Comments on: Quote of the day

By: cs89

cs89 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:44:35 +0000

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?

By: crushliberalism

crushliberalism — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:36:16 +0000

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.

By: Larraby

Larraby — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:27:15 +0000

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.

By: pullingmyhairout

pullingmyhairout — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:39:56 +0000

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?

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.

By: whitetop

whitetop — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:08:33 +0000

Soon the money will flow when the Clintons can get back in charge and start passing weaponry secrets once more to the Chinese.

By: NNtrancer

NNtrancer — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:58:54 +0000

Shall we see what’s under the pantsuit?

Kini on February 7, 2008 at 10:44 PM

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!

By: deadbackpacker

deadbackpacker — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:48:23 +0000

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.

By: Larraby

Larraby — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:46:43 +0000

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.

By: Spirit of 1776

Spirit of 1776 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:29:44 +0000

but it’s crap like this that prevents good people from running for public office

Absolutely.

By: snaggletoothie

snaggletoothie — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:27:05 +0000

Obama said he’d leave it for the press to follow up on. In other words he doesn’t care if it happens.

By: fogw

fogw — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:23:43 +0000

Where do they get their money? Book sales and speaking engagements. Duh.

SoulGlo on February 7, 2008 at 10:54 PM

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.

By: pullingmyhairout

pullingmyhairout — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:22:14 +0000

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…

By: Dorvillian

Dorvillian — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:54:42 +0000

Where do they get their money? Book sales and speaking engagements. Duh. SoulGlo on February 7, 2008 at 10:54 PM

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.

By: AZCoyote

AZCoyote — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:52:28 +0000

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?

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?

By: Spirit of 1776

Spirit of 1776 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:47:25 +0000

muyoso on February 8, 2008 at 12:50 AM

In my orginal comment I mentioned, “unless it is because of a violation of law.”

right2bright on February 8, 2008 at 1:30 AM

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.

By: doriangrey

doriangrey — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:45:10 +0000

HHmmm, does this work here?

mp3.com.au/stephenwalker

doriangrey on February 8, 2008 at 8:43 AM

No apparently not…

By: doriangrey

doriangrey — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:43:23 +0000

HHmmm, does this work here?

mp3.com.au/stephenwalker

By: MSGTAS

MSGTAS — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:23:12 +0000

Lead in Pic = Bill preys for another shot at Hill(ery).

By: E L Frederick (Sniper One)

E L Frederick (Sniper One) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:11:49 +0000

“The American people deserve to know where you get your income from.”

Vince Foster couldn't be reached for comment.

By: leanright

leanright — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:42:16 +0000

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.

By: DannoJyd

DannoJyd — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:06:59 +0000

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.

By: Chakra Hammer

Chakra Hammer — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:44:29 +0000

Aloha, only 10:30 PM here.

Vote righteous dude

Kini on February 8, 2008 at 3:29 AM

Can’t sleep.. :(

I’m cursed.. grrr

By: Texas Rainmaker

Texas Rainmaker — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:25:19 +0000

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.

By: Kini

Kini — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:29:21 +0000

Well later Kini.. 2:25am ☺

Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 3:24 AM

Aloha, only 10:30 PM here.

Vote righteous dude

By: Kini

Kini — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:27:57 +0000

Chakra Hammer on February 8, 2008 at 3:20 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.