This is an interesting conundrum for the Clintons, because they are going to have a terrible time convincing anybody who pays attention that they, themselves, do not hobnob with the microscopic fraction of humanity who actually runs the world. In fact, one would almost have to put the Clintons in the Super-elite category. All ex-Presidents inherit that distinction to some extent, whether they deserve it or not. That's why companies and countries pay Prez Bill anywhere from $125,000 to $250,000 to give a speech. It ain't for the speech. It's for the influence.
One has only to glance at the Clintons’ tax returns to realize just how efficiently they have taken advantage of their elite standing in the world (and not only for themselves, mind you, but for most of their friends as well.) Since President Clinton left office in January, 2001, he has peddled his influence to a pretty impressive list of influence seekers in a variety of endeavors and pursuits. Oh, there is no question that Bill Clinton has also done some great things since he left office, but to me, it’s damned unsettling that he and Senator Clinton have managed to become so filthy rich in the process. (And we still don't know about the Clinton Presidential Library FatCats.)
Exactly the opposite seems to true of the modest and humble former President, James Earl Carter. For 28 years, since he left office, Jimmy Carter has never stopped using his influence for the betterment of mankind. He has used his integrity and his intellect to give voice to the voiceless all over the world in the quest for peace, justice and real democracy. Can the same be said of William Jefferson Clinton? No. Decidedly not.
Now President Bill and Senator Hillary Clinton are pitching a fit because it looks as though they are not going to be able to extend their sphere of influence by regaining control of the all-time, biggest influence enchilada of them all, The Presidency of the United States of America. Well, I have some sad news for them: It’s over. It's over because we, the American people are bitter We are sad, too. But we are not insane. Our eyes are wide open now.
Go home, Bill and Hill. Come on, November. Come on, January.