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Why is Bill so Angry? - Poll Added

Mon Apr 07, 2008 at 07:48:30 AM PDT

I was listening to a talk radio show late Friday night - I usually do not pay much attention to these shows but sometimes in the middle of the night, with miles ahead of you, its the only thing on the radio.  In this case it was the Rusty Humphries show but there was a guest host. I don't recall his name and I apologize for that...Ok..to the point.  The commentator on the show was asking the question "Why is Bill Clinton so angry?".  This question intrigued me so I continued to listen...

The point was being made by the host of the show of how important it is to follow the money in relation to the Clintons just reporting their $109 million in income.  But he went further.

The commentator continued that although this money had been analyzed, examined, etc. to highlight issues that might be relevent in the campaign (with no apparent RED FLAGS), he suggested that what was really of interest was the amount of funds raised by Bill for his Foundation and Library.  "Who are these donors and how do they fit into this campaign?" he asked.

The commentator developed his question by saying "Bill has raised an unbelieveable amount of money (over $600 million) for both of these projects.  Promises have obviously been made, quid pro quo, and NOW he is realizing that he cannot deliver."  Answering his own question he concluded that "this is why he is so angry, so red-faced, so panicked."  He has made promises to others in return for donations, assuming he would be in the White House again.  When a lot of this money was raised, he had every reason to think that was the case - that it would happen.  Now that it isn't playing out, he is panicked and obviously behaving in a way that most do not recogize.

I think this discussion is not only relevant but very important as people make their decision about this race.  Who are these donors?  Is there a list?  Isn't a nonprofit organization's records considered public?  Is there a place to see these donors?

Don't get me wrong...I personally believe that the Clinton Foundation does some great work.  HOWEVER, this angle needs to be discussed.  As someone mentioned on MSNBC yesterday, the idea of Bill Clinton in the White House, with no direct (official) oversight, with no official duties yet free to do and act as he wants, quid pro quo deals made...this is something that we should ALL be concerned about.

Maybe I'm the only one with questions about this?  I however doubt it. I'm sure there is a link to this discusson on the site for verification however I'm not sure how to access it. http://talktorusty.com/

UPDATE:  Link to William J. Clinton Foundation.  http://www.clintonfoundation.org/...

I have added a poll.  What do you think?

Poll

Why is Bill so Angry

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| 35 votes | Vote | Results

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