Bossie Can Kiss My...

While trolling nytimes.com today, I came across a disturbing article that reinforced my strong dislike for sneaky, immature conservatives and got my fire blazing so hot I was wishing it was not 10:40 a.m. but closer to 7 p.m.—late enough for a drink. What made the situation even more aggravating and deserving of Franzia fruity sangria? I was sitting at my internship in a newsroom where I could not exclaim, scream, rant or stamp my foot. So instead, I decided to write about it.

Apparently, a documentary film (and I use the word documentary very loosely, I think propaganda is more fitting) was released by Citizens United, a conservative advocacy group and nonprofit corporation, titled “Hillary: The Movie.” It was shown in six cities and available on DVD and the internet last year, right around the time of the 2008 Primary election.

I was unaware of this slanderous cinema, which is lucky for its producers because they no doubt would have had an Alyssa Jung on their hands harboring an anger registering as an all-time high in her record books—not something they would’ve been equipped to deal with.

According to the article, the president of this advocacy group is David Bossie, a former Congressional aide and “longtime foe of the Clintons.” Surprise surprise. It is wildly apparent that this film was born out of a childish grudge and desire to use underhanded and dirty tactics to sabotage an “enemy.” And what better way to attack the Clintons than to make a robust attempt at ruining Hill’s political career. Mature, real mature.

Bossie seems to have a history of sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong and has been the brunt of criticism by Democrats and Republicans alike. If he can get those two parties to agree that he’s horrible, he must be a pretty shady guy.

The film has commentary from journalists, dramatic voiceovers and “shadowy reenactments and spooky mood music.” It includes interviews with people from the Clinton era in the White House who clearly felt snubbed and want to talk about it. Wow, they seem like really credible sources. It also has Ann Coulter claiming the only nice thing she could say about Hill is that she “looks good in a pantsuit.” Agreed, she does work her multi-colored pantsuits better than you ever could Coulter.

Now, the film is being brought before the Supreme Court on March 24 to determine if it is “electioneering communication,” which the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law of 2002 forbids to be broadcast within a certain time frame before elections.

Citizens United already lost a suit against the Federal Election Commission and was forced to scrap plans to show the film on cable video-on-demand services and to air TV advertisements for it. The Obama Justice Department views the documentary negatively saying it “advances the clear message that Sen. Clinton lacked both the integrity and qualifications to be president of the United States.” It has also flagged mostly unflattering reviews.

Don’t create media that suggests Hill lacked integrity and qualification. First off, she was strong enough to stay with her husband in the midst of his embarrassingly public affair. That in itself takes integrity that I myself wouldn’t be able to muster in her situation.

Second, if you listen to her speak it’s not really up-for-debate that she sincerely cares for the American people and genuinely wants to do everything in her power to fight for us and help us live the best lives possible. If that’s not integrity I don’t know what is.

Third, I still stand by my opinion that Obama lacked the experience, skills and qualifications to be 44th President of the United States (although I’ve since learned to like him) and that Hill with her 30 plus years in government and heavy participation in her husband’s presidency was better suited for the job. I’m not going to list her qualifications here but I’m confident a simple Google search will support my stance.

I’m used to seeing my girl Hill attacked by the left, the right, men, women, you name it and I’ve been personally attacked for my staunch support of her. Sure, I get annoyed by it all but I expect it and I no longer get physically angry. Well discovery of this film threw all that out the window. I’m pissed. I’m insulted. I’m disgusted. I have no tolerance for petty bashing done in so blatant a way. It’s uncalled for, it’s inappropriate and there’s no time for it. It’s exactly what is wrong with our country’s political arena. Because of Bossie and his corporation’s juvenile and ridiculous actions, the Supreme Court is forced to waste time on this case. Talk about a productive use of federal resources.

And you know what really got my goat, what put me over the edge? At the end of the article Bossie said that if he had been forced to choose between Hill and Barack in the primaries he would have voted for Clinton. From my mouth to your ears Bossie, that’s bull, straight bull. I understand you’re a conservative but that doesn’t mean you have to lie ALL the time. Anybody who would produce this film, even come up with the idea for it, would not have voted for Clinton. There’s no way. It would be pure hypocrisy on your part. Oh, but wait—that might not be so unusual for you.

I take personal offense to this film. I can appreciate a quality movie that accurately portrays a political figure. I haven’t seen it but have been told that “W” about Bush was a fair representation of him. If the man was a screw-up, dappled in alcohol and cocaine and is no more than a bumbling cowboy than that’s what’s going to be shown and it’s not slander or defamation. Based on what I’ve read, I’m pretty sure “Hillary: The Movie” is just that—slander and defamation. I plan to get a hold of it (for free) and am willing to bet my favorite pair of shoes that that’s exactly what I’ll find. Stay tuned for that update.