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librechik

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138. ok, briefly: males in the equivalent position to Hillary, (say, Cheney) make the same. No outrage

Sun Jun 29, 2014, 11:34 AM

Jun 2014

at their fees. Nut Hillary does it, suddenly it's a scandal. That's why it's about being a woman. Though it's probably more about her being Hillary.

Sorry for the girlsplaining. You asked.

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Clinton on the hot seat: UNLV students ask Hillary to return $225000 speaker fee [View all] warrior1 Jun 2014 OP

Well, it wouldn't make poor Hillary "dead broke" again. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #1

LMFAO L0oniX Jun 2014 #2

LOL LuvNewcastle Jun 2014 #99

why isn't she allowed to make $$ warrior1 Jun 2014 #3

The rules are no different for Hillary, so, of course, she doesn't have to return the fee, but . . . InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2014 #34

She earned it yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #50

That is ridiculous. There is a huge speakers circuit, everyone has their fee. Don't book them if stevenleser Jun 2014 #67

That's true. LuvNewcastle Jun 2014 #101

Absolutely true, and nothing in my comment was meant to suggest otherwise... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2014 #108

It's not the University that's asking for the money back, IronGate Jun 2014 #124

No, they don't have a legit complaint. The fee was paid by a private donors group. stevenleser Jun 2014 #126

Sorry, but the students see it differently and I'll side with the students. IronGate Jun 2014 #129

There is no "it" to see differently. The fee was not paid by the university but by a private group. stevenleser Jun 2014 #137

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #153

Yes, it's 100% private and separate from the University. Nice try, but no. stevenleser Jun 2014 #155

I disagree, and I do see it differently. IronGate Jun 2014 #166

Those students (and hopefully some DUers) are supposedly smart enough to understand Blue_Tires Jun 2014 #146

You're right but its even worse than that. It would go back to a private donor organization, not to stevenleser Jun 2014 #156

Paying someone that kind of money for anything short of their left kidney is bullshit. Man or woman roguevalley Jun 2014 #78

I've love to see threads of outrage over the speaker fees BainsBane Jun 2014 #177

fuck them all. i don't care who you are. people are starving and they, all of them get fatter for roguevalley Jun 2014 #180

what does this have to do with her being a woman? snooper2 Jun 2014 #4

You tell me warrior1 Jun 2014 #6

Read the paper this weekend? There was an expose of *BILL* Clinton's speaking fees. Romulox Jun 2014 #148

I am wondering the same thing. Mojorabbit Jun 2014 #45

ok, briefly: males in the equivalent position to Hillary, (say, Cheney) make the same. No outrage librechik Jun 2014 #138

I don't think it has anything to do with being a woman - and Republican speakers are protested all djean111 Jun 2014 #5

It is a ridiculous fee. earthside Jun 2014 #11

She held a gun to their head and said "you must pay this ridiculous fee or I detonate the bomb" Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #37

'They'... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #43

To be honest, it is not the students business yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #51

But I think we can all agree how awful it is to have foundations that do nothing truedelphi Jun 2014 #54

Foundations are for the Alumni and "selling the school" yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #58

I hate to break it to you Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #73

'The children'? Could you be any more condescending? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #72

Well your right yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #85

They can't? Seems like nobody told them they can't 'cause they are. WillowTree Jun 2014 #94

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #152

No one is arguing they cant say it. The rest of your post is just as wrongheaded. stevenleser Jun 2014 #161

I agree Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #64

the foundation is paying it hfojvt Jun 2014 #56

There is no such thing as a ridiculous fee. Don't book people if you don't want to pay their fee. stevenleser Jun 2014 #68

The students who are protesting didn't book her. WillowTree Jun 2014 #96

The students don't run the University. They don't pay for most of its operation stevenleser Jun 2014 #121

Supply meet demand. Beacool Jun 2014 #79

It's only a ridiculous fee if the university doesn't pay it. Talk to the university about why they madinmaryland Jun 2014 #95

Many of these are young repukes that want attention BootinUp Jun 2014 #7

The meme is definitely right wing. joshcryer Jun 2014 #49

But leave it to DU to spread it around. Beacool Jun 2014 #80

This^ So many RW tools here they just cant feign being progressive. Anansi1171 Jun 2014 #128

What stupid speech (I mean, let's face it, they're ALL just another speech) is ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2014 #8

And I'd be glad to give you a buck or two to add to yours. truedelphi Jun 2014 #62

If Bill.... RobertEarl Jun 2014 #65

^^^^^^This is the correct answer. ^^^^^^^ woo me with science Jun 2014 #98

+1 leftstreet Jun 2014 #100

A speech that allows you to raise 3 million is worth a quarter of a million. In fact a speech that Bluenorthwest Jun 2014 #87

she inspires young people warrior1 Jun 2014 #9

No question Hillary inspires young people - to demand that their tuition money not be wasted on exorbitant speaking fees, yes, that's true. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2014 #40

No question Hillary inspires young people - to demand that their tuition money not be wasted on exor yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #53

Before you think I mean grammar....I don't yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #55

I think its reasonable request by the students Ichingcarpenter Jun 2014 #10

They don't have wifi at that school? LuvNewcastle Jun 2014 #109

she's donating it to charity bigtree Jun 2014 #12

To her own charitable foundation LittleBlue Jun 2014 #15

you have a problem with what the Clinton foundation does? bigtree Jun 2014 #23

The New York Times exposed the foundation a year ago LittleBlue Jun 2014 #24

just a few of the 'wasteful, vanity projects' bigtree Jun 2014 #27

Clinton family at it again . . . typical of them bigtree Jun 2014 #38

I wonder if he made them carry his bags LittleBlue Jun 2014 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author bigtree Jun 2014 #46

That's a remarkable list. Don't expect it to change the Clinton hatred Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #61

Of course not, they peddle RW talking points like pros. Beacool Jun 2014 #75

Your entire post is incredibly offensive and you should consider deleting it AngryAmish Jun 2014 #104

go bother someone else bigtree Jun 2014 #105

It was a bullshit expose. Beacool Jun 2014 #74

yep bigtree Jun 2014 #88

She could donate it to the students Ichingcarpenter Jun 2014 #18

I didn't know that. Beacool Jun 2014 #71

yep, Beacool bigtree Jun 2014 #76

Then what is the FREAKING problem????????? Beacool Jun 2014 #82

Robbing a public university of $225k LittleBlue Jun 2014 #13

Really she's robbing this university? warrior1 Jun 2014 #14

No, I'm not kidding LittleBlue Jun 2014 #17

Oh, for fuck's sake... Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #16

Thank you warrior1 Jun 2014 #20

The article says it best LittleBlue Jun 2014 #21

BLame the University not Ms. Clinton's warrior1 Jun 2014 #22

Oh, for fucks sake (Part II) Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #28

It's not like UNLV can just magic up an extra quarter million dollars Calista241 Jun 2014 #147

No. That's not reasonable at all... Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #172

Is it too much to ask to become informed before typing? Beacool Jun 2014 #77

They just wanted to get in on the pile on. Lex Jun 2014 #139

They take an article that has half of the fast as if it's written in stone, Beacool Jun 2014 #160

It is impossible to believe that some people are having such a hard time grasping where the money yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #86

Shameful - Simply Shameful cantbeserious Jun 2014 #19

And typical too. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2014 #41

So warrior1 Jun 2014 #25

I think it has more to do with the cost of tuition Savannahmann Jun 2014 #26

$6720 per year? Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #32

That shows how out touch betterdemsonly Jun 2014 #44

i have no friggin' clue what you're talking about Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #69

17% increase Savannahmann Jun 2014 #52

Oh, for fuck's sake (Part 3) Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #66

When someone says, "I still think X" after "X" has been tblue37 Jun 2014 #130

The rethugs are trying to deny her the only chance to escape grinding, generational poverty AngryAmish Jun 2014 #29

Did you miss the part about she's donating the money warrior1 Jun 2014 #30

What incredible generosity! AngryAmish Jun 2014 #33

2 questions. Would UNLY pay some other speaker $225K? Did Hillary give a speech there? NightWatcher Jun 2014 #31

Bill himself recently took in $500K for a speaking big Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #35

The problem is an issue bigger than than Hillary. Shoulders of Giants Jun 2014 #36

We have speakers tours that come here and I'd pay money to listen to some people NightWatcher Jun 2014 #39

Gotta start somewhere betterdemsonly Jun 2014 #47

This has nothing to with Hillary being a woman Boom Sound 416 Jun 2014 #48

In many parts of this country 225K will get you nice house. Throd Jun 2014 #57

These are the same Republicans who are suing Obama for trying to work. McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #59

Exactly. Louisiana1976 Jun 2014 #84

She signed up with a speaker's agency elfin Jun 2014 #60

Eeks! Hillary's name next to $$$ signs in a headline. It's the attack of GOP spin! McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #63

I think that they should take it up with the administrators of their university, not the speaker. Beacool Jun 2014 #70

The students don't understand that the foundation is paying Hillary's fee tammywammy Jun 2014 #81

tell that to the others who are calling it "shameful". Beacool Jun 2014 #83

The real shame is how tone deaf it all is. Throd Jun 2014 #89

Well, that's what the Republicans are saying (well, not about members of their own party who also Metric System Jun 2014 #90

It Is Shameful That A Supposed Aspirant For The Presidency Does Not Volunteer Her Experience For Free cantbeserious Jun 2014 #103

Dude, what part of the fee was privately funded and it's going to charity, did you miss? Beacool Jun 2014 #110

Dude - Where In The Story Arc Has A Charity Been Named - Sounds Like Wishful Thinking cantbeserious Jun 2014 #114

Read the comments from various people. Beacool Jun 2014 #117

Right - No Charity Named cantbeserious Jun 2014 #136

cantbeserious--FYI, the purpose of "eom" is as a courtesy to warn readers that tblue37 Jun 2014 #131

You Do It Your Way - I Do It My Way cantbeserious Jun 2014 #135

She has given PLENTY of speeches for free. And all of the money went to the Clinton Foundation, NYC Liberal Jun 2014 #140

If The Speeches Were Given For Free - How Could Any Money Go To A Foundation cantbeserious Jun 2014 #141

The speeches that were given for free at other organizations obviously didn't NYC Liberal Jun 2014 #145

So - With Respect To Money - Duplicity All Around cantbeserious Jun 2014 #149

No, not "duplicity all around". A lot of money raised for charity. NYC Liberal Jun 2014 #151

Still No Proof That The $ 225,000 Is Going To Charity - No Charity Named cantbeserious Jun 2014 #154

Oh bullshit MFrohike Jun 2014 #91

Seriously, it's not like anyone hangs on her every word quoting words of wisdom that will make a bit of difference in the lives of people (other than bankers). InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2014 #116

+ 1,000 cantbeserious Jun 2014 #142

Kid Just Wants Publicity Rolo Jun 2014 #92

This message was self-deleted by its author Initech Jun 2014 #93

Did you bother to read the comments from other DUers? Beacool Jun 2014 #102

No, it doesn't. No, it doesn't. kiva Jun 2014 #118

No, it does not. Does not. Does not. The fee is paid by *private donations*, tblue37 Jun 2014 #133

Awww, the widdle R-W kiddies don't like the Free Market! WinkyDink Jun 2014 #97

It seems like they should be upset with their university if they were being honest. herding cats Jun 2014 #106

The fee was not from the University, it was from the UNLV Foundation, two totally Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #107

Also, the fee is being donated to charity. Beacool Jun 2014 #111

She an do as she pleases, she does have a generous heart. Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #112

Yes, it would, but I'm not holding my breath. Beacool Jun 2014 #113

I wonder how many of them are planning to donate all their own earnings to the tblue37 Jun 2014 #134

Let me guess...........none of them? Beacool Jun 2014 #162

And she's also done many speeches for free. NYC Liberal Jun 2014 #144

Yeah, it's one of many fake scandals. Beacool Jun 2014 #163

"The speaking fee...comes from donors’ private contributions for this event." VOX Jun 2014 #115

Riddle me this. bluedigger Jun 2014 #119

Because the people paying her fee betterdemsonly Jun 2014 #120

Then they should be protesting those people, not HRC. bluedigger Jun 2014 #122

Boo Hoo betterdemsonly Jun 2014 #123

Excellent rebuttal. bluedigger Jun 2014 #127

Your proof that they are "promoting austerity" for students? kiva Jun 2014 #143

The tuition is being raised 12% betterdemsonly Jun 2014 #171

Seriously, what part of 'this fee has nothing to do with student tuition' kiva Jun 2014 #173

Like this foundation has no influence over the regents decisions. betterdemsonly Jun 2014 #174

No they do not. kiva Jun 2014 #175

If you take the time to eyeball just who sits on the board of directors at truedelphi Jun 2014 #176

That may be true in California, kiva Jun 2014 #179

It's simple.The media does it to cause fake conflict. Beacool Jun 2014 #159

Hell Yeah! Katashi_itto Jun 2014 #125

Here's my 2 cent on this... Hippo_Tron Jun 2014 #132

All that hokey "we were dead broke!" and "I tried to care about money--but couldn't!" Romulox Jun 2014 #150

You actually believe that? Beacool Jun 2014 #157

Nope, and nobody else believed it, either. So why did she say it? Romulox Jun 2014 #158

No, she was just stating a fact, but leave it to the vultures to pounce on it. Beacool Jun 2014 #164

It's a losing argument. Nobody is sympathetic to the "Poor lil' Hillary" routine. Romulox Jun 2014 #165

See, that's where you assessment is wrong. Beacool Jun 2014 #167

If you think Hillary had a good week, well... Romulox Jun 2014 #168

I didn't say that she had a good week. Beacool Jun 2014 #169

Right. Just like 2008 primary voters forgot her pro-outsourcing speeches made while Romulox Jun 2014 #170

She should be taking that money from Fox News instead BainsBane Jun 2014 #178