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WanderingEng · 2546 days ago · link · · parent · post: Barack Obama's $400,000 speaking fees reveal what few want to admit
I didn't mean to be dismissive with my other comment, and people have a right to raise concerns. My caution, though, is that there might be no back room conspiracy. It might simply be a deep pocketed organization sought to have one of the most prominent people in America come speak to them, and he in turn may have sought to maximize his post-public office speaking career. Or it might be an informal "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" arrangement. I think it's always fair to ask questions. It's not only fair, but it's good that people do. But those people need to realize it might not pan out and know when to take a step back before they get labeled as conspiracy nuts. Not for our benefit, but for theirs.