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Thompson Compares Fund-Raising Of N.Y. Senator With 1996 Scandal
The New York Sun ^ | November 1, 2007 | Josh Gerstein

Posted on 11/01/2007 12:35:23 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Republican presidential candidate who led a Senate inquiry into illegal foreign fund raising in the 1996 presidential campaign, Fred Thompson of Tennessee, is warning that the phenomenon may be repeating itself with Senator Clinton's current White House bid.

"From what I read in the papers, it looks to me like some of the same familiar refrains are playing when I look at Senator Clinton's situation," Mr. Thompson told reporters yesterday during his first campaign swing through California. "I'm not going to jump to any conclusions or make any accusations until all the facts are in, but when I see people who are in the newspapers bundling large sums of money from mysterious sources, I must say it brings back some very unfond memories for me when I was chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee and we investigated those matters in the '90s with regard to President Clinton."

Dishwashers, waiters, and other low-income workers in New York's Chinatown recorded as donating tens of thousands of dollars to Mrs. Clinton's presidential campaign this year could not be located by journalists or lacked the immigration status needed to donate legally, according to a recent report in the Los Angeles Times.

In 1996, the Democratic National Committee raised millions of dollars from immigrant communities. Some money was later traced to sources abroad, mostly China and Indonesia. More than two dozen people were prosecuted. Others fled the country.

Spokesmen for Mrs. Clinton's campaign did not respond to a request for comment for this article but have said previously that donors are vetted and suspect donations returned.(continued)

(Excerpt) Read more at nysun.com ...


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Well played, Fred!
1 posted on 11/01/2007 12:35:26 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
when you can act with impunity why would you change your actions?

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2 posted on 11/01/2007 12:37:41 AM PDT by Elle Bee
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To: Elle Bee
"when you can act with impunity why would you change your actions?

BINGO. We have a winner.

Now the question is WHY?


3 posted on 11/01/2007 12:46:27 AM PDT by Diogenesis (Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

A Clinton playing Fast and Loose with the RULES?? Naahh!!
Is this Norman Hsu, Charlie Tree with a “”new”” Passport??


4 posted on 11/01/2007 12:59:48 AM PDT by gwilhelm56 (I love my CONSTITUTION more than your Skin Color ... Racist?? I THINK NOT!!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“Donors are vetted...”, shaken down, threatened, given large sums to pass on, and advised how to get out of the country real fast.

Crinton numba won! Crinton numba won!


5 posted on 11/01/2007 1:29:58 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (We yen to be numba won. We find Crintons to be vewy good people. Worth every penny.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Not that I am getting complacent, but I think she may well have already lost the Dem coronation.

After a few more unscripted debacles like as what occurred in that softball debate (and other gross errors recently), she might become completely unhinged and have a meltdown on stage.

I mean there is this issue of the illegal funding percolating, she chose Sandy Burglar as an advisor, her vote for the motion to censure Rush Limbaugh, the policy lead-balloons she has floated.

I think her aura of inevitably has vanished and the cracks are beginning to spread.

6 posted on 11/01/2007 1:52:58 AM PDT by valkyry1
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To: Diogenesis
Now the question is WHY?

Because she can. Same reason gave for his affair with Monica. He did it because he could.

7 posted on 11/01/2007 3:44:12 AM PDT by barker ( A smile is a curved line that sets things straight.)
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To: valkyry1

“I think her aura of inevitably has vanished and the cracks are beginning to spread”

That’s a nice slip of the tongue, or was it.....


8 posted on 11/01/2007 3:46:15 AM PDT by primatreat (Alzheimer's whispers are getting louder. I will not let the door open till this is over .)
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To: barker

‘”Because she can.....”

Naaa...because so far WE THE PEOPLE have given them a pass.....and will do so as long as we remain comfortable.....


9 posted on 11/01/2007 3:46:57 AM PDT by mo
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
No wonder Senator Clinton is in favour of granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants in New York, or is she?

The illegal immigrants should all ask for refunds from the Clintons. It's probably more than they make in a month!

10 posted on 11/01/2007 3:49:33 AM PDT by wai-ming
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Dishwashers, waiters, and other low-income workers in New York's Chinatown recorded as donating tens of thousands of dollars to Mrs. Clinton's presidential campaign this year could not be located by journalists or lacked the immigration status needed to donate legally, according to a recent report in the Los Angeles Times.

Everyone realizes that if this were a Republican nominee that the major media would be smearing this daily, that an investigation would already be under way in the House & Senate, and that Clinton would be receiving calls from her party for her to step down.

It is a fact that the media actively opposes conservatism.

11 posted on 11/01/2007 3:50:02 AM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain. True support of the troops means praying for US to WIN the war!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
A MAN NOT AFRAID TO RAISE THE IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THE DAY!

FRED VETS, SIGN UP TODAY AT:

12 posted on 11/01/2007 5:17:48 AM PDT by W04Man (I'm Now With Fred http://Vets4Fred.net)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
I'm glad to see Fred talking about this. This isn't the first time his campaign has brought it up, though. Rich Galen had some strong words for Hillary in early September.
13 posted on 11/01/2007 6:32:16 AM PDT by jaybeegee
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14 posted on 11/01/2007 7:15:38 AM PDT by Politicalmom (Of the potential GOP front runners, FT has one of the better records on immigration.- NumbersUSA)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Too bad The Bush Administration has given the Clinton cabal a free pass on every crime ever committed, past, present and future.


15 posted on 11/01/2007 7:18:17 AM PDT by airborne (Proud to be a conservative! Proud to support Duncan Hunter for President!)
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To: Elle Bee
when you can act with impunity why would you change your actions?

Exactly. Many criminals never stop until they are incarcerated or terminated.

16 posted on 11/01/2007 7:20:52 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"I'm not going to jump to any conclusions or make any accusations until all the facts are in, but when I see people who are in the newspapers bundling large sums of money from mysterious sources, I must say it brings back some very unfond memories for me when I was chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee and we investigated those matters in the '90s with regard to President Clinton."

That's just what we need. A new direction in D.C. No more Compassionate Conservatism!

My dream come true would be if he appointed David Shippers as Attorney General.

17 posted on 11/01/2007 7:29:33 AM PDT by McGruff (If I can't have Cheney I guess Fred will have to do.)
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To: valkyry1
After a few more unscripted debacles like as what occurred in that softball debate (and other gross errors recently), she might become completely unhinged and have a meltdown on stage.

Fox News showed a clip last night of the debate--Tim Russert was visibly irritated when he waved that piece of paper under her nose and asked her about the "ban." She didn't like it. I'm praying for his life, he embarassed The Queen.

Then by way of defense, she shows a clip of how all these men are ganging up on her...what a joke, she and her husband have been bullying the Democrat party for years and even they are getting sick of it.

18 posted on 11/01/2007 7:46:54 AM PDT by pray4liberty (Watch and pray.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
As an author of a recent book on Senator Clinton has pointed out, every major scandal in the Clinton Administration in Washington had a direct precedent in the Clinton Administration in Little Rock.

Normally I would say the old quote about those who fail to learn from history is trite and clicheed, but in this case...
19 posted on 11/01/2007 8:43:33 AM PDT by The Pack Knight (Duty, Honor, Country.... Valor.)
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To: The Pack Knight

The MSM continues it’s enabling of the Clintonistas.


20 posted on 11/01/2007 9:24:41 AM PDT by FlashBack (Need Some FReep Help: Vote for Gene Hinders at www.racingjunk.com Oct.15-Nov.15 2007)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Fred, Take no Prisoners!


21 posted on 11/01/2007 9:40:46 AM PDT by agincourt1415 (Fred Thompson in 08, start printing the Bumper Stickers!)
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To: The Pack Knight

I think a co-worker is reading that same book. I don’t remember the name of it, but it’s written by a Little Rock journalist.

I’ve read a few passages. It’s amazing how one man got away with so much. Truly amazing.


22 posted on 11/01/2007 9:41:00 AM PDT by cpanter
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To: cpanter

Well, I don’t know about one man. As Hillary likes to imply these days, I think it was a team effort.


23 posted on 11/01/2007 10:16:16 AM PDT by The Pack Knight (Duty, Honor, Country.... Valor.)
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To: airborne

“Too bad The Bush Administration has given the Clinton cabal a free pass on every crime ever committed, past, present and future.”

Yep, every time!


24 posted on 11/01/2007 10:40:37 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)
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To: valkyry1
"I think her aura of inevitably has vanished and the cracks are beginning to spread."

good... now does that mean we can put an end to the "but Rooty is the ONLY one!" mantra?

25 posted on 11/01/2007 11:09:07 AM PDT by sweet_diane (We lived our little drama.... and thankfully it is over. Thank you Coach Saban!)
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To: sweet_diane
Well that is a whole nuther kettle of worms, but there is plenty of time for that.

I pretty much agree with Bill Bennet an Mark Levin yesterday when I thought I heard him say something like any one of our front runner guys is worlds better than any of the dems.

Myself I like Hunter, Thompson and Huckabee, but if Julie Annie or Mc Cain gets it, I am not going to stay home and give the election to the libs.

I could almost bet Hil is trying to find any way she can to weasel out of more debates. Hil will have a few rebounds, but I think everyone including the msm sees the blood in the water, so watch for more opportunities for ‘unscripted minutes’ to happen.

26 posted on 11/01/2007 4:23:42 PM PDT by valkyry1
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"Spokesmen for Mrs. Clinton's campaign did not respond to a request for comment for this article..."

Fred is right on mark. This treasonous bitc* can't wait to be back in the White House and re-establish all her contacts with the Communist Chinese ie. agents like Johnny Chung, Charlie Trie, John Huang. And I'll bet that Hillary is already excited about contacting and doing business again with the Riadys, and Bernard Schwartz of Loral///and on and on.

If Hillary (and the democrats) win in '08, it's Chinagate - all over again!

google: Clinton National Security Scandal and Coverup
also review: Alamo-girl.com

27 posted on 11/01/2007 5:26:14 PM PDT by Mr Apple ( "VIDEO CHINAGATE" http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2970981220206109356)
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To: doug from upland; Calpernia; Sun; WannabeTurk; dixiechick2000; Politicalmom; MeeknMing; Republic; ..
just one of many articles of significance:

from Oct 12, 2000:
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"Riady Invites Clinton to Join Lippo Board of Directors (Heavy Chinagate)" http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a39dccf7e39bd.htm

28 posted on 11/01/2007 5:32:10 PM PDT by Mr Apple ( "VIDEO CHINAGATE" http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2970981220206109356)
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To: wai-ming

Interesting point - no one has said “Hillary Clinton supports drivers licenses for illegal aliens so she won’t have to bus them to her fundraisers”...that would leave a mark!


29 posted on 11/01/2007 6:00:00 PM PDT by bt_dooftlook (Democrats - the "No Child/Left/Behind" Party)
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To: valkyry1

Please report to Fort Marcy Park.


30 posted on 11/01/2007 6:18:06 PM PDT by Peelod (I do renounce Hillary! and all her pomps and works.)
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To: Peelod
heh heh

Her girlfriend could probably get me in there, but HRC never could, well maybe in her 20'sh days ;)

Also I would have put up a Ft Marcy sign at a different park and then take her there ;-)

31 posted on 11/01/2007 7:04:03 PM PDT by valkyry1
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To: All; Mr Apple

“Riady Invites Clinton to Join Lippo Board of Directors (Heavy Chinagate)” http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a39dccf7e39bd.htm

We’ve got to get some of this stuff out by writing editor’s letters.


32 posted on 11/01/2007 8:03:05 PM PDT by Sun (Duncan Hunter: pro-God/life/borders, understands Red China threat, NRA A+rating! www.gohunter08.com)
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To: Mr Apple

Thanks for the ping!


33 posted on 11/01/2007 8:27:30 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: bt_dooftlook
“Hillary Clinton supports drivers licenses for illegal aliens so she won’t have to bus them to her fundraisers”...

You have said it, and it bears repeating.

34 posted on 11/01/2007 8:29:53 PM PDT by wai-ming
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