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How naive. Do you really think that L.E would even consider getting info from a conspiracy theory forum?
originally posted by: JBurns
a reply to: soberbacchus
Nah, it isn't creating anything. It is called doing some basic research and taking reasonable means to verify your facts.
The Clinton Global Initiative's fifth birthday celebration this week
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Yet the most important speech at the event may not be delivered by either the current or the former president but by Mrs. Clinton herself. She has said the State Department is going to forge new partnerships with philanthropists to achieve America's foreign policy goals (and has already started work on a new initiative around the Middle East peace process). Her speech is an opportunity to announce a radical new departure in the way America gives aid.
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The aid business in crisis
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The CGI is not about the old government-to-government aid model. Its members aim to deliver smart aid, based on partnerships between business, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs. Mrs. Clinton's speech is the perfect opportunity to show that government is ready to work with the CGI crowd to rethink how it does aid.
So it seems as though the 5th anniversary of CGI was used to tout how non-profits were to step in to the process of handling aid given to poor countries as a middleman as opposed to having the aid be passed directly from government to government.
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: jadedANDcynical
So it seems as though the 5th anniversary of CGI was used to tout how non-profits were to step in to the process of handling aid given to poor countries as a middleman as opposed to having the aid be passed directly from government to government.
That can actually be a good thing if people are concerned that the aid would only be used as a tool by the heads of corrupt governments that receive that aid.
The CGI bypassed that issue, did a lot of the direct work themselves and helped ensure the resources went much more directly to helping people, not dictators.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: jadedANDcynical
So it seems as though the 5th anniversary of CGI was used to tout how non-profits were to step in to the process of handling aid given to poor countries as a middleman as opposed to having the aid be passed directly from government to government.
That can actually be a good thing if people are concerned that the aid would only be used as a tool by the heads of corrupt governments that receive that aid.
The CGI bypassed that issue, did a lot of the direct work themselves and helped ensure the resources went much more directly to helping people, not dictators.
Normally I would agree but when the nonprofits are linked to the CGI / Clintons and the money doesnt reach where it is supposed to go and instead ends up paying for Chelsea Clinton s wedding one has to question it.
You may recall that we met late last year when Secretary Clinton received Bernard Schwartz and me to discuss our proposal to raise a significant amount of private funds (without her involvement) to enable Baruch College to re-name and expand its School of Public Affairs as the 'Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Public and International Affairs" and to establish, in parallel, the "Hillary Rodham Clinton Library' to house her correspondence as First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State.
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We are, in fact, eager to coordinate closely (and quietly) with you and the Secretary's other key staff as her thinking and planning evolves over the coming months.
originally posted by: jadedANDcynical
Yet more off topic drivel from those who wish the investigation into the Clinton Foundation were not happening.
What investigation?
The Clinton Foundation dismissed the investigation as politicized.
“Time after time, the Clinton Foundation has been subjected to politically motivated allegations, and time after time, these allegations have been proven false,” Craig Minassian, a spokesman for the foundation, said in a statement.
Nick Merrill, a spokesman for Mrs. Clinton, added: “Let’s call this what it is: a sham. This is a philanthropy that does life-changing work, which Republicans have tried to turn into a political football. It’s disgraceful, and should be concerning to all Americans.”
originally posted by: jadedANDcynical
a reply to: soberbacchus
What investigation?
This one:
The Clinton Foundation dismissed the investigation as politicized.
“Time after time, the Clinton Foundation has been subjected to politically motivated allegations, and time after time, these allegations have been proven false,” Craig Minassian, a spokesman for the foundation, said in a statement.
Nick Merrill, a spokesman for Mrs. Clinton, added: “Let’s call this what it is: a sham. This is a philanthropy that does life-changing work, which Republicans have tried to turn into a political football. It’s disgraceful, and should be concerning to all Americans.”
New York Times
Deny all you want, the truth of the matter is plain to see for anyone not wearing blinders.
originally posted by: introvert
originally posted by: Xcathdra
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: jadedANDcynical
So it seems as though the 5th anniversary of CGI was used to tout how non-profits were to step in to the process of handling aid given to poor countries as a middleman as opposed to having the aid be passed directly from government to government.
That can actually be a good thing if people are concerned that the aid would only be used as a tool by the heads of corrupt governments that receive that aid.
The CGI bypassed that issue, did a lot of the direct work themselves and helped ensure the resources went much more directly to helping people, not dictators.
Normally I would agree but when the nonprofits are linked to the CGI / Clintons and the money doesnt reach where it is supposed to go and instead ends up paying for Chelsea Clinton s wedding one has to question it.
The CGI has poured millions in to projects all around the world.
So where did the money go?
Richard C. Visek joined the Office of the Legal Adviser in 1999 and became a Deputy Legal Adviser in 2011 and the Principal Deputy Legal Adviser in 2016. He previously served as the Assistant Legal Adviser for European and Eurasian Affairs and as the Assistant Legal Adviser for Employment Law. Prior to being promoted into the Senior Executive Service, he served in L offices advising on issues related to law enforcement and intelligence, appropriations, and legislation. Before joining the Office of the Legal Adviser, Mr. Visek worked at the U.S. Department of Justice and at the law firm of Hogan & Hartson in Washington, DC. He received his BA from Stanford University, his JD from Georgetown University and his LLM from Cambridge University.