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Originally Posted by sadfa
Please La.
Where would all of u be without me.
Ppl like u obviously don't keep abreast of news.
Barry Obama got a 20 million book deal. Both his wife n kids are also set for life without a cent from him.
US presidents pay is low but his perks like air force one n all meals provided 24/7 n secret service detail is unmatched OK.
And even Clintons also got huge book deals n appearance n speech fees.
One year easily make millions.
They don't need to work n Chelsea Clinton also don't need to work
If they want to take the job, there's nothing more prestigious for Facebook or Apple or esso or some Arab oil fund than being associated with former US president in terms of them being patron or director of yr company. Plus US lobbying so strong. Israel n middle East countrys or even worse China will bid millions to have a former US president in their corner.
It's only whether Barry or Clinton or Bush or jimmy want to take the offer or not
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Exchange points ignorant ma
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State benefits only apply when you have the position. It is not your personal benefit to take away when you leave the job. But salaries are personal to keep for life usage regardless you leave the job.
To use USA State benefits for high office as consolation for Singapore's Government Highest Pay in the world does not make sense at all.
Book deals depends on demand and supply. Not all USA Presidents got fantastic book deals by default. But key difference is book deals still need to be won and earn by USA Presidents. Singapore Ministers rather get highest salaries then do book deals for the equivalent money.