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23. Ok, thanks!

Reply to lumberjack_jeff (Reply #19)

Wed Apr 29, 2015, 01:33 PM

Apr 2015

I haven't seen it yet.

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Rush Limbaugh says Clinton Foundation spends just 15 percent on charity, 85 percent on overhead [View all] geek tragedy Apr 2015 OP

Thanks for posting the facts. Hoyt Apr 2015 #1

Hey. Sphincter cyst spends one day per year on his charity. Buzz Clik Apr 2015 #2

he has a charity? geek tragedy Apr 2015 #4

He used to. No idea if he still does it. Buzz Clik Apr 2015 #9

Not sure but he was selling orange "Club Gitmo" apparel underpants Apr 2015 #57

You didn't post their tax return so I will. former9thward Apr 2015 #3

From your link, page 16, in 2013, salaries RELATED TO program services closeupready Apr 2015 #15

your point being . . .? Never mind, I know what you're trying to do. geek tragedy Apr 2015 #26

Oh we know their point, all too well. Weird how rush limbaugh garbage makes it way NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #29

By not posting the return I know what you are trying to do. former9thward Apr 2015 #43

. geek tragedy Apr 2015 #49

That's not a tax return. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #69

The tax return begins on page 39 former9thward Apr 2015 #70

You're right. Thanks. n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #71

I really don't know one way or the other. Quackers Apr 2015 #5

Have you read their annual report? nt geek tragedy Apr 2015 #7

No I haven't. Quackers Apr 2015 #14

not really, because the argument was that all the money they spent internally geek tragedy Apr 2015 #17

I guess I'm still a little confused. Quackers Apr 2015 #20

someone posted the information down thread nt geek tragedy Apr 2015 #22

Thank you! Quackers Apr 2015 #27

a) their form 990 is posted downthread. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #19

Ok, thanks! Quackers Apr 2015 #23

Yes, without which expenses the foundation would fail to achieve its aims. closeupready Apr 2015 #25

Well, I went to Guidestar Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #34

They used to be free; well then, check the BBB. closeupready Apr 2015 #35

The rule of thumb I've heard over the years Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #37

salaries are not "overhead" if they are for workers directly providing geek tragedy Apr 2015 #53

There is an easy way to put a stop to this. Go to one of those charity rating sights and release the jwirr Apr 2015 #6

No, there is no easy way to stop Limbaugh and his fellow Clinton haters from spreading horseshit geek tragedy Apr 2015 #11

Here it is. According to their 2013 form 990, 80% of their spending was on program services. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #16

Not even close. former9thward Apr 2015 #45

I am arithmetic and you can too! lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #48

They gave $24 million to the Clinton Presidential Library. former9thward Apr 2015 #61

page 17 of the pdf doesn't say that lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #64

The link I posted in post #3 former9thward Apr 2015 #67

This, coming from a mook who'd have no problem with that same balance if it were a rethug fascist Populist_Prole Apr 2015 #8

lol, well that's not exactly an unimpeachable source. Moving on. closeupready Apr 2015 #10

It almost made the rec list after being quoted from another geek tragedy Apr 2015 #12

Additionally, if RL said this, he's nuts or lying, because he's reversed the numbers. closeupready Apr 2015 #18

More to the point, an organization which spent 85% on grants and 15% on overhead... lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #13

didn't Hannity have some scam charity for soldiers rurallib Apr 2015 #21

And what charities does OxyRush contribute to? lpbk2713 Apr 2015 #24

Based on the excerpt you provided Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #28

if you think the Clintons are idiotic, simple-minded fraudsters willing to spend time in federal geek tragedy Apr 2015 #32

I don't think they've falsified anything intentionally Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #36

So if someone says it's inconceivable that Hillary had Vince Foster killed, you'd consider geek tragedy Apr 2015 #38

As I noted in my comment, it depends on who says something. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #41

the FACTS of the charitable activities and spending of the Clinton foundations are geek tragedy Apr 2015 #44

Then why not share a few of those facts with us? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #47

You are failing to understand why Limbaugh's statements were false. geek tragedy Apr 2015 #51

80:20 lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #68

The right hates Hillary. The fringe left hates Hillary... SidDithers Apr 2015 #30

How would he know? kentuck Apr 2015 #31

Rush spends 85% of his income on lard mindwalker_i Apr 2015 #33

Lard? LibertyLover Apr 2015 #39

i.e. himself Scurrilous Apr 2015 #40

Good point mindwalker_i Apr 2015 #65

Kick, will read later. Agschmid Apr 2015 #42

Therefore it doesn't. Orsino Apr 2015 #46

If Oxycontin Boy's lips are moving, then he's blowing it out of his ass as usual. hobbit709 Apr 2015 #50

I don't think Rush ever tells the truth Kalidurga Apr 2015 #52

For starters madokie Apr 2015 #54

I don't take too much faith in anything that blubbering idiot says liberal N proud Apr 2015 #55

What percent does Limbaugh's foundation spend on charity? louis-t Apr 2015 #56

sheis a little high, but not too far off the mark of a well run org. seabeyond Apr 2015 #58

Now people are using Limbaugh as a source bere? mcar Apr 2015 #59

No, Limbaugh picked up a story from one rightwing website, made the claims, geek tragedy Apr 2015 #62

And DU is on the receiving end of that RW chain mcar Apr 2015 #72

Anyone who uses Limbaugh Andy823 Apr 2015 #60

will PM you nt geek tragedy Apr 2015 #63

The Clinton Foundation spends 100% SalviaBlue Apr 2015 #66

Limbaugh vs Clintons: charitable giving Buzz Clik Apr 2015 #73