What's your guess?
Sadly, it wouldn't be illegal. And, Bill and Hillary are getting rich with these "fees" or "bribes."
2007-10-20 05:47:53 · 11 answers · asked by Duminos 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
given the "fair value" of what he has to say [nothing] it sure looks like a bribe to me.
:-)
2007-10-20 05:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by Spock (rhp) 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Given that most politicians and ex-politicians get similar fees for giving speeches -- the most rational view is that either it's a bribe for all of the politicians, or it's not a bribe for any of them.
And it would only be a bribe is the person receiving it was in a position to do something directly -- which neither Bill nor Hillary are -- but then again, the same thing can be said for lecture fees from every other lobbyist group to every other politician.
2007-10-20 06:08:22 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It would be a bribe if Hillary gets elected.
2007-10-20 06:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by TomB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bribe.
2007-10-20 05:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cora,
I would expect someone who thinks they are very bright to had pointed out that it doesn't look too ethical given that Hillary may become president.
2007-10-20 06:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by junglejoe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no giving speeches is like being a consultant, and if they are willing to pay him that is up to them, it becomes a bribe if it alters justice, or is used to influence someone to go against what it right to cater to special interests.
bribery is used to influence someone to favor their agenda rather than the agenda of justice or fairness.
RRRR
2007-10-20 09:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree. Going by the "fair value" of what he has to say [nothing] it certianly is a bribe.
2007-10-20 05:56:54 · answer #7 · answered by stupidcaucasian 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At the moment, a fee. Let's hope it stays a fee.
2007-10-20 05:51:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
$700,000 for a speech? You shouldn't have to ask.
B R I B E.
2007-10-20 06:01:24 · answer #9 · answered by POOOBAH 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whatever it is it is not good value for money.
2007-10-20 06:18:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋