"Hillary Clinton sounded more like a Goldman Sachs
managing director than Lloyd Blankfein does."
Thursday, July 09, 2015
I Remember Dubya #67
Dubya may no longer be the Commander-
in-Chief, but he's still the Grifter-in-Chief.
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
"In my commencement speech at the
University of Houston, I will tell the
graduates to become movie stars
and clip their alma mater for
$135,000 in speaking fees."
Warm Scuzzies #545
University of Houston
Monday, December 01, 2014
If Hillary Clinton runs for President and is elected, just
think how much the American people will save in
speaking fees.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
While she commands $75,000 per speech, Chelsea
Clinton commands $100,000 to not speak.
Friday, July 12, 2013
"Mr. Geithner, why would anyone pay you $200,000
for making a single speech? Are your jokes that
funny?"
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Pythia, the Oracle at Delphi, to Raise
Speaking Fee to $200,000 to Bring It
into Line with Hillary Clinton's
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
In retirement, Ron Paul will charge $50,000 to speak,
$100,000 to not speak.
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Speaking of James Carville, Bill Clinton says, "He likes
to act crazy because it helps him get speaking gigs. He
figures if he goes around acting like he needs a rabies
shot that more and more people will want to see him."
Monday, May 23, 2011
"Yes, George," Laura thought, "you look like a dry drunk,
but the $15 million you've made in speaking fees since you
left office has really come in handy."
Thursday, August 26, 2010
And then the day came when some people paid Haley
Barbour $50,000 to speak, and other people paid him
$75,000 not to speak.
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Larry Summers, director of the White House National Economic Council, received $2.77 million in 2008 for giving about 40 speeches, mostly to Wall Streeters. That's about $69,000 per speech. Incidentally, you didn't know it, but you have been charged for the privilege of looking at this picture of him giving one of those speeches. Your invoice is already in the mail.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
"Forget about that 'free speech' nonsense! If you want to hear one of my speeches, it'll cost you somewhere between $15,000 and $60,000, depending on the desired truth-to-bullshit ratio."