I want to believe
meanwhile...the Obama love-in continues.
Australian Prime Minister is supposed to be a Conservative; is the same guy who got Obama to agree to take in some of the asylum seekers trying to get into Australia during the transition to the Trump presidency:
24 Mar: Daily Mail: Barack Obama is set to earn $1.3million for a whistle-stop speaking tour of Australia and New Zealand
Former US President appeared at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney
He stayed at the $2,449-a-night Intercontinental Hotel overlooking the harbour
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull paid him a visit in his suite earlier this week
Now flown to New Zealand where he’s golfed and will jet to Singapore and Japan
By Gareth Davies
Next on his one-week tour is Japan and Singapore, and he is expected to earn seven figures for his work...
He was seen taking in the views over Sydney Harbour and caught up with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull who paid him a visit...
While Mastercard, who are one of the major sponsors of Obama’s trip Down Under, would not reveal how much he is being paid, the Divisional President of Australasia Richard Wormald told the Telegraph: ‘We are delighted to be able to support President Obama’s visit to Australia and New Zealand to enable local leaders to gain insights from one of the most revered leaders of our time.’
Despite him having left the Oval Office more than a year ago, roads were still shut down in a military-style operation to ensure Obama’s safety.
Police in riot gear were spotted around the art gallery in Sydney and dozens of fans gathered to try and get a glimpse of their hero...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5536849/Barack-Obama-set-earn-1-3million-speaking-tour.html