Let us cut to the chase in what Obama was saying in his ‘surprise-paid’ South African speech
Judi McLeod , Bio and Archives--July 18, 2018
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Message for Citizen Obama, who is still fighting to bring America down with anti-American speeches made on foreign shores: “We love America’s 45th and plan to keep him!”
It was Obama who once infamously lied during the failed imposition of ObamaCare: “If you like your doctor, you can keep him.”“Speaking in South Africa on Tuesday, the former president admitted 'I'm actually surprised by how much money I got’. (Daily Mail, July 17, 2018) “‘He added that he had 'enough' and was happy to sacrifice a little of his wealth through higher taxes to help the needy. “‘There's only so much you can eat. There's only so big a house you can have. There's only so many nice trips you can take,' he said. “'You don't have to take a vow of poverty just to say, 'Let me help out a few of the other folks,' he said, to applause.
“The former president was speaking months after Donald Trump came under fire for his tax reform which cut taxes for the rich and corporations. "Obama was giving a speech in Johannesburg to mark 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela. “Barack Obama has an estimated net worth of $40 million, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com “But his real worth is likely to be much higher, thanks to frequent six-figure speaking appearances, and a $65m book deal for his and Michelle's memoirs. “In May they also signed a deal with Netflix to produce series and movies for the streaming service which could be worth another $100m.”Let us cut to the chase in what Obama was saying in his ‘surprise-paid’ South African speech:
“He also supported the idea of universal basic income, a controversial economic policy idea that has gathered support in recent years to give all residents of a country an unconditional cash payment instead of tax benefits, grants, or other social-service program support. (Daily Mail) “It’s not just money that a job provides,” Obama said. “It provides dignity and structure and a sense of place and a sense of purpose. So we’re gonna have to consider new ways of thinking about these problems, like a universal income.”
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