Who continues to read a script and expect a large check for it..
So, I'm confident you would include Rush Limbaugh, George W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, et al, in that group. After all, it's what Rush does daily, what our presidents do every news briefing, press conference, public or congressional address, speaking engagement. In fact, your description would include anyone who speaks for pay before an audience. After all, what qualifies as a "large check" would be in the eye of the beholder.
We don't live in a a socialist state - people get paid for what they produce not "according to their need"...
Beck? What makes you think he has a script? My understanding is that he does not have a script; which isn't the same thing as saying that he doesn't have a plan or an outline of what he wants to say. But script? I don't think so.
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