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159. Really? A $2 million speech thirty years ago would be

Sat Apr 29, 2017, 01:06 AM

Apr 2017

like an $8 million speech now if you account for thirty years of inflation. What did Bernie have to say about Reagan's speech back then? I honestly don't remember. What I do remember are stories of Reagan's friends taking over their lives to associate themselves with Reagan's popularity (with the GOP) and they were house shopping with and for them, etc.

Reagan's normal/regular fees were in line with what dignitaries of his stature make (ex-Presidents, public officials, etc), as I remember. That *our* side is maligning our leaders with this sanctimonious sniveling criticism about earnings in line with their stature in the world is definitely unique to the self-sabotaging fringe types. Reagan was wildly popular with the GOP for decades after he left office.

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Shoot me. I don't have a problem with President Obama giving paid speeches. [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 OP

Who would? underpants Apr 2017 #1

A prominent Democrat has. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 #4

Exactly! ananda Apr 2017 #23

But their fathers weren't from Africa BadgerMom Apr 2017 #90

That argument is nonsense. liberalnarb Apr 2017 #95

And a prominent Independent, too. George II Apr 2017 #34

He was an amazing public servant who risked his life to run and be president BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #119

A number of people I know, and not those prone to conspiracy theories, were afraid.... George II Apr 2017 #120

I worried about it almost every day. Especially at the beginning. Like you said, Thank God. BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #121

+2 Hekate Apr 2017 #142

+1 Hekate Apr 2017 #141

That's obviously the key difference FBaggins Apr 2017 #52

Well, if you're a woman, it's really different. Somehow. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #85

I don't either! MoonRiver Apr 2017 #2

I don't either. I can't understand why Sen. Warren would even comment on this. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #3

who is running against her? rpannier Apr 2017 #13

She is below 50% approval in some early polls...never a good thing for a sitting Senator. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #21

She is up around 50 in April polling rpannier Apr 2017 #38

That is good news...let's hope she wins with huge margins. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #89

WOW...I haven't been keeping up. Stellar Apr 2017 #42

I don't live in Massachusetts anymore frazzled Apr 2017 #80

I really love Senator Warren... Stellar Apr 2017 #112

We're still about a year from the start of the campaign. George II Apr 2017 #37

Massachusetts doesn't have a deep rpannier Apr 2017 #45

Brown is on his way to Australia George II Apr 2017 #48

I didn't know that rpannier Apr 2017 #53

Correction - he's actually going to be trump's ambassador to New Zealand, not Australia. George II Apr 2017 #57

What did New Zealand do? rpannier Apr 2017 #67

Poor Canada, they are our best friends trixie2 Apr 2017 #81

There is a Kennedy in the house now (Joe P. Kennedy III) from MA-4 hughee99 Apr 2017 #111

Rumor has it Gov. Charlie Baker-R may run. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #114

She really disappointed me with those remarks. n/t monmouth4 Apr 2017 #15

me too. I really like her. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #17

It's who Bear Creek Apr 2017 #32

They can't be put into jail JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #49

Well said! HenryWallace Apr 2017 #62

WTF, he's got two kids to put through college. What, white ex-presidents can but the black guy can't brush Apr 2017 #82

Re-read Bear Creek Apr 2017 #123

Still don't get your opposition. He's one of 6 people on the planet with Presidential credentials brush Apr 2017 #128

How's the weather in Moldova these days? BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #133

Cozying up to Wall Street - like voting for Bill Clinton's Commodity Futures Modernization Act? ehrnst Apr 2017 #92

I have no idea what you are talking about. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #93

Yeah, it's like she doesn't want him campaigning Cha Apr 2017 #73

I agree ExciteBike66 Apr 2017 #5

President Obama has earned the right to Cha Apr 2017 #6

Thanks for that Cha treestar Apr 2017 #8

You're Welcome, treestar! Cha Apr 2017 #50

hear, hear! Stellar Apr 2017 #46

Hey Stellar Cha Apr 2017 #51

This! Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #65

Yes, so many reasons why complaining about Cha Apr 2017 #71

hear hear! nt steve2470 Apr 2017 #91

Well said, Trevor!!! GoCubsGo Apr 2017 #126

.. Cha Apr 2017 #145

Notice no whining about any Republican whatsoever treestar Apr 2017 #7

That could be because whathehell Apr 2017 #10

Poppy Bush isn't making any more paid speeches DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 #12

Hehehehe treestar Apr 2017 #68

They can shoot me too. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2017 #9

I hope he makes... 3catwoman3 Apr 2017 #11

Nor do I. He should be as free as anyone else to accept fees for services rendered. Glorfindel Apr 2017 #14

But, but, but.... George II Apr 2017 #41

You are not rich enough to hear him speek HarmonyRockets Apr 2017 #152

Me either mcar Apr 2017 #16

It would only be a problem if he were running for something alarimer Apr 2017 #18

but trump didnt give speeches to WS and hes totally in their back pocket! samnsara Apr 2017 #27

He's not running for office anymore, so yeah, he can give speeches Bettie Apr 2017 #19

we might need to take up a collection for more bullets. like i said in another thread mopinko Apr 2017 #20

It's the way the game works inwiththenew Apr 2017 #22

I'm fine with it.. mountain grammy Apr 2017 #24

He deserves every dime he earns. After what he put up with from Americans, I say good for him. Augiedog Apr 2017 #25

same here!! samnsara Apr 2017 #26

I don't either. Nor did I ever care about Hillary's paid speeches. Lil Missy Apr 2017 #28

He should make speeches and stay on camera as much as possible HAB911 Apr 2017 #29

Funny how people complain when it's a woman or a black man Nonhlanhla Apr 2017 #30

Excellent point, that hadn't dawned on me. George II Apr 2017 #44

Totally Agree DownriverDem Apr 2017 #31

I don't give a crap. This is a capitalist society. He is retired. bronxiteforever Apr 2017 #33

Hear, hear! Mountain Mule Apr 2017 #61

You are right- can't keep up with the evil! N/t bronxiteforever Apr 2017 #88

Completely agree it is OK VigilantG Apr 2017 #105

He is not spending tax money to pay for golf carts bronxiteforever Apr 2017 #118

Joe Madison has been ranting about this BumRushDaShow Apr 2017 #35

just found THIS: kpete Apr 2017 #36

That is just so many levels of lame BeyondGeography Apr 2017 #131

"Paid speeches are only a problem since the woman and R B Garr Apr 2017 #39

Exactly. athena Apr 2017 #148

Sorry, but Stephanie Miller is old enough to remember all the criticism Ronald Reagan received... PoliticAverse Apr 2017 #151

So was Reagan black or female? QC Apr 2017 #157

Really? A $2 million speech thirty years ago would be R B Garr Apr 2017 #159

This really is a non-issue. I like Warren Sculpin Beauregard Apr 2017 #40

As usual, there's a racial component to the right-wing complaints about Obama's actions. (nt) Paladin Apr 2017 #43

Unfortunately there are too many left-wing complaints, too. George II Apr 2017 #47

Agreed. Paladin Apr 2017 #74

After the number Judicial Watch did on Bill Clinton, I don't, either Vogon_Glory Apr 2017 #54

i dont get it either ... Mr. Sparkle Apr 2017 #55

Agreed, this is ridiculous. nt prayin4rain Apr 2017 #56

Neither do I. And I question the MOTIVES or the SINCERITY of those who do... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #58

Yeah, why is he supposed to be the first one in modern history that doesn't? Coventina Apr 2017 #59

It has the added bonus of making the White Supremacists extra, extra crazy!!! OregonBlue Apr 2017 #60

he does have to make a living now barbtries Apr 2017 #63

If his speech isn't secret, I might not, either. Orsino Apr 2017 #64

Who is footing the bill? L. Coyote Apr 2017 #66

How can one POSSIBLY connect Obama's speaking engagements to trump's tax cuts? Ridiculous. George II Apr 2017 #76

That's why it is so funny. Or not so funny. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #78

I and many others are with you! Go for more Obama! mfcorey1 Apr 2017 #69

I find it obscene that anyone would get. $400,000 for an hour speech Lee-Lee Apr 2017 #70

So... SHRED Apr 2017 #100

How do you know that? BainsBane Apr 2017 #101

Fair enough SHRED Apr 2017 #113

You don't own him. His life is his own, not yours. BainsBane Apr 2017 #124

Of course I don't own him SHRED Apr 2017 #130

Non sequitur BainsBane Apr 2017 #138

We disagree SHRED Apr 2017 #139

You are still ignoring the contradiction of celebrating FDR BainsBane Apr 2017 #144

I think your post ends that exchange once & for all. And Bravo! Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #155

He just signed a book deal worth $65 million dollars. YOHABLO Apr 2017 #136

What was his advance? BainsBane Apr 2017 #137

I love it. I hope he makes a LOT of money! Pathwalker Apr 2017 #103

sacraficing principles ? he is getting money for giving a speech. he is probably THE BEST JI7 Apr 2017 #161

Neither do I Renew Deal Apr 2017 #72

It's Envy , Jealousy and a lot of russian trolling.. stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #75

shoot me too. montanto Apr 2017 #77

I'm disappointed SHRED Apr 2017 #79

I agree. Obama's just doing what past Presidents before him have done. KPN Apr 2017 #84

I think many of us Democrats... SHRED Apr 2017 #97

The "optics" are what one makes the optics. I'm not disappointed at all. George II Apr 2017 #94

Good for you SHRED Apr 2017 #99

Yes, it's so concern troll. The optics only exist because of those objecting. kcr Apr 2017 #153

What's the big deal was my reaction as soon as I heard there was an uproar by some over this Fla Dem Apr 2017 #83

Obama's just doing what past Presidents before him have done. KPN Apr 2017 #86

Neither fo I. n/t lunamagica Apr 2017 #87

Me either Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2017 #96

It's a canard. Don't fall for it Chimichurri Apr 2017 #98

Who funds you rules you. AngryAmish Apr 2017 #102

In a capitalist nation the more money you have the more free you are. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 #108

Why is someone outside of public office worth 400k? AngryAmish Apr 2017 #109

Obama leads the Dem party now?!? It appears these accusations are to knock him bettyellen Apr 2017 #127

I think in doing this SHRED Apr 2017 #104

True, he wasn't born into great wealth like FDR BainsBane Apr 2017 #106

I respect your opinion SHRED Apr 2017 #115

Are you going to address your celebration of an American aristrocrat BainsBane Apr 2017 #122

+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #149

I have no trouble either Gothmog Apr 2017 #107

I hope he makes lots of money TNLib Apr 2017 #110

I do also SHRED Apr 2017 #117

I will say that you do have a point Mountain Mule Apr 2017 #129

He was an outstanding President SHRED Apr 2017 #135

I have no problem with it. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #116

I have zero problem with this. herding cats Apr 2017 #125

me either chillfactor Apr 2017 #132

It's not about being paid for speeches, it's about who he's taking the money from. YOHABLO Apr 2017 #134

It's not like he was being paid to speak to RT tirebiter Apr 2017 #140

Steve Kornacki on MSNBC thegoose Apr 2017 #143

I'm just wondering why lordsummerisle Apr 2017 #146

Right there with you . . . hatrack Apr 2017 #147

I couldn't care less about Obama's speaking fees. tammywammy Apr 2017 #150

Me either. Sick of BS we can do it Apr 2017 #154

No problem w/this. Obama had to suck up shit like Jackie Robinson. VOX Apr 2017 #156

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #158

I am hoping he will use that cash to start up a voter registering, assisting to obtain those PoliticalPie Apr 2017 #160

He's now highly paid by them mvd Apr 2017 #162

Wow, I get a lot of deja vu feelings when I read about politics. It's not the banks. fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #163