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In this instance, how is “paying for a speech” any different than “giving a bribe”?
wordpress ^ | August 29, 2016 | Dan from Squirrel Hill

Posted on 08/30/2016 11:56:45 AM PDT by grundle

In this instance, how is “paying for a speech” any different than “giving a bribe”?

In November 2011, a Swedish telecom company called Ericsson paid Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s husband, Bill Clinton, $750,000 for giving a speech. In April 2012, Obama signed an executive order which placed sanctions on telecom sales to Iran and Syria. However, Ericsson was given an exemption from these sanctions.

In this instance, how is “paying for a speech” any different than “giving a bribe”?


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1 posted on 08/30/2016 11:56:45 AM PDT by grundle
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To: grundle

If you or I did that, it would be a “bribe”.
If the Clinton’s do that, it is “legitimate income”.
I hope that clears it up for you.


2 posted on 08/30/2016 11:59:40 AM PDT by Rebel_Ace (HITLER! There, Zero to Godwin in 5.2 seconds.)
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To: grundle

No difference, whatsoever...


3 posted on 08/30/2016 12:00:42 PM PDT by heterosupremacist ("Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God." (Thomas Jefferson))
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To: grundle
Question: Did Hillary of Bill ever actually give any speeches? Or, were they merely paid for them?

Since Hilary refuses to release any transcripts, it is doubtful that any speeches were ever given.

Can you imagine. With all the speeches, no one has ever come forward and told (off the record) what was in one of Hilary speeches. What are the odds of that???

4 posted on 08/30/2016 12:04:47 PM PDT by Cowboy Bob
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To: grundle

Hire Bill or give to the Clinton Foundation.

It’s a total coincidence that soon thereafter you get something you want from the Obama Administration and Clinton State Department.

Honest!

Would they lie to us?


5 posted on 08/30/2016 12:06:53 PM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: heterosupremacist

“No difference, whatsoever...”

The bribe usually paid before the favor, the speech occurs after the favor ...


6 posted on 08/30/2016 12:12:06 PM PDT by TexasGator
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To: grundle

Wasn’t there a Senator who got nailed for something similar to this. It may have been Jim Wright and I think it cost him his House speakership. He “wrote” a book which consisted mostly of just a collection of old campaign speeches. The only ones who bought this “book” were those institutional buyers seeking influence who would buy thousands of copies at a time.


7 posted on 08/30/2016 12:14:47 PM PDT by circlecity
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You know, I never thought about the possibility that she never showed up and never delivered a speech. Your theory makes a lot of sense. I’ve wondered why nobody has ever said they were there.


8 posted on 08/30/2016 12:21:06 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: Cowboy Bob

Actually a good question. If you were to pay someone $750K for a speech you would want it recorded or at least have a bunch of people attending, of which you would think someone would record it on their cell phones.

Does anyone have any source for Bill’s speeches?


9 posted on 08/30/2016 12:23:50 PM PDT by Coffee_drinker (The best defense is a strong preemptive strike.)
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To: grundle
Wish I could get $750K for giving a speech. But then I can't grant any favors.
10 posted on 08/30/2016 12:23:58 PM PDT by JoeFromSidney (,)
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To: circlecity

Ole Jim just didn’t know how to think big enough, did he?

The biggest US scandal before Watergate was Teapot Dome. About $7 million in 2016 dollars was paid. How much have Clintons hauled down? A billion?


11 posted on 08/30/2016 12:24:57 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: grundle

The amp goes up to 11.


12 posted on 08/30/2016 12:42:24 PM PDT by MUDDOG
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To: grundle
In this instance, how is “paying for a speech” any different than “giving a bribe”?


13 posted on 08/30/2016 12:50:25 PM PDT by Grampa Dave ((My passion for freedom is stronger than that of the Democrats whose obsession is to enslave me.))
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To: grundle
Anybody remember when the lefties went apoplectic because former president Reagan was offered seven figures to tour Japan and give a couple of speeches?
14 posted on 08/30/2016 1:07:13 PM PDT by Zuse (I am disrupted! I am offended! I am insulted! I am outraged!)
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To: grundle

It’s the Clintons. They are above the law, as has been demonstrated many, many, times.


15 posted on 08/30/2016 1:08:02 PM PDT by ozzymandus
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To: JoeFromSidney

My last paid speech was $750. They left off several digits and it barely paid my travel costs.


16 posted on 08/30/2016 1:19:34 PM PDT by Reno89519 (It is very simple, Trump/Pence or Clinton/Kaine. Good riddance Lyn' Ted, we regret ever knowing you)
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To: grundle
Or receiving one which has the same penalty unless you are from the privileged class.
17 posted on 08/30/2016 1:23:36 PM PDT by Mouton (The insurrection laws maintain the status quo now.)
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To: grundle

At more than about $10,000 a pop, it’s a bribe.


18 posted on 08/30/2016 1:24:16 PM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: grundle

I sure would like to hear some CEOs explain why they pay such astronomical sums for Clinton speeches on the evening news.

Are there no journalists worthy of the name in the USA?


19 posted on 08/30/2016 1:27:53 PM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: grundle; Larry Lucido
I got one for you Gooch.

How is this two line vanity any different that outright pimping of a worthless blog?

(Hint: It isn't.)

20 posted on 08/30/2016 1:42:41 PM PDT by shibumi (I am the Nexus One I want more life Muthah I ain't done *~)
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