Sec Clinton Solves Flint Water Crisis

[tazkcmo]

That's why she went, right? To help the kids. Well, let's here about the clean water, new pipes and people made whole as a result of Sec Clinton's not-a-campaign-event-or-photo-op. After all, she's a progressive who gets things done and I assume that's stuff other than regime change even if Michigan could use some regime change.

""For nearly two years you were told, Flint was told, the water was safe," Clinton told the packed church." And where was your concern for Flint then? Or the years previous? Even while giving her credit for going, Michael Moore acknowledges it was to get out the AA vote in SC or a campaign event/photo op.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2016/02/flint_mayor_credits_hillary_cl.html

The comments from locals range from support for Sec Clinton to obvious RW bigots but interesting none the less.

[DrDan]

1. and the other candidate did what?

oh yeah . . . nevermind

[tazkcmo]

2. He didn't exploit their suffering. n/t

[Alfresco]

9. You mean like when Bernie walked in Baltimore?

[DrDan]

11. bring more attention to the issue is "exploiting" . . . gotcha

[tazkcmo]

13. When convenient.

Fixed it for you! You're welcome.

[leveymg]

34. Just like Sec. Clinton brought peace and democracy to the Mideast.

[2pooped2pop]

30. *This*

[kristopher]

10. The other candidate Did Not use a tragedy as a photo op.

The other candidate has respect for the fact that real people are suffering and realizes that such behavior on the part of a self interested pol would only add to their woes.

The other candidate understands that introducing more partisanship into the already conflicted power structure surrounding this event is only going to harden Rs against giving the Ds a 'victory' by addressing the problem.

[DrDan]

12. so avoid the issue . . . got it

[kristopher]

37. Grandstanding is a poor course of action. - Now you've "got it".

[hobbit709]

3. Solved it how? Last I heard the water is still unsafe and they want to force the people to pay for

it.

[elias49]

5. Sarcasm I'm pretty sure

[tazkcmo]

19. Definitely.

Decided to leave off the sarcasm disclaimer as I considered it too obvious.

[tazkcmo]

24. Hey! They've provided a 30% discount!

But wait! There's more! Pay now and get twice the poisoned water!*











*Not sold in stores. Void where prohibited. Chicago 10109. Ktel!

[Fumesucker]

4. See? Hillary is a progressive Who Gets Things Done (tm)

[hoosierlib]

6. A pander bear photo op and nothing more...

HRC's internal polls are seeing tightening in the SC as AA voters are starting to switch to Sanders.

She left Bill in NH to smear Sanders and his supporters in order to drive up his negatives and shrink the gap to below.10% so they can claim victory in their defeat tomorrow.

Same old shit...

[stonecutter357]

7. Sec Clinton Solves Flint Water Crisis..

[tecelote]

8. Well...

Snip: The former Secretary of State said Flint's problems should become a national priority and what happened to the city was "immoral."

Is anyone going to be held accountable or are we just going to look the other way?

[SamKnause]

14. She was unemployed when this crisis surfaced. (still unemployed)

She has a multi-million dollar charity.

She has personal wealth in the millions.

Why didn't she address the situation before she started campaigning ???

[polly7]

20. Good questions. nt.

[tazkcmo]

27. Obviously

She was busy job hunting. It's not easy for a woman (or man for that matter) of her age to find gainful employment after all. It's tough out there!

[bigtree]

15. I saw the church where she spoke and the crowd gathered

...they obviously wanted her there, because they came specifically to see her.

So, what's really the problem here? Aren't those folks who gathered to hear her speak out entitled to her presence, or are we internet twiddlers supposed to be in charge of that?

[tazkcmo]

23. They were obviously happy to get the attention.

The pastor wept after her speech. A very emotional time for all of them. Much applause and vocal support for her within the congregation. Others not so appreciative as they've been experiencing hardships for several years and not a peep out of her before this. Just as on DU, in Flint it's a mixed bag.

It'll be interesting to see if the residents can leverage her appearance into actual solutions and action. Maybe The Clinton Foundation can start the ball rolling by paying for new pipes now? lol! I doubt it.

[elias49]

26. Entitled to her

presence...

Ick.

[tazkcmo]

28. Funny how that word keeps popping up...

...when discussing Sec Clinton and her actions/campaign.

[onecaliberal]

16. What is the Clinton global initiative doing to help?

[VulgarPoet]

17. By telling the polluted rivers to knock it off.

eom

[onecaliberal]

18. Hmmm, I'm sure that's going to make it all better.

[Fawke Em]

31. Be fair.

The proper response is "CUT THAT OUT," not "knock it off."

[tazkcmo]

32. Well done.

Words have meaning!

[VulgarPoet]

33. Oh. Thought Camp Weathervane would have changed it up by now.

[tazkcmo]

21. Plenty!

As soon as the residents scrape up a few hundred thousand to contribute to their Foundation.

[AtomicKitten]

22. Some Flint locals think she's exploiting the crisis for political gain.

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/feb/07/flint-water-crisis-hillary-clinton-michigan-visit

[firebrand80]

25. Bernie went to Baltimore

Obama went to a mosque.

Politicians go places to highlight issues.

[Armstead]

38. Bernie was addressing an ongoing systemic problem he has always addressed

I don't people would complain about a Clinton walking tour of an economically depressed area.

He hasn't tried to brand a specific crisis that just hit the news, in an effort to trademark it. It's different than claiming credit for bringing (already existing) attention to a crisis in the news and holding a political rally in an effort to capitalize on it.

A subtle, but important difference.

[asuhornets]

29. Good Job Hillary!!

A good way to show leadership.

[tazkcmo]

35. Not my idea of a leader.

Leaders are first. They are in front, not in back checking the wind direction.

[JonathanRackham]

36. Politicians are media whores.

[leftofcool]

39. Yes, she went to help. Thank you Hillary!