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posted at 10:35 pm on February 7, 2008 by Allahpundit
“The American people deserve to know where you get your income from.”
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In defense of the Clintons, Bill gets a fortune every time he does a speaking engagement, doesn’t he?
amerpundit on February 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Obama better start looking under his bed at night. The last people who asked the Clinton’s that are dead :-)
TOPV on February 7, 2008 at 10:39 PM
No, but you do get to say at every debate, “I turned down lucrative jobs at prestigious law firms to work as a community organizer on the streets of Chicago.” There is an old cliche, you can’t have your cake and eat it too. The American people don’t deserve to know where she got her money from unless it is because of violation of law. Stop whining, BO.
Spirit of 1776 on February 7, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Man, I was going to say that.
SAVE OBAMA!
emailnuevo on February 7, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Shall we see what’s under the pantsuit?
Kini on February 7, 2008 at 10:44 PM
i have read before that obama has made millions on his books – and his wife is paid well too. maybe he can’t drop $5M – but i’d bet he’s real close.
darkegop on February 7, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Please…Obama has The Oprah’s money.
SouthernGent on February 7, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Where do they get their money? Book sales and speaking engagements. Duh.
SoulGlo on February 7, 2008 at 10:54 PM
You realize, of course, that remark conjures the kind of visual imagery that encourages the “Chris Crocker” types of the world.
CyberCipher on February 7, 2008 at 10:59 PM
In addition to the harridan’s tax records why not throw in Billy Jeff’s medical records while he was president. And just for kicks get Kerry to open up his military records.
BowHuntingTexas on February 7, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Dude…
amerpundit on February 7, 2008 at 11:02 PM
@ Spirit of 1776 on February 7, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Wait, what? I think I have a right to know who is financing politicians running for office. Its their choice to run. They should disclose where they get their money from. I think the citizens need to be informed if a candidate is given huge sums of money from say Exxon or maybe an anonymous Chinese donor. It speaks volumes as to what their policies will look like.
muyoso on February 7, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Oprama has a lot of money.
bloggless on February 7, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Then why won’t they release their financial records?
jgapinoy on February 7, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Obama is not making that complaint. He is speaking direct of her ability to finance her own campaign (her income). It’s pathetic. You of all people my friend, should appreciate the right of privacy.
Spirit of 1776 on February 7, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Heh, give it up. Inquiring minds want to know.
Speakup on February 7, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Obama’s whining that the Clintons are too rich? LOL hey Barry, can I borrow a Benjamin?
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 11:11 PM
I’d like to know more about the donation Billy Jeff recently received recently for his “humanitarian work” from the Canadian miner and both their dealings with Kazakhstan.
And just who donated money to the Billy Jeff trailer park presidential library. And how much?
And how the harridan made 100,000 on 1,000 in cattle futures.
And … and …
Go Husein ! Go !!
BowHuntingTexas on February 7, 2008 at 11:14 PM
It may be important, but it’s certainly shouldn’t be necessary until she’s nominated. Before the nomination, it’s just a political party squabble.
Save the juicy candidate killing revelations until after it’s too late.
Dusty on February 7, 2008 at 11:15 PM
I’m guessing Hillary is not his first choice for VP.
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 7, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Doubt it, and I’d be amazed if he took a VP spot, Hillary is so divisive, Mr. Audacity of Hope/Messiah/Nonpartisan would be a fool to be anywhere near the Democrat Nixon if she’s the nominee.
doubleplusundead on February 7, 2008 at 11:23 PM
As soon as the Clinton’s give up the same :-) (is what I would say if I were Obama). Ands if he has to wait for all their dealings… we might all be dead before that is finished).
TOPV on February 7, 2008 at 11:23 PM
I’m guessing Hillary is not his first choice for VP.
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 7, 2008 at 11:18 PM
SOTU speeches would give the Secret Service fits.
Deety on February 7, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Ancient Chinese Secret.
Hsu Fly Pie
Kini on February 7, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Hmmm. Allah linked this article earlier. It’s definitely worth a read, and the comments are interesting.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/02/and-obama-wept.html
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Thanks for that visual…I’ll probably have nightmares.
jwp1964 on February 8, 2008 at 12:13 AM
The ‘Hussein and Hillary’ ticket is way overrated by pundits. Not that it has a flying cow’s chance of happening.
Pax americana on February 8, 2008 at 12:17 AM
And … and …
Go Husein ! Go !!
BowHuntingTexas on February 7, 2008 at 11:14 PM
roflmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jerrytbg on February 8, 2008 at 12:20 AM
oh we’re all going to he!!, in the proverbial handbasket!!
jerrytbg on February 8, 2008 at 12:25 AM
Bill Clinton was the first Black President people. He gets his money the old fashioned way–also known as the Jesse Jackson Secret Money Making Method.
He accuses corporations of racism because the product names don’t include the letters: B L A C K. Then he fleeces said corporations for money.
And on that note–I’d like to say the following:
1. Kudos to Obama for facing down America’s biggest crime family, the Clintons.
2. Kudos to Obama for not playing the race card.
Montana on February 8, 2008 at 12:32 AM
The Clintons will stonewall any demands to disclose their sources of income because they have progressed far beyond hundred thousand dollar cattle future deals. That kind of transparency is only due from those not entitled.
But for fun, can we ask again to see the Clinton’s college transcripts? We’ve been told for decades now what geniuses they are, so why won’t they release their college grades to the press? Wouldn’t that prove how smart they are? Do you think they don’t want to release them because they would be too awesome for us to process?
There is a reason why the Clintons are opaque.
Tantor on February 8, 2008 at 12:42 AM
If you think Bill’s money comes from speaking engagements, here are two names you need to know:
1. Frank Giustra
2. Ron Burkle
Karl on February 8, 2008 at 12:47 AM
@ Spirit of 1776 on February 7, 2008 at 11:06 PM
I agree to the right of privacy 100%, UNLESS you are running to become the leader of the free world. In that case, you, as the nominee, are subject to the scrutiny of those who elected you. Therefor, if you killed a hooker when drunk as a 20 something, or drunkenly killed another as a teen, or are being financed by a foreign country, it IS the people’s business to know.
muyoso on February 8, 2008 at 12:50 AM
.
Can you imagine? It’d be bad enough having Hillary trying to set policy, but he’d have Billy Jeff thinking he’s back in charge…
stacman on February 8, 2008 at 12:59 AM
muyoso on February 8, 2008 at 12:50 AM
you betcha… no doubt about that… the Clintons…I’d bet could never handle that light. Esp when you think about all the little teasers of the chinese conection in the MSM in the past.
jerrytbg on February 8, 2008 at 1:05 AM
Happy Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat)
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 1:09 AM
Nooooooo!!!
labrat on February 8, 2008 at 1:09 AM
John McCain is a Fire Rat
Hillary Clinton is a Fire Pig
>:}
2007 was the Year of the Pig
2008 is the Year of the Rat
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 1:14 AM
Being the first sign of the Chinese zodiacs, rats are leaders, pioneers and conquerors. They are charming, passionate, charismatic, practical and hardworking. Rat people are endowed with great leadership skills and are the most highly organized, meticulous, and systematic of the twelve signs.
Most Compatibility Dragon, Monkey, Ox
Semi-Compatibility Snake, Rat, Dog, Tiger
Incompatibility Rabbit, Rooster, Horse, Pig, Sheep
BTW, I’m a Wood Tiger.
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 1:22 AM
There is no right of privacy when running for the President…everything should be open, from bank account, to health, all military service records, all work records, grades, literally everything, and nothing off limits. This is for the most powerful position on the planet, they should disclose everything. Especially where they get their money and their health…in detail.
right2bright on February 8, 2008 at 1:30 AM
John McCain – Born 1936 – Year of the Rat
Hillary Rodd – Born 1947 – Year of the Boar
Hello Kitty!
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 1:31 AM
BTW, Rudy’s a Monkey in the Chinese Zodiac, maybe thats why him and McCain get along..
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 1:32 AM
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 1:22 AM
ahhhhhhhhh this is AMERICA!
jerrytbg on February 8, 2008 at 1:33 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_(zodiac)
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 1:34 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_(zodiac)
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 1:35 AM
Persons born within these date ranges, of the lunar calendar, can be said to have been born in the “year of the Pig,” while also bearing the following elemental sign:
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 1:36 AM
It’s interchangeable.
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 1:37 AM
http://i25.tinypic.com/1z21vnt.jpg
Look at the bottom right “Year of the Pig”
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 1:43 AM
Wood Tiger – Born 1974, and a Gamer, eh?
John McCain – Born 1936 – Year of the Rat – Yang Fire
Hillary Rodd – Born 1947 – Year of the Boar – Yin Fire
Interchangeable, indeed.
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 2:04 AM
Haliburton!!!!
MayBee on February 8, 2008 at 2:06 AM
John McCain – Born 1936 – Year of the Rat – Yang Fire
Hillary Clinton - Born 1947 – Year of the Boar – Yin Fire
Interchangeable, indeed. And a correction.
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 2:07 AM
Ain’t fast enough Overclock the mess out of it.. >:}
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:08 AM
BTW, I obviously wouldn’t suggest that Video card right now.
IF you are in the market for one, check hardocp.com and anandtech.com for reviews..
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:13 AM
Rush Limbaugh is a fellow Tiger(Metal Tiger)
>:}
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:18 AM
Speed margining is not for me anymore as my Yin is Fire.
I’ll melt my CPU like the last time.
However, I’m astonished by the relationship of Hillary’s Yin to John’s Yang.
It’s too scary.
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 2:18 AM
Yes, Rush comes just under the wire.
He could have been Metal Rabbit if only for a week or so.
Barack Obama is a Yin Metal Ox.
Another interchangeable or incompatible?
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 2:27 AM
Look at the Trines..
The First Trine
The first trine consists of the Rat, Dragon, and Monkey. This is the only trine in which all three member signs are categorized as Power Signs (making up 50% of the Power category). These three signs are intense and powerful individuals, capable of great good or great evil. They make great leaders, but the three have different approaches. Rats and Dragons have a tendency to be quite dictatorial and autocratic, whilst Monkeys are more diplomatic. Frustrated when hampered, these signs are ruled by highly potent energy and unpredictability. They are intelligent, magnanimous, charismatic, charming, authoritative, confident, eloquent and artistic. They can also be tyrannical, bombastic, prejudiced, deceitful, imperious, ruthless, power-hungry, and megalomaniacal. The first Trine of the Rat, Dragon, and Monkey is a much more powerful, militaristic, and dominant trine when compared to the third Trine of the Tiger, Horse, and Dog (the other three Yang signs of the Zodiac).
———
The Fourth Trine
The fourth trine consists of the Rabbit, Sheep, and Pig. The quest for these three signs is the aesthetic and beautiful in life. Their calm nature gives them great leadership abilities. They are artistic, refined, intuitive, and well-mannered. These souls love the preliminaries in love, and are fine artists in their lovemaking. The Rabbit, Sheep and Pig have been bestowed with calmer natures than the other 9 signs. These three are compassionately aware, yet detached and resigned to their condition. They seek beauty and a sensitive lover. They are caring, unique, self-sacrificing, obliging, sensible, creative, emphatic, tactful, and prudent. They can also be naive, pedantic, insecure, cunning, indecisive, and pessimistic. The Trine of the Rabbit, Sheep, and Pig is a weaker, more timid, and vulnerable trine when compared to the second Trine of the Ox, Snake, and Rooster (the other 3 Yin signs of the Zodiac).
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:28 AM
Rudy more diplomatic than McCain?
Hmmmm… ?
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:32 AM
May be some wisdom in this…
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:33 AM
LOL’s
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:33 AM
Uncanny – only yesterday the QTD was the Joy of Six.
Sexagenary cycle, Feng shui, what else awaits.
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 2:37 AM
That’s it!
I’m going back to my presidential dart board.
Load up on Guinness beer and hope for the best. :)
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 2:41 AM
Who knows.. maybe I can can blame my sign, for my being Idealistic and impulsive? :}
BTW, Fred Thompson is a Horse
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:43 AM
You shouldn’t drink, bad stuffs.
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:44 AM
Ha ha! I had not thought of Fred since he dropped out.
I blame my sign for being self-absorbed and pretentious. ;)
I drink – wake up – brain hurts
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 2:47 AM
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 2:47 AM
Earth Rooster or Fire Rooster?
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:55 AM
Wood Rooster* Even..
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 2:59 AM
Fire Rooster
Interesting conversion Chakra, mahalo!
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 3:00 AM
BTW, when I said interchangeable i was talking about Boar/Pig, same same, same thing
Yin and Yang are Opposites.
Yin, is the dark element: it is passive, dark, feminine, negative, downward-seeking, consuming and corresponds to the night.
Yang, is the bright element: it is active, light, masculine, positive, upward-seeking, producing and corresponds to the daytime.
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 3:06 AM
It’s kind of interesting, to look at a symbol of Yin and Yang
and instead of using black and white, use red and blue..
then look, at the symbol.
Inside of the “Red mass” is a “blue portion”, conversely..
Inside the “Blue mass” is a “red portion”
That is WHY the Center Always and will Always win.
The Center, keeps everything in balance.
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 3:12 AM
Opposites have been known to attract.
McCain’s and Clinton’s common element is Fire.
Much like their politics and policies. Wouldn’t you say?
☺
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 3:13 AM
Conservative and Liberal
However, the lucky number is 3. Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Red and blue surrounded by white. Sorta like the stars and stripes.
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 3:18 AM
☺ I like the smilies!
where do i get more? ☺
Oh.. and no, I have no fear of John McCain…
He was never my first or second choice, hell I even have gone off and said that i wouldn’t vote for him a year ago..
well, i changed my mind..
I will vote for John McCain
And I will try and get as many people as I can to vote for him as well, our country cannot give up on the WOT after we have come this far, and we cannot get rid of the safe guards that we have implemented since 9/11 to protect the country.
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 3:20 AM
Well later Kini.. 2:25am ☺
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 3:24 AM
McCain is my choice only after all else have dropped out. The Alternative is too socialist in my opinion.
☺ – can be found in the Character Map – if you use Windows.
Start > Run > enter “charmap” in dialog box. Arial Fonts.
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 3:27 AM
Aloha, only 10:30 PM here.
Vote righteous dude
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 3:29 AM
What sucks about the Clintons is that they’re too damn crooked to survive a primary season against a candidate willing to actually challenge them. They’re almost making it too easy for Obama… by being Clintons.
Texas Rainmaker on February 8, 2008 at 4:25 AM
Can’t sleep.. :(
I’m cursed.. grrr
Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 4:44 AM
Maybe I’ll get the opprotunity to vote for Obama. I certainly will not vote for Juan McAmnesty. At least not until I calm down … Took me 10 years to calm down the last time I was this badly insulted by a cheap politician.
DannoJyd on February 8, 2008 at 6:06 AM
If they were not concerned with hiding something evil, they would disclose. Clintons being Clintons being dirty, it’s just the way they are.
McCrap isn’t much better, he doesn’t lead, he panders. This year, no matter which nominee gets elected, this country loses.
You know whats really pathetic is only two faced crooked pieces of crap get nominated for the office of potus.
Fark em all, I’m staying home.
leanright on February 8, 2008 at 6:42 AM
Vince Foster couldn’t be reached for comment.
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on February 8, 2008 at 8:11 AM
Lead in Pic = Bill preys for another shot at Hill(ery).
MSGTAS on February 8, 2008 at 8:23 AM
HHmmm, does this work here?
doriangrey on February 8, 2008 at 8:43 AM
No apparently not…
doriangrey on February 8, 2008 at 8:45 AM
In my orginal comment I mentioned, “unless it is because of a violation of law.”
Ah. Well then you agree with the Dems stealing Michael Steele’s credit report. I hope yours is not a common view. Though perhaps it is; people are quick to discard the law if it suits their own purposes.
I, obviously, do not agree with you, as it requires the revoking of rights without due process. I see no justification for it whatsoever.
Spirit of 1776 on February 8, 2008 at 8:47 AM
I’d be curious to see them. I’d also like to see Michelle Obama’s school records. Read an interview with her in which she talked about how she’d had to overcome all the obstacles placed in her path by our racist society — how people had tried to hold her back by telling her her scores were too low, etc. Made me wonder if she was an affirmative action admit. Wouldn’t that be ironic?
AZCoyote on February 8, 2008 at 8:52 AM
Hardly.
Bill just took in about 20 million dollars after leaving his board position of less than two years with a foreign company.
Bill has a close friend in Canada. He brokered a uranium deal for him in a foreign country…worth untold millions.
The Clinton Foundation brings in tens of millions of dollars from foreign companies.
Hillary took in untold millions from foreigners such as Norman Hsu for her campaign…many of them had no idea who she was, or that they had donated money to her.
Those examples are, of course, just the tip of the ice burg, and just the stuff I could think of off the top of my head.
The Most Corrupt People On Earth.
Dorvillian on February 8, 2008 at 8:54 AM
A tax return is private. They shouldn’t have to release it. Trust me, I’m no Billary fan, but it’s crap like this that prevents good people from running for public office – knowing that someone is going to want them to air ALL their dirty laundry. It’s a turn off.
OK, now go ahead and sic the dogs on me…
pullingmyhairout on February 8, 2008 at 9:22 AM
When I read that all I could think of is how so many of us have worked hard for our money, and in the process we have contributed something tangible and productive to society.
The Clintons have spent a lifetime in government and as we all know the 300 lb bureaucracy in the room creates nothing and sucks the lifeblood out of the 9-5 hard working stiffs by taxing us at the federal, state and local levels.
Now in their later years, Hill and Bill have turned to writing books and Monica’s boyfriend has taken to given speeches for kazillions of dollars. Again, they contribute nothing concrete, substantial or beneficial to society. They write books about themselves and give speeches about how great they are.
It’s all about them. Always will be.
Yet they condemn Corporate America, who employ millions and manufacture a cornucopia of products, products that improve our quality of life, our ability to be self sufficient and successful in our own endeavors.
Compare that to what the Clintons contribute …… self-aggrandizing books and speeches. That and $3.00 will get you a gallon of gas.
fogw on February 8, 2008 at 9:23 AM
Obama said he’d leave it for the press to follow up on. In other words he doesn’t care if it happens.
snaggletoothie on February 8, 2008 at 9:27 AM
Absolutely.
Spirit of 1776 on February 8, 2008 at 9:29 AM
Notice that Hillary Clinton said: “I used MY own money”. She carefully avoided using the words “our money”. So she was stating that it was her personal funds, not hers and Bills. She supposedly didn’t earn any money during her eight years as first lady. She said she donated all her profits from “It Takes A Village”. She has been on the public payroll since 2001 and she sure didn’t make 5 million as a US Senator. So the only source of the 5 million would be her “memoir”. I remember that she did some fancy footwork to get everything signed before she took office as a Senator to avoid Senate disclosure and ethics rules. Reportedly she got several million as an advance and made royalties on top of it. But her federal and state taxes would have taken a huge amount of her book money. And then the fancy suburban house would have cost alot to purchase and there must be a mortgage to pay. And property taxes are huge. So I think it is fair to ask Hillary: Just how much money did you make from the memoir and did you use this money. If you didn’t use this money, what was your other source of income for the 5 million? Did nominal husband Bill contribute any money to the 5 million? If he did, will he want some influence and policy making role in exchange for the “loan”? Of course the MSM will have no interest in this issue. If it was Dick Cheney they would be all over him like white on rice.
Larraby on February 8, 2008 at 9:46 AM
fogw on February 8, 2008 at 9:23 AM
I agree one hundred percent. How is it that two people who have spent most of their lives sucking at the teat of government managed to make that kind of money? I guess I went into the wrong businesss.
deadbackpacker on February 8, 2008 at 9:48 AM
This could be the answer to America’s obesity epidemic. If we just post whatever’s under the pantsuit on the fridge door, nobody will ever eat again!
NNtrancer on February 8, 2008 at 9:58 AM
Soon the money will flow when the Clintons can get back in charge and start passing weaponry secrets once more to the Chinese.
whitetop on February 8, 2008 at 10:08 AM
I’m really confused. I can’t figure out for the life of me why this is a fair question to ask ANYONE. Just because she’s running for POTUS does not give us the right to delve into her personal finances.
Ya’ll all need to get a grip. Spirit of 1776 is the only one who agrees with me, and frankly, I’m a bit shocked that so many people think it’s a-ok to invade her privacy.
She made the money. Big deal. If she wants to waste it on her campaign, let her.
pullingmyhairout on February 8, 2008 at 10:39 AM
I think any intrepid reporter would ask Hillary Clinton: Do you and Bill keep your finances separate from one another? If not, did some of Bill Clinton’s money get used for the five million dollar loan you made to the campaign? If Bill Clinton’s money was used to loan to your campaign, won’t that give Bill Clinton special influence in a Hillary Clinton administration? Hillary will be even more beholden to her nominal husband. How could anyone serve as vice president to Hillary when Bill Clinton already has a special role and even bankrolled her campaign?
The Clintons shenanigans know no bounds.
Larraby on February 8, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Check it out: Hilldawg’s not broke, and her staffers are NOT going without pay:
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=4257358&page=1
A Clinton lying…whodathunkit? In other news, ice is cold.
crushliberalism on February 8, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Most presidential candidates since Watergate have released their tax returns (but not all the spouses have). With the unusual situation of having a former president with international financial connections, IMO the best way to defuse the situation is to release both their returns. However, that assumes they have nothing to hide. Do they?
cs89 on February 8, 2008 at 3:44 PM