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In reply to the discussion: Some of the Clinton Foundation's Recent Foreign Connections [View all]Scuba
(53,475 posts)57. Not a lie, blatant or otherwise ...
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2015/04/06/262201/arab-nations-donations-to-clinton.html
Since 2001, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates gave as much as $40 million to the Clinton Foundation. In contrast, six similar non-governmental global charities collected no money from those same four Middle Eastern countries
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Agree, I think the Sanders supporters attacking other Dem's that support Hillary!
lewebley3
May 2015
#12
I am a Bernie supporter and in answer to all three replies so far: this is a beautiful reply.
jwirr
May 2015
#5
Truly wonderful work. You know, I didn't even think of how significant a hearing aid would be
okaawhatever
May 2015
#6
Bill was one of the coolest politicians I've ever had the opportunity to meet.
NotoriousRBG
May 2015
#9
These are some pictures of really good programs to help those who needs help
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#10
Did you note the part about how much dough these countries give to other charities?
Scuba
May 2015
#39
It's not idolization to recognize Swiftboating when we see it. By the same logic you use....
Hekate
May 2015
#70
You still pretend to not get it. It's not about taking the money, it's about the quid pro quo.
Scuba
May 2015
#71
I get it all right: yet another book smearing the Clintons has proven to be utterly false. ....
Hekate
May 2015
#72
Why would I do that? It's good that the Foundation has money. It's you who are claiming ...
Hekate
May 2015
#80
I did not say there was a quid pro quo. There certainly is the appearance of one though.
Scuba
May 2015
#81
Reading comprehension must not be your strong suit. I did not make such an accusation.
Scuba
May 2015
#89
What a shame to fall back on insult when you cannot prove your point with facts. nt
Hekate
May 2015
#90
I'd be more impressed if a larger percentage went to the hungry and the sick
OnlinePoker
May 2015
#78
Answer.. "no, they can't".. they've done it for 7 years with President Obama and will continue
Cha
May 2015
#34
Did you note the part about how much dough these countries give to other charities?
Scuba
May 2015
#42
Great news they were willing to give the foundation that much to do good with.
NCTraveler
May 2015
#55
Senator Sanders accepted contributions to his Senate campaign from the PAC of his friend of 25 years
MADem
May 2015
#64
I think the Clinton Foundation, and Bill Clinton himself, are doing a lot of good...
kentuck
May 2015
#22
Great work! Hillary and Bill could do a lot of good with their foundation if they stuck
JDPriestly
May 2015
#24
And that is wonderful, but it is also a challenge to our democratic government, when
JDPriestly
May 2015
#46
That aspect is commendable. But did you read about my experience in fundraising?
JDPriestly
May 2015
#40
It's a DU conundrum that some here believe pure-souled Democrats should live in sackcloth & ashes
Hekate
May 2015
#87
K&R. It's utterly insane that 95% of the posts on DU about the Clinton foundation are negative.
DanTex
May 2015
#36
Charity is wonderful. But we need these wealthy people to pay living wages around the
JDPriestly
May 2015
#49
That's pretty much a foregone conclusion. It's such a ham-handed effort that even the GOP
MADem
May 2015
#65
please. it's a total bullshit overkill photo op thread that doesn't prove anything.
m-lekktor
May 2015
#100