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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 09:34 PM Sep 2015

Hillary Clinton To Give Sit-Down Interview To NBC's Andrea Mitchell

Source: TPM

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will sit down with NBC's Andrea Mitchell for an interview Friday in New York, according to a news release.

Mitchell will ask the former secretary of state about her campaign, the GOP field, and her emails. The interview falls near the 20th anniversary of Clinton's speech on women's rights, which she gave Sept. 5, 1995 in Beijing, according to the news release.

The interview will air on "Andrea Mitchell Reports" Friday at 12 p.m. ET, with clips of the conversation running on later NBC news programs, according to the release.

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Hillary Clinton To Give Sit-Down Interview To NBC's Andrea Mitchell (Original Post) DonViejo Sep 2015 OP
Thanks for the info, will record for sure. Thinkingabout Sep 2015 #1
Thus confirming that my decision to cut the cable (satellite in my case) was a good one tularetom Sep 2015 #2
Mrs. Greenspan interviewing a Wall Street/big bank proponent vt_native Sep 2015 #5
Proof? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #6
WTF does "proof" even mean? tularetom Sep 2015 #10
Prove your contention VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #11
I can think of a few million reasons.... Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #13
You know she gives it to charity right? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #14
The charity is her foundation Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #18
And if so...that is a well known well respected non-profit VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #21
Please. Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #25
So I guess I missed Trump and Romneys.... msrizzo Sep 2015 #36
One more time: Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #47
This is different dude..... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #52
Raising money Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #57
And that is only the beggining.. VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #58
Oh really....then you admit you dont know much about VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #51
Again, I am sure that compared to say Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #55
GMAFB.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #64
No, MY point was Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #85
WTF?This is not that hard.. VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #90
No, they have a foundation Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #92
The Foundation is in their name. Their daughter chairs it VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #93
Again, if I were discussing Bush Foundations Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #98
And the put over 88% into good works VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #100
And I have not disputed that Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #103
Bullshit.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #104
Post removed Post removed Sep 2015 #22
Bullshit sexist nonsense VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #24
We may disagree on a few things Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #28
Not alert worthy, just derision-worthy teach me everything Sep 2015 #31
Shit anything is alert worthy on DU these days... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #37
Excerpt for that whole Secretary of State business VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #41
Sorry, but that is sexist nonsense. Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #26
Yeah. She "earned" it. n/t Psephos Sep 2015 #62
Yes...she does... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #65
All the one-percenters say exactly the same thing. Psephos Sep 2015 #66
You mean she inheritted it like FDR? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #68
She did not inherit it. Psephos Sep 2015 #70
And you are saying she lived like that ALL her life huh? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #72
Silly me, I thought this was about HRC. Psephos Sep 2015 #77
Dude...hee being wealthy doesnt disqualify her... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #78
your protection of the protected is touching n/t Psephos Sep 2015 #80
And your ironic posts are amusing. VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #82
Silly you indeed VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #79
Oh and who gave that speaking fee.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #73
A charity that spends just 15% of its budget on its beneficiaries. Psephos Sep 2015 #74
Prove that VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #75
That's completely false. You have homework to do. MADem Sep 2015 #76
Afraid I must disgree, Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #94
Baloney and this was started by Carly Fiorina... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #95
You are disagreeing with me shooting down a Rush Limnaugh smear? Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #101
Okay....I just know that this mantle is coming up NOW on VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #102
Please note it is a meme I disagree with Kelvin Mace Sep 2015 #105
Andrea and Ms. Clinton are both members of the 1%. I bet they have a lovely time laughing rhett o rick Sep 2015 #60
Yup. Clinton will clear the questions in advance, no surprises. HappyPlace Sep 2015 #29
Calling it a 100% fluff interview. No substance, no strong policies, just vague information teach me everything Sep 2015 #27
Hillary's campaign will write the questions for Andrea Mitchell. HappyPlace Sep 2015 #30
lol, funny, but you know what, on some level, I'll bet that's EXACTLY closeupready Sep 2015 #89
Bet you money she'll ask about the emails. msrizzo Sep 2015 #39
Bet you money that she had to make many takes to get the answer right for the interview. teach me everything Sep 2015 #40
I have no idea but.... msrizzo Sep 2015 #43
we'll see about that. teach me everything Sep 2015 #46
Hey.... msrizzo Sep 2015 #50
She asked. msrizzo Sep 2015 #91
But of course she will. But you watch how she phrases the question. Clinton's staff will rhett o rick Sep 2015 #96
I won't even bother recording it. 840high Sep 2015 #48
It would not have been approved if it were anything but. n/t Psephos Sep 2015 #63
They are old friends underpants Sep 2015 #3
Best Buds TrumanTown Sep 2015 #32
Yep underpants Sep 2015 #83
weak tea. Scred loves Lily Sep 2015 #4
Know whats worse... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #7
Exactly. teach me everything Sep 2015 #33
Like you really give any feces about it at all. VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #35
And the disapproval is continuing to grow - not only me, but a lot of people... teach me everything Sep 2015 #38
Only seems to be for White males oddly enough.. VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #42
I asked you a very simple question teach me everything Sep 2015 #45
Her career...her record VanillaRhapsody Sep 2015 #54
Bernie's career.... his record is far superior than Clinton's. teach me everything Sep 2015 #56
Yes. That's why I won't watch. 840high Sep 2015 #49
At least they didn't have Chelsea do the interview. n/t hughee99 Sep 2015 #12
After sit-down, will she also roll over, beg, and play dead? jberryhill Sep 2015 #8
you forgot lay down and heel teach me everything Sep 2015 #34
Ahhh...a double 'dragging of the finger nails across the chalkboard' event. I'm sure hillary's poll Purveyor Sep 2015 #9
The only question is what color will the softballs be. .. truebrit71 Sep 2015 #15
Andrea Mitchell is horrible fbc Sep 2015 #16
Mitchell is a tool of the Oligarchy that is supporting both Clinton and Bush. nm rhett o rick Sep 2015 #97
And MSNBC is sure looking "Progressive" Lately.... (DRIPPING SARCASM) LovingA2andMI Sep 2015 #17
Don't understand why people are claiming Hillary Kingofalldems Sep 2015 #19
They are both members of the same 1% club. rhett o rick Sep 2015 #61
Will she ask her about irrational exuberence Geronimoe Sep 2015 #20
Wonder if the questions will all be pre-approved? nt 7962 Sep 2015 #23
Do you really have to ask? Kilgore Sep 2015 #44
so secretary clinton, restorefreedom Sep 2015 #53
Andrea and H. Clinton, both members of the 1% should get along just fine. rhett o rick Sep 2015 #59
rich people are not all evil! You occupy/class warfare types ericson00 Sep 2015 #67
I didn't say all rich people are evil. But those that are running this country now are evil. rhett o rick Sep 2015 #84
Neither Clinton is our standard bearer now --- nor since the point when Gore accepted the nomination karynnj Sep 2015 #86
Hillary will own her like she did Bill O'Reilly back in 2008 ericson00 Sep 2015 #69
You actually just said that. Scred loves Lily Sep 2015 #71
Interview vadermike Sep 2015 #81
Softball exercise. Yawn. closeupready Sep 2015 #87
Wow ... LannyDeVaney Sep 2015 #88
Link to Mitchell-Hillary interview. BillH2 Sep 2015 #99

tularetom

(23,664 posts)
2. Thus confirming that my decision to cut the cable (satellite in my case) was a good one
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 09:39 PM
Sep 2015

That interview has all the makings of an hour long ass kissing.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
14. You know she gives it to charity right?
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:16 PM
Sep 2015

And now just being rich makes you evil incarnate?


If I remember correctly...FDR was rich....in fact he was born to wealth he inheritted it all...unlike she, who earned her fortune...

Try again....

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
18. The charity is her foundation
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:23 PM
Sep 2015

and that benefits her in the form of prestige, travel, and patronage jobs.

She certainly "earned" her fortune, and that's the problem.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
21. And if so...that is a well known well respected non-profit
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:26 PM
Sep 2015

That is considered one of the most transparent. It funds hundreds of worthwhile programs all over the world...

Do you think the Clinton Founation money goes into her personal account?


Want to disrespect charities now too?

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
25. Please.
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:44 PM
Sep 2015

The Bushes and Cheney's have charity foundations, as does Trump and Romney. Sometimes they even do real good, like the Carter Foundation. However, I will compare Jimmy Carter's efforts with eradicating Guinea Worm infestation and actually BUILDING houses with his own hands to anything these people have done.

msrizzo

(796 posts)
36. So I guess I missed Trump and Romneys....
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:58 PM
Sep 2015

Global Climate Initiative or their HIV/AIDS or Malaria eradication initiatives. Happy to be educated about them if they exist.

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
47. One more time:
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:07 PM
Sep 2015

Most politicans have charities. Sometimes they are even more than a way to keep their name in the news. Sometimes they even do good. My example is the Carter Foundation. When any other pol's charity can claim the success that the Carter Foundation has had with eradicating the Guinea Worm (from 3.5 million cases in 1986 to 11 so far this year) we'll talk. Jimmy Carter spent WAY more time in the field getting his hands dirty (literally) than he spent traveling from one five star hotel to the next, giving 90 minute speeches and eating filet mignon.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
52. This is different dude.....
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:17 PM
Sep 2015

9.9 million are getting HIV/Aids drugs alone...and that is just one example....you need to do your research...

You need to

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
57. Raising money
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:29 PM
Sep 2015

and buying HIV drugs with it is certainly commendable, but hardly hard work. And while you may be away from home a bit, you are not living rough. Also, I view charitable work done while pursing high office with a more jaundiced eye than I do people with no such ambitions.

Also, one of the best way to buy access to someone who may sit in the White House one day is to put money into their charity/foundation.

Wall Street banks and law firms are not pouring money into her campaign and her charities with no expectation of "return in investment".

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
58. And that is only the beggining..
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:36 PM
Sep 2015

Seriuosly....barking up wrong tree attacking them on their charitable work...

You wont win that argument....but if you still need to be schooled on the Clinton Foundation....we CAN go down that road if you like...

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
51. Oh really....then you admit you dont know much about
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:10 PM
Sep 2015

The Clinton Foundation!

Today the Foundation has staff and volunteers around the world working to improve lives through several initiatives, including the Clinton Health Access Initiative, which is helping 9.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS access lifesaving drugs. The Clinton Climate Initiative, the Clinton Development Initiative, the Clinton Foundation's Haiti team, and the Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership are applying a business-oriented approach to promote sustainable economic growth and to fight climate change worldwide and in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In the U.S., the Foundation is working to combat the alarming rise in childhood obesity and preventable disease through the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Clinton Health Matters Initiative. Established in 2005, the Clinton Global Initiative brings together global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues. So far, members of the CGI community have made more than 3,200 commitments, which have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
55. Again, I am sure that compared to say
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:21 PM
Sep 2015

the Bush, or Cheney Foundation, they are probably a lot more altruistic. However, running around the world, staying in very nice resorts, eating very nice food, and having everyone applaud you, is not exactly hard charity work.

Jimmy Carter built houses for poor people with his bare hands. And he just didn't wander out and bang a few nails while the press was there, he hung around and kept at it as recently as last year:

The guy wearing the red bandanna didn’t mess around. Measuring, cutting and hammering away, he made sure the siding was just right for the new house in Oak Cliff.

Nothing like having a seasoned leader on the job.

Former President Jimmy Carter didn’t let a little heat and his age (90) get in the way Wednesday morning at the house on Exeter Avenue.

There, he and his wife, Rosalynn, plus their son Jeff and daughter-in-law Annette, joined other Habitat for Humanity volunteers in helping a family and the Oak Cliff Gardens neighborhood.

The former first couple is in North Texas this week for the 31st annual Habitat construction blitz that bears their name. After working Monday and Tuesday in Fort Worth, they and hundreds of volunteers will build and repair 50 homes for income-qualified families in Dallas through Friday.

“It’s a challenging, exciting and gratifying project,” said the 39th president, when asked during a break why he and his wife keep contributing to effort, which has helped almost 4,000 families in 14 countries since 1984.

Carter said he and his wife, 87, plan to participate in next year’s 32nd Habitiat work project, in Nepal. They will continue as long as they are “physically and mentally able.”

He said they exercise daily and follow a diet rich in salads and greens. “We don’t eat a lot of red meat,” he said. “But I’m not recommending against red meat in Texas,” he added with a smile.

“I feel good. I realize I don’t have nearly as much vigor as I had when I was just 85. But I can still drive nails and measure boards. I can do what we’re doing now.”

Give me something comparable from the Clintons.
 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
64. GMAFB....
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 12:58 AM
Sep 2015

No one claimed they were more altuistic than Jimmy Carter dude ...that was not the point ....

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
85. No, MY point was
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 10:14 AM
Sep 2015

lots of rich people, especially politicians, have charitable foundations. Some even do real good with it. However, when you are seeking higher office, a charitable foundation becomes just another PR tool to benefit your campaign. Hence my comparison to the Carter Foundation. Jimmy spends almost all of his time either raising money for the foundation to do good and actually being out in the field doing good. The amount of time one can spend on charitable endeavors is pretty constrained when you are running a presidential/senatorial campaign. Her fundraising ventures have dual purposes. Yes, they help her foundation which does good, but they also bolster her name with the voters and allow her to travel the country on the foundation's dime, giving speeches and granting access to donors who are simply in the game to get favors.

Let me put it another way: There are some people whose money is simply too dirty to take, even as a donation for a "worthy" cause. How is it altruistic to take, say, a $250,000 speaking fee and donate it to your foundation to help buy HIV drugs, when the donor was a drug company making billions off the same drug?

"Here's $250,000 so you can buy my overpriced drugs!"

Wouldn't a discount coupon have been more practical?

You can be damned sure that that drug company expects to have a President Clinton return their calls when some bit of legislation is heading to her desk that will affect their profits.

Interestingly, I just popped over to the Charity Navigator web sit to compare the Clinton Foundation to the Carter Foundation and while the Carter Foundation has an overall score of 90 (with 97 in accounting and transparency), the Clinton Foundation is unrated. It also brings in twice the money the Carter Foundation does.

To be fair I am told:

We had previously evaluated this organization, but have since determined that this charity's atypical business model can not be accurately captured in our current rating methodology. Our removal of The Clinton Foundation from our site is neither a condemnation nor an endorsement of this charity. We reserve the right to reinstate a rating for The Clinton Foundation as soon as we identify a rating methodology that appropriately captures its business model.


Personally, I donate to no charity not rated by Charity Navigator, or that scores less than an 85 in their ratings.
 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
90. WTF?This is not that hard..
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 10:50 AM
Sep 2015

The Clintons ARE indeed philanthrophists. They really do care about the less fortunate all around the world.THAT is am indisputable FACT!

Your long distribe has nothing to do with the Clinton Foundation which is helping millionsg and millions all over the world. Also indisputable.



Lets JUST look at one branch, the Clinton Global Initiative shall we?


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.[36]

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
92. No, they have a foundation
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 12:35 PM
Sep 2015

They raise money for the foundation.

The foundation pays their expenses to travel the country and the world and stay in very nice hotels and eat very nice food and meet with lots of very rich and powerful people. Donations pay for all that travel. While out doing this HRC benefits from the publicity and is giving access in exchange for donations from people I would set my dogs on if they showed up on my doorstep. Her fundraising schedule dovetails nicely with political events that advance her agenda to become president.

People benefit from this charity, but HRC benefits equally from her activities.

The Clinton Foundation for some reason is no longer rated by Charity Navigator.

Those are the facts.

If we were talking about the Bushies, no one would argue this issue with me.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
93. The Foundation is in their name. Their daughter chairs it
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 12:39 PM
Sep 2015

My god....you have NO proof of your position. And its pure feces.

They have helped raise 73.5 Billion alone for the Clinton Global Initiative. Which is helping 400 million people in 180 countries. Just ONE branch of the organization dear one.

Bill Clinton works tirelessly on these issues. For crying out loud his very office is in Harlam!

She gives speeches and donates the fees to charity.

Go ahead and continue believing they dont care about
the less fortunate....you can believe it all you want. But you will still be wrong.

"
Considering all of the organizations affiliated with the Clinton Foundation, he said, CharityWatch concluded about 89 percent of its budget is spent on programs. That’s the amount it spent on charity in 2013, he said.

We looked at the consolidated financial statements (see page 4) and calculated that in 2013, 88.3 percent of spending was designated as going toward program services — $196.6 million out of $222.6 million in reported expenses"

http://www.factcheck.org/2015/06/where-does-clinton-foundation-money-go/

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
98. Again, if I were discussing Bush Foundations
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:04 PM
Sep 2015

or any other conservative politician, no one would be arguing my point.

BTW, the key words in Clinton's letter were:

"When fully funded and implemented, these commitments will be valued at $73.5 billion."

There is a hell of a lot of wiggle room in that statement.

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
103. And I have not disputed that
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:37 PM
Sep 2015

In fact, I just smacked down a poster for using a Limbaugh talking point.

What I have said, and my point continues to be, HRC benefits greatly from her Foundation in that it advances her ambitions for higher office and pays for her travel around the world to facilitate that goal. It also allows rich and powerful people whose actions are inimical to the environment and the economy to have access to her that peons such as you or I will never see.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
104. Bullshit....
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:38 PM
Sep 2015

More crap about she doesnt deserve her position. Sexist bullshit in fact.

Hell most people have not a clue what the Foundation is or what it does...

Response to VanillaRhapsody (Reply #14)

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
24. Bullshit sexist nonsense
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:33 PM
Sep 2015

She has always had a career of her own. She stood up to Republican indignence to try to get YOU universal healthcare many years ago.....she was the first....First lady to speak at the UN Conference on Women....bucking tradition and not waiting until the Presidents first visit...horrifing Republicans at the time...oh and ever hear of a littke something called SCHIP? To say that this woman the most qualified candidatte running bar none ONLY rode her husbands coattails is demonstrably false and misogyny


Hope someone alerts on it...

 
31. Not alert worthy, just derision-worthy
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:52 PM
Sep 2015

and none of what you said makes her wholly qualified for President of the United States.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
37. Shit anything is alert worthy on DU these days...
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:58 PM
Sep 2015

But sexism always seems to get a by...

Well well it appears it didnt this time!

Thank you jury!

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
41. Excerpt for that whole Secretary of State business
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:01 PM
Sep 2015

She is well qualified...by any stretch....only misogynists would say otherwise. She IS the most qualified candidate running by anyones definition...

Psephos

(8,032 posts)
66. All the one-percenters say exactly the same thing.
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:02 AM
Sep 2015

We clearly have different ideas of what's involved in earning something.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
68. You mean she inheritted it like FDR?
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:19 AM
Sep 2015

The friend you agreed with back there got a hide for his sexist position....

Psephos

(8,032 posts)
70. She did not inherit it.
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:37 AM
Sep 2015

But someone who does not drive herself anywhere she's going, does not fix her own meals, and does not know that you can have two email accounts on her cell phone has little in common with the people I know who do earn their own living.

Someone who charges a university a quarter-million dollars (a university!) for a half-hour speech is a special variety of earner indeed. In my circle, we call those kind "one-percenters."

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
72. And you are saying she lived like that ALL her life huh?
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 02:18 AM
Sep 2015

You think FDR ever made his own PB&J sandwich?

Psephos

(8,032 posts)
77. Silly me, I thought this was about HRC.
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 02:49 AM
Sep 2015

FDR's peanut butter sandwiches are of course the vital issue in this discussion of how the chauffeured, chef-fed, technologically challenged candidate who makes a quarter-mil per hour is "one of us."

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
78. Dude...hee being wealthy doesnt disqualify her...
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 02:57 AM
Sep 2015

FDR proves that.....

You seem to be making the complaint about having hired help......Dare I say FDR probably never had to put his toothpaste on his own toothbrush for crying out loud. Didnt prevent him from empathizing with those less fortunate

And I might point out they have a foundation serving more than 400 million people..world wide. So yeah that idea you have that she is a cold hearted rich lady....is laughable (at the very least)

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
82. And your ironic posts are amusing.
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 05:23 AM
Sep 2015

You want to throw rich rich rich FDR under the bus the creator of The New Deal....because he was wealthy?

FDR proves you wrong.....

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
73. Oh and who gave that speaking fee....
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 02:20 AM
Sep 2015

From the University to charity....

You always fail to mention that fact too...

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
75. Prove that
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 02:39 AM
Sep 2015

Utter and unadulterated hogwash!

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.[36



73.5 Billion dude!

And thats JUST the Clinton Global Initiatve! And as of 2013!

MADem

(135,425 posts)
76. That's completely false. You have homework to do.
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 02:48 AM
Sep 2015

If you can prove that big stinker I'd love to see your evidence.

The Clinton foundation gives most of the dough directly to the people who need it. They don't do a lot of managing, their paradigm is different from most charities.

In fact, they are one of the most "bang for the buck" charitable organizations going, because they keep their overhead so lean.

But hey, I am waiting to hear about that Fifteen Percent Honker you tossed out, there....

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
94. Afraid I must disgree,
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 12:49 PM
Sep 2015

Based on their published financials, they give 88.4% of their funds to programs. I think Limbaugh (who is the source of the 15% number) got his numbers reversed.

http://online.fliphtml5.com/dyjm/lpkb/#p=94

Even Politifact called Limbaugh's statement "mostly false", (but with a "grain of truth". Hey, it's Poltifact, what can I say?)

http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2015/apr/29/rush-limbaugh/rush-limbaugh-says-clinton-foundation-spends-just-/

That said, my point continues to be that while charity work is commendable, for most politicians (and celebrities to be fair) it is a means to an end. However to claim that only 15% of the money raised is used by the Clinton Foundation to benefit people is a base libel, and provably not true.

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
101. You are disagreeing with me shooting down a Rush Limnaugh smear?
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:21 PM
Sep 2015

Also, Fiorina made her claim on June 10th, Limbaugh on April 23rd.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
102. Okay....I just know that this mantle is coming up NOW on
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:30 PM
Sep 2015

Du BECAUSE Fiorina did so recently and Politifact debunked that nonsense.....its a Republican meme from her being spouted on DU today...coincidence? I think not!

 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
105. Please note it is a meme I disagree with
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:55 PM
Sep 2015

and have posted factual evidence disproving.

Whether you believe it or not, we agree pretty much on the actual facts. What we disagree on is our opinion of HRC's motivation. Our opinions are based on our interpretation of the facts, our life experiences, and our own biases. I will certainly admit I may be wrong. I may have allowed cynicism to darken my opinion of politicians to such a point I can see nothing good in them. Conversely you could be wrong, or on the third hand, we both could be wrong.

I have to leave now, but would like to thank you for taking the time to discuss this with me. I will endeavor to be more measured in my words next time around.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
60. Andrea and Ms. Clinton are both members of the 1%. I bet they have a lovely time laughing
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:57 PM
Sep 2015

at the peons. Why do people worship the wealthy? We have 22% of American children living in poverty and the 1% don't give a crap.

 

HappyPlace

(568 posts)
29. Yup. Clinton will clear the questions in advance, no surprises.
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:50 PM
Sep 2015

Last time I watched her interview all the questions were about Hillary Clinton.

This will be a carefully staged event.

And it will be obvious to a great many viewers.

More fail from Clinton and her media sycophants.

 
27. Calling it a 100% fluff interview. No substance, no strong policies, just vague information
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:49 PM
Sep 2015

and a lot of tap dancing. Mitchell will be ordered not to mention the email "scandal", and let Hillary try to get out of this "non-scandal".

 

HappyPlace

(568 posts)
30. Hillary's campaign will write the questions for Andrea Mitchell.
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:51 PM
Sep 2015

Of this we can be sure, Hillary won't do any other sort of interview.

 

closeupready

(29,503 posts)
89. lol, funny, but you know what, on some level, I'll bet that's EXACTLY
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 10:29 AM
Sep 2015

what Clinton staffers will arrange, somehow. And Mitchell will carefully conceal her awareness of what is actually going on/act stupid.

msrizzo

(796 posts)
43. I have no idea but....
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:04 PM
Sep 2015

The emails will be asked about. I'll take that to the bank. I know it's kind of fun to say outrageous stuff before the fact but how on earth would Andrea Mitchell not ask her about the emails. She works for MSNBC the emails are their bread and butter.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
96. But of course she will. But you watch how she phrases the question. Clinton's staff will
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:00 PM
Sep 2015

have written the question and H. Clinton will have a prepared answer. You'll see.

TrumanTown

(15 posts)
32. Best Buds
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:53 PM
Sep 2015

Mrs Greenspan -"Hillary How Was Our Cocktail Party Went With You And Bill The Other Night?" Hillary -"Mrs Alan Greenspan Bill And I Had A Fabulous Time, I Love The Hors D'Voures They Were Delish" "That Is The Interview Thanks For Watching!!"

underpants

(182,736 posts)
83. Yep
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 09:42 AM
Sep 2015

People here dismiss Andrea but I see her as an insight to the DC cocktail party crowd. Basically- here's what was decided last night so you might as well get ready for it.

 

Scred loves Lily

(17 posts)
4. weak tea.
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 09:41 PM
Sep 2015

I'm sure Andrea Mitchell-Greenspan is going to blow the lid off of everything. The only thing that smells worse than rancid cat food is rancid cat shit, and desperation.

 
33. Exactly.
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:54 PM
Sep 2015

And that's what the interview is all about.

I'd rather see her get grilled LIVE than a taped softball interview.

 
38. And the disapproval is continuing to grow - not only me, but a lot of people...
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:00 PM
Sep 2015

Hillary's trustworthiness numbers are not looking good - recent polls shows 51% don't favor her and it's a jump from 44%.

I cannot force you to change your mind, only can guide you to making the right choice. You still insist on Clinton - and I have no idea why you support her - I'd like hear your rationale.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
42. Only seems to be for White males oddly enough..
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:03 PM
Sep 2015

As her support among women, Blacks and Hispanics is holding strong. You cannot win without them...

You cannot "force me to change my mind" indeed....when polling supports my position any all odds are are STILL in her favor....but I can lead a horse to water but I cannot make him drink.

 
45. I asked you a very simple question
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:04 PM
Sep 2015

What did you like about Hillary that earned your support?

What policies and stance did you like? What issues are dear to your heart?

I'm just trying to understand your rationale for voting for Clinton.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
54. Her career...her record
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:19 PM
Sep 2015

Http://ontheissues.org/hillary_clinton.htm

Her ability to stand up to bullshit attacks..

Simple answers to "simple questions"

 
56. Bernie's career.... his record is far superior than Clinton's.
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:26 PM
Sep 2015

She can't stand up to bullshit attacks because she created the mess herself.

150 classified emails that contains FGI. Do you know what FGI means?

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
8. After sit-down, will she also roll over, beg, and play dead?
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 09:46 PM
Sep 2015

A good lapdog should have more than one command nailed down.

(To the jury: it's been a long day and I like wordplay)
 

Purveyor

(29,876 posts)
9. Ahhh...a double 'dragging of the finger nails across the chalkboard' event. I'm sure hillary's poll
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 09:47 PM
Sep 2015

numbers will skyrocket after this...

 

truebrit71

(20,805 posts)
15. The only question is what color will the softballs be. ..
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:17 PM
Sep 2015

... that Mrs Greenspan gently lobs at her...

LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
17. And MSNBC is sure looking "Progressive" Lately.... (DRIPPING SARCASM)
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:21 PM
Sep 2015
"Also of major note, Morning Joe will be expanded to a four-hour program (it’s currently three). Starting soon, the political roundtable show can be seen from 6 a.m. ET until 10. Note: With the 2016 race heating up, and the great political theater that has come with it and only promises to continue, it only makes sense to expand the network’s editorial page in the morning.....

For the rest of the afternoon, Andrea Mitchell will stay in the 12-1 p.m. position. Likewise, Thomas Roberts will remain in the 1-3 p.m. slot that he took over a few months ago as the network began its pivot from opinion to (mostly) hard news programming.

Following the aforementioned Snow in the 3-5 p.m. block will be Chuck Todd at 5 p.m., a move that was also previously reported by Mediaite in late July."


http://www.mediaite.com/tv/exclusive-msnbc-to-expand-morning-joe-one-more-hour-kate-snow-gets-afternoon-role/#

NOT!!!!

Kingofalldems

(38,444 posts)
19. Don't understand why people are claiming Hillary
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 10:23 PM
Sep 2015

will get soft balls from Andrea Mitchell. She harps on the email stuff all freaking day. She did the same with Benghazi--Benghazi!!

Kilgore

(1,733 posts)
44. Do you really have to ask?
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:04 PM
Sep 2015

They will be preapproved, preanswered, and designed to ruffle no feathers and make Hil look like she walks on water.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
59. Andrea and H. Clinton, both members of the 1% should get along just fine.
Thu Sep 3, 2015, 11:54 PM
Sep 2015

I bet the Clinton campaign writes the questions for dear Andrea. I wonder if Clinton would consider reinstating the idiot Greenspan to see how much more damage he can reap upon the 99%.

 

ericson00

(2,707 posts)
67. rich people are not all evil! You occupy/class warfare types
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:12 AM
Sep 2015

make this party look and sound like a joke. Good thing our standard bearer, the Clintons, doesn't buy into it. Neither does Obama, or even Biden.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
84. I didn't say all rich people are evil. But those that are running this country now are evil.
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 10:10 AM
Sep 2015

They put profits ahead of everything. They will frack and ruin our water for a few dollars more. Those rich that are standing by and watching are just as bad.

Obama, Biden and esp the Clintons are all reaping the rewards of being rich while 22% of American children are living in poverty. And it will continue to get worse until we have change from the Oligarchy we live in.

The rich don't want us to die, they just don't care if we do.

karynnj

(59,501 posts)
86. Neither Clinton is our standard bearer now --- nor since the point when Gore accepted the nomination
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 10:16 AM
Sep 2015

It is likely that HRC will be the standard bearer starting when she accepts the nomination if she wins the nomination.

 

ericson00

(2,707 posts)
69. Hillary will own her like she did Bill O'Reilly back in 2008
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:30 AM
Sep 2015

she's a tough fighter, and doesn't get her mic jacked!

 

Scred loves Lily

(17 posts)
71. You actually just said that.
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:41 AM
Sep 2015

like nothing. She's dead in the water. I wish it was not like this. Maybe she will be a nice grandmother.

vadermike

(1,415 posts)
81. Interview
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 03:16 AM
Sep 2015

Better to get all this email stuff talked about now. It will completely sink her before the primary even starts or if it lasts beyond the primary and she managed to be the nominee we might be fucked

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