Bill Clinton agrees to release names of donors

that'd be the coolest thing EVER.  We might actually pay our dues to the UN if that were the case.

So in your bizarro universe facts are now speculation?  Interesting.  Is black the new white, too?

Why do you insist I'm quoting the LA Times?  I live on the East Coast, and I rarely pay for movies, I'm not paying to read a newspaper online.  I'm quoting every rational source of information.  Hell even Fox News has jumped off that issue.  When that bastion of Truth and Balance drops a story regarding a Democrat, you'd think it's be a cue to let it go.

Uh, like I said, you can go view the birth certificate as issued by the State of Hawaii on about a billion different websites.  Go ahead, I'll give you a few minutes.

he posted it on the web so that people like you could readily view it.  Duh.

So what your saying is, you want him to hold a press conference and hold up a physical copy of his birth certificate and let Rush Limbaugh come forward and rest his greasy palms on it?  I'm just asking for clarification.

Also the LA Times is not the source, the State of Hawaii issued it, and Obama put it online.

A conference?  Are you perhaps referring to the numerous casea that have been filed?  Because people never file frivolous lawsuits, amirite?  None of that has any bearing on him being confirmed by thhe board of electors.

I just heard a scary thought............Bill Clinton is being considered for Hillary's Senate seat.

well, Bill's a private citizen, so those records are not public information.  Federal law does allow review of donations made to government employees.

A foundation he built while in office..spin it how you want but its bad policy.

Eh, it is what it is, it applies to more of us than it ever will ex-politicians.

Also his wife is not and she has remained in politics while this foundation by her husband has brought millions into it. 

So I guess now the laws only apply to the private citizen of a marriage while the other spouse dictates policy?

So how does a politician making (what is it for President a little over 300k a year) to make over 300 million after their term in office?

did you see what he charges to speak?  All Ex-Presidents make bank after they leave office, as long s they are still coherant.  People pay top dollar for that kind of prestige.

Hate to pop that bubble again Tripps, but if it is money coming from over seas....(why there are attorney's scrambling as it was put in the article), it becomes government business. Thus, as it says IN THE ARTICLE, he is going to be SUSPENDING donations from overseas.....hmmmmm get it yet, or ? So all his big oil buddies....ect. Just like the one's everyone is saying Bush has, falls into dead argument. He is no better than Bush by any means, and by your, and other Nobama/Clintoon supporter's own words. The only thing is, he is , by his and Nobama's own words doing what they can to make sure that whatever issue, they can find a loophole. Now, grant it, I am not an attorney, but i have had dealings with courts/laws/ and lawyers to know, not that it takes anyone with a degree to know, that it more than stinks, so go ahead, and keep dreamin the dream, i wont stop you. But just be forewarned, it's not like you have the ability to look at this for yourself, you seem to like others, jus refuse to face the facts, there is no hope, you and the others were scammed, and will continue now to be scammed. Only now, it will be against any ones will.......well for the next 4 years anyway.   

Uh, private citizens can take money from overseas pal didn't you know that?  Everyone knows where Clinton goes to speak.  He's going to suspending the donations because his wife is going to be the Secretary of State, and they don't want it to look like she's being influenced by his special interests.  not hard to comprehend.  It's not illegal for Bill to take money from whomever, regardless of his wife's position, but it does setup the appearance of a conflict of interest, and they are pre-empting that.  Sounds like a good idea to me...

ya....but the government looks a wee bit closer at that money, than the money comming from the local merchant. Der...remember, the fed's start checking out the larger sums of money, no matter who, or where it came from. Be kinda messed up if ol' Billy had his hand in the pot of honey now wouldn't it? See, if there was nothing "illegal" about his little money funding, there would be no need for attorny's to scramble, and there would be no need to cancle the over seas funding....not, if you can't see a reason to remotly suspect, something is going on there...something is truely wrong. I mean really....a Clintoon, not takeing money.....THEY LIVE FOR MONEY! lol

There isn't.  Federal law requires government officials to disclose that kind of information.

Frog - HE HAS.  How many times do I have to repeat - HE HAS.  With the backing of the government of the state involved.  Why do you insist he has to go to lengths beyond those of normaility to prove what has been true his entire life?

He can spin it how he wants anyone with a brain would know that it is wrong.  And he won't get past the 300k to over 300 million dollars after the presidency question.  Also with that kind of cash the American people should not be paying for Secret Service, they should be.

nothing to spin.  He make snearly 100K  a speaking engagement, and that's not considering how much he might charge for premium events. 

Mr. Clinton has kept his contributor list secret, as permitted under federal law, but he decided to publish it to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest with Mrs. Clinton’s duties as the nation’s top diplomat, said the Democrats, who insisted on anonymity to discuss the agreement with Mr. Obama’s team.

Capt Tripps

There isn't.  Federal law requires government officials to disclose that kind of information.

Looks like a contradiction between the article and the Capt.

Uh, Bill Clinton isn't a government official sir.  Confused?  Seems like I read and comprehended it fairly well.

The FEC hasn't requested it - apparently the fact that Barrack Obama has been considered a natural born citizen for his entire life. much of which has been spent in public service and as a government employee, is enough for them.  The copy of his BC posted on his own website and provided to newspapers and the internet community was issued by the State of Hawaii.

You seem to want to continue to ignore all of this and repeat yourself when I consistently asnwer your questions.

except the college transcripts.  Don't know about that one.  But it's not a requirement to assume public office.  And it can't be worse than Bush's.

Your right 30 million please forgive the extra zero.  But lets see in 2007 he had made over 40 million just in speaking fees.

By John Solomon and Matthew Mosk Washington Post Staff Writers
Friday, February 23, 2007; Page A01

Former president Bill Clinton, who came to the White House with modest means and left deeply in debt, has collected nearly $40 million in speaking fees over the past six years, according to interviews and financial disclosure statements filed by his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.).

Jerry

" But lets see in 2007 he had made over 40 million just in speaking fees."

"has collected nearly $40 million in speaking fees over the past six years,"

you have to work on those reading skills my man.

I mean thaty's just bad

I don't have a problem reading, you have a problem with what I interpet to be something I believe is illegal or should be.

Government employees that dictate policy should not have spouses or family members that are held outside of the ethical laws of those government employees.

Hence the problem with our government today.  To many PAC's and special interests.  Its my opinion as well as millions of others.  As your entitled to yours.  Its the way I see things.

Its wrong, it shows the perception of deception.  Ask anyone.

I'm reffering to your comprehension problems regarding the amounts of money being talked about.  You clearly made several mistakes.  Not your take on the issue itself, which I kind of agree with.

I'm talking about your statement that Clinton made 40 million in 2007, which you try to back up with a quote that clearly says he made 40 million over the last 6 years.  Miistakes like that are the typw of things that nutcases pick up on and the next thing you know it's being parroted in chatrooms across the web.

I said I made a typo but its still 40 millions in 6 years(EVERYONE ITS A TYPO).  Thats just Bill by the way. 

But you see my point..

he's a very rich man, yes.

  *jealous*

I can get with you on that.  It's a loophole in the policy that perhaps they should look at, because I think it'd obvious that ones spouse has an affect on your own ideas and decisions.

Well thats all I was saying.. so thank you

Policy and perhaps they should look at?  hahaha Sorry Capt it's way past time to look into these matters it is time for action. 

The US is hurting.  The most technological advanced country in the world among one of the richest as well and its in trouble due to its policies the government laid in place.

There should be a flat tax.

There should be wind and solar power and the US with its technological advances should be leading the way.

There should green cars.

There should be a form of socialized medicine, not HMO's

The medicines are cheaper in Canada and the companies who make them dictate to our government that they do not want Canada selling them to the US.

There are a lot of problems in our gvernment that needs to be corrected. The above are just a few. 

And the citizens of the US deserve a hell of a lot better than its getting, for what it has given. Again my opinon.

Other than the flat tax I agree with everything you said.

As far as taxes, I believe in progresive based on income obviously starting at 0% for people under the ppoverty line and capped at 30% for the richest.  Zero loopholes, and deductions for healthcare (unless it's government subsidized) and college education expenses only.  These would directly subtracted from your gross income.  If you make 40K, and your tax rate is say 15%, you can subtract any tuition/healthcare you pay from that 40K, so perhaps your only taxed on 27K at 15%.  Students and members of the military don't pay taxes.

what free stuff?  Some of you are kind of twisted.  No one expects a handout, we'd just prefer not to get smacked in the head all the time.

The only change I believe in is on the White House letter head.  Beyond that I have no reliance on the government whatsoever.  So get a clue, I hear they're free, so it shouldn't stress your budget too much.

Eh, those benefits are 60 years old.  Barracks not inventing new ones.

Why do I somehow doubt that....altho I'm sure you'll manage to convince yourelf this is the case

What exit is that off of I-90?  Mayhap I should visit and get my credentials re-issued, just in case someone wants to check my ID.

On the day after the election, a black woman was on TV being interviewed.  With tears coming down her face, she said, "I can't believe it.  I will now have my mortgage, car payment, electric bills and groceries paid for."  I have this on TIVO, by the way (I am going to use it for a money lesson with my kids).

I live in the South.  There are a large number of black people who believe this.  This is unfortunate, because this kind of pay out will never happen.  Skin color should not have been a basis for electing anyone, nor should financial promises made by candidates.  Most candidates do not keep any pre-election promises.  The public will probably find out that they have been duped.

AMEN !

Well ... this is no ordinary thing here....

We are "releasing the "she beast" on the world.......

They will need to load with silver bullets and have a wooden stake ready and waiting...

Im not sure if 'she beast" can be warded off with garlic...