The Clinton Global Initiative has raised mega- millions for fighting poverty, health care, and human rights around the world. Granted the Clintons have not suffered, but lets not think for a moment the billions given by billionaires to political parties is not done for personal financial gain and power. The billion dollars the Koch brothers are raising for the 2016 campaign and their long-term resistance to campaign disclosure is for loading the system in their favor. There is a huge problem of money and influence in politics and the Republicans are masters at it. At least there is a large element of benevolence to the Clinton Foundation.
There are a lot of examples of people who are altruistic. Billionaires like Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and dozens of others contribute their fortunes to making the world a better place. Other’s like the Koch brothers are intent on pushing their political agenda.
15%, That is the percentage of money that is donated to the so call Clinton Foundation that actually goes to charity. The rest goes into the vast sink hole known as the Clinton personal charity.
Fox news ratings are consistently trending lower. They are the least watched cable channel among voters under 35 and their average viewer’s age qualifies them for Social Security. You pretty much have to have been watching and listening to the news in the Fox bubble long enough to have gotten in at the beginning, so that today’s absurdity is based on yesterday’s, in order to make it believable. If you tune in without the brainwashing to make the bubble feasible, either you are really gullible, or it’s just for entertainment.
That’s right Lisa, keep the focus on Hillary. Nobody needs to question where the Republican candidates are getting their money from. Nobody needs to question who’s donating all the PAC money and what they expect to get out of it. Make sure nobody pays any attention to the man behind the curtain!.
“Giustra took specific aim at a report this week in the New York Times that suggested his contributions to the Clinton Foundation were aimed at gaining the blessing of the State Department — then about to be headed by Hillary Clinton — for a lucrative uranium deal involving Russian and Kazakh interests.“There is not one shred of evidence to back up the Times’ conclusions,” Giustra wrote. “This is not about me, but rather an attempt to tear down Secretary Clinton and her presidential campaign. If this is what passes for investigative journalism in the United States, it is very sad.”“I sold all of my stakes in the uranium company — Uranium One — in the fall of 2007, after it merged with another company,” Giustra said. “I would note that those were sold at least 18 months before Hillary Clinton became the Secretary of State. No one was speculating at that time that she would become the Secretary of State.” He called the Times report “a wildly speculative, innuendo-laced article.”
http://www.ibtimes.com/top-clinton-foundation-donor-says-his-money-had-nothing-do-support-colombian-trade-1895948The New York Times get information from a Republican operative who is selling a book and supposedly verifies the fact but fails to interview the donor or get the other side of the story. Past the smell test? I doubt any politicians are quote clean as big money and lobbyist have easy access. It is not as if lobbyist does not write legislation or portions of legislation. The whole non-profit thing is way out of control especially with politician foundations and political advocacy groups.
I don’t even like HIllary, and don’t want her to run because all the load of bull-baggage the “Right” is slinging at her, as they have for nearly two DECADES, is too over the top to put up with any longer.
Jeb raises as much at a stop at Dunkin Donuts, and the press and GPO says, “oops, don’t let that out!”, and as to baggage? How about a governor springing his daughter after she’s charged with felony drug charges?? Never mind the familyt baggage like Silverado, WMDs, desertion, etc… yep, like Hilllary, friends and family should count on the right too. Don’t even THINK about the senior nut-case Cruz.
“Six cartoonists (four of them liberals) decided to use one variation or another on the same “Hillary Baggage” theme today. Could it be that the Democrats are unhappy with their Chosen One?”Whereas the conservative cartoonists rarely criticize their candidates. Do they blindly follow their “Chosen One”?
The twisted mendacious left wing is feeding junk food to the eagle. The stunted and self-righteous right wing is feeding junk food to the eagle. The eagle is sickly and fading fast; and may never fly again.
Gypsy8 about 9 years ago
The Clinton Global Initiative has raised mega- millions for fighting poverty, health care, and human rights around the world. Granted the Clintons have not suffered, but lets not think for a moment the billions given by billionaires to political parties is not done for personal financial gain and power. The billion dollars the Koch brothers are raising for the 2016 campaign and their long-term resistance to campaign disclosure is for loading the system in their favor. There is a huge problem of money and influence in politics and the Republicans are masters at it. At least there is a large element of benevolence to the Clinton Foundation.
Theodore E. Lind Premium Member about 9 years ago
There are a lot of examples of people who are altruistic. Billionaires like Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and dozens of others contribute their fortunes to making the world a better place. Other’s like the Koch brothers are intent on pushing their political agenda.
STASH Premium Member about 9 years ago
15%, That is the percentage of money that is donated to the so call Clinton Foundation that actually goes to charity. The rest goes into the vast sink hole known as the Clinton personal charity.
Diane Lee Premium Member about 9 years ago
Fox news ratings are consistently trending lower. They are the least watched cable channel among voters under 35 and their average viewer’s age qualifies them for Social Security. You pretty much have to have been watching and listening to the news in the Fox bubble long enough to have gotten in at the beginning, so that today’s absurdity is based on yesterday’s, in order to make it believable. If you tune in without the brainwashing to make the bubble feasible, either you are really gullible, or it’s just for entertainment.
Jason Allen about 9 years ago
That’s right Lisa, keep the focus on Hillary. Nobody needs to question where the Republican candidates are getting their money from. Nobody needs to question who’s donating all the PAC money and what they expect to get out of it. Make sure nobody pays any attention to the man behind the curtain!.
PainterArt Premium Member about 9 years ago
“Giustra took specific aim at a report this week in the New York Times that suggested his contributions to the Clinton Foundation were aimed at gaining the blessing of the State Department — then about to be headed by Hillary Clinton — for a lucrative uranium deal involving Russian and Kazakh interests.“There is not one shred of evidence to back up the Times’ conclusions,” Giustra wrote. “This is not about me, but rather an attempt to tear down Secretary Clinton and her presidential campaign. If this is what passes for investigative journalism in the United States, it is very sad.”“I sold all of my stakes in the uranium company — Uranium One — in the fall of 2007, after it merged with another company,” Giustra said. “I would note that those were sold at least 18 months before Hillary Clinton became the Secretary of State. No one was speculating at that time that she would become the Secretary of State.” He called the Times report “a wildly speculative, innuendo-laced article.”
http://www.ibtimes.com/top-clinton-foundation-donor-says-his-money-had-nothing-do-support-colombian-trade-1895948The New York Times get information from a Republican operative who is selling a book and supposedly verifies the fact but fails to interview the donor or get the other side of the story. Past the smell test? I doubt any politicians are quote clean as big money and lobbyist have easy access. It is not as if lobbyist does not write legislation or portions of legislation. The whole non-profit thing is way out of control especially with politician foundations and political advocacy groups.
Dtroutma about 9 years ago
I don’t even like HIllary, and don’t want her to run because all the load of bull-baggage the “Right” is slinging at her, as they have for nearly two DECADES, is too over the top to put up with any longer.
Jeb raises as much at a stop at Dunkin Donuts, and the press and GPO says, “oops, don’t let that out!”, and as to baggage? How about a governor springing his daughter after she’s charged with felony drug charges?? Never mind the familyt baggage like Silverado, WMDs, desertion, etc… yep, like Hilllary, friends and family should count on the right too. Don’t even THINK about the senior nut-case Cruz.
Jason Allen about 9 years ago
“Six cartoonists (four of them liberals) decided to use one variation or another on the same “Hillary Baggage” theme today. Could it be that the Democrats are unhappy with their Chosen One?”Whereas the conservative cartoonists rarely criticize their candidates. Do they blindly follow their “Chosen One”?
dzw3030 about 9 years ago
Inciting violence doesn’t have a place in any intelligent conversation. Shame on you.
Gypsy8 about 9 years ago
The IRS is also considerably less philanthropic than Hillary and Bill.
Dtroutma about 9 years ago
If the Clinton Foundation is so bad, why has GHW Bush been working with Bill on projects? Just a thought/question.
Lamberger about 9 years ago
The twisted mendacious left wing is feeding junk food to the eagle. The stunted and self-righteous right wing is feeding junk food to the eagle. The eagle is sickly and fading fast; and may never fly again.
Dtroutma about 9 years ago
Painter: the cult of “Saint Ronnie” slipped past you?