It certainly is strange how both Ds and Rs of modest means go to DC and become filthy rich on a 150k salary.
Bill Clinton gets about $189,000 per speech, about $13.4 million worth of fees for 2011 alone.
George W. Bush is reported to get $107,000 per speech - about $15 million since he left office.
Obama is reported to want a $500,000 fee for a private meeting with him at the White House.
Servants get nice salaries, plus cadillac benefits for life. Out of our paychecks.