By Jacqueline Klingebiel

Feb 3, 2008 2:32pm

Clinton Questioner In St Louis: “George The Bastard”

ABC News’ Kate Snow and Eloise Harper Report: At a union hall just outside St. Louis, a woman with a grey beehive hairdo stood up to address a question to Hillary Clinton.

"This is what scares me. In ’05, George ‘the bastard’…" she began.

The crowd broke up in cheers and hoots of laughter.  Clinton smiled and laughed mildly before regaining her composure and looking serious.

The moment was reminiscent of a time on the campaign trail last November when Senator John McCain was faced with a supporter at a South Carolina event who asked "how to we beat the bitch?" a seeming allusion to Senator Clinton.

At that time, McCain was criticized for calling it an "excellent question" and not reprimanding the questioner.

Today, Clinton made no effort to correct this questioner’s language or reprimand her.

The woman continued, asking about something she had heard about President Bush and his idea of creating a universal currency for the US, Canada and Mexico, called the "amero."

"Let me say that I’ve heard that story and there’s not a lot of truth to it," Clinton replied.  "So let me put your mind at rest.  There were agreements signed to increase cooperation between our three countries.  When I’m President, if I discover there is such an agreement [a secret, nefarious agreement] it’ll be gone in a bird-dog minute," she continued.

The audience applauded.

User Comments

Complete double standard, but she wouldn’t even be a canidate without it so, what’s new. The interests of big media strikes again.

Posted by: cba | February 3, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm

Here comes the Hillary machine…bla..bla..bla..

Posted by: Voter 08 | February 3, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm

I wonder how many secrets are kept from a normal President. But Hilary isn’t called normal!

Posted by: washbasin | February 3, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm

WOW!! This is to be expected. Borack Obama clearly have gain huge momentum. I was a huge supporter of Hillary and yes, like many had a change of heart. I consider my self a hardcore democrat. With that said, Hillary aswer on the last televised debate was the turning point for me. Hillary did not answer the question in regards to WHY?? she voted Yes on the Iaq war. She not only try to avoid the issue, she dance arounded it too!!! FoR some reason she does not want to come clean. Hillary has lost lots of votes because of the war issue. In order to win the general election you must run on a powerfull platform, Hillary does not have one. First she the same way McCain did so it will be hard to beat him on this issue. Lets all remember after all he is a war hero. The other issue with Hillary is her out of control Health plan. Her plan is a Universal mandate, what that means? Well it means that if you dont join her mandate you will have penalty. To this day Hillary has not explain what type of penalty is going to be nor has she explain what type of mandated her health plan will be. Please dont take my word I encorouge all to research this inforamtion, like I did. Lets remember I was a huge Hillary supporter so my homework was done. Thr last issue is very important for all democrats this is why??? In order to win the general elections you must without a dought bring in Republicans and Independents or you will not win, period. Borack Obama has proven in the past to work well with Republicans and we all know he has a huge independent following. Hillary does not do well with republicans an this is a fact. Republicans dont like her. This is fact. Borack has a paltform to win, WHY?? He said NO to the war from the Start. He has a has the ability to chip away republicans to his side. Borack has a huge following with the independent voter. Borack has a the advantage over Hillary to beat the McCain and thats a fact. I have political experience, but Im not the only one saying this, other experience experts are saying the same.

Posted by: Brian Water and Barbara | February 3, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm

I wonder of all these people insulting the Office of the President will have the guts or play the role for one day. I’m sure it will be humbling experience. Shame on the USA.

Posted by: Frank Soto | February 3, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

I, too, am inspired by Obama. However, I’m troubled with his past cocaine use. What assurance do I get that once elected, he will not use illegal drugs? Clinton also has her shortcomings, but we all know them and we know what we’ll get from her. So, I’m voting for Clinton!

Posted by: Independent Bob | February 3, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm

Hillary Clinton is Presidential in every way. Unlike the previous responder, I am looking for a president who can change the direction this country has been on during the Bush years. A past vote on the Iraq Resolution is not as relevant as how we get out of the war and how we improve our economy. Based on Obama’s plans for energy, healthcare and the economy, he’s not quite there yet – he needs to learn to stand up for his constituents instead of taking money from them (e.g. Exelon – see NYTimes story today). Hillary is ready. She has my vote on Tuesday.

Posted by: Mary | February 3, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm

Hillary was right to ignore the obscene comment about Bush. To even acknowledge the remark would have lowered her down to the level of the scum who said it. I am certainly NOT a Bush fan and only BARELY a Hillary fan, but such comments do not belong in a news conference or whatever. The hateful person should have been escorted OUT by a security guy.

Posted by: rmberryman | February 3, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

What surprises me is that anyone is considering Hilary for the position of President of the United States. There are so many women who are superior to her in every way.
As far I using swear words to describe our president, no one should get upset the ACLU work hard for us to have that privilege. After all our teachers today get sworn at everyday as well as law enforcement and parents.
I think I am the only one of a few on this planet that believes we should have a degree of civility in our country. Now the person that used the foul language most likely felt very clever, even liberated. To bad she could not count intelligence as one of her attributes and obviously her limited vocabulary. Now to expect Hilary to be much better is really unfair to her for she really is cut from the same cloth as this woman.
This being said if my an act of God Hilary was elected President, I would feel the same way if anyone spoke of her as a Bitch. It’s just not right, or is it? Is it possible I am out of step? Are we at the point that no one deserves respect anymore – Presidents, Teachers, Police Officers, Firemen, Parents??? Where does it stop? Does filth now rule the day? Bad manners?
Can anyone help me understand why I should not care anymore about being civil?
Thank you
Just a Citizen

Posted by: a citizen | February 3, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm

I think the elderly woman was funny..she has the right to speak her mind.. King George is more than just a B#$#$%#…. he is a total loser who has lied to this country, deceived us and is responsible for more horrible things than just Iraq. He should have been driven out of office years ago but people like these evangelists like Falwell and Huckabee and others keep people like Bush in office because they think he is a real Christian. He and Cheney are laughing all the way to the bank because of these foolish, backwoods Americans who supported them. Go Hillary !!!

Posted by: jimbo | February 3, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

There’s a difference between certain speech being legal and being “all right”. We have lost civility, decorum, and manners in our country. Cussing out someone is considered “OK” behavior just because we don’t usually go to jail for doing so. The foul-mouthed woman was in a public forum, where a certain amount of protocol should be observed. She was obviously trying to upstage Hillary, and hollering a vulgarity is one way to do it. I’m really glad Hillary didn’t make an issue of it, although she she might have earned a few “points” by saying, “Security, please remove that person before I continue.”

Posted by: rmberryman | February 3, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

I am pretty convinced outside of sending our troops somewhere, the presidents power is very limited in doing any substantial changes to our economy, social programs, or government in general unless there is a groundswell of support that simply overwhelms the lobbyists and vested interests that have lockstep control on congress, and frankly our media and local governments, which writes the laws and signs the checks. Many of us could come up with good ideas to change things, but the powered interests would immediately shut us down and in the process take our power and ruin our career if we were president. I think this happened to Bill Clinton when he took on the health care industry and Jimmy Carter when he took on the oil companies, George McGovern when he took on the military-industrial complex, and Richard Nixon when he took on the media. George Bush’s signature social programs are basically window dressing, minor marginal changes in budgets, etc which seem to do little compared to the war efforts. The powers that be worked with him to change the composure of the Supreme Court even as the republicans lost the congress. A president would have to actually sell any idea and enlist the support of enough vested interests to make any real change-an almost impossible task.

Posted by: Brian | February 3, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm

Typical liberal double standard! They can say anything they want about OUR President but they can’t take the heat! I said it before and I will say again…”W” was and is a good President!!!!!!!!

Posted by: wagain | February 3, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm

W = worst president ever.

Posted by: JT | February 3, 2008, 4:46 pm 4:46 pm

wagain is RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Sam Houston | February 3, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm

Jimbo…why do you liberals find it necessary to insult people don’t agree with them????? What was gained from calling Bush supporters “backwoods”????

Posted by: wagain | February 3, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm

Yeah. W did a great job of handling the economy. The dollar is now worth less than the Canadian dollar, and we are nearing a recession. A trillion dollars sunk into Iraq for what? making Iran stronger? Oh yeah and great job of getting Bin Laden. He made choice the getting Saddam Hussein instead of Bin Laden, yeah that guy. The one responsible for 9/11 remember? It’s amazing how Bush supporters still too blind to see any of this.

Posted by: JT | February 3, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm

God help us if she gets the position.

Posted by: Bitch2 | February 3, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm

7 years of job growth. 7 years of positive GDP. Income taxes on middle class families are at an historic low level. The most defenseless citizens in our country, the UNBORN, are safer! Iraq is free and democratic! Yes this cost lives of some of our bravest young men and women but nothing good comes without a price!!!!! “W” was good and is good!

Posted by: wagain | February 3, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm

What a cryin’ shame that people can’t just have a civil discussion about the issues without getiing personal. Personal attack is all one has when they have no substance.

Posted by: Dave Crandall | February 3, 2008, 5:24 pm 5:24 pm

Keep in mind that when you cast your vote for MRS.BILL CLINTON you also get MR.BILL CLINTON

Posted by: mary | February 3, 2008, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm

Brian and Barbara: There is one reason Hillary will not admit she was wrong on the Iraq Resolution: Unlike Barack Obama, who has stated on record that his purchase of the 10′ X 150′ strip of property to expand his yard, from Tony Rezko, was wrong, in his own words, “a boneheaded decision”, Hillary isn’t about to go on record as being wrong about anything. That would undermine her infallibility and show a weakness. To me Barack’s admitting that he is not infallible,that he indeed makes mistakes just like everyone else, only strengthens his character. In answer to the question put to Hillary by the lady in this story, don’t take her at her word. Keep in mind that both Clintons are participants of the Bilderburg Conference, and Hillary is on record advocating a world government. See her congratulatory speech of the the award to Walter Cronkite by the World Federalist Association, an organization that promotes world governance. Oh, I don’t mean to be critical, but would you make an effort to spell Barack Obama’s name correctly next time.

Posted by: GC | February 3, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm

One commenter asked for assurances that, once elected, Barack Obama would not use illegal drugs. Remember that Obama himself revealed that use in his memoir “Dreams from my Father.” He is not proud of that aspect of his life, and he has moved on from it. Reading his books, listening to his speeches, one can see the man he has become as one of honesty and integrity. Tell me this: what assurances do we have that, if elected, Hillary Clinton will always tell the truth and deal honestly with the American people???

Posted by: Fred | February 3, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm

The article said, “Clinton smiled and laughed mildly.” Wow, Hillary, that must have been a really difficult time for you; hearing that profanity, and not being able to figure out what kind of effect your reaction would have on the polls. You had to act quickly, and you did. You ‘smiled and laughed mildly’ while someone defamed the person whose job you so desperately seek. I’m NO fan of Bush, but I do believe his office deserves some respect. I don’t think it was ‘mildly’ funny, and your best response would have been, “I believe that comment was inappropriate.” But, oh, wait. I apologize. Maybe you don’t think it was inappropriate.

Posted by: matter of fact | February 3, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm

Wow, you reporters sound like Clinton haters. On another one of your stories about sushi, I would have had a special table just outside, in the cold for you.

Posted by: irma | February 3, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm

Donna, are you kidding. Obama is the master deflector; pointing out flaws in others while failing to point out any real policy “changes” he has made. Oh, yeah, Greenpeace can’t take people out to lunch anymore. Good one!

Posted by: irma | February 3, 2008, 9:39 pm 9:39 pm

It’s a matter of decorum, Irma. Now go get the dictionary and look up that word.

Posted by: cleanupyouract | February 3, 2008, 10:08 pm 10:08 pm

Hillaryfan: You’re post is interesting. Yes, Hillary did make her decision with the information she had at the time. And the bill she said ‘yes’ to clearly stated in it’s title that it was authorization for the use of force against Iraq. So, despite her double-talk which she is very good at, having had 35 years of experience, she once again has been able to lie about something while getting many folks to believe her. Sorry, I’ve heard and read.

Posted by: matter of fact | February 4, 2008, 8:32 am 8:32 am

She was right not to say anything.
But truth is, she is a big NAFTA supporter. Once those lobbiests tell her we need ameros, kiss the greenback good bye.

Posted by: Right on Day1 | February 4, 2008, 7:01 pm 7:01 pm

why are you barak supporters so thin skinned? I notice if anyone posts anything slightly critical about him you go after them like you were programmed scientologists. I do not support hillary because of bill. couldn’t stand having him in the white house again. And if hillary admitted to a mistake like getting us into the wrong war you would attack her like mad dogs so your duplicitous and not to be trusted. barak is going to make some mistakes along the way, hopefully not bushian sized ones. we can’t afford anymore of those. barak is a lawyer, did a short stint in teaching without experience i guess, some low level community organizing(hey I could do that) a short stint in the legislature and what 3 years in this do nothing congressional senate. now you can support him being fresh but his wife seems a bit burnt out for having all the benifits of a Princeton education and upper middle class lifestyle(spoiled?). Has she even worked a regular job of some sort? And no I don’t think Mccain offers us a fresh prospect either. So I am not a robotoid. So if you want to be barakotoids be my guests but please don’t come to my parties with your talking points as they are boring.

Posted by: Brian | February 25, 2008, 2:41 am 2:41 am

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