Obama to give $400,000 speech at large-wall street firms healthcare investment conference (ethics, companies)

[middle-aged mom]

Originally Posted by thriftylefty

Consider what he and "mooch " could make if they started their own law firm and went into practice together.

Unlike Congress critters, former Presidents with law degrees do not engage in practicing law, once out of office.

It's very common for Congress critters ( and Governors, for that matter) to use the contacts made in Congress to benefit themselves, forevermore.

[middle-aged mom]

Originally Posted by chucksnee

Funny, Obama and Hillary were both against the big business/bank/wall street.....


yet they make bank...oh...wait....what's this:







Hillary Clinton says she has 'both a public and a private position' on Wall Street: WikiLeaks - Washington Times

And despite the noise, who ended up appointing a bevy of ex Goldman Sach's employees?

[NCN]

I would have preferred not to know about this great waste of money. I wouldn't give two cents to hear anything he has to say.

[middle-aged mom]

Originally Posted by WaldoKitty

Yeah, that would be a big zero. They'd actually have to provide a service that people would be willing to pay for.

Obviously, there is no shortage of places willing to pay speaking fees to former politicians of all stripes.

Romney, the guy who lost, commands a $50,000 speaking fee.

[WaldoKitty]

Originally Posted by thriftylefty

Three Ivy league degrees between them, I guess if they were giving them out based on someone good looks Donald would have his share of them.

And?

Do you actually think Mooch's degree in African American studies would earn much in the real world?


I didn't think so either.

[WaldoKitty]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

Obviously, there is no shortage of places willing to pay speaking fees to former politicians of all stripes.

Indeed. You completely missed the original context.

[chucksnee]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

And despite the noise, who ended up appointing a bevy of ex Goldman Sach's employees?

You mean added to Obama team....

[SoloforLife]

Since losing, Sarah who could see Russia from her doorstep, has been pulling in big speaking fees. On the below link is the current POTUS, Reagan, Clinton and Rudy.

Sarah Palin, $100,000 and up: A few years ago, few people outside of Alaska had any idea who Sarah Palin was. Now, a presidential race and loads of media attention later, Palin is a household name, and she is capitalizing on it big time. Who can blame her, however, when she can command $100,000 and more for a speech? Since leaving office as governor, Palin has brought in nearly $12 million in book royalties, speaking fees and soon, a reality TV show.

10 Highest-Paid Public Speakers In the World - OnlineUniversities.com

[WaldoKitty]

Originally Posted by SoloforLife

Since losing, Sarah who could see Russia from her doorstep, has been pulling in big speaking fees. On the below link is the current POTUS, Reagan, Clinton and Rudy.

Did you think Sarah Palin was at one time elected President?

[vacoder]

Originally Posted by lovecrowds

I think it is more of a gift than a speech.

I guess the least the insurance executives attending the healthcare investment summit is pay Obama 400,000 for his $170 billion dollar giveaway to the insurance companies.

Obamacare Bailouts: Billions & Billions & Billions Can

This sort of things started with Reagan. Were you griping then?