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copyright © 2008 Betsy L. Angert. BeThink.org

Throughout the ages, life has been but an allegory for the Shakespearean drama Macbeth. When people observe the strength of a wedded woman, they wonder. Might she be the spouse behind the man? Couples whose passion for power burns brightly may be reminiscent of those who perform in the tragedy played out on many a theatre stage. A pair, married partners, in the present, may be as characters in a revival of the this best-known of William Shakespeare's tragic productions. The tale, written in centuries long past, often evokes reverie of today's truths. Only the characters differ.

If this dramatic piece, were to be performed today, possibly, Hillary and Bill Clinton would be cast as the main characters. The two are slightly more modern, and a bit less morose than the actors in years gone by.

Clinton; Husband Claims Popularity "Preconditioned." Former Supporter Says "No"

Bill Clinton Defends Hillary On Today Show, September 05, 2007, Part 1

copyright © 2007 Betsy L. Angert. BeThink.org

Dear President Bill Clinton . . .

I apologize Sir. I voted for you in two Presidential elections, and while on the first occasion you were not my first, second, or third choice, by the time I cast my second ballot, I was proud to do so. I admire your scholarship and some of what you did while in office. However, I must admit there are times, this being one of them, when I question your wisdom, or at least I realize I do not relate to your impression of "truth."

Days have past and I said nothing. However, I can no longer remain silent. I learned in years past that none of us benefit from what is not stated. I will not, I cannot remain quiet. Just as your wife brilliantly made reference to the words of the Honorable Doctor Martin Luther King Junior months ago, today, I too quote the sage advise of a this great leader.

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

For me, the future of my country, the United States of America matters. Who leads it and how, is of utmost importance.

Hillary Clinton or Her Husband; War in Iraq

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Hillary is resolute even while campaigning in Iowa. She will not apologize for her position on Iraq. The Senator from New York spoke in favor the war in 2002. She voted for the invasion, and she still supports the effort. Missis Clinton prefers we adjust the strategy. Last week she called for a troop increase into Afghanistan. However, for the Senator, the war must be won. She as he, George W. Bush thinks we must succeed in Iraq. Neither proposes a swift exit from this battle. President Bush wants a temporary surge in Iraq. Hillary believes we must extricate the troops slowly. Bush must bear the burden and clean up his mess before he leaves office in January 2009.

Clinton has stayed steadfastly on a centrist path, criticizing President Bush but refusing to embrace the early troop withdrawal options that are gaining rapid favor in her party. This careful balance is drawing increasing scorn from liberal activists, frustrated that one of the party's leading lights has shown little appetite to challenge Bush's policy more directly and embrace a plan to set a timetable for bringing U.S. forces home.

Childhood Obesity. Adult On-Set Diabetes. Osteoporosis. Soda ©

Former President Bill Clinton is out on the stump, speaking of soft drinks and how they adversely affect the body. He is concerned with the rise in childhood obesity, adult on-set diabetes, and osteoporosis. Mr. Clinton wants to do something to prevent these.

Mr. Clinton realizes conditions such as theses are more prevalent in today’s society because people are drinking more soda. Scientifically there is connection between our sweet sodas and our failing health. I offer much of this research at the conclusion of this treatise. However, my concern goes beyond what I believe is a superficial solution to the problem. Having been a person saturated in soda water, I think removing the culprit from our schools, may not alter the effects.

The Former President, along with the American Heart Association, negotiated an agreement with the three largest soft-drink manufacturers. Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Cadbury Schweppes, will willingly stop selling fattening sodas and sugary drinks in American elementary and middle schools. The companies will no longer offer the larger sized sweet beverages in the high schools. The elder students will be able to buy diet drinks, sports beverages, and brews that are lower in calories. The President and the producers propose, if young people have less access to the high caloric carbonated beverages, they will drink less and be healthier. Possibly that is true; perhaps, it is not.