Hillary Clinton admitted this Sunday that it is “fair” for voters to have questions about her truthfulness. However, she then proceeded to make the very type of statement that has undermined her credibility with voters. Despite the express statement of the FBI that her emails contained clearly classified information, including some with classified markings, Clinton insisted that there was no such finding and seemed to deflect blame for her conduct to subordinates. The Washington Post gave Clinton “Four Pinnochios” for her interview on truthfulness and the email scandal. Clearly, Clinton is right that there is “work to do” on the truthfulness thing.
The FBI was scathing in its view of Clinton’s decision to use an unsecure personal server for her communications as Secretary of State — a decision that clearly came from her and not her subordinates who raised objections. Despite her decision to not to use the expensive, secured system at the State Department, Clinton insisted in her Fox interview that “I take classification seriously.” She then added that
“I relied on and had every reason to relied on the judgment of the professionals with whom I worked. So in retrospect, maybe some people are saying, ‘Well, among those 300 people they made the wrong call.’ At the time there was no reason in my view to doubt the professionalism and the determination by people who work every single day on behalf of our country.”
That would seem to blame her staff for her use of the personal server. However, it was the statement on the FBI findings that has caught the attention of many people. FBI Director Comey called Clinton and her staff “extremely careless” in using a personal email account and server.
When asked about the finding that she sent classified emails, she objected to that take on the FBI findings: “That’s not what I heard Director Comey say. Comey said that my answers were truthful and what I’ve said is consistent with what I have told the American people.” She repeated that the emails found to be classified were “retroactively” classified, which is not true.
However, Comey said that 110 of her emails contained information that was classified at the time she sent or received them. He also said that a smaller number emails had markings showing them to be classified. She added that “Director Comey said my answers were truthful and consistent with what I have told the American people.” However, Comey called her careless in her use of the personal server and the sending of these emails. He also directly contradicted her on the classification of the emails.
What is astonishing is that, while recognizing “fair” questions about her truthfulness, Clinton proceeded to repeat the very statements that were discredited by the FBI Director and the available record.
In giving her “Four Pinnochios” for her interview, the Post noted that
“While Comey did say there was no evidence she lied to the FBI, that is not the same as saying she told the truth to the American public — which was the point of Wallace’s question. Comey has repeatedly not taken a stand on her public statements. . . .
And although Comey did say many emails were retroactively classified, he also said that there were some emails that were already classified that should not have been sent on an unclassified, private server. That’s the uncomfortable truth that Clinton has trouble admitting.”
Some 57 percent of voters find Clinton to be untruthful according to polls.
I disagree with that. If the republicans had nominated someone more honest and respectful than Trump, Clinton would have been left in the dust because of how poorly she is viewed by many. Now she is the odds on favorite to win.
SWM, Why don’t you just post the talking points email? Or, has Hillary stopped using email. Her campaign would not cooperate w/ the FBI when they told her their campaign had been hacked. She’s more paranoid than Tricky Dick.
Clinton’s connection to ISIS and “just” a few other heinous activities:
http://www.thecanary.co/2016/07/29/paris-strikes-astonishing-partnership-secret-isis-sponsor-ties-hillary-clinton/
Yep to BFM. Trying to insert Trump into this argument is just detrimental to the defense of Clinton anyway. If she had an ounce of credibility, we may not even know who Trump is; the fact that she is struggling so despite having the news and entertainment media in her pocket, indicates how poorly she is perceived. And that is because of her many, many evil deeds.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html Only 9 percent chose to vote for these two.
What is Trump hiding in his tax returns?
swm – why was the Clinton Foundation not mentioned during the Dem Convention? She says she is proud of it.
Megan McCain called Trump a “barbarian” and now her father has weighed in against him.
BFM, LOL! Only a select few feel great about our choices this election. And I don’t think you and I are part of that select group.
bfm, Most people want a do over.
“So, is this comment section reserved for just those people who want Hillary’s scalp?”
No of course not. Some of us just want a do-over.
smm,
Above I linked to a video of Clinton lying to “defend” herself from being caught 1. lying not to “defend” herself but to deceive.
Clinton is a person who cell phoned in her approval for CIA drone strikes as Sec. of State. If I was a religious person I would say she needs to repent and defend herself from eternal damnation for that alone!.
SWM, I’m trying to have an intellectually honest discussion. They both lie. Stipulated, your honor. I’m merely saying the “Crazy” meme will backfire. And the “she lies only to defend herself” is horsesh!t and you know it. She’s pathological. This “Cray” lie isn’t defending herself, it’s offensive, not defensive.
I imagine the NSA has the deleted emails. Does the FBI want to minimise the public’s anxiety of that level of surveillance by not pursuing or mentioning that information.
Clinton and Trump both lie. She lies to defend herself and he lies about everything.
Nick –
So, is this comment section reserved for just those people who want Hillary’s scalp?
You’re welcome, too.
Hint: When you start your comment with, “This goes along w/ the comment of PhillyT” people stop reading your comment. You’re welcome.
LOL! As Jill’s comment w/ the “Lying Hillary” video. People will see she’s lying about Trump being “crazy.” By the end of the campaign, that “Lying Hillary” video will be a 3 hour epic.
From Bunnie
“So Hillary Clinton it isn’t just this story It is the story last week last month last year, its the stories and investigations of the past 25-30 years. Anyone under that much scrutiny will fall.”
Whether she is just a Chronic or Habitual or a A Sociopath liar, she is still a liar. Someone who lies incessantly to get their way and does so with little concern for others fits the description here.
If she had NOT been a compulsive lair (Lying is their normal and reflexive way of responding to questions), the truth could not be an issue. She just needs help. She is someone who lies incessantly to get their way and does so with little concern for others.
SWM, He’s a buffoon, he’s not crazy. Your girl is overplaying her hand w/ the “crazy” charge. People can see he’s not crazy, but he is a thin skinned, buffoon. That’s what you hammer @ if you want to get undecided, the truth. But, the Clinton’s will lie when the truth works better. They’re pathological. In recent elections, the undecided have been in the 5-8% range. This election it’s ~14-15%. DOUBLE. The “crazy” meme will backfire.
” People can see he’s not crazy, but he is a thin skinned, buffoon.”
Saaaay… … that does put it in a different perspective. I am just not sure I feel any better.
This video shows it all. Clinton will say and do anything to get elected. One lie after another, then a denial of the lies.