Hawaii U.S. Rep. and Democratic presidential nominee Tulsi Gabbard went after Hillary Clinton Wednesday.
In a post on her website, under the heading, “Hillary, Acknowledge the Damage You’ve Caused,” Gabbard wrote:
“Hillary, your foreign policy was a disaster for our country and the world — resulting in the deaths and injuries of so many of my brothers and sisters in uniform, devastating entire countries, millions of lives lost, refugee crises, our enemy al-Qaeda/ISIS strengthened, increased Iranian and Russian influence in the region, Turkey emboldened, and exacerbated the problem of nuclear proliferation by overthrowing Gadhafi in Libya. Yet despite the damage you have done to our country and the world, you want to continue your failed policies directly or indirectly through the Democratic nominee.
“It’s time for you to acknowledge the damage you have caused and apologize for it. It is long past time for you to step down from your throne so the Democratic Party can lead with a new foreign policy which will actually be in the interests of and benefit the American people and the world.”
The dispute between the two women began last week when Clinton appeared to call Gabbard “the favorite of the Russians” in a recent interview and said she believes Republicans have “got their eye on somebody who’s currently in the Democratic primary and are grooming her to be the third-party candidate.” Clinton, the former senator, U.S. secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, did not name Gabbard directly.
In a series of tweets Friday, Gabbard called Clinton the “personification of the rot that has sickened the Democratic Party for so long.” Gabbard also alleged there has been a “concerted campaign” to destroy her reputation since she announced her presidential run in January.
“It’s now clear that this primary is between you and me,” Gabbard tweeted about Clinton. “Don’t cowardly hide behind your proxies. Join the race directly.”
During a Democratic presidential debate last Tuesday, Gabbard criticized a TV commentator who she said had called her “an asset of Russia.” She called the comments “completely despicable.”
Without naming Gabbard, Clinton seemed to echo the commentator’s remark during a podcast appearance on “Campaign HQ with David Plouffe.” Plouffe was campaign manager for President Barack Obama in 2008 and served as served as a senior adviser to the president.
“She’s the favorite of the Russians,” Clinton said, referring to the person she had earlier identified as a woman “who’s currently in the Democratic primary.” ”They have a bunch of sites and bots and other ways of supporting her so far.”
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The Garden Island
Maybe this tactic will win Tulsi 2% of primary votes. Up from 1%.
It is noted that even the Secret Service acknowledge that it was a punishment for its members to be assigned to protect Hillary Clinton when Bill was President, because she despised anyone in uniform that can tell her where and when its safe to go.
She treated these agents with disrespect and scorn. They hated being around her
I am a former resident of Kauai and local manager for the DOH. After the first Democratic debate both my wife and me came away impressed by Tulsi Gabbard. However, our position has changed not necessarily due to the Clinton comments but to some exchanges in the subsequent debates. I am interested in feedback from those readers who know about her.
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Many people here know the Dem party from before that is no more. I hope they realize that the altruistic memes they use are a distraction and coverup for ultimate militarism and regime change wars under the cover of Homeland Security, no better than the Republicans because its all about the lobbys and 1% sponsors who profit on war, weapons and military contracts; destruction. The media is owned by the same 1%.
Dear Gardne Isle
Tulsi originally criticized Hillary last week. Question, why are you only now writing about it? I can only conclude you don’t watch any news channels, liberal or conservative, to stay informed on breaking news on the mainland. Am I wrong?
So glad someone is standing up against Hillary. She’s had her day and manage to create a lot of havoc when in power as Secretary of State. She needs to move aside and stop her bitter hatred. Some mental health cancelling may help her at this point because I just don’t think she gets it! She’s still living in her fantasy world!
The USA is a SINKING SHIP…..
I PREFER THE OPTION OF THE HAWAI’IAN KINGDOM RETURN TO INDEPENDENCE…..
INDIGENOUS WISDOM RULES…..
BECAUSE IT IS DICTATED BY NATURE, NOT MAN.
These mere mortals are drunk on their own EGO….. and that is the reason that their policies are flawed.
Gabbard’s immaturity and lack of political skills certainly did come into focus with the comments she made. Criticism & insults toward the political party that would be backing her nomination, and accusing the Democratic Party of being in favor of policies that are in fact, Republican, while she remains ‘registered’ as a Democrat is political suicide in any case. Even though there may *not be* an established political party that would meet her criteria, she needs to change parties. Perhaps she could fit into the Libertarian party.
Gabbard has conveniently overlooked, forgotten or never noticed to begin with that the citizens of the USA – you know, ‘of the people, by the people, for the people’ – elected Clinton president, not Trump. Trump was appointed by the electoral college in defiance of the popular vote. The voters had access to Clinton’s political history, and they chose her. That should tell Gabbard something about how America viewed the events she is so critical of. But Gabbard thinks that citizens’choice has no validity next to her own personal perspective and , presumably, her agenda.
We have that attitude in the White House now. The citizens who didn’t vote for Trump aren’t going to vote for Gabbard this time.
Wow Hawaii, free speech is one thing, but bouncing from side to side is another. Want to vote republican OK, want to voted democrat OK, but Gabby doesn’t know if she is coming or went and she is a representative ?
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At this point, Tulsi is the only candidate running on the Democrat ticket that has slightly more than half a brain. You can tell a party by it’s leadership. Democrats – 20 candidates 18 of which have “honestly” accomplished nothing of substance outside of sucking on the big fat Government tit they’re all promising to make even more obese. Republicans – one candidate who worked 14 hour days for 40 years to achieve the American dream and become one of the most recognized leaders in the world. An individual who has accomplished more for the American people in 3 short years than the past 3 Presidents combined. Hmmm… who would I want working for me? Can’t wait to hear replies from the hyperventilating, tit sucker loving, Socialists out there!
If Hillary cheated Bernie out of his presidential run, what do you think Hillary would do to an Island Girl? Tulsi, come over to the honest side – Republicans treat military veterans with respect.