Ex-tremely Ex-pensive
13th May 2012
Taxpayers paid almost $3.7 million last year for the expenses of ex-presidents, including $119,000 in phone bills, $123,000 for travel, $76,000 for postage and $1.2 million in rent, according to government figures.
Former President George H.W. Bush cost $844,000, including $56,000 for travel. More than half of Bill Clinton’s $1 million in expenses covered his $586,000 office rent. Jimmy Carter claimed $517,000, including $15,000 for postage.
Well, you know — I think half a mil is a cheap price to pay to make sure that Jimmy Carter isn’t President any more. And don’t get me started on Bill Clinton.
Actually, if we could get rid of Barack Obama for a guarantee of $2 million a year, I don’t doubt that there would be some rich Republicans who’d be happy to step up to the plate and cover the cost. If I could afford it, I’d jump at the chance.