<p>We got his autobiography on CD for a road trip a while back…he read it, and it was very interesting. Usually I don’t like being “read to”, but I think his style of speaking made it more interesting than just reading it.</p>
<p>I heard President Clinton speak at Kansas University a couple of years ago (a small event turned huge by angry students who demanded attendance when only 2,000 or so were given tickets). I knew he was smart but he spoke over an hour without notes and was so thought provoking. I heard him again at Kansas State - same thing. The guy has the IT factor. No doubt about it. I’ve seen Hillary twice. 15 years ago. Interestingly, I thought she was wonderful. I met her again in a much smaller venue in the 4 years ago and thought she was not as good at connecting with her audience. Something too reserve, untouchable. I get that same feeling even move when I hear her on TV. Now when one compares Bill to Bush (which is inevitable) its painful.</p>
<p>Bill Clinton is without a doubt the most vile human to ever have occupied the oval office, even putting aside for a moment what it was he and his honey were doing in the oval office. Bush is certainly a major disappointment but Clinton should be in jail, disbarred, divorced, sued for sexual harrashment and abuse of power. How could anyone want their daughter to hear this guy? Just picture want he was doing to other peoples daughters…</p>
<p>Just as a suggestion, you might want to get to know the other parents a little before criticizing their parenting decisions.</p>
<p>Several years ago, I heard Clinton speak as part of an annual lecture series at our synagogue, which seats over 2000 people. Even from high up in the balcony, he was riveting–larger than life, brilliant, incisive, of course speaking without notes–and the waves of testosterone were palpable. Without condoning in any way his history of inappropriate behavior with women, I caught a glimpse of the mesmerizing effect he can have on what used to be called the weaker sex. Astonishing!</p>
<p>I heard him speak several years ago at a fundraiser for Seeds of Peace. He really is charismatic. My most memorable moment is being <em>outside</em> Carnegie Hall as he arrived, walking very quickly through the streets, surrounded by his Secret Service, and shaking hands as he went.</p>
<p>I saw Reagan up close about 20 years ago and could swear he had a glow–and I hated his politics. Some people are truly charismatic. He introduced George (HW) Bush as his “bodyguard”.</p>
<p>We were visiting Pomona right after the Clinton visit and the pomona people were all ticked because only Claremont McKenna students were invited.</p>
<p>In the back of my mind I kept thinking, “wonder if anyone is handing out cigars?” </p>
<p>I thought he was a great pres and all that and a personable, charismatic speaker, but the sordidness of his escapade is difficult to forget.</p>
<p>Former Presidents George H.W. Bush and William J. Clinton are Keynote Speakers at the University of New Hampshire’s 137th Commencement May 19</p>
<p>However, undergraduates have to be out of the dorms on May 17th, so D won’t attend.</p>