Not In My Green House

In an AP article posted today, many examples showing conflict of interest between the Clintons indicated a problem if Hillary is selected to Secretary of State.

Since leaving the White house, the Clinton’s have earned $100 million mostly via speeches, investments, and book royalties.  Not to mention the $353 million Bill earned for his Foundation which funds the presidential library;  he also raised money for the global anti-aids initiative, and other charitable causes.  So he’s been busy.

But then…

Hillary Clinton has campaigned as a champion of workers’ rights. Earlier this year, Brazilian labor inspectors found what they called “degrading” living conditions for sugar cane workers employed by an ethanol company in which Bill Clinton invested.

and…

In the Senate, Clinton was an outspoken critic of a proposed deal under which a Dubai company planned to buy a British business that helped run six major U.S. ports. Meanwhile, the company, named DP World, privately sought Bill Clinton’s advice about how to respond to the controversy in Washington over the port plan, which the company later abandoned.

The former president has raised money overseas beyond the Chinese Internet company’s contributions: from the Saudi royal family, the king of Morocco, a foundation linked to the United Arab Emirates and the governments of Kuwait and Qatar, The New York Times reported last year.

Other examples are given that indicate more dealings that benefit HIM much more directly than the rest of the country.  I wonder if the world leaders he’s been fleecing will expect some return on their investment if Hillary is appointed.

I personally feel ok with Hillary as SoS, just not with Bill running around. He shows time and time again that he looks out for Bill first.

The other names I’ve heard don’t inspire a “change” type of feeling in me.  Just “change back”.

I hope Obama chases energy independance as the vehicle to correct our economy.  Don’t leave any option off the table.  OIL, Wind, Solar, CNG, geothermal (I’m a big fan of this simple technology).  Instead of investing billions in BIG dead horses like GM, invest in jobs and companies that are the future.