Blogger Calls for Hillary Clinton's Death

by Terrence O'Brien — Jan 29th 2008 at 2:46PM

Calling for the death of someone on the micro-blogging service Twitter probably wouldn't garner you much attention, unless of course you're Dave Winer, a pioneer in RSS and author of Scripting News, one of the oldest blogs on the net. When he 'Tweeted' (the cool-kid lingo for updating one's Twitter blog) "Kill Hill Kill Hill" while watching presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on TV, a few people were taken aback.

Those who read Winer's sarcastic and occasionally caustic blogs and Tweets probably won't bat an eye, but the secret service probably won't be so understanding. Keep in mind this guy really didn't want Hillary to die, but we're thinking people will take his blog the wrong way.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

jon said 3:16PM on 1-29-2008

This remark is absurd and offensive yet it does say something about this race. "Hope" is not the only emotion underlying this race. "Hate" is a driving factor as well. When I look at our candidates in the democratic primaries I think it is just as important to see which candidate brings out the most hate in people, as well as hope. The truth is Barack brings people hope, while Clinton brings assurance. Also, opponents will deal with Barack, while many of Hillary's opponents will hate her. This was the deciding factor for me when I decided to back Obama. If you have preached liberal ideas in your life and ever wished to see the UNITED in United States of America, you should support Barack.

Lily said 5:17PM on 4-14-2008

Oh really? Barack can unite this country? Pray tell, why? When has he united anyone behind anything? He certainly didn't manage to unite this country against the war in Iraq back then even though he supposedly believed so strongly against it. He hasn't united the senate behind sending forces to Afghanistan even though he's been head of the commitee since the beginning of 2007. In fact, he's never led any sort of legislation in the senate, merely tagged along. Now, to me, that seems like following, not uniting.

Besides, what makes you think anyone will unite behind him come fall? 20 percent of Hillary Rodham Clinton's voters say that they'd rather vote fo McCain. And I can see why. He's a true straight-talker and has the the old battle scars and is a better man for it.

Suzie said 4:17PM on 1-29-2008

He should be investigated, sentenced and thrown in jail. How does one know whether or not he truly meant it or not?

Suzie said 4:27PM on 1-29-2008

Obama is NOT Muslim but read about the so-called Christian church he belongs to. It's totally racist.
In "Dreams Of My Father", the book that Obama wrote in 1995, you will find the name of his church, (On October 18, 1992, Michelle and Barack's wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois. Source: Dreams From My Father, page 401) and here's an article relating to the church. It's totally racist. You can check the website for the church as well, though a part of the Mission Statement has been changed, before it did in fact state "disavowal of the pursuit of middleclassness" and that portion has been deleted.

http://www.newsmax.com/kessler/Obama_Church_Racism/2008/01/07/62285.html

bill bowen said 12:45AM on 1-30-2008

He should be investigated, sentenced and bought an ice cream cone for his childish but utterly true statements. How does one know whether or not to order the vanila or the strawberry? Hillary knows the truth about herself do you wonder if she bent it or not? I was wondering if anyone knows if it is true, but I heard that after she loses the Presidential race, Hillary was going to become the new spokesman for snap on tools? Could that be right?

Susan said 3:12AM on 1-30-2008

OMG will you people get over it..I never seen so much hate in my life. Do you go out of your way to look you this garbarge and then post it? We are a racist country.

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Suzie says:
Obama is NOT Muslim but read about the so-called Christian church he belongs to. It's totally racist.

casmith8888c said 2:05PM on 4-18-2008

Interesting, Susan, all the sites to which you point us are maintained by the Obama campaign. Do you think that there may be some bias in the representation??

Daniel Gaunt said 8:33AM on 1-30-2008

What a great way to promote a blog though... who do you want to die... whoever it is leave a comment on my blogs i'd I'll put a I want X to die banner on it
http://freeextras.blogspot.com/
http://lifeorsomethingnotquitelikeit.blogspot.com/

sherry said 8:38AM on 1-30-2008

I am not voting for Obama. Three years ago this guy was a STATE SENATOR, who 139 times voted present on controversial bills, and 6 times accidentally voted the "wrong way"
yeeesh

Sue said 7:42PM on 2-07-2008

Comments like that are uncalled for whether they are meant to be sarcastic or not. I personally like Hillary and feel as though we are making a mistake if we don't elect her but I am just one person. I think her experience and Obama's lack of speaks for itself. So....next time keep comments like that to yourself

Lily said 5:16PM on 4-14-2008

Obama's people cry foul at everything and called it racism but why haven't I heard a public outcry for this? This is just wrong. I don't care what your political convictions are but murder is not an acceptable solution, nor is calling for someone's death. Yes, most of the country may hate Bush but it's not like we'd actually say he should die. Just get impeached. There's a difference between political disagreement and actual murderous intention. Big thick line that he just crossed. Idiot.

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