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> No one would be able to offer the POTUS any advice on their field of expertise if this is the bar that is set. So $800k speaking fees are just "speaking fees

> No one would be able to offer the POTUS any advice on their field of expertise if this is the bar that is set. So $800k speaking fees are just "speaking fees".

monkeydreams 6y ago
Do you have evidence that they are not? By all means, provide the evidence. If Yellen has lied, demonstrate it and let due process take its course.
- postalrat 6y ago
  Is there a point in your mind where the amount of money transferred is more than just speaking fees? 2 million? 20 million? 200 million?
  - jjeaff 6y ago
    Sure, it's when it goes far above what similar, non-political speakers are getting. This doesn't appear to be above and beyond market rate for this level of cachet.
    - postalrat 6y ago
      So you are saying there isn't an upper limit.
jjeaff 6y ago
That was for 2 speeches and a series of webinars. In contrast, Seth Godin and Malcolm Gladwell command as much as $250k for a single speech. Oprah gets a rumored 7 figures. If Seth Godin can legitimately command $250k for a single speech, I think Janet Yellen can easily command $800k for two speeches and a webinar series (which could actually be any number of episodes).