Bill and Hillary Clinton get paid a lot of money to talk.

The Democratic power couple earned just over $6.7 million in speaking fees last year, according to their 2015 tax returns.


 Hillary clearly dialed back her paid speaking activity last year. She earned only $1.5 million. That's way down from the $10.5 million she garnered from speaking fees in 2014 and the $9.7 million she made in 2013.

 The Clintons are millionaires, thanks to big businesses paying them sizable sums to speak at corporate events. It's a great way to make money, but it also comes with questions about whether the Clintons are too tied to corporate cash. 


The 2015 tax documents from the Clintons don't specify which businesses paid Bill and Hillary to speak. In the past, Wall Street has frequently paid Hillary to speak. Bernie Sanders, her democratic rival for the presidential nomination, challenged her to release video or text of the speeches she gave to big business. She never did.

"Nothing will change until we elect candidates who reject Wall Street money," a Sanders ad said, directly hitting Clinton.

 The Hillary Clinton net worth total of $31.3 million comes from analyzing her Public Financial Disclosure Reports. Bill Clinton has an estimated net worth of $80 million. That gives a combined Bill and Hillary Clinton net worth of $111 million dollars.

 Barack Obama’s net worth is $3.4 million. The Obama net worth sum comes from his required personal financial disclosures, plus his $400,000 salary as U.S. President.

 Combined Bill and Hillary Clinton net worth 2002: $4,077,000

Barack, how can you increase you net worth?  Just ask the Clintons.

Hillary Clinton do you remember Scooter Libby?

Libby is the highest-ranking White House official convicted in a government scandal since John Poindexter, the national security adviser to President Ronald Reagan in the Iran–Contra affair





In October 2005, Libby was indicted by a federal grand jury concerning the investigation of the leak of the covert identity of Central Intelligence Agency officer Valerie Plame Wilson. Plame's position at the CIA was considered classified information. Libby was indicted on five counts relating to the Plame affair: Two counts of perjury, two counts of making false statements to federal investigators, and one count of obstruction of justice. Libby resigned all three government positions immediately after the indictment was announced.

 In the subsequent federal trial, United States v. Libby, the jury convicted Libby on four of the five counts in the indictment (one count of obstruction of justice, two counts of perjury, and one count of making false statements) and acquitted on the second count of making false statements. The day after his conviction in that trial, he resigned his later appointment as senior advisor at the Hudson Institute (January 1, 2006 – March 7, 2007)

 On July 2, 2007, when Libby's appeal of Walton's order failed, President Bush commuted Libby's 30-month prison sentence, leaving the other parts of his sentence intact. In commuting Libby's prison term, Bush stated: "I am commuting the portion of Mr. Libby's sentence that required him to spend thirty months in prison. ... My decision to commute his prison sentence leaves in place a harsh punishment for Mr. Libby.

 Presidential candidate and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton described actions that led to Libby's conviction as part of a larger effort by the White House to silence critics of the war in Iraq.

Clinton said; "Today's decision is yet another example that this administration simply considers itself above the law," said Clinton of Bush's decision to commute Libby's sentence. "This case arose from the administration's politicization of national security intelligence and its efforts to punish those who spoke out against its policies.

"Four years into the Iraq war, Americans are still living with the consequences of this White House's efforts to quell dissent. This commutation sends the clear signal that in this Administration, cronyism and ideology trump competence and justice."

Looks like the pot is calling the kettle black.

Hillary lied to congress Martha Stewart lied to investigators.

Trump supporters a basket of deplorables half full?

Voters don't like the basket of Deplorables comment.

At a fundraiser, she suggested that as many as half of GOP rival Donald Trump's supporters belonged in what she labeled a "basket of deplorables" — that they were racist, sexist, Islamophobic and/or xenophobic. She later said she regretted saying the "half" part but stuck by the crux of her argument: that many Trump backers fit into these unpalatable categories.

 The Washington Post-ABC News survey asked people whether "it's fair or unfair to describe a large portion of Trump's supporters as prejudiced against women and minorities." More than twice as many registered voters said this approach was out of bounds (65 percent) as said it was fair game (30 percent).

 But to lump half of Trump voters together into a "basket of deplorables" and attack voters who support Trump as a class was morally wrong, factually inaccurate and politically stupid. It does not matter whether she meant 50 percent of Trump supporters, or a lower percent. A candidate should not be attacking voters who support her opponent, except for the small number of white supremacists.

This deluge of negative Clinton television ads — which I consider a basket of deplorable television ads — has been continuing for many months. It is not enough for a candidate to perpetually attack an opponent without making a clear, compelling and persuasive case about why voters support the candidate who launches the attack.

 The biggest problem in Clinton's statement is that she said "half" of Trump supporters are racists, xenophobes and otherwise bigots. Half means equal or near-equal parts. There's no data to support such a specific number.

I wonder if she is talking about the Christian half who trust in GOD and not GOVERNMENT?

Clinton’s experience is nothing to brag about

I believe that the Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, is untrustworthy. During her tenure as secretary of State she:



Accepted the obligations contained in the Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement.

Received a security indoctrination concerning the protection of classified information (marked or unmarked) and unclassified information, including the procedures to be followed.

Acknowledged that unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized retention or negligent handling of classified information could cause damage or irreparable injury to the U.S. or could be used to advantage by foreign nations.

Agreed to return all classified materials.

Was advised that breach of the agreement may result in the termination of her security clearance and/or removal from employment.

Recognized that nothing in the agreement constitutes a waiver of the U.S. of the right to prosecute her for any violation.

 The scandalous disclosure involving Clinton’s unauthorized private email servers and thousands of messages resulted in grave concerns, denials and outright lies. The truth is that Clinton demonstrated incompetency, irresponsibility, dereliction of duty and commitment, and a violation of her pledge.

 Simon Vladovich; Oklahoma City

Why Hillary Clinton Should not be President

During his 1992 campaign for the presidency, Bill Clinton was promising America, “You get two for the price of one,” indicating Hillary Clinton would act as his co-president.


After the Clintons moved into the presidential mansion, the political scandals multiplied – from use of the IRS and FBI to target political opponents to stalking and harassing subjects of Bill Clinton’s sexual advances and even attempts to loot taxpayer-funded items from the White House. Americans also witnessed capers such as Travelgate, Chinagate, Filegate, White Water and Pardongate.

 In the years since the memorable Clinton presidency, Hillary has brought America Emailgate and the Benghazi scandal, among others.

 But in 2015, America is still apparently suffering from “Clinton fatigue.” Results from a Quinnipiac poll published in April revealed between 49 and 56 percent of voters in three significant swing states – Colorado, Virginia and Iowa – believe Hillary is neither honest nor trustworthy.

When the Clintons left 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2001, they reportedly vandalized and looted the White House. Hillary tried to ship furniture to the Clintons’ personal home in Chappaqua, New York. The Clintons came under fire when they reportedly tried to take $190,000 in gifts and furnishings from the presidential mansion.

 During their time in the White House, the Clintons also reportedly auctioned off and sold taxpayer-financed government goods and services in exchange for political campaign contributions and personal profit. Among the items sold by the Clintons, which Judicial Watch uncovered in various lawsuits, and the media and Congress in their investigations, were: 1) seats on overseas trade missions; 2) export licenses for high technology sales to communist China and elsewhere; 3) commissionerships and judgeships; 4) rides on Air Force One; 5) overnight stays in the White House’s Lincoln Bedroom; 6) graves at Arlington Cemetery; 7) meetings with key Clinton-Gore administration leaders; and other favors.

We can not allow history to repeat itself.

Hillary Clinton Either Lied to the American People or

Hillary Clinton Either Lied to the American People or Broke the Law 

 

Hillary Clinton committed perjury. Or she looked into the faces of the American people and knowingly lied. There is no third option.

 It has become an accepted reality of this presidential campaign that Clinton spins a near-endless series of falsehoods. For months, the media has struggled with this unprecedented situation—a candidate who, unlike other politicians who stretch the truth, simply creates her own reality. Clinton regularly peddles “facts” that aren’t true, describes events that never happened or denies engaging in actions that everyone saw her do. She utters her falsehoods so fast that before reporters have the chance to correct one, she has tossed out five or six more.

 This time, it is different. Clinton can’t skip past her perfidy here. There are two records—one, a previously undisclosed deposition of the Democrat nominee testifying under oath before congress, and the second a Youtube video for the Benghazi attack. In them, Clinton tells contradictory versions of the same story with the clashing accounts tailored to provide what she wanted people to believe when she was speaking.

 No question, these two stories must be investigated if there is ever a President Clinton. In the impeachment of President Bill Clinton for lying under oath about an extramarital affair, Republicans established the standard that failing to tell the truth while testifying—even in the most understandable of circumstances—rises to the level of high crimes and misdemeanors. Surely, perjury for pecuniary purposes or to inflate one’s self-image cannot be ignored.

Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama Flip Flop on Chinese Human Rights.

Clinton: Chinese human rights can't interfere with other crises - CNN.com

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton broached the issue of human rights with Chinese leaders on Saturday, but emphasized that the global financial slump and other international crises were more pressing and immediate priorities.

"Successive administrations and Chinese governments have been poised back and forth on these issues, and we have to continue to press them. But our pressing on those issues can't interfere with the global economic crisis, the global climate change crisis, and the security crisis," she told reporters in Seoul, South Korea.

U.S. Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton.

Here are the words of U.S. Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton in April of 2008 less than one year ago. "These events underscore why I believe the Bush administration has been wrong to downplay human rights in its policy towards China. At this time, and in light of recent events, I believe President Bush should not plan on attending the opening ceremonies in Beijing, absent major changes by the Chinese government."

Here are the words of Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House. "The president of the United States, if he is going to give credibility to the Chinese government, he should also take the time to say to them we are very concerned, not only about human rights, which are a very important value to us, but we are also concerned about our trade situation,"

Here are the words of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. "I've been invited to the opening of the Olympics and I'm not going," said Reid. "I think the Chinese need to know that what they are doing in Tibet, as an example, is wrong."Asked by Press whether Reid thought the president should follow his lead, the majority leader replied: "Well, he doesn't on anything else. So maybe I should say I'm going and maybe he wouldn't go. But I'm not going."

And finally from our new President. Here is Obama's full statement:

"If the Chinese do not take steps to help stop the genocide in Darfur
and to respect the dignity, security, and human rights of the Tibetan
people, then the President should boycott the opening ceremonies. As I
have communicated in public and to the President, it is past time for
China to respect the human rights of the Tibetan people, to allow
foreign journalists and diplomats access to the region, and to engage
the Dalai Lama in meaningful talks about the future of Tibet. I am also
deeply concerned about China's failure to support efforts to halt the
genocide in Darfur. Regarding the Beijing Olympics this summer, a
boycott of the opening ceremonies should be firmly on the table, but
this decision should be made closer to the Games."

The Democrats wanted the Bush administration to stand tough against the Chinese government and boycott the opening of the Beijing Olympic Games. Because of the Chinese human rights of the Tibetan people and the people in China. Why did the Democrats flip flop on this important issue?

Hillary Clinton and the Obama administration has said, "We have to continue to press them but our pressing on those issues can't interfere with the global economic crisis, the global climate change crisis and the security crises," she added. "We have to have a dialogue that leads to an understanding and cooperation on each of those."

Because.....China, the world's top holder of U.S. debt, wants to ensure liquidity and security in its dealings with U.S. treasury bonds. China-U.S. trade volume rose by 10.5 percent in 2008 to 333.7 billion U.S. dollars, Xinhua reported.

Last year the Democrats wanted the Bush administration to get tough with China. Now, today, the Obama administration is going to bow down and kiss the ass of the Chinese. Last October, the Bush administration notified Congress of its plan to sell $6.5 billion in arms to Taiwan -- a move that caused China to suspend military talks with the U.S. Clinton announced Saturday, more Mid-level military discussions will resume this month. President Barack Obama doesn't want to upset the Chinese.

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