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Clinton in talks about possible move to World Bank

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Exclusive: Clinton in talks about possible move to World Bank | Reuters

She has said publicly she did not plan to stay on at the State Department for more than four years. Associates say Clinton has expressed interest in having the World Bank job should the bank's current president, Robert Zoellick, leave at the end of his term, in the middle of 2012.
"Hillary Clinton wants the job," said one source who knows the secretary well.
A second source also said Clinton wants the position.
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Is this really a position where you want a life-long politician in charge, especially in times like these?
 
AdamT said:
I would say no, though Clinton would certainly be a better president than Paul Wolfowitz!
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A turtle would be better than Paul Wolfowitz.
 
It doesn't matter who heads the world bank. It's a corrupt organization that destroys free nations.
 
AdamT said:
I would say no, though Clinton would certainly be a better president than Paul Wolfowitz!
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Well naturally, since he's the Prince of Neoconservatiism. :lamo You're so predictable.
 
StillBallin75 said:
Why ISN'T she qualified? Care to answer the question instead of building straw men?
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Is it too much to ask that she at least minored in economics or finance in college, or perhaps worked as a teller in high school?
 
Good for her. I'm sure she will be able to at least be a terrific fund raiser.

As for Wolfowitz, it was a large problem. First off, the international community just did not like him, his ideas of foreign affairs, and the War in Iraq. It is impossible, utterly impossible to disregard that. Second, he was always decent at bringing attention to the nature of the regime and corruption of foreign states. Third, he represented someone that would possibly align the world bank *more* within US interests (as if it was not somewhat in favor already). Fourth, everyone's favorite, the ethics problem with he and his girlfriend.
 
Erod said:
Is it too much to ask that she at least minored in economics or finance in college, or perhaps worked as a teller in high school?
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Who says you have to study economics in college in order to be a good World Bank President? Did you bring up these concerns when Paul Wolfowitz was the president?

I mean it's kinda like saying you have to be a former athlete in order to be the GM of a sports franchise, or a good coach.
 
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StillBallin75 said:
Who says you have to study economics in college in order to be a good World Bank President? Did you bring up these concerns when Paul Wolfowitz was the president?

I mean it's kinda like saying you have to be a former athlete in order to be the GM of a sports franchise.
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Well, perhaps you need to have experience in banking to be IN CHARGE OF THE WORLD BANK!!!!

I'd love to hear Hillary explain EBITDA. Hell, I wonder if she could even adequately explain compounding interest.
 
Erod said:
Well, perhaps you need to have experience in banking to be IN CHARGE OF THE WORLD BANK!!!!

I'd love to hear Hillary explain EBITDA. Hell, I wonder if she could even adequately explain compounding interest.
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Says who? First of all, the World Bank isn't just some fancy multinational corporation like other banks. It's an international institution, and like the head of the IMF he doesn't necessarily need to have experience in banking, or even in the private sector to do his or her job. Secondly, for your information, the first two presidents of the World Bank were a newsman and a lawyer/cabinet Secretary.
 
StillBallin75 said:
Says who? First of all, the World Bank isn't just some fancy multinational corporation like other banks. It's an international institution, and like the head of the IMF he doesn't necessarily need to have experience in banking, or even in the private sector to do his or her job. Secondly, for your information, the first two presidents of the World Bank were a newsman and a lawyer/cabinet Secretary.
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I'm just sayin'.....with the world's economic future halfway down the pooper, give me someone who could actually teach a freshman economics class at least.
 
Erod said:
I'm just sayin'.....with the world's economic future halfway down the pooper, give me someone who could actually teach a freshman economics class at least.
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It's more about policy than it is about pure economics.
 
iliveonramen said:
What qualifications are required for the World Bank President? What qualifications does she not meet?
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I guess we should review the World Bank President job description.

Some people would be just fine with a small group of oligarchs literally running the world, hopping from major position to major position, with no concern for any conflict of interests.
 
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I guess we should review the World Bank President job description
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Well...in order to criticize an appointment to the position and labeling her unqualified...you'd think it would be a good idea to know what the president of the World Bank does.
Some people would be just fine with a small group of oligarchs literally running the world, hopping from major position to major position, with no concern for any conflict of interests.
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Nice of you to join us, Liberals have been complaining about whose interests the IMF and World Bank really look after for a looooong time. Granted, nobody buys your faux outrage at rule by the elite but at least you realize it's an issue now.
 
iliveonramen said:
Well...in order to criticize an appointment to the position and labeling her unqualified...you'd think it would be a good idea to know what the president of the World Bank does.
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Uh right. Hence my comment?

At this point we know a few things. 1) She started out as a lawyer, 2) she's since been ingrained in American politics, 3) she is looking to progress to the final stage: world banking.

Nice of you to join us, Liberals have been complaining about whose interests the IMF and World Bank really look after for a looooong time. Granted, nobody buys your faux outrage at rule by the elite but at least you realize it's an issue now.
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Huh? Are you confusing me with someone else?
 
Uh right. Hence my comment?
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I took your comment as sarcasm

Huh? Are you confusing me with someone else?
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I guess so.


At this point we know a few things. 1) She started out as a lawyer, 2) she's since been ingrained in American politics, 3) she is looking to progress to the final stage: world banking.
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I dunno...the World Banks purpose aligns with her views on the world.
 
AdamT said:
I would say no, though Clinton would certainly be a better president than Paul Wolfowitz!
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Yeah - a new venue for her to go around threatening people.

These old fogeys need retiring. All these clowns in the Senate are like a 100.

What a bunch of fascist pigs.
 
StillBallin75 said:
Why ISN'T she qualified? Care to answer the question instead of building straw men?
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You're correct, after White Water, she's eminently qualified.
 
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