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Why Do Famous People Get Paid $250k to Give a Speech?

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Re: Why Do Famous People Get Paid $250k to Give a Speech?

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Post by leereeves »

hackinthebochs wrote: post #137
leereeves wrote: post #136

Earlier quoted context omitted.

His expertise in high-frequency trading? How was that related to nuclear proliferation?

In the technology that enables HFT, sure. And like I said, they were expanding their expertise beyond nuclear proliferation experts. Having experts in other areas is valuable. Surely you're aware that the intersection of networking technology and nuclear concerns is non-empty.

Is it? Please explain.

And while you're at it, could you also explain why a lawyer, who rose to prominence as Bill Clinton's defense attorney, was the one choosing networking experts for a nuclear proliferation committee?

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Post by gjolund »

icantdrive55 wrote: post #83
chvid wrote: post #45

This article is really about excusing Hillary Clinton isn't it? By making absurd comparisons to pop-stars who can fill stadiums of paying concert goers. America really needs to reign in its political class because it risks degenerating into a third-world country where corruption takes a big toll on the wealth of the whole society. Selling off ambassador's posts for large sum political donations seems to be very well-…

Do I think she bends the rules to make money/protect her ass? Yes. Do I think she bends the rules less than the other guy? I don't know. Probally not? On a side note, I will probally vote her. Why? Because I don't think Trump will raise tariffs, or can raise tariffs enough to "Make American great again." That said, I remember, in the 90's, Hillary made close to $100,000 on a under $1000 futures contract. It was suppo…

More excuses for why you support a corrupt candidate please.

Re: Why Do Famous People Get Paid $250k to Give a Speech?

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Post by hackinthebochs »

leereeves wrote: post #141
hackinthebochs wrote: post #137

Earlier quoted context omitted.

In the technology that enables HFT, sure. And like I said, they were expanding their expertise beyond nuclear proliferation experts. Having experts in other areas is valuable. Surely you're aware that the intersection of networking technology and nuclear concerns is non-empty.

Is it? Please explain. And while you're at it, could you also explain why a lawyer, who rose to prominence as Bill Clinton's defense attorney, was the one choosing networking experts for a nuclear proliferation committee?

The point that you seemed to miss was that concerns regarding network availability in the event of a nuclear attack was what prompted the development of the internet. And so networking technology is an important concern when it comes to nuclear issues.

I'm not sure it matters who is doing the choosing. It's rarely an objective process that selects members for committees like this, rather just a matter of who you know and being in the right place at the right time.

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Post by leereeves »

hackinthebochs wrote: post #144
leereeves wrote: post #141

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Is it? Please explain. And while you're at it, could you also explain why a lawyer, who rose to prominence as Bill Clinton's defense attorney, was the one choosing networking experts for a nuclear proliferation committee?

The point that you seemed to miss was that concerns regarding network availability in the event of a nuclear attack was what prompted the development of the internet. And so networking technology is an important concern when it comes to nuclear issues. I'm not sure it matters who is doing the choosing. It's rarely an objective process that selects members for committees like this, rather just a matter of who you know…

The board's role has nothing to do with preparing the Internet for a nuclear attack.

> The Secretary of State's International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) provides the Department with independent insight and advice on all aspects of arms control, disarmament, nonproliferation, international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy

http://www.state.gov/t/avc/isab/index.htm

Please explain how high frequency trading relates to "arms control, disarmament, nonproliferation, international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy".

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Post by dmode »

Barney Frank was on Bill Maher show the other day and he said he gets money from Wall Street on speaking engagements. And he is literally the author of Dodd Frank. The reason he gets invited because he knows more about the context of the regulation that anyone else and can answer complex question. A rather mundane reason. But if you omit that part, you can easily construct a more nefarious narrative on how a Senator is invited by Wall Street to influence regulations. Most times life is mundane and conspiracy theories are just that

Re: Why Do Famous People Get Paid $250k to Give a Speech?

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Post by tootie »

RobertoG wrote: post #140
tootie wrote: post #116

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Look at their list of speakers. Russel Simmons, Deepak Chopra, Shaq. They invite all kinds of people. These are usually in the big offices in NY or London so most of the attendees are likely to be liberals.

What are you talking about? I'm asking specifically about Barney Frank to the author of the comment above.

I took your comment to mean that could not imagine GS paying for a liberal who championed financial regulation to come speak. I'm countering that they invite a wide array of speakers on a a variety of topcis, many of whom are liberal. I'm not sure if they have ever invites Frank, but it seems like something they definitely would do.

Re: Why Do Famous People Get Paid $250k to Give a Speech?

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Post by tacomonstrous »

leereeves wrote: post #126
tacomonstrous wrote: post #92

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Can you provide evidence for these claims?

Ask Haitians what they think of the Clinton Foundation: > High Hopes for Hillary Clinton, Then Disappointment in Haiti http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/15/us/politics/hillary-clinto...

Can you point to the part of that article that offers any concrete evidence of wrongdoing?

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Post by leereeves »

tacomonstrous wrote: post #148
leereeves wrote: post #126

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Ask Haitians what they think of the Clinton Foundation: > High Hopes for Hillary Clinton, Then Disappointment in Haiti http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/15/us/politics/hillary-clinto...

Can you point to the part of that article that offers any concrete evidence of wrongdoing?

> Fewer than half the jobs promised at the industrial park, built after 366 farmers were evicted from their lands, have materialized. Many millions of dollars earmarked for relief efforts have yet to be spent [six years later]. Mrs. Clinton’s brother Tony Rodham has turned up in business ventures on the island

Re: Why Do Famous People Get Paid $250k to Give a Speech?

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Post by hackinthebochs »

leereeves wrote: post #145
hackinthebochs wrote: post #144

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The point that you seemed to miss was that concerns regarding network availability in the event of a nuclear attack was what prompted the development of the internet. And so networking technology is an important concern when it comes to nuclear issues. I'm not sure it matters who is doing the choosing. It's rarely an objective process that selects members for committees like this, rather just a matter of who you know…

The board's role has nothing to do with preparing the Internet for a nuclear attack. > The Secretary of State's International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) provides the Department with independent insight and advice on all aspects of arms control, disarmament, nonproliferation, international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy http://www.state.gov/t/avc/isab/index.htm Please explain how high frequency…

As I referred to multiple times, they were expanding to include other expertise besides nuclear and political. What about that don't you get? Unless you want to argue that even with this expanded scope he was not qualified, you're just blowing hot air.
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