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Spitfire of ATJ

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79. His speeches are public....
Sat Jan 23, 2016, 03:49 AM
Jan 2016

It's nonsense to try to equate Carter's post POTUS speaking engagements with Hillary's private speaking engagements to the 1%.

It's really crap. Liberal Jesus Freak Jan 2016 #1
They are massively underestimating SheenaR Jan 2016 #2
They don't care at this point. The only goal of "Big Money" now is to stop Bernie. reformist2 Jan 2016 #26
That's spot on. draa Jan 2016 #36
I still can't believe that this conversation took place (TWICE)! TheBlackAdder Jan 2016 #46
He's a master of his craft passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #50
We need Olberman back Joe Shlabotnik Jan 2016 #64
many many many thanks SoLeftIAmRight Jan 2016 #98
Politicians make speeches after elected office. Lucinda Jan 2016 #3
I've often wondered how these people think former politicians are supposed to make a living. Empowerer Jan 2016 #6
Yep. I don't think some people think things through, Lucinda Jan 2016 #8
But do you agree that an average of 226,000 retrowire Jan 2016 #12
I think whatever people are willing to pay, is fine Lucinda Jan 2016 #16
Yes, I think it is reasonable if that's what the going rate for those speeches is Empowerer Jan 2016 #20
Thanks for your reasonable response. retrowire Jan 2016 #33
What's "reasonable" is what people will pay. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #29
People keep saying "the Clinton Foundation does good work" like it's well known. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #92
See post 12 because I want your opinion too. nt retrowire Jan 2016 #13
After 5 years it looks pretty good to me.... daleanime Jan 2016 #32
Damn! The more you know. retrowire Jan 2016 #35
I'm glad someone pointed that out. draa Jan 2016 #39
Cattle futures trading catnhatnh Jan 2016 #95
This was investigated ad nauseum in the 1990s and even Ken Starr couldn't find anything wrong Empowerer Jan 2016 #96
No-although with the Clintons it is easy to get confused catnhatnh Jan 2016 #99
But this is prior to seeking the highest office, not after Babel_17 Jan 2016 #25
The HRC speeches being discussed were after her tenure at State and before announcing... Lucinda Jan 2016 #57
Ah, so she was as surprised by her announcement as was I, and the fee payers? Babel_17 Jan 2016 #58
I have no idea what you are trying to say. Lucinda Jan 2016 #61
It was obvious she was thinking of running Babel_17 Jan 2016 #62
So? She wasn't in office, and there is nothing unusual about the speaking engagements. Lucinda Jan 2016 #63
OK, it is what is, and the voters will certainly hear that viewpoint Babel_17 Jan 2016 #67
That's the beauty of our incredibly messy political election system Lucinda Jan 2016 #69
And that's the winning sentiment of this evening/morning! Babel_17 Jan 2016 #70
Same to you! It's tried to snow here, but not doing a very good job of it! Lucinda Jan 2016 #72
:) Good night! (nt) Babel_17 Jan 2016 #74
This message was self-deleted by its author Lucinda Jan 2016 #73
Betcha Jimmy Carter didn't run to Wall Street. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #59
She was a well respected Senator from NY - the financial hub of this country Lucinda Jan 2016 #60
I bet I do.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #65
I love Carter, but that has nothing to do with his post POTUS speaking engagements Lucinda Jan 2016 #68
His speeches are public.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #79
No...it was nonsense to throw a Carter Center video up to counter my point Lucinda Jan 2016 #80
"I imagine more will be forthcoming" Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #81
Not really. These pieces exist. I'm sure there are others. Did you even Lucinda Jan 2016 #85
The "American Society for Clinical Pathology in Chicago" gave me a chuckle.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #91
She isn't the only one with that point of view - Sorkin goes in depth and interviewed Warren Lucinda Jan 2016 #93
LOL! Go watch "The Big Short". Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #94
"Well, your first question was---" followed by something that wasnt the first question. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #4
I wonder what her DU name is? passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #55
I just mean I see that sort of argument tactic all the time in certain corners, here. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #75
I know what you were getting at. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #76
Gotcha. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #78
From Jan 2014 to May 2015 Hillary made more than $25 million and Bill in 2012 earned 16.3 million. Skwmom Jan 2016 #5
I think her speeches were all after she left State. Lucinda Jan 2016 #10
What was that from? Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #7
Here you go, Uncle Joe JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #37
It's run by bullies. draa Jan 2016 #40
Thanks for the link, JonLeibowitz, that was serious pretzel making. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #42
Here's the link thesquanderer Jan 2016 #100
K&R It looks like some of the conversations on DU. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #9
Hillary is going to unite the country? Doctor_J Jan 2016 #11
Many people are upset about how former sadoldgirl Jan 2016 #14
That Is Indeed THE SOLID Point! Ed Rendell Practically called Her An Idiot! CorporatistNation Jan 2016 #15
Oh! A mindreader! murielm99 Jan 2016 #24
Was that anyone who paid attention to politics in this nation... daleanime Jan 2016 #34
Money going to the Clinton foundation goes to the charity, not to them personally. pnwmom Jan 2016 #17
thats not always where the speaking fees go and you know it Bread and Circus Jan 2016 #45
And yet she isn't taking any positions that benefit the financial industry pnwmom Jan 2016 #48
not reinstating glass steagall benefits them. that took me 2 seconds to come up with. Bread and Circus Jan 2016 #52
Maybe you should read what Krugman has to say about that. n/t pnwmom Jan 2016 #53
here is something to read before you go to bed Bread and Circus Jan 2016 #56
No it doesn't. Lucinda Jan 2016 #71
ok you and the other person above need better reading comprehension Bread and Circus Jan 2016 #83
Krugman has nothing to do with my post. if you'd read the links you'd know that. n/t Lucinda Jan 2016 #87
Well, you are just wrong and your point is a non sequiter Bread and Circus Jan 2016 #88
Bill and Hillary turned into big time Yuppies. Bernie did not. He's more like the average American. jalan48 Jan 2016 #18
Wasn't this posted by this person either earlier today or yesterday? SoapBox Jan 2016 #19
I did not post this SheenaR Jan 2016 #21
That was pretty lol inducing Babel_17 Jan 2016 #22
lol. one of my oft used clips! nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #28
They took a cliche and made it magnificent Babel_17 Jan 2016 #30
geniuses, truly. nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #31
They know accepting those fees is a political liability, so let's just change the topic now. PoliticalMalcontent Jan 2016 #23
Well, Shaheen IS Third Way, and Third Way IS PatrickforO Jan 2016 #27
+1 valerief Jan 2016 #38
The premise is wrong here Z_California Jan 2016 #41
Exactly! Juicy_Bellows Jan 2016 #54
Did he ever say it was in the past? LoveIsNow Jan 2016 #43
That was my reaction as well Samantha Jan 2016 #66
No. He's still a democratic socialist. NT Eric J in MN Jan 2016 #97
ummmm... that was in the past so it doesn't matter? Bread and Circus Jan 2016 #44
they write their own scripts in their heads. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #47
The whole speeches thing is ridiculous bhikkhu Jan 2016 #49
IF we could, we would. The speeches were given in private, no media allowed. peacebird Jan 2016 #82
you are confused. the speech income we are talking about is personal income. not foundation donation Bread and Circus Jan 2016 #84
It has to be personal income before it can be donated bhikkhu Jan 2016 #86
“Anybody who thinks they can buy me doesn’t know me,” Babel_17 Jan 2016 #51
lol tazkcmo Jan 2016 #77
one campaign represents real anger due to issues, the other fake anger from centrally- MisterP Jan 2016 #89
There's no way to spin this as a positive, hence the throwing shade. Orsino Jan 2016 #90
I'd be mad, but I am too damn busy laughing. Kalidurga Jan 2016 #101
Kicketty Kickin' Faux pas Jan 2016 #102
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