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Comments (3)
Wow. I remember when the l... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Jim Addison | April 4, 2008 5:55 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Wow. I remember when the left went berserk after Reagan gave ONE speech in Japan for a million dollar fee after leaving office. And the sputtering apoplexy over Bush the Elder serving on a couple of corporate boards for much less was rather frightening.
$80 million between the book and "speaking fees" seems a bit high to me, but he is a former President and he did decide to cash in. Having made that decision, though, he really ought not involve himself in current political issues or elections. It diminishes him and the office.
1. Posted by Jim Addison | April 4, 2008 5:55 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on April 4, 2008 17:55
2. Posted by HughS | April 4, 2008 9:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Jim
Nothing to see here....move along.
2. Posted by HughS | April 4, 2008 9:53 PM |
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Posted on April 4, 2008 21:53
3. Posted by Tim | April 5, 2008 10:28 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
There's nothing Bill Clinton can do to diminish himself any more. His legacy is set in stone (and a little blue fabric).
3. Posted by Tim | April 5, 2008 10:28 AM |
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Posted on April 5, 2008 10:28