[cyncooper]

That is outrageous! A million $s for every four speeches?

What is outrageous is groups willing to pay him for his worthless speeches. All cliches and platitudes and Bush bashing.

The fact is, he's waiving the fee to do the gig to get the kind of coverage this very article gives. A big old ego stroking boost, as his 60 Minutes gig is tanking fast, and there's been a lot a talk about how sleazy he is. He needed a boost and he needed it quick. Too bad some will allow themselves to be pandered to.

[Area51]

America's First Black President revisits his roots...

"He identifies with them in a way that's really special. He conveys his concern in a way that is really touching."