturbing read written by a highly credited journalist.
May 17, 2023
Sheesh, this must be the third or fourth book I've read by this author about the Clintons/Obamas.
Under normal circumstances I would say that the author is beating a dead horse with the topic, but considering that the Clintons are still public figures, one of which has a current presidential campaign, it makes sense that there would be new events and thus, new material for a book.
I personally would never vote for Hillary Clinton. I believe she is pretty well the embodiment of everything thing that is wrong with the U.S. political system (It's a not a Democrat or Republican thing, both are equally scummy in my view.)
I hope this book among others, Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and Why Foreign Governments and Businesses Helped Make Bill and Hillary Rich,(namely)will inform and educate the public as to why we don't want Hillary as a nominee or a president.
Despite what may be popular thought, character does matter in leaders; not just whatever goodies or glory they can bring home to the country. Hillary is NOT a woman of high character. We can do better than her America..
Under normal circumstances I would say that the author is beating a dead horse with the topic, but considering that the Clintons are still public figures, one of which has a current presidential campaign, it makes sense that there would be new events and thus, new material for a book.
I personally would never vote for Hillary Clinton. I believe she is pretty well the embodiment of everything thing that is wrong with the U.S. political system (It's a not a Democrat or Republican thing, both are equally scummy in my view.)
I hope this book among others, Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and Why Foreign Governments and Businesses Helped Make Bill and Hillary Rich,(namely)will inform and educate the public as to why we don't want Hillary as a nominee or a president.
Despite what may be popular thought, character does matter in leaders; not just whatever goodies or glory they can bring home to the country. Hillary is NOT a woman of high character. We can do better than her America..
August 28, 2016
A hatchet job, as would be expected from the title.
I bought the book as part of my research for the 2016 presidential race. I've read pro and con books on all three major candidates. Hillary was not my first choice, but this book convinced me that she is a strong, capable, focused woman.
She's been under the public's microscope for 40+ years now, and this book pulls up and takes apart every event that could be seen negatively, in order to prove its point.
My view of her marriage, unchanged by the revelations in this book, is that it would support her presidency, as it supported Bill's. It is not the storybook pairing (Bill continues to love other women) but it serves this power couple. The book tries to shame her for their choices, but it does not convince me that it makes a difference in either spouse's effectiveness as a world leader.
It is an interesting look into the hidden parts of a very public life, although, true to its goal, it focuses on the negative and skims over the positive.
I bought the book as part of my research for the 2016 presidential race. I've read pro and con books on all three major candidates. Hillary was not my first choice, but this book convinced me that she is a strong, capable, focused woman.
She's been under the public's microscope for 40+ years now, and this book pulls up and takes apart every event that could be seen negatively, in order to prove its point.
My view of her marriage, unchanged by the revelations in this book, is that it would support her presidency, as it supported Bill's. It is not the storybook pairing (Bill continues to love other women) but it serves this power couple. The book tries to shame her for their choices, but it does not convince me that it makes a difference in either spouse's effectiveness as a world leader.
It is an interesting look into the hidden parts of a very public life, although, true to its goal, it focuses on the negative and skims over the positive.
November 3, 2015
Revealing the actors from the act
I read this after a recommendation from a colleague. Although I am conservative I am not merely for one party or the other and sometimes have leaned to the other party while living in a fiercely Republican state. In spite of this, I find the account of Hillary in this book deeply articulate and if true, a proverbial mirror of moral depravity reflected not just of Hillary Clinton but of the American people that she represents. A. very vulnerable weakness posed by Hillary is she is just not likeable. So why should people vote her President. The premise is simple enough. Now how do we share it? A must read. Even if just to know the facts of who Hillary is. Definitely not a uniting candidate for President. Not even a worthy one, as the author contends.
I read this after a recommendation from a colleague. Although I am conservative I am not merely for one party or the other and sometimes have leaned to the other party while living in a fiercely Republican state. In spite of this, I find the account of Hillary in this book deeply articulate and if true, a proverbial mirror of moral depravity reflected not just of Hillary Clinton but of the American people that she represents. A. very vulnerable weakness posed by Hillary is she is just not likeable. So why should people vote her President. The premise is simple enough. Now how do we share it? A must read. Even if just to know the facts of who Hillary is. Definitely not a uniting candidate for President. Not even a worthy one, as the author contends.
January 4, 2016
As a long time east-coast writer for established left-wing publications, Klein has access to many of the people who run in the same circles as the Clintons. This book gives the behind-the-scenes anecdotes of how two-faced Hillary Clinton is. She is not the brilliant loving grandmother she would like people to believe. She is a mean-spirited, foul-mouthed, conniving, lying, narcissistic, unaccomplished, petty-minded, ill-tempered, greedy woman (plus a few other adjectives I left out). No wonder she is so unlikeable.
In a perfect world, voters would be required to read this book before voting.
In a perfect world, voters would be required to read this book before voting.
December 31, 2015
I am not some sort of fanatic Hillary Clinton supporter or anything but I felt that this read like a gossip magazine. Ad hominem arguments feel ad nauseum.
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December 17, 2018Lots of anonymous sources.
September 24, 2019
This was a quick read, and the book really needed better editing. The chapters jumped around, so that you were constantly reading about events that occurred at various dates in every chapter. The information about the crooked Clinton's was interesting, but most of it I had read about before from other authors.
The author, Ed Klein, clearly does not like the Clinton's. The book was entertaining and the most humorous parts were examples from those interviewed regarding Hillary's temper and her use of profanity, especially the word starting with F. Those close to the Clinton's shared several instances where she has cursed, thrown things, and basically had a melt down. And these people who shared this information are her "so-called" friends. I guess in politics, you never really know who your friends are!
The author covers Hillary's fallout with Obama and his administration, foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation when she was Secretary of State, her credibility, and her unusual relationship with Bill. Many who know the Clinton's well shared that the majority of the time they don't live together. He spends most of his time at their penthouse in Little Rock, while she is usually at one of their two other residences. All in all I enjoyed the book, even though some of it is old news.
The author, Ed Klein, clearly does not like the Clinton's. The book was entertaining and the most humorous parts were examples from those interviewed regarding Hillary's temper and her use of profanity, especially the word starting with F. Those close to the Clinton's shared several instances where she has cursed, thrown things, and basically had a melt down. And these people who shared this information are her "so-called" friends. I guess in politics, you never really know who your friends are!
The author covers Hillary's fallout with Obama and his administration, foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation when she was Secretary of State, her credibility, and her unusual relationship with Bill. Many who know the Clinton's well shared that the majority of the time they don't live together. He spends most of his time at their penthouse in Little Rock, while she is usually at one of their two other residences. All in all I enjoyed the book, even though some of it is old news.
March 1, 2017
Brief. Breezy. And biased, of course. But if you're looking to get your Hillary hate on this book should suit the purpose intended adequately. Direct citation of quoted sources are rare. Not a big surprise. My favorite quote, though, is from Maureen Dowd(a rare direct quote), who recalls a joke bouncing about Hollywood that compared HRC to Dasani water as "(s)he's got a great distribution system, but nobody likes the taste."
December 31, 2015
I actually enjoyed a non-conservative-emotionally-slanted look at Hillary Clinton. This was very factual and consisted of a lot of anonymous interviews from senior staffers and wasn't, I felt, ugly in the way information was presented. Interesting read to get "caught up" before this election season on her life.
January 29, 2016
An easy, fast read and yet so disturbing. I was not a fan of Hillary before reading this book but now I'm terrified that she could end up in the White House. That could be a disaster for our country. Hillary isn't just Unlikeable--she is deplorable. This book should be required reading for all voters before the primaries.
April 3, 2016
Brief, easy to read hatchet job on Hillary Clinton. All of her negatives, few of her positives. The main claims are adequately documented and public record, some newer ones rely on anonymous sources. The author has impressive credentials in the news media, though, so I am not that skeptical. In sum, a good reminder of Hillary's baggage, which she has a lot of.
May 18, 2016
If you want to know all the reasons why Hillary Clinton makes such a lousy candidate and the background behind all the baggage she's pulling behind her, this is your book. As far as books of this type go, this is well researched, almost all of the content has been in open before the book. Not groundbreaking but a compilation of why her unlike-ability polling is so high.
July 29, 2016
Does read like a long National Enquirer article, bringing up and rehashing many of the compliants previously spoken (or written) about Hillary. Call it a refresher, in case you forgot about her past "accomplishments". The epilogue is totally unnecessary and is used to slam people or events the reporter disagrees with.
November 6, 2016
Picked up this book because I've wondered why there is so much hostility directed at Hillary and what it is that makes her unlikeable. The author was biased in his writing and not much of a fact checker. All this book did was make me like and respect her more for moving forward despite idiots like Edward Klein spewing his venomous rhetoric.
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