Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Beacool

(30,247 posts) Thu Jan 10, 2013, 01:58 AM Jan 2013

Bill Clinton named 'Father of the Year' [View all]

Former President Bill Clinton is getting props for being a good dad.

Clinton was named the “Father of the Year” by the National Father’s Day Council on Wednesday

The group selected Clinton for his “profound generosity, leadership and tireless dedication to both his public office and many philanthropic organizations,” Dan Orwig, chairman of the National Father’s Day Committee, said in the announcement.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/click/2013/01/bill-clinton-named-father-of-the-year-153760.html?hp=r6

And conservative heads exploded.

37 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Bill Clinton named 'Father of the Year' [View all] Beacool Jan 2013 OP

I completely agree!!! bigtree Jan 2013 #1

Awesome. He is and has been a great dad LukeFL Jan 2013 #2

They have always been very close. Beacool Jan 2013 #7

Bullshit! I am. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #3

Are you sure you're not "World's Greatest Dad"? I believe that's a separate title hughee99 Jan 2013 #20

Touching and beautiful! Control-Z Jan 2013 #4

I so love that picture! SunsetDreams Jan 2013 #5

Yes, I've always liked that pic too. Beacool Jan 2013 #6

I had never seen that one SunsetDreams Jan 2013 #8

Yes, you can. Beacool Jan 2013 #10

I love that one SunsetDreams Jan 2013 #14

Cool idea. Beacool Jan 2013 #17

That is an awesome pic SunsetDreams Jan 2013 #18

Yes, she is. Beacool Jan 2013 #21

You obviously didn't know the Chelsea I knew AldoLeopold Jan 2013 #9

Do tell. Beacool Jan 2013 #12

you really just adore the Clintons...it's cute in a way.. snooper2 Jan 2013 #24

Yeah, why have a positive post about a Clinton on a Democratic board? Beacool Jan 2013 #25

come on, every thread for YEARS that has anything to do with the Clintons.. snooper2 Jan 2013 #26

Your response dripped sarcasm and was patronizing. Beacool Jan 2013 #29

only if they are out of style... snooper2 Jan 2013 #30

Hmmm, let's just leave at that. Beacool Jan 2013 #31

at least tell me if you like the hamster snooper2 Jan 2013 #32

The hamster is very cute. Beacool Jan 2013 #33

I admit to being confused. BlueCheese Jan 2013 #11

I don't know what criteria they use in their selection process. Beacool Jan 2013 #13

I admire President Clinton, but someone else deserves this honor more. dawg Jan 2013 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Whisp Jan 2013 #16

Someone pissed in your cereal this morning? Beacool Jan 2013 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Whisp Jan 2013 #23

That's a little mean, don't you think? BlueCheese Jan 2013 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author Whisp Jan 2013 #34

Are we back in 2008? Beacool Jan 2013 #35

I'm going to delete my posts. Whisp Jan 2013 #36

Your choice. Beacool Jan 2013 #37

I would prefer to see this award going to someone more economically disadvantaged. Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #22

The Big Dog, gets better with age. Historic NY Jan 2013 #28