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I'm STILL waiting for the transcripts so that I can see what Hillary said to those corporate (Original Post) DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 OP
Me too ... Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #1
I think she said "I'm running for President because I want to make you stronger..." kristopher Apr 2016 #2
We will never know what she said. Punkingal Apr 2016 #3
I don't know... kaleckim Apr 2016 #8
What? These? TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #4
Me too. I want to know what they were promised. Autumn Apr 2016 #5
I can only conclude that Hillary cannot release her transcripts because of reassurances she has made Kip Humphrey Apr 2016 #6
Don't hold your breath RoccoR5955 Apr 2016 #7
When was the last time the press said to her, you're going to release them when the Republicans Jefferson23 Apr 2016 #9
Does the term "October Surprise" have meaning for you? Fumesucker Apr 2016 #10
An October Surprise with George HW Bush flying in an SR-71 to Paris to delay the release of DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #11
Not your business. seabeyond Apr 2016 #12
YOU are completely unqualified to tell me what my business is. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #14
Nope. I am perfectly qualified to state that her personal transcripts for speech are no more your seabeyond Apr 2016 #15
You're both unqualified AND powerless to tell me what my business is. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #16
I am totally in the power of telling you.... Not your business. seabeyond Apr 2016 #19
That is ridiculous SocialLibFiscalCon Apr 2016 #17
Her speeches are totally separate of running for office. Not your business. seabeyond Apr 2016 #18
Are you a digital media specialist? SocialLibFiscalCon Apr 2016 #20
Not your business. seabeyond Apr 2016 #21
Thank you for confirming SocialLibFiscalCon Apr 2016 #22
Thank you for confirming... That it is not your business. Sure. YW. seabeyond Apr 2016 #23
My you are so witty SocialLibFiscalCon Apr 2016 #24
"My you are so witty" Sigh. I know. Droll witticism from what I am told. Thank you. seabeyond Apr 2016 #25
Mitten's 47% speech to his big donors katsy Apr 2016 #26
Nope. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #27
Bernie needs to turn up the heat tonight on this SocialLibFiscalCon Apr 2016 #13
Why would anyone who gets paid to speak to private groups release the speech to just anyone? anotherproletariat Apr 2016 #28
Yes, a taxpayer may be able to Sue for release of speech transcripts! Arizona Roadrunner Apr 2016 #29

kristopher

(29,798 posts)
2. I think she said "I'm running for President because I want to make you stronger..."
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:07 AM
Apr 2016

Which would make those contributions (aka speaking fees) illegal.

kaleckim

(651 posts)
8. I don't know...
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:14 AM
Apr 2016

you think the Republicans may have a few friends on Wall Street that may have access to those speeches? Think of the dirt they are waiting on regarding her, her foundation and all her corporate ties. They are horrible and corrupt too, but in all likelihood, when it is all said and done, the public will continue to not like either candidate in the two major parties.

Kip Humphrey

(4,753 posts)
6. I can only conclude that Hillary cannot release her transcripts because of reassurances she has made
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:11 AM
Apr 2016

to Golden Sacks that anything she might say on the campaign trail regarding Wall Street can be dismissed as campaign rhetoric, and she will always have Golden Sacks' back and best interests at heart.

Otherwise, she would surely release her transcripts to avoid the political fallout it is causing.

Jefferson23

(30,099 posts)
9. When was the last time the press said to her, you're going to release them when the Republicans
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:16 AM
Apr 2016

do..but it was a US citizen at a town hall meeting about the PRIMARY who asked the question.

Her supporters should be demanding them as well.

Fumesucker

(45,851 posts)
10. Does the term "October Surprise" have meaning for you?
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:19 AM
Apr 2016

No way that stuff gets released until the general is well under way and it's too late to change course, Clinton goes down like ninepins and the Republican skates to victory.

 

DisgustipatedinCA

(12,530 posts)
11. An October Surprise with George HW Bush flying in an SR-71 to Paris to delay the release of
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:21 AM
Apr 2016

hostages?

Never heard of it.

 

DisgustipatedinCA

(12,530 posts)
14. YOU are completely unqualified to tell me what my business is.
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:24 AM
Apr 2016

I don't possess the extreme self-loathing required to tell myself it's not my business.

 

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
15. Nope. I am perfectly qualified to state that her personal transcripts for speech are no more your
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:25 AM
Apr 2016

business than demanding to read her diary.

 

DisgustipatedinCA

(12,530 posts)
16. You're both unqualified AND powerless to tell me what my business is.
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:27 AM
Apr 2016

Keep on trying though--see how that works for you.

 
17. That is ridiculous
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:29 AM
Apr 2016

Everyone knew she would be running for president again so while she may have been a private citizen when the speeches were made, the words should not remain private. Nobody pays anyone $225k for a speech unless they expect something in return for that investment. Especially an investment bank for gods sake!!

katsy

(4,246 posts)
26. Mitten's 47% speech to his big donors
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 12:06 PM
Apr 2016

was everybody's fucking business and HRC's speeches are our damn business if we say it is. She's a public figure. She's made it our business.

The gop will make it their business in due time.

 
13. Bernie needs to turn up the heat tonight on this
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:22 AM
Apr 2016

"Stop telling the American people you'll release them when the Republicans do, you are still running for the Democratic nomination! I have released mine , now it is time for you to release yours and show the voters that you are not telling them one thing while simultaneously telling Goldman Sachs something else!" " it is a matter of integrity and the American people have the right to know what was so special about these speeches that you were paid $225k per speech"

 

anotherproletariat

(1,446 posts)
28. Why would anyone who gets paid to speak to private groups release the speech to just anyone?
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 12:10 PM
Apr 2016

Since she was a private citizen at that time (who had not even decided to make another presidential run), it seems like an IP matter to me.

 

Arizona Roadrunner

(168 posts)
29. Yes, a taxpayer may be able to Sue for release of speech transcripts!
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 12:28 PM
Apr 2016

Can a tax payer sue Clinton for release of those speeches to Goldman-Sachs? If Goldman-Sachs tax deducted those speeches as an "expense", then it would be interesting to find out if a regular taxpayer has "standing" to sue. This would be based on the "regular" taxpayer paying more in taxes or getting less in services because of the lost revenue to the government due to the $675,000 tax deduction.

This situation is why she stands at between 57% and 59% disapproval rate. Her lack of perceived "honesty" makes her a VERY flawed candidate. Frankly, if she were to get elected, if Republicans retain control of the Senate and House, they will file impeachment charges on day one, and there will a transaction by transaction investigations of her and Bill's speeches, their "foundation" and ties to decisions made while she was Secretary of State such as the Swiss bank UBS situation.

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/07/hillary-helps-a-bankand-then-it-pays-bill-15-million-in-speaking-fees/400067/

The bottom line is there are too many risks for her getting elected let alone being allowed to govern due in large part to the and Bill's actions. Is it true they registered corporations in Delaware? If they did, the only reason one does that unless they live in Delaware is to evade and/or avoid something.

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