Rove to speak at University of Iowa for $40K.
By on Feb 8th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Rove to speak at University of Iowa for $40K.
On Feb. 17, Karl Rove will be paid $40,000 for a speech on “Reflections from the Architect” at the University of Iowa. “Media will be allowed to get video, audio and photographs” during only the first five minutes of Rove’s talk. “After that, no recording devices are allowed.”
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Who says that crime and treason don’t pay?
February 8th, 2008 at 2:31 pmthats how these guys get paid loyalty fees from bush
February 8th, 2008 at 2:31 pmThere he goes again: Big bucks for “I can’t talk about because it’s secret”.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:33 pm“…..during only the first five minutes of Rove’s talk. “After that, no recording devices are allowed.â€
What’s he afraid of?
February 8th, 2008 at 2:33 pmWe rush the stage at the 5 minute mark.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:35 pmIraq welcomes Russian debt write-off
AP – 1 minute ago
BAGHDAD – Iraqi President Jalal Talabani welcomed Friday an expected Russian decision to write off 91 percent of Iraq’s estimated $13 billion debt, calling it a “historic turning point” in relations between the two countries.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:40 pm5. I hope there is secret service when you do.
Comment by good_golly — February 8, 2008 @ 2:38 pm
Because that fat , lying , effeminate slob deserves to be “protected” ?
Why do you want to see traitors be saved ?
February 8th, 2008 at 2:41 pmIf I was the president of the Univ of Iowa, I wouldn’t pay Karl Rove $40k to speak.
I would pay him $4.00, and then tell to him to F**K OFF!
February 8th, 2008 at 2:41 pm“After that, no recording devices are allowed.â€
“Because we’re already swamped with work, destroying tapes and shredding documents.”
February 8th, 2008 at 2:41 pm“Media will be allowed to get video, audio and photographs†during only the first five minutes of Rove’s talk. “After that, no recording devices are allowed.â€
February 8th, 2008 at 2:43 pmAfraid that you may slip up and say something honest for once in your miserable existence , eh Turd Blossom ?
Wow. This almost sounds like the talk itself will be “on the record”.
That’s unusual for a “loyal Bushie”, isn’t it?
February 8th, 2008 at 2:44 pmtoo bad that $40k didn’t go to some scholarship…
February 8th, 2008 at 2:44 pmBill Clinton use to charge $50K.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:45 pmafter 5 minutes he talks to hate to the right wing Nazis
February 8th, 2008 at 2:47 pmBill Clinton had something worthwhile to say.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:48 pmClinton was former president, not a scumbag traitor. Had
February 8th, 2008 at 2:48 pmGoebbels managed to survive and speak at a German university, I would expect his deals to have such limitations.
Bill Clinton had something worthwhile to say.
Comment by woodguy — February 8, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
If you say so.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:49 pmI wonder what is the criteria used by university officials when they invite speakers to the school.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:50 pmDo they invite criminals and liars so the students can see that they look like ordinary people?
Do they invite criminals and liars so the students can learn something from undesirable characters?
Do they invite criminals and liars so the students can be propagandized?
Do they invite criminals and liars so the students can be reinforced with the idea that crime does pay?
Do they invite criminals and liars so the students can be used as the vehicle of payment to the state for past favors from Bush&Co?
what ARE the criteria? Sorry.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:51 pmAll right! Va Voom plays the “Clinton Did It Tooâ„¢” card, and only 15 comments into the thread!
Of course, it makes no sense, but then, it IS VA Voom.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:51 pm40k to feel the redolent wind from the turd blossom.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:53 pmWhy are universities throwing such big money on speakers and in this case Rove will be paid $40,000.00 to speak…that’s is an annual salary for an average American….!!
How many kids in school that money can help..?!!
this money will help 40 students at $1,000.00 each….
It is sad that schools instead of helping students ,they throw money away on speakers, by allowing this big loot to continue under the name of speaking.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:53 pmBill Clinton use to charge $50K.
Comment by VA Voter
Exactly, cause his advice and opinions are MORE VALUABLE.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:53 pmExactly, cause his advice and opinions are MORE VALUABLE.
Comment by DieNowForPeace — February 8, 2008 @ 2:53 pm
only $10K. If you guys don’t want to see Rove……. don’t go.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:54 pmwhat ARE the criteria? Sorry.
Comment by Marie
Only that you are associated with a professional booking agency for corporate/private events.
It’s always “who you know, not what you know”.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:55 pmonly $10K. If you guys don’t want to see Rove……. don’t go.
Comment by VA Voter
Adjusted for inflation would be more, but Shrub took a dump on the economy with his idiotic war on “terrrrrr”.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:56 pmJust because someone charges $40k, doesn’t mean someone else has to pay it.
Just because someone gives a speech, doesn’t mean someone else has to listen to it.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:56 pm“Reflections From The Architect”…
Begs the question doesn’t it? The Architect of what?
February 8th, 2008 at 2:56 pmPerspective called for here — $40K is an average annual salary for a person slogging through work day in and day out, struggling with health care costs, energy costs, and making the money last until next payday.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:57 pmCreepy, lying, corrupt individuals like Rove put a stick in the eye of the average American when they demand and collect $40K for two hours work, transportation and dinner included – and all they have to do is repeat the lies that helped them rise in the worst administration in history.
If my child was a student at U of Ia. and they were paying these sums to the likes of ethically challenged Karl Rove, while my child’s tuition rose another 10% this year, I would be demanding an explanation.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:00 pmJust because someone charges $40k, doesn’t mean someone else has to pay it.
Just because someone gives a speech, doesn’t mean someone else has to listen to it.
Comment by ArtZ — February 8, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
Agreed. Cool you understand Capitalism. Fantastic.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:00 pmUniversity of Iowa President:
Sally Mason
319-335-3549
Lecture Scheduling Person
319-335-3255
Alumni Association
February 8th, 2008 at 3:00 pm319-335-3294
The president was unavailable, messages left with lecture people and alumni people. I will be urging all of my fellow alumni to boycott any fundraising events because the $40K they are spending on Rove could be better used anywhere else on campus
February 8th, 2008 at 3:01 pmIf the University of Iowa is willing to pay then you would have to assume they think it’s worth it.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:02 pmI hope that alumni, students and faculty at the University will come together and work to prevent this speech from being held. There is no reason whatsoever for Karl Rove to speak to this group, let alone be paid $40K to do it.
Let him speak to CPAC, the GOP Convention, the opening of the Bush library, etc. But don’t allow him to take monies from public institutions for his lies.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:03 pmSally Mason’s email address.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:05 pmsally-mason@uiowa.edu
If the University of Iowa is willing to pay then you would have to assume they think it’s worth it.
Comment by VA Voter
Displaying your ignorance of College Entertainment and Enrichment Boards, and the talent buyer/booking agent relationship.
There’s usually ONE person heading a small Committee who makes the call, not “The” University per se. They are given a budget, and are allowed to use it as they see fit.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:06 pmClear evidence of the insidious left-wing bias in our higher-educational institutions. Leftie radicals like Rove need to be weeded out and expunged, right?
February 8th, 2008 at 3:08 pmClear evidence of the insidious left-wing bias in our higher-educational institutions. Leftie radicals like Rove need to be weeded out and expunged, right?
Comment by marlow — February 8, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
that seems to be the case. the progressives don’t seem to be big fans of free speech. or in this case expensive speech.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:11 pmThere’s usually ONE person heading a small Committee who makes the call, not “The†University per se. They are given a budget, and are allowed to use it as they see fit.
Comment by DieNowForPeace — February 8, 2008 @ 3:06 pm
Having been that person, I agree. That’s exactly how things are done. On the other hand, with someone as controversial as Rove, it’s unlikely that the administration wasn’t consulted, or at least advised.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:12 pm5. I hope there is secret service when you do.
Comment by good_golly — February 8, 2008 @ 2:38 pm
Rove never DID have secret service protection when he was an insider….he sure doesn’t have it now. I’m rather sure, however, that he’s paying for some private bodyguards.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:12 pmthat seems to be the case. the progressives don’t seem to be big fans of free speech. or in this case expensive speech.
Comment by VA Voter — February 8, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
liberal web site. conservative comment.
but we’re not “fans of free speech”.
pretzel logic anyone?
February 8th, 2008 at 3:13 pm“In June 2001, Al-Arian was among members of the American Muslim Council invited to the White House complex for abriefing by Bush political adviser Karl Rove.
What about this V V or G G?
February 8th, 2008 at 3:17 pmthat seems to be the case. the progressives don’t seem to be big fans of free speech. or in this case expensive speech.
Comment by VA Voter
Am too!! I want Karl to speak freely, and expensively about Al Arian!!
February 8th, 2008 at 3:18 pmDISGUSTING!!!
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!
president@uiowa.edu
1-800-553-IOWA (4692)
February 8th, 2008 at 3:19 pm“A disgrace to fat gelatinous blobs everywhere.” from Mr. Woodcock. I personally cannot see the attraction to guys like this or Mr. hill-billy heroin.No reedeeming qualities, just wastes of space.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:20 pmliberal web site. conservative comment.
but we’re not “fans of free speechâ€.
pretzel logic anyone?
Comment by joe cantwell — February 8, 2008 @ 3:13 pm
A liberal website that is complaining about a speech that Rove is giving.
What about this V V or G G?
Comment by Xisithrus — February 8, 2008 @ 3:17 pm
Don’t you want them to meet members of the Muslim community?
February 8th, 2008 at 3:20 pmThis is so disgusting it’s hard to find words to portray the dismay.
Turdblossom set the stage for the WH blocking, denying, lying, distorting, obfuscating, shredding, destroying, not appearing and ignoring all things American & reasonable.
Of the People, by the People or Phuck the People?
February 8th, 2008 at 3:22 pmDon’t you want them to meet members of the Muslim community?
Comment by VA Voter — February 8, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
Six days after Al-Arian’s meeting with Rove, a delegation of Muslim community activists stormed out of the White House complex after the Secret Service ejected Al-Arian’s son,
Your a hoot V V
February 8th, 2008 at 3:23 pmSix days after Al-Arian’s meeting with Rove, a delegation of Muslim community activists stormed out of the White House complex after the Secret Service ejected Al-Arian’s son,
Your a hoot V V
Comment by Xisithrus — February 8, 2008 @ 3:23 pm
the secret service don’t play. I’m sure they didn’t throw him out just for fun.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:26 pmthe secret service don’t play. I’m sure they didn’t throw him out just for fun. Comment by VA Voter
Well DUhhhh. What do you think my point was about Rove meeting with Al Arian?
February 8th, 2008 at 3:28 pmWell DUhhhh. What do you think my point was about Rove meeting with Al Arian?
Comment by Xisithrus — February 8, 2008 @ 3:28 pm
I don’t think you have a point. How is it related to progressives hate of free speech?
February 8th, 2008 at 3:30 pmI don’t think you have a point. How is it related to progressives hate of free speech?
Comment by VA Voter
Scroll back, you said people here were against free speech, and I said no, and then I asked that Rove speak freely about Al-Arian
February 8th, 2008 at 3:34 pmsounds like a taxpayer supported educational institution. If so, that maggot is still eating off the public dole.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:34 pm.
What a waste of money. They could get a whole dumptruck full of rotted manure for about 40 bucks and at least keep their landscape healthy.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:37 pmI hope there is secret service when you do.
Comment by good_golly — February 8, 2008 @ 2:38 pm
Why would a former advisor, never elected to squat get SS protection?
February 8th, 2008 at 3:41 pmDidn’t Iowa vote for the Huckster?
How can you tell a football cheerleader for Iowa?
They graze at halftime.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:43 pmComment by VA Voter — February 8, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
More evidence of the dull, witless troll’s miserable reading and comprehension skills.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:45 pm“Leftie radicals like Rove need to be weeded out and expunged, right?”
Duh, that was sarcasm, VAVoom!
February 8th, 2008 at 3:48 pmthat’s a pretty progressive campus – somebody’s going to make a comic field-day of protesting that appearance. hope pigboy brings ample security (who am i kidding, a man that insecure isn’t going anywhere without a band of thugs to protect him from sheryl crow.)
February 8th, 2008 at 3:49 pmbetween the protests and the bad press the visit will end up more an shameful embarrassment than anything else, which is exactly what that malicious parasite deserves.
February 8th, 2008 at 4:04 pmKarl “Costanza” Rove: “I always wanted to be an ARCHITECT.”
LOL, maybe too subtle but I had to post it!
February 8th, 2008 at 4:16 pmDon’t you want them to meet members of the Muslim community?
Comment by VA Voter — February 8, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
yes, in Iraq. that will be the end of them, and it will make the world a better place. Rove should be hanged like Saddam was, for the same reasons.
February 8th, 2008 at 4:17 pmI don’t think you have a point. How is it related to progressives hate of free speech?
Comment by VA Voter — February 8, 2008 @ 3:30 pm
this isn’t a free-speech issue, it’s a capitalism issue. Rove isn’t worth the money, and if the students drive him off the stage, as they will, it will be the “free market” in action.
February 8th, 2008 at 4:18 pmIf the University of Iowa is willing to pay then you would have to assume they think it’s worth it.
Comment by VA Voter — February 8, 2008 @ 3:02 pm
Only somebody as blind and ignorant as you makes an assumption like that.
February 8th, 2008 at 4:19 pmIt’s a university in the “heartland” that’s paying this fat, corrupt POS to speak. Are you surprised? Not me!
February 8th, 2008 at 4:20 pmthat seems to be the case. the progressives don’t seem to be big fans of free speech. or in this case expensive speech.
Comment by VA Voter — February 8, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
February 8th, 2008 at 4:24 pmDude check the sarcasm meter BEFORE you run with it.
The U of I is a pretty progressive campus. They’ll be plenty of protests. It’s hard to believe they’d even consider having Rove there.
February 8th, 2008 at 4:52 pmit looks like real pathetic attempt to keep Iowa RED, they see what is going on youth vote on DEM. side so somehow Rove is working on RED version of “fired up and get exploded!” or something… it is pathetic!
February 8th, 2008 at 5:16 pmAre dog $hit cream pies for Karl’s face allowed?
February 8th, 2008 at 5:46 pmAbout like paying Charles Manson $40,000 to spew crazy crap. Karl and Charley should be cell mates.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:55 pmAre dog $hit cream pies for Karl’s face allowed?
That’s what I was thinking. Heck, I’d settle for a good pitching arm and a large, red-ripe tomato! Or perhaps a big can of red paint tossed onto his criminal ass!
February 8th, 2008 at 7:29 pmYeah, that statement just GUARANTEED his blathering will be recorded. Probably streamed from a cell phone.
February 8th, 2008 at 8:19 pmPLEASE, banning recording devices is like so pre 911
Grew up in Iowa and I am so ashamed that the state U there would pay this criminal to speak. What is happening in America that we vilify honest candidates and pay war criminals to project their filth?
February 8th, 2008 at 8:41 pmiowa city is a very liberal town, so there will be (thankfully) big protests.
February 8th, 2008 at 8:44 pmShouldn’t that be, “Reflections from the Turd Blossom Under Subpoena”?
February 8th, 2008 at 9:57 pmThe students will change their attitudes when McCain follows the Bush policies and these students will have to go to War after the US illegally attacks Iran. Notice how when your safe it’s easy to go along with anything until your name is called. With McCain in office the University of Iowa will be for Foreign students only as they will be the only ones able to afford the fees.
February 8th, 2008 at 10:40 pmUgh! Iago, returns! (they’ll probably just hear more of the dogma we’re already used to!)
February 10th, 2008 at 9:19 pm