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6. President Obama has earned the right to

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Fri Apr 28, 2017, 08:32 AM

Apr 2017

get paid for his work.

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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