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In response to "now I'm curious. Does ST have an issue with the Clinton Foundation donors and Hillary as Secretary of State?" by tRuMaN

I see the conflict, but am okay with it. -- nm

Posted by Rorschach: 03/06/09!!! (aka Spawn) Jan 22 '09, 09:35

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- The same reason why there's potential conflicts for PACs and special interests giving money to people in the government -- nm - Strongbad Jan 22, 09:55
- See my post above. The conflict is there, but I think it's inconsequential, and would only exist in the minds of primitive foreign leaders -- nm - con_carne Jan 22, 09:43 4
  - it's more the appearance of conflict that it's actual effect. -- nm - znufrii Jan 22, 09:44 3
    - Not trying to be cute here, but keep in mind, diplomacy is all about appearances. Still, we agree. -- nm - con_carne Jan 22, 09:49 2
      - And It hink the Clinton's are sensitive to that, which is why they agreed to open up the foundation's operations to the extent they did - znufrii Jan 22, 09:50 1
        
        Oh, totally -- nm - con_carne Jan 22, 09:52
- Courting favor has been done for centuries. -- nm - Rorschach: 03/06/09!!! Jan 22, 09:41 3
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    - Though simplified, your example is sound. - Rorschach: 03/06/09!!! Jan 22, 09:45 1
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Me too. -- nm - Loyola Jan 22, 09:38

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