The Issue: The Post’s coverage of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton drinking beer in Colombia.
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So what if Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton drinks beer and shakes her groove thing (“Swillary,” April 16)?
She’s whooping it up, probably thinking, “I only have to be a part of this colossal failure of an administration for seven more months!” I’d party, too.
Tom Cahill
Manhattan
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North Korea threatens a new round of nuclear testing, Iran continues to enrich uranium, Syrians are killed, Cubans languish in prison and our secretary of state swills beer and dances in a night club.
For the millions throughout the world who hope for American leadership, the Colombia trip has been a spectacle of stupidity and a depressing omen for the future of our country.
Seymour Yusem
Manhattan
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I’m glad Clinton had the chance to sit back, let her hair down and knock down a brewskie as scandal looms around that “hope and change” administration.
She deserved this one, and she’s going to be in need of a few more if President Obama gives her an offer she can’t refuse — joining his ticket as vice president.
Polly Mikelis
Old Tappan, NJ
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The Post’s front page of Clinton swigging a beer is fit for framing.
I am glad to see Clinton having a good time at Cafe Havana, particularly when my taxes are paying for it.
Tom Lienhard
Westfield, NJ
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I made bets with my wife and a friend that The Post would find a way to blame the Obama administration for the Secret Service scandal.
Then I saw your front page picture of Clinton downing a brew, which was a subtle dig. The sub-headline is more direct: “Hill knocks back brew as scandal rocks summit.”
I won two bets. Victory’s sweet.
M. Gorman
Whitestone
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Isn’t Clinton allowed to relax and have fun while traveling?
Oh, I forgot. Cuba isn’t our friend.
As secretary of state, Clinton has to try to mend fences with our enemies. If her going to a Cuban-themed bar helps break the ice with Fidel Castro, good for her.
Bret Wallach
Hicksville
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Cruise Director Obama will probably invite the Secret Service agents in question back to the White House for some basketball, and then to the Rose Garden for a few beers to listen to all the sordid details.
Now we know Clinton is sure to be at his side.
Don Havenick
Queens
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Clinton can have few beers, especially if they are “Aguila.”
She works very hard, and, as a native Colombian I can attest that it’s very hot in Cartagena.
Javier Munoz
Elmhurst
