David Plouffe To Donate Fee From Oil Dictatorship Speech

President Barack Obama's former campaign manager intends to give away the fee he received from a paid private speech he made Monday in the oil-rich but authoritarian nation of Azerbaijan.

The speech was arranged by lobbyists working with a group that has ties to the Azerbaijan government, according to people familiar with the matter. But a close associate of David Plouffe said he only learned of their involvement after he had already embarked for the Caspian Sea nation.

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[ishok]

This is none of my business.

[TRYKER]

Isn't it great that everything is coming out so fast now? The public is getting a craving after experiencing hearing some truths...how refreshing it is, they want more and are going after it.
Sunshine is breaking through, we will be hearing more of the truth and berating those that continue to try to pass off propaganda.
When the FCC gets its legs under it and takes its job seriously, we could finally see some "Truth in Media" legislation or enforcement.
When all of the failing federal agencies get staffed with professionals and enabled to do their jobs, we should see a surge in information uncovered and actions to be undertaken. This is an exciting time to be alive in America...never a dull moment.
God Bless America and Everywhere Else.

[mommadona]

It IS a new time...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPuYfFw-9Oo

[NCRDIBULL]

so like all the felonious tax cheats, this lobbyist minded Obamaphile onlly donates when he is cauight... by donating he gets a tax break .

[mommadona]

"The speech was arranged by lobbyists working with a group that has ties to the Azerbaijan government, according to people familiar with the matter. But a close associate of David Plouffe said he only learned of their involvement after he had already embarked for the Caspian Sea nation."

Rriiiiiiiiight, David.

Nice tippy toe.

Good move - donating the money.

Now, keep your nose clean.

[tlgeiger62]

That's very generous Mr. Plouffe.

I hope all you idiots who posted nasty comments yesterday about Mr. Plouffe being a sellout now post your apologies!!!!!

[joeinvt]

This move on his part would have impressed me more if it had been done before the public criticism. Face it, he screwed up and was not thinking of Obama when he signed on.