Posted on 08/29/2016 9:40:18 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
While attempting to minimize the importance of the special access donors to the Clinton Foundation gained with the State Department under Hillary Clinton, interim-Chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee may have made matters even worse: (ABC News)
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“First of all, Martha, the way I look at it, I’ve been a government official. So, you know, this notion that, somehow or another, someone who is a supporter, someone who is a donor, somebody who’s an activist, saying I want access, I want to come into a room and I want to meet people, we often criminalize behavior that is normal. And it’s — I don’t — I don’t see what the smoke is.”
Not only is this a startling admission that access is granted to major donors on a “business as usual” basis over at the DNC, Brazille’s statement also illustrates a much larger problem for her candidate and her relationship with the Clinton Foundation.
You see, Brazille is describing a scenario where, she believes, it’s perfectly understandable that a major donor to a political campaign might gain some access to a candidate or an event because of their donation. She calls this “normal” and she may be right.
Here’s the problem, Ms. Brazile: The Clinton Foundation is not supposed to be a political campaign fund!
In her defense of her candidate, Ms. Brazile seems to have highlighted the exact problem — if not illegal behavior — in how the Clinton Foundation operated in connection with the State Department. The foundation is a 501(c)3, non-profit, non-partisan charity, not a political campaign apparatus.
By equating (possibly by mistake) the Clinton Foundation charity with a political campaign, Brazile has inadvertently acknowledged that within the State Department the Clinton Foundation was seen as a political organization and was treated as if it was. And that is the problem.
For a government official to grant access to an individual or organization in exchange for political donations is, in fact, against the law. I asked former US Attorney Joe DiGenova about this Monday on WMAL radio in Washington DC and he explained “Access is a thing” and when it is a violation of the law when that thing is exchanged for money.
The fact that Brazile so cavalierly suggests that this is “normal” tells you everything you need to know about the DNC.
Political campaigns are regulated by the FEC specifically so they can keep on eye on this sort of thing. A charity like the Clinton Foundation is not.
Regardless of all of these points, let’s not forget that the presumption of impropriety was on the table during Mrs. Clinton’s confirmation hearings. That’s why she went out of her way to promise the Obama Administration and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that there would be a fire wall between the Foundation and her office.
Apparently, that “fire wall” was made of gasoline soaked rags and old newspapers.
Perhaps the most important thing a President is charged with doing is the decision to make war. If Hillary is elected but no one trusts her how will she convince the public to support her decision should it arise?
Paying money for access IS bribery.
Why not indeed.....
What you dont understand is liberal movers/shakers view themselves as the standard of ethics and morals. You OTOH are not. This is why they are allowed and you are not. Its a Big People vs Little People thing. Get it now?
Democrats are perfectly fine when women kill fetuses/babies in the womb. Should we expect them to be outraged over money laundering?
Two questions for Hillary:
Will all of your cabinet members have private email servers?
Will all of your cabinet members have private foundations that accept donations from foreign countries and individuals?
Wow, good replies. And I agree even though I am a little slow on the uptake. I have liberal friends who put me down for my views. Again, because they do not believe I “measure up” to their better understood standards and morals.
Our only hope is that there are enough people who don’t accept this cr*p and will vote Trump in November. How else can one put it, she is corrupt and no matter what she supports, her end position will only benefit her at our expense. Why can’t others see this?
HILLARY its all about her wealth and power.... and ALL A SERIES OF FELONIES
let’s not forget that the presumption of impropriety was on the table during Mrs. Clinton’s confirmation hearings. That’s why she went out of her way to promise the Obama Administration and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that there would be a fire wall between the Foundation and her office.
That “presumption of impropriety” is constitutionally mandated:Note that it takes an act of Congress - not just of the Senate - to authorize any person who works for the government to accept anything from any foreign government. It follows that every government employee has the affirmative duty to disclose each and every such relationship to Congress. And that, failing Congressional action, any such relationship which was not disclosed to Congress, and authorized by congressional action, is presumptively corrupt.
- Article 1 Section 9:
- No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States: and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state
It is a scandal that Hillary did not say “Mother, may I?” to Congress in advance of each and every acceptance by any entity bearing her name and of which she is a principal of anything from a foreign government. It is more than a scandal that a political party has nominated her for POTUS after this behavior. And it is equally a scandal that there are any state governments which have placed her name on the ballot for a slate of presidential electors.
And if the Electoral College ultimately elects her as POTUS - the scandal might bring on a constitutional crisis.
The only remedy - inadequate as it would be - would be for a judgement in a lawsuit to require the divestment from the Clinton family of any and all such corrupt “presents, emoluments, offices, or titles"
The whole LEFT will shrug and say "So what?"
I thought that was called “Classroom Supplies.”
Check out this video - outnumbered
Toward the end of the video Julie Roginsky says that all politicians accept bribes. For instance if you are on the senate armed services committee and you are someone who wants a contract, you give a sizable donation.
Worth listening to because we have all seen those charts of senators and house who have accepted money for their votes.
7:59 Minutes
Meghan McCain: Clintons Have Engaged in ‘Egregious Bribery’ for Decades
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2CV9YwDqI
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This might be an oversight by Brazile, but on the other hand it might be an attempt to change the system to fit their needs.
Playing up the “everyone does it” concept.
It’s sick, and the people won’t let it fly.
It was embarrassing.
Because you're a teacher, not a political criminal, and so you stated what you'd be doing.
Hillary doesn't admit what she's doing even to herself, even in dreams.
You've got a long way to go before you hit the big time.
I know, I cannot understand the number of voters who understand that she is a criminal and dishonest, and running a racket at the expense of the country and will continue to do so if elected who will nevertheless gleefully vote for her.
The country is in a great deal of trouble.
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