[Liz]

If you can find the original-—please post it. Thanks.

[Broker]

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[o_1_2_3__]

Liz, This isn't the original thread, but it's the sort of reprise of the subject that pops up once in a while, with lots of links to the greatest hits on the subject. There's even a reference to a book by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard, which I never even knew about.

Seems that a few FReepers were doing some intense collaborative research back in the day...that's what got me hooked to begin with. Hope this helps.

[o_1_2_3__]

Gawd...just this from the Wall Street Journal, is hair-raising.

Holy smokes...a major drug smuggling operation out of Arkansas (of all places)? Rats only gather where they're not exterminated. CIA involvement? These stories would make any conspiracy theory seem mundane.

I'm sure the truth is far more disturbing than the multiplicity of fragments of information suggest and what's more disconcerting is that, as sleazy and wicked as the Clintons are, Team Obama is probably a good deal worse. Certainly a good deal more ambitious and..."audacious", if you will.

Glad it's coming back up again and I hope you keep on it.

[Liz]

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) is a project of the Center for Public Integrity, focused on issues such as "cross-border crime, corruption, and the accountability of power".

In 2013, the consortium had 160 member journalists from 60 countries. The ICIJ brings together teams of international journalists for different investigations (over 80 for Offshore leaks). It organizes the bi-annual Daniel Pearl Awards for Outstanding International Investigative Reporting.

The ICIJ's director since 2011 is Gerard Ryle; other staff members include Michael Hudson, while the Advisory Committee in 2013 includes Bill Kovach, Phillip Knightley, Gwen Lister, and Goenawan Mohamad.

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WIKI REFERENCE---In 2000, the Clinton administration committed $1.3 billion in foreign aid and up to five hundred military personnel to train local forces. An additional three hundred civilian personnel were allowed to assist in the eradication of coca. This aid was an addition to $330 million of previously approved US aid to Colombia. $818 million was earmarked for 2000, with $256 million for 2001. These appropriations for the plan made Colombia the third largest recipient of foreign aid from the United States at the time.

--SNIP-- As of 2008, the U.S. has provided nearly $1.3 billion to Colombia through Clinton Plan Colombia nonmilitary aid programs:

<><> Alternative Development (2000-2008 cost: $500 million)

<><> Internally Displaced Persons (2000-2008 cost: $247 million)

<><> Demobilization and Reintegration (2000-2008 cost: $44 million)

<><> Democracy and Human Rights (2000-2008 cost: $158 million)

<><> Promote the Rule of Law (2000-2008 cost: $238 million)

LONG READ--REST AT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_Colombia

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The ICIJ might examine ALL of Clinton-era foreign aide disbursements---and determine if the Clintons have offshore accounts in those countries....or so-called charities setup by the Clinton Foundation..