2016 Postmortem

Lucinda

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80. No...it was nonsense to throw a Carter Center video up to counter my point

Sat Jan 23, 2016, 02:59 AM

Jan 2016

but I love Carter, so I was happy to see the video.

Here is an article about her speeches with lists of who, when, and how much.
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-04-12/the-very-valuable-words-of-hillary-clinton

Only one of the videos is of any length...but I imagine more will be forthcoming. Check out the summary of what they were for... it's very informative!

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Still can't believe this conversation took place. [View all] SheenaR Jan 2016 OP

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