“A generous pension and Secret Service to coddle them for the rest of their time on earth, on taxpayer expense.”
If I’m not mistaken, Congress changed the law regarding SS protection for former presidents.
They now only get SS protection for ten years after leaving office.
I believe G.W. Bush is the first retired president to be so affected.
Aside:
I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a “loophole” in the law that permits exceptions for special cases. If so, Obama will certainly qualify!