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Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 02:34 PM Mar 2016

Did the Clintons and the Clinton Foundation violate state, federal, and international law?



Will this be answered by the FBI, Dept of Justice?

After endless delays and excuses, the Clinton Foundation released its 2014 tax return as well as amended returns for the previous four years and an audit of its finances. That fulfilled a pledge made last April by Clinton Foundation acting CEO, Maura Pally, who acknowledged that the foundation had previously made a few unfortunate accounting “mistakes.”

Journalists are going to be scouring through this new financial information and pumping out “balanced” stories that evade what is already evident, namely that the Clintons have used their foundation for crass profiteering and influence peddling.
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There are other signs that the Clintons and their foundation may have violated federal, state, and international law. Under Treasury Department money-laundering rules, the Clinton Foundation is required to disclose every financial account it holds abroad. It has failed to disclose an account linked to the CGEP on its past eight tax returns.

Very interesting read...

https://harpers.org/blog/2015/11/shaky-foundations/
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Did the Clintons and the Clinton Foundation violate state, federal, and international law? (Original Post) Skwmom Mar 2016 OP
Have they been charged ? Carry on. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #1
Well, first you'd have to have a government honest enough to conduct an investigation. I'm not sure Skwmom Mar 2016 #2
Or maybe some are just being politically hateful in attacking a charity. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #3
Or maybe some are using a "charity" as a cover.... Skwmom Mar 2016 #4
Or maybe some require evidence before making ridiculous accusations. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #6
I posed it as a question. n/t Skwmom Mar 2016 #8
Your intent was to do a hit job on a charity for purely political reasons. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #10
You are wrong. If Bernie had this kind of set up, I would NOT support him and I would be speaking Skwmom Mar 2016 #13
Yeah, keep telling yourself that. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #14
People shouldn't judge others by their own beliefs. n/t Skwmom Mar 2016 #16
People should judge using fact and not politically motivated allegations. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #19
Live by your own words, TB. Either discuss the facts and allegations in the OP or leveymg Mar 2016 #22
"I'm just asking..." Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #20
You obviously didn't read the article. Please do, and come back, argue from facts not reflex leveymg Mar 2016 #11
A charity that delivers only 20% in charitable services. This one has an "unconventional biz model" leveymg Mar 2016 #9
That is already debunked garbage. What are the names of Sanders' charities ? Trust Buster Mar 2016 #12
Unlike the critics, the defenders don't cite sources and authorities. Deflection is your game. leveymg Mar 2016 #15
You're the one that make fact less allegations. The burden is on you. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #17
Look above. I'm referencing the article. Those are the facts and allegations. Discuss them or leveymg Mar 2016 #21
Is that a rule about when the press can start investigating crimes and wrongdoing? Actually, most leveymg Mar 2016 #5
k&r tk2kewl Mar 2016 #7
No, because they operate under Galactic Law Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #18
Even if they did Bettie Mar 2016 #23
Don't forget Intergalactic Law!! JoePhilly Mar 2016 #24
I had no idea that the Clinton Foundation was on a 'Charity Watchdog List' ... found that SHOCKING. AzDar Mar 2016 #25
Of course they didn't. Have you forgotten? nichomachus Mar 2016 #26
GOP very active today. Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #27
Hang on. Did I just see you, AGAIN, suggest a DUer is working for the GOP? DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2016 #31
oh brother MFM008 Mar 2016 #28
Wow, nothing like trying to ignore the facts. n/t Skwmom Mar 2016 #30
How Secretary of State Hillary Clinton cared for Democratic donors. bobthedrummer Mar 2016 #29

Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
2. Well, first you'd have to have a government honest enough to conduct an investigation. I'm not sure
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 02:40 PM
Mar 2016

that is the case.

Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
13. You are wrong. If Bernie had this kind of set up, I would NOT support him and I would be speaking
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 02:55 PM
Mar 2016

out about it.

leveymg

(36,418 posts)
22. Live by your own words, TB. Either discuss the facts and allegations in the OP or
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 03:05 PM
Mar 2016

stop trying to disrupt the thread. Bet you can't.

leveymg

(36,418 posts)
11. You obviously didn't read the article. Please do, and come back, argue from facts not reflex
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 02:54 PM
Mar 2016

defense mechanisms protecting Hillary.

leveymg

(36,418 posts)
9. A charity that delivers only 20% in charitable services. This one has an "unconventional biz model"
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 02:51 PM
Mar 2016

The rest of the 80% in costs is pure private jets and expense account padding for its directors and executives, and payola to politically connected grifters like Sidney Blumenthal and Huma Abedine.

leveymg

(36,418 posts)
15. Unlike the critics, the defenders don't cite sources and authorities. Deflection is your game.
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 02:59 PM
Mar 2016

You simply don't have the facts or the law on your side. You simply make a lot of noise and insult messengers. But, we'll overlook that. How has this been debunked?

leveymg

(36,418 posts)
21. Look above. I'm referencing the article. Those are the facts and allegations. Discuss them or
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 03:03 PM
Mar 2016

get off this thread. Thank you for kicking the post.

leveymg

(36,418 posts)
5. Is that a rule about when the press can start investigating crimes and wrongdoing? Actually, most
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 02:47 PM
Mar 2016

major financial crimes and corruption cases take years to investigate and prosecute. So, no, we won't do a "Nothing to see here. Carry on." Thank you for your kind suggestion, though.

Blue_Adept

(6,402 posts)
18. No, because they operate under Galactic Law
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 03:01 PM
Mar 2016

Hence, they're a part of the Empire and are secret Sith.

Always two, there are.

 

AzDar

(14,023 posts)
25. I had no idea that the Clinton Foundation was on a 'Charity Watchdog List' ... found that SHOCKING.
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 04:45 PM
Mar 2016
 

DisgustipatedinCA

(12,530 posts)
31. Hang on. Did I just see you, AGAIN, suggest a DUer is working for the GOP?
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 08:05 PM
Mar 2016

Yes, yes, that's exactly what I just saw. And don't even try to say you're not referring to the OP, when you clearly are.

I do believe I have on 3 occasions reminded you that the terms of service for this site specifically tell you that you MAY NOT accuse others of being Republicans, baggers, secret GOPers, etc. When are you going to get this? Your behavior is not acceptable, and it will not go unchallenged. If you're having a hard time understanding this, say the word, and I'll use appropriate training materials for you. But it needs to stop.

MFM008

(19,823 posts)
28. oh brother
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 04:53 PM
Mar 2016

and im sure The Clinton Foundation is running Vladimir Putin's re-election campaign , funding forced Chinese birth control, catered Robert Mugabes baby elephant eating birthday party and sharpening ISIS swords for them.
Terrible People.

 

bobthedrummer

(26,083 posts)
29. How Secretary of State Hillary Clinton cared for Democratic donors.
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 04:59 PM
Mar 2016

As top diplomat, Clinton found time to nurture supporters like Soros and Spielberg (Issac Arnsdorf January 6, 2016 Politico)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/clinton-emails-fundraising-soros-spielberg-216535

Everything is hitting at once now. About time. K&R

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