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Erich Bloodaxe BSN

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28. Based on the excerpt you provided

Wed Apr 29, 2015, 01:40 PM

Apr 2015

I think I would have said more than a 'grain of truth'.

What is 'charitable in-house work'? Giving grants to Chelsea?

and

it’s not credible to think that the foundation spent zero dollars beyond grants on any charitable work

Why is this not credible? Are we just supposed to assume that what is 'credible' to politifact staff is reality? Why didn't they actually try to come up with some proof that Limbaugh was wrong, rather than simply tell us to 'trust them'?

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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