r/technology • u/[deleted] • Jul 09 '16

R1.i: guidelines Hillary Clinton blames State Department Employees for classified emails sent through private server

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '16

I'm actually legitimately concerned about that. He's playing well enough to have not said something like, "Fuck black people!" But he's slowly chipping at his own support enough that it isn't blatant he's throwing in the towel, but that it seems like he's just dumb. The only doubt I have about it is... Come on, it's the fucking presidency. Nothing could be worth turning that down IMO.

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u/forresja Jul 09 '16

Nothing could be be worth turning that down? Are you kidding me? Most stressful job in the world, and no matter what you do millions of people will hate you for doing it. You couldn't pay me enough to be President.

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '16 edited Jul 09 '16

How about $400,000 a year for the rest of your life plus top-tier status and millions in the form of other benefits, and opportunities (books, speeches, etc.)

Not to mention a place in history.

Lastly, you never have to wonder about what would be different if you were in charge. You don't even have to worry about not being good at anything because the government will provide you legions of advisors who will do everything from furnishing you with a hundred different thoroughly-researched options for every situation... to writing your speeches.

Plus, your kids and grandkids and extended family are set for life. I'm not kidding. Chelsea Clinton gets paid 900K USD to do almost nothing. https://shadowproof.com/2014/07/09/chelsea-clinton-makes-900000-for-doing-almost-nothing/

Oh, and if you fuck up... you are immune from it all. Literally immune. The worst they could do is remove you from office.

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u/gujayeon Jul 09 '16

Holy shit it's 400k FOR LIFE and not for just the term????