Slick Willy to woo Dems?? For how much?

Hillbilly · #1 05-11-2005, 08:51 AM

Slick William Clinton has come out in favor of the DR-CAFTA legislation currently circulating the convoluted paths of the democratic process in the US Senate.

Gee, I wonder if he is doing this out of love for the golf course in La Romana or if he is now a registered lobbyist for the DR?? Since this has to be a matter of public record--at least in the Unted States it does, who will be the first DR1er to get to the bottom of this??

Oh yeah, this is also the guy that has promised to help the DR get Arab investment money....how much will his cut be??

HB

jsizemore · #2 05-11-2005, 09:47 AM

better looking than Monica.
John

shadInToronto · #3 05-11-2005, 10:37 AM

If indeed Bill Clinton is a paid lobbyist for the DR Government on CAFTA, so what, it would be adding great influence to get legislation passed for CAFTA. Whether it is Clinton or any other lobbyist, someone has to get the message to the US Congress and Senate and who better to do that than Clinton.

That is the way legislation gets passed in the US (hire a bunch of lobbyists to get your message to the right committee members); you should know that better than anyone else HB.

The Bush family used their influence in the US Supreme Court to 'win' an election in 2000 - influence peddling is the American way.

jsizemore · #4 05-11-2005, 11:31 AM

The question was not about whether him doing it was legimate but whether he was getting paid and would have the integirty to admit it.
Another words peddling influence.
John

Dolores · #5 05-11-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillbilly

Slick William Clinton has come out in favor of the DR-CAFTA legislation currently circulating the convoluted paths of the democratic process in the US Senate.

Gee, I wonder if he is doing this out of love for the golf course in La Romana or if he is now a registered lobbyist for the DR?? Since this has to be a matter of public record--at least in the Unted States it does, who will be the first DR1er to get to the bottom of this??

Oh yeah, this is also the guy that has promised to help the DR get Arab investment money....how much will his cut be??

HB

Note DR did get Arab investment -- Dubai ports company invested heavily in the Port of Caucedo facility.

shadInToronto · #6 05-11-2005, 12:25 PM

I haven't read that anyone has questioned ex-president Clinton on this matter (and I'm a news junkie). What right do you (or anyone else) have to question anyone's business dealings? and do you reveal all your business dealings publicly?

People are entitled to their privacy.

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Originally Posted by jsizemore

The question was not about whether him doing it was legimate but whether he was getting paid and would have the integirty to admit it.
Another words peddling influence.
John

jsizemore · #7 05-11-2005, 12:36 PM

When someone becomes presidient they give up there right to privacy dealing with buisiness and so forth. His very pressence can be taken as a public endorsement by the United States. Ex Presidents of the United States are given a level of respect and stature by the American People. When addressing him he is still addressed as Mister President. As such he has obligations to the population that is paying him a pension and a full time secret service staff to be his body guards.
Ex Presidents get utilized by sitting presidents as special envoys many times. So as private citizen Clinton with a title that still carrys a certain official status and influence due to the office he held he has no private business dealings.
No one is challenging his right nor challenging whether it is improper for him to lobby. It is just is he doing it out of commitment to humanity? A means to be involved and fell useful? Or is he making money off of the deal. All legimiate as long as there is full disclosure. When there is full disclosure there is no rumors.
John

xamaicano · #8 05-11-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shadInToronto

I haven't read that anyone has questioned ex-president Clinton on this matter (and I'm a news junkie). What right do you (or anyone else) have to question anyone's business dealings? and do you reveal all your business dealings publicly?

People are entitled to their privacy.

You guys may care about the issues up there in Canada, but down here in the U.S. we picks teams. So whether his visit is good or bad thing simple depends on what team you are on.

shadInToronto · #9 05-11-2005, 02:31 PM

I may disagree with you on the approach but, at least you're honest about it.

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Originally Posted by xamaicano

You guys may care about the issues up there in Canada, but down here in the U.S. we picks teams. So whether his visit is good or bad thing simple depends on what team you are on.

boca chica dave · #10 05-11-2005, 03:04 PM

I think they are old chums from the past. Maybe even met in college in the US. Willie may be beholding to Leonel for favors received on the golf course. There have probably been "hummers" included with golf; and not the 4 wheel type! and how about all the cigars Willie can toy with while in the DR!