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In reply to the discussion: HuffPost: Clinton Foundation Donors Got Weapons Deals From Hillary Clinton's State Department [View all]hifiguy
(33,688 posts)47. When you sell out that completely
you have to expect to be called on it. Were she not running for president few would care, but the arrogance of doing all this double-dealing and self-dealing and pretending it's irrelevant when you are seeking the presidency is just pathetic. This is almost at a Bush-like level of arrogance.
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HuffPost: Clinton Foundation Donors Got Weapons Deals From Hillary Clinton's State Department [View all]
NYC_SKP
May 2015
OP
So, the argument by inference is that Clinton isn't influenced by pro-Israel donors and lobbyists.
geek tragedy
May 2015
#3
Do you think that President Obama was left in the dark about this decision?
geek tragedy
May 2015
#8
Clinton Foundation reported that it "violated its ethics agreement with the Obama administration"
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#9
No, Reagan did it for ideological reasons, not to raise funds for himself, his family, or foundation
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#63
I agree and we can do better with Sen Sanders. No quid pro quo to worry about. nm
rhett o rick
May 2015
#24
If this turns out to be even remotely true then the Republicans have their attack ads
BrotherIvan
May 2015
#12
Yup, it will be nonstop drama, this is why we need to bail NOW. OBTW, Bernie launches today.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#13
Political Tactic? Get the "Dirt Out There Early" and it will DIE before Election Time?
KoKo
May 2015
#83
She could (and did) by not abiding by the disclosure agreement she had with the White House.
AtomicKitten
May 2015
#70
This is Amurika. EVERYONE gets weapons deals, whether they want them or not. n/t
Orsino
May 2015
#15
Yep. If this is considered corruption then all American politicians are beyond corrupt....more nothing.
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#36
Non-scandal. Again. How many now, I lost count. Republicans must be loving the divide, the conquer part comes later.
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#40
You could have posted word for word the same thing for each of the last 12 weeks of assorted "scandals".... and it would be as
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#44
This type of thing is the *reason* people support Sanders over Clinton in the first place
Fumesucker
May 2015
#45
Sanders may want to set one up, many poor folks around the world have been helped by Clinton
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#51
RW sites. Judicial Watch is pure Fox-like propaganda. Perhaps you have credible sources?
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#59
No. I read that part just after the speculation with no evidence began. Got evidence?
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#75
Chapter 3: "The Audacity of Something for Something." Continuing saga Hillary & Bill Clinton Show.
AtomicKitten
May 2015
#18
The difference in this case is the way that suddenly speaking fees were being paid to both Clintons,
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#23
...! "AutoPilot or Quid Pro Quo." And those are questions that need to be asked & answered..
KoKo
May 2015
#65
Aiding and abetting and in cahoots with the perpetrators/financiers of 9/11 with 3000 dead
ChisolmTrailDem
May 2015
#20
Name another US Secretary of State who has personally profited from the work they did in office.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#35
White hat/black hat. Red camp, blue camp. Pick a camp and a hat, fling some crap? No thanks.
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#52
Are you in favor of "Forever War and Interventions" we Pay for with our Tax Dollars?
KoKo
May 2015
#67