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If you want to see something even more scary... go look at the amount of money given by these countries to U.S. politicians. Now legally you can't receive forei

If you want to see something even more scary... go look at the amount of money given by these countries to U.S. politicians. Now legally you can't receive foreign money for a US campaign. The money comes in as gifts to non-profits and foundations owned by/supporting/supported by US politicians. Saudi money is one of the biggest. And if you typically align with the Democrat side, don't think it is just Republicans taking it. You will be shocked. Start with Hillary Clinton during her 2016 campaign. The money went to the Clinton Foundation. The list keeps going and it is on both sides.

rajekas 8y ago
Absolutely. It would be a sign of progress if politicians and NGOs along with companies stopped taking blood money.
cmurf 8y ago
Do you have a source where we can go look this up? All I found was Trump made such a claim, but there's no proof either way. https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2016/jul/07/fact-checking-donations-clinton-foundation/ https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2016/jul/07...
- nkurz 8y ago
  I'm not sure what source should be considered authoritative, but here are some numbers from from the New York Times: The Clinton Foundation has accepted tens of millions of dollars from countries that the State Department — before, during and after Mrs. Clinton’s time as secretary — criticized for their records on sex discrimination and other human-rights issues. The countries include Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Brunei and Algeria. Saudi Arabia has been a particularly generous benefactor. The kingdom gave between $10 million and $25 million to the Clinton Foundation. (Donations are typically reported in broad ranges, not specific amounts.) At least $1 million more was donated by Friends of Saudi Arabia, which was co-founded by a Saudi prince. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/us/politics/hillary-clinton-presidential-campaign-charity.html https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/us/politics/hillary-clint... Edit: Reading the politifact.com link you provided, I now see that it makes a very similar claim. While there is legitimate doubt as to the exact number, it seems wrong to say that there is "no proof either way". Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you are looking for?

rajekas 8y ago

Absolutely. It would be a sign of progress if politicians and NGOs along with companies stopped taking blood money.

cmurf 8y ago

Do you have a source where we can go look this up? All I found was Trump made such a claim, but there's no proof either way. https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2016/jul/07/fact-checking-donations-clinton-foundation/ https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2016/jul/07...

nkurz 8y ago
I'm not sure what source should be considered authoritative, but here are some numbers from from the New York Times: The Clinton Foundation has accepted tens of millions of dollars from countries that the State Department — before, during and after Mrs. Clinton’s time as secretary — criticized for their records on sex discrimination and other human-rights issues. The countries include Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Brunei and Algeria. Saudi Arabia has been a particularly generous benefactor. The kingdom gave between $10 million and $25 million to the Clinton Foundation. (Donations are typically reported in broad ranges, not specific amounts.) At least $1 million more was donated by Friends of Saudi Arabia, which was co-founded by a Saudi prince. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/us/politics/hillary-clinton-presidential-campaign-charity.html https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/us/politics/hillary-clint... Edit: Reading the politifact.com link you provided, I now see that it makes a very similar claim. While there is legitimate doubt as to the exact number, it seems wrong to say that there is "no proof either way". Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you are looking for?