Hillary Clinton sounds philosophical these days

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Osee  #480917  Sun, 24 Feb 08 04:49 AM

To old friends, Hillary Clinton sounds philosophical these days. She rarely says “when I’m president” now.

What's philosophical mean here? Calm and not affected by troubles? thanks.

  
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Mister Micawber  #480919  Sun, 24 Feb 08 05:03 AM
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"meeting trouble with level-headed detachment"

  
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Philip  #481075  Sun, 24 Feb 08 03:20 PM

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"meeting trouble with level-headed detachment"

You amaze me, Mr. M.  Yes
  
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Osee  #481080  Sun, 24 Feb 08 03:29 PM

Mister Micawber
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"meeting trouble with level-headed detachment"

You confuse me, Mr. M Yes. Jokes apart, what's the red part mean? Thanks a lot.

  
Mister Micawber  #481348  Mon, 25 Feb 08 11:29 AM
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It's not me, Philip-- I'm just an eager internet scavenger

 

level-headed-- exercising or showing good judgment;

detachment-- Indifference to or remoteness from concerns; disinterest

  
Osee  #481619  Mon, 25 Feb 08 09:03 PM

Hi Mr. M, I still can not understand this.
According to your explanations: I understand level-headed and detachment separately.
But what's the meaning when patching them together?
Can you use simple words to exaplain: meeting trouble with level headed detachment?
Thank you. Osee

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It's not me, Philip-- I'm just an eager internet scavenger

 

level-headed-- exercising or showing good judgment;

detachment-- Indifference to or remoteness from concerns; disinterest

  
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