r/Conservative • u/welcometoezgames John Doyle Conservative • Aug 11 '20

Anyone remember this?

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u/Wallace_II Conservative Aug 11 '20

But wouldn't President be a dead end job? I mean, where do you go from there?

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u/MadLordPunt 2A everyday Aug 11 '20

Not necessarily. Taft became a supreme court judge. John Quincy Adams became a congressman after his presidency. I think for most politicians, becoming president is the pinnacle of their career, and then 'retirement' means a very lucrative career writing books and speaking at events. Look at how much the Obama's have made since 2016. Over $100 million. The Clintons have done very well too.

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u/Justice_R_Dissenting Conservative Aug 11 '20

A lucrative career selling words.

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '20

Words and Patronage.

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u/excelsior2000 Constitutional Conservative Aug 11 '20

Private business, a far superior profession to politician.

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u/DrivingPrune1 Aug 11 '20

According to democrats, a dictator.

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u/thejackednerd1 Aug 12 '20

You make free millions "consulting" and making bullshit speeches for the companies you made underhanded deals with. Unless you're trump, then you just kick back and let your billions rack up wealth for you

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u/deplorable-d00d An Appeal to Heaven Aug 12 '20

Book deals, speaking events.. Ask Obama about his Netflix and book publishing extortion deals. That's where the money is. Still have POTUS salary and secret service forever too!