Gingrich was paid nearly $2 million by Freddie Mac

[opebo]

certainly, as a consultant [or whatever], Newt did some documentation of the advice he gave.  I know that I always document the advice I give clients, so that at the end of the day, the client is the one who eats the soup, no matter if the soup turned out good or bad.

What does that mean?  That  you and Geingrich can't be held responsible for your statements?

[opebo]

How many hours did Newt work for his 2 million?  Did he just pontificate with his big picture stuff, and if so, why on earth would the agencies pay that kind of money for that?  Was it some sort of hush money, to just keep Newt leashed, so he would not attack them on his speaking tours or something?  Something just isn't quite right here. I want to know more.

Republican politicians almost universally get these payoffs after leaving office, or between terms in office, Torie.  I'm shocked at your naivety, it is almost charming in one so old.

[opebo]

I don't think it is purely the domain of Republicans.  The DC/private sector revolving door is non-partisan.

Haha, I know.  Was just keeping it specific to get ol' Torie's goat.