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In reply to the discussion: Obama Presents Top Honor to Bill Clinton [View all]VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)40. You don't? Funny the rest of the world does...You know he fights AIDS Worldwide right?
his Initiative is said to have saved millions of lives...
So YEAH it was just to ruffle some feathers...because you don't know the first thing about what you are talking about.
Google is your friend:
CGI Annual Meetings have brought together more than 150 heads of state, 20 Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations and NGOs, major philanthropists, and members of the media. As of 2013, CGI members have made more than 2,300 commitments, which have improved the lives of over 400 million people in more than 180 countries. When fully funded and implemented, these commitments will be valued at $73.5 billion.[20]
CGI meetings also include CGI University, an annual conference for college students, and CGI America, an annual event focused on finding solutions that promote economic recovery in the United States. In December 2013, CGI will host its first CGI Latin America meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
One of its major donors is Norway's government20 million Norwegian kroner per year as of 2013.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Global_Initiative#Clinton_Global_Initiative_.28CGI.29
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You do realize you are on Democratic Underground right? Maybe you took a wrong turn at
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2013
#2
He insinuated choking him when he is receiving an honor he deserves....that's why!
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2013
#8
NOBODY said Bill was the star did they? I oppose anyone using murderous imagery
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2013
#29
its talking about the AWARD itself is the top....not that his is more....sheesh
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2013
#38
then he should use his murdering imagery someplace other than a Democratic Forum.
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2013
#13
You don't? Funny the rest of the world does...You know he fights AIDS Worldwide right?
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2013
#40
Have you met the woman? I have 4 times....Oh and she is a MAJOR philanthropist...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2013
#41
Article edited out the words spoken about Bill Clinton. I didn't see any other people
fadedrose
Nov 2013
#42