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Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:59 AM Apr 2016

While her husband has been President, has Michelle Obama made millions in speaking & consulting fees

from people, countries, and companies that had business before the U.S. Government?

Bill Clinton made a boatload of money while Hillary was SOS and had business before the state dept. I just want to make sure we are comparing apples to oranges. Camp Hillary wouldn't want to be unfair to President Obama would they?

It seems to me Michelle, as First Lady, has been busy promoting worthy causes, but maybe I missed something.

Note: And both Clintons made a BOATLOAD of money after Clinton left the Dept of State.

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While her husband has been President, has Michelle Obama made millions in speaking & consulting fees (Original Post) Skwmom Apr 2016 OP
The law does not allow sitting officers to give those speeches for money. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Apr 2016 #4
I bet you she will. JRLeft Apr 2016 #7
"Seems like" is predicated on bias rather than objectivity LanternWaste Apr 2016 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Apr 2016 #18
That is also why Hillary KNOWS Bernie didn't make those speeches. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #6
What elected or appointed position does she hold? bluedigger Apr 2016 #9
Is Michelle a sitting officer and I missed it? Bill Clinton made MILLIONS while Hillary was Skwmom Apr 2016 #13
Sitting Supreme Court Justices and their spouses can and do very often. fasttense Apr 2016 #19
No, and you'll never see her running for president, either. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Apr 2016 #3
She is going to make plenty of money for speaking engagements when Obama leaves office. Jitter65 Apr 2016 #5
Sorry, but envy is just not part of my DNA. Skwmom Apr 2016 #8
So true. Bernie is an envy and anger merchant redstateblues Apr 2016 #10
Not envy. It's concern for democracy, fighting corruption, doing what is ethical, being principled amborin Apr 2016 #12
I found that people that have the greed chip generally have the envy chip. So they do not understand Skwmom Apr 2016 #16
I've noticed that myself.. haikugal Apr 2016 #20
I knew it! She's a republican mole! Lil Missy Apr 2016 #11
No, because she is a good person. /nt RiverLover Apr 2016 #14
Neither did any other First Lady WhiteTara Apr 2016 #17
What about spouses of the SOS? Skwmom Apr 2016 #22
Most corporate and political "speaking engagements" My Good Babushka Apr 2016 #21
+1000 Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2016 #23
 

ViseGrip

(3,133 posts)
1. The law does not allow sitting officers to give those speeches for money.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:00 AM
Apr 2016

So of course Michelle has not done that. Not yet.

Response to ViseGrip (Reply #1)

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
15. "Seems like" is predicated on bias rather than objectivity
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:08 AM
Apr 2016

"Seems like" is predicated on bias rather than objectivity. "Seems like" is a precursor to a wish-statement. However, as bias and wish-fulfillment are trending faults during each primary season, I suppose we have to put up with it for a while longer.

"to me, at least..."

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ViseGrip

(3,133 posts)
6. That is also why Hillary KNOWS Bernie didn't make those speeches.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:02 AM
Apr 2016

The release game was just utter B.S.

She is more protective of her transcripts than her emails?

I'm so glad she did admit that was bad judgment. The most honest thing I've ever heard her say.

When you add that to the rest of her bad decisions, why are we even going through this with her?

I'm sick of her already, can't imagine years of this to come.


GO BERNIE!

bluedigger

(17,086 posts)
9. What elected or appointed position does she hold?
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:06 AM
Apr 2016

As far as I know she is a free agent who can make money any way she chooses.

Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
13. Is Michelle a sitting officer and I missed it? Bill Clinton made MILLIONS while Hillary was
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:07 AM
Apr 2016

Secretary of State.

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Jitter65

(3,089 posts)
5. She is going to make plenty of money for speaking engagements when Obama leaves office.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:02 AM
Apr 2016

So will he. So get your green envy glasses out

amborin

(16,631 posts)
12. Not envy. It's concern for democracy, fighting corruption, doing what is ethical, being principled
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:06 AM
Apr 2016

Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
16. I found that people that have the greed chip generally have the envy chip. So they do not understand
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:08 AM
Apr 2016

others who don't.

People are wired different.

WhiteTara

(29,718 posts)
17. Neither did any other First Lady
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:08 AM
Apr 2016

while in office. Hillary made money as a private citizen, since you seem to be implying that she illegally made money while her husband was in office.

My Good Babushka

(2,710 posts)
21. Most corporate and political "speaking engagements"
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:27 AM
Apr 2016

are just sales pitches and influence peddling. Rich people paying other rich people to talk.
And before you say I just hate rich people, let me assure you it's not true, I don't like any people, money has nothing to do with it.

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