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Clinton's $500,000-a-seat birthday party and concert a total bust
Americans snub invitation to pay $500,000 for Clinton birthday party
By SHARON CHURCHER, Mail on Sunday

Last updated at 22:00pm on 28th October 2006

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Embarrassment: Bill and Hillary failed to hit the right note


Americans shun invitation to pay $500,000 for Clinton birthday party


When America's liberal elite were offered the chance to pay up to $500,000 each (about £260,000) to attend Bill Clinton's 60th birthday extravaganza tonight - with the added promise of a private Rolling Stones concert - a packed house was expected.

Wife Hillary and daughter Chelsea sent out about 10,000 invitations to Hollywood tycoons, movie stars, captains of industry and Wall Street - with all proceeds to go to the former President's charitable foundation.

Those who pledged the top price were promised the 'Birthday Chair Package', with the best seating for the concert as well as a chance to have photographs taken with Mr Clinton during a round of golf and a three-day series of cocktail, brunch and dinner parties.

The minimum price, with inferior concert seats and no brunch, was set at $60,000 (£31,000). But with many rich Democrats sending their regrets, The Mail on Sunday can reveal that last Wednesday the Clintons drastically slashed prices to $12,500 (£6,500) for one reception and the concert, or $5,000 (£2,600) for just the Stones.

With the looming possibility of Bill and his long-suffering wife and daughter finding themselves amid a sea of empty chairs at the 2,900-seat Manhattan venue, tickets then went on sale to the public for as little as $1,710 (£900).

And there is a danger that the Clintons' plans may end in a total fiasco, after the Stones cancelled Friday's show in Atlantic City when Mick Jagger complained of a sore throat and was ordered to rest by a doctor.

The supergroup has flown to New York in preparation for today's concert but an insider said it was too soon to know whether Jagger will be fit enough to perform.

A friend of the Clintons said last night: "It is all highly embarrassing for Bill and Hillary. When they created the idea, they thought it would go like wildfire. What's not going to please some who did come up with $500,000 is finding regular Stones fans there who got last-minute tickets on the internet."

A spokesman for the Stones insisted it was always intended that the public could attend and that some seats were left unsold because director Martin Scorsese is making a film about the band. He said: "Scorsese didn't know where he wanted to put the cameras. It wasn't until that was decided that the unfilled seats could be put on sale."

Mr Clinton's Press spokesman declined to comment.


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How come I didn't receive an invitation? I would have paid a million dollars!

- Ryan Dowhower, Saint Paul, MN, USA

There IS a God!

- Garth Farkley, Monterey, California

You know, if I had a spare $500k I would certainly .... well, never mind. I wouldn't. No way. What's that charity, anyway?

- Michael Jaworsky, Whitefish, Montana,USA


How refreshing to read that some wealthy Americans do not have more money than sense after all.

- Pauline, Bangkok/uk

At least hosting this disappointing fundraiser might show Mrs Clinton what low regard she's held in. This pair should gracefully retire instead of hogging the limelight forever more.

- Theresa Green, London, UK

If this isn't proof that we are ALL over Bill and Hilary then I don't think they will ever get it! I think America has spoken. If I could buy this duo for what they are worth and sell them for what they THINK they are worth, it would be a highly profitable day for me.

- Wanda, Dallas, TX - USA

Looks like greed to me. Puts you in mind of a certain British politician and his wife.

- Malcolm, Herne Hill, London

Oh dear what a shame never mind, life goes on, some of us could not find £50 let alone the asking price.

- Christine, Bristol

Please just make these people go away!

- Hc Pitts, Tallahassee, Fl

The affair is even more pungent when you know that Bill Clinton's birthday was over two months ago, August 19.

- Keith, Cary, NC

Even with this there is no way these two would be embarassed. Typical liberals!

- Bob, Fulton, KY

For those Libs that did cough up the 500,000.00. You want to have more of your money taken anyway for causes higher than yourselves. Bill and Hill think this is a good one for your money.

- Mole, Harrisburg PA USA

That would be a waste of my money then they want to tax you to death go figure? Bill

- Bill, Rio Rancho United States

They would have to pay me to go see the Clinton's.

- Bill, Lakeland, USA

You know, if I had a spare $500k I would certainly .... well, never mind. I wouldn't. No way. What's that charity, anyway?

- Michael Jaworsky, Whitefish, Montana,USA

There IS a God!

- Garth Farkley, Monterey, California

How come I didn't receive an invitation? I would have paid a million dollars!

- Ryan Dowhower, Saint Paul, MN, USA

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Ole Hiccorry
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Ha ha!!!
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Estimates and Expectations are tricky things. We need better forecasts in government.
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The Clintons will be in again when 90s nostalgia hits sometime in the 10s.

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Dude, give me a link so I can gloat to my Clinton loving friends.
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wonder why no one wanted to get to close?

James McDougal Clinton's convicted Whitewater partner died of an apparent heart attack, while in solitary confinement. He was a key witness in Ken Starr's investigation.

Mary Mahoney - A former White House intern was murdered July 1997 at a Starbucks Coffee Shop in Georgetown. The murder happened just after she was to go public with her story of sexual harassment in the White House.

-Vince Foster Former White House councelor, and colleague of Hillary Clinton at Little Rock's Rose law firm. Died of a gunshot wound to the head, ruled a suicide.

-Ron Brown Secretary of Commerce and former DNC Chairman. Reported to have died by impact in a plane crash. A pathologist close to the investi-gation reported that there was a hole in the top of Brown's skull resembling a gunshot wound. At the time of his death Brown was being investigated, and spoke publicly of his willingness to cut a deal with prosecutors.

-C. Victor Raiser II - & - Montgomery Raiser Major players in the Clinton fund raising organization died in a private plane crash in July 1992.

-Paul Tulley Democratic National Committee Political Director found dead in a hotel room in Little Rock, September 1992. Described by Clinton as a "Dear friend and trusted advisor".

-Ed Willey Clinton fund raiser, found dead November 1993 deep in the woods in Virginia of a gunshot wound to the head. Ruled a suicide. Ed Willey died on the same day his wife Kathleen Willey claimed Bill Clinton groped her in the oval office in the White House. Ed Willey was involved in several Clinton fund raising events.

-Jerry Parks Head of Clinton's gubernatorial security team in Little Rock. Gunned down in his car at a deserted intersection outside Little Rock. Park's son said his father was building a dossier on Clinton. He allegedly threatened to reveal this information. After he died the files were mysteriously removed from his house.

-James Bunch Died from a gunshot suicide. It was reported that he had a "Black Book" of people containing names of influential people who visited prostitutes in Texas and Arkansas.

-James Wilson Was found dead in May 1993 from an apparent hanging suicide. He was reported to have ties to Whitewater.

-Kathy Ferguson Ex-wife of Arkansas Trooper Danny Ferguson died in May 1994 was found dead in her living room with a gunshot to her head. It was ruled a suicide even though there were several packed suitcases, as if she was going somewhere. Danny Ferguson was a co-defendant along with Bill Clinton in the Paula Jones lawsuit. Kathy Ferguson was a possible corroborating witness for Paula Jones.

-Bill Shelton Arkansas State Trooper and fiancee of Kathy Ferguson. Critical of the suicide ruling of his fiancee, he was found dead in June, 1994 of a gunshot wound also ruled a suicide at the gravesite of his fiancee.

-Gandy Baugh Attorney for Clinton friend Dan Lassater died by jumping out a window of a tall building January, 1994. His client was a convicted drug distributor.

-Florence Martin Accountant sub-contractor for the CIA related to the Barry Seal Mena Airport drug smuggling case. Died of three gunshot wounds.

-Suzanne Coleman Reportedly had an affair with Clinton when he was Arkansas Attorney General. Died of a gunshot wound to the back of the head, ruled a suicide. Was pregnant at the time of her death.

-Paula Grober Clinton's speech interpreter for the deaf from 1978 until her death December 9, 1992. She died in a one car accident.

-Danny Casolaro Investigative reporter. Investigating Mena Airport and Arkansas Development Finance Authority. He slit his wrists, apparent suicide in the middle of his investigation.

-Paul Wilcher Attorney investigating corruption at Mena Airport with Casolaro and the 1980 "October Surprise" was found dead on a toilet June 22, 1993 in his Washington DC apartment. Had delivered a report to Janet Reno 3 weeks before his death.

-Jon Parnell Walker Whitewater investigator for Resolution Trust Corp. Jumped to his death from his Arlington, Virginia apartment balcony August 15, 1993 Was investigating Morgan Guarantee scandal.

-Barbara Wise Commerce Department staffer. Worked closely with Ron Brown and John Huang. Cause of death unknown. Died November 29, 1996. Her bruised nude body was found locked in her office at the Department of Commerce.

-Charles Meissner Assistant Secretary of Commerce who gave John Huang special security clearance, died shortly thereafter in a small plane crash.

-Dr. Stanley Heard Chairman of the National Chiropractic Health Care Advisory Committee died with his attorney Steve Dickson in a small plane crash. Dr. Heard, in addition to serving on Clinton's advisory council personally treated Clinton's mother, stepfather and brother.

-Barry Seal Drug running pilot out of Mena Arkansas, Death was no accident.

-Johnny Lawhorn Jr. Mechanic, found a check made out to Clinton in the trunk of a car left in his repair shop. Died when his car hit a utility pole.

-Stanley Huggins Suicide. Investigated Madison Guarantee. His report was never released.

-Hershell Friday Attorney and Clinton fund raiser died March 1, 1994 when his plane exploded.

-Kevin Ives & Don Henry Known as "The boys on the track" case. Reports say the boys may have stumbled upon the Mena Arkansas airport drug operation. Controversial case where initial report of death was due to falling asleep on railroad track. Later reports claim the 2 boys had been slain before being placed on the tracks. Many linked to the case died before their testimony could come before a Grand Jury.

THE FOLLOWING SIX PERSONS HAD INFORMATION ON THE IVES/HENRY CASE:
- Keith Coney Died when his motorcycle slammed into the back of a truck July, 1988.

- Keith McMaskle Died, stabbed 113 times, Nov, 1988

- Gregory Collins Died from a gunshot wound January 1989.

-Jeff Rhodes He was shot, mutilated and found burned in a trash dump in April 1989.

-James Milan Found decapitated. Coroner ruled death due to natural causes.

-Jordan Kettleson Was found shot to death in the front seat of his pickup truck in June 1990.

-Richard Winters Was a suspect in the Ives / Henry deaths. Was killed in a set-up robbery July 1989

THE FOLLOWING CLINTON BODYGUARDS ARE DEAD:

Major William S. Barkley Jr.
Captain Scott J. Reynolds
Sgt. Brian Hanley
Sgt. Tim Sabel
Major General William Robertson
Col. William Densberger
Col. Robert Kelly
Spec. Gary Rhodes
Steve Willis
Robert Williams
Conway LeBleu
Todd McKeehan
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I wonder which charity this was going to??
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Thank you for posting the Klintoon Death List.

Klintoon ass-kissers should always be made aware of the perils of being a "friend" of the Bubba and the Hildebeest.

And I'll add a pre-emptive Fuck Off to any poster who accuses me of being a Republican supporter.

A Pox On Both Your Houses.
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The affair is even more pungent when you know that Bill Clinton's birthday was over two months ago, August 19.

- Keith, Cary, NC


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Agreed.
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Yeah, I totally snubbed this offer too.
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Hil&Billy(Hillbilly) could have filled the auditorium with the folks missing and dead that were in their way.

Maybe he could get the "Grateful Dead" to play the concert?
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People are sick of the run around and want someone new. That is why in the end Billary may not even run. She has extraordinary high negatives. Something like 51% say they will not vote for her. She is to well known.

Everyone seems to like Barack Obama BUT if the demons are that superficial then they can kiss the south and midwest goodbye.
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Hil&Billy(Hillbilly) could have filled the auditorium with the folks missing and dead that were in their way.

Maybe he could get the "Grateful Dead" to play the concert?
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lol

clinton no<--- Klintoon Death List BUMP!
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Yesterdays folk, go away.

Imagine electing old Hilarious as President!! (not)

they got us into this mess !!

same old, same old.
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A Pox On Both Your Houses. Amen to that.
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65489

Thank you for posting the Klintoon Death List.

Klintoon ass-kissers should always be made aware of the perils of being a "friend" of the Bubba and the Hildebeest.

And I'll add a pre-emptive Fuck Off to any poster who accuses me of being a Republican supporter.

A Pox On Both Your Houses.
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Well said!

Goofy Thum





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