Why would you Canucks pay one cent to hear these clowns?!

[SuperDuper! 230]

Clinton and Bush to clash for cash in Canada

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The well-worn cliche is "time heals all wounds," but in politics, the saying often ought to be "money heals all wounds."

On Friday, former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, who spent years railing against each other, will appear together in Toronto for what is being billed a "conversation."

No one will say how much each will take home, but estimates run as high as $150,000 apiece for the two-hour appearance. Just to be one of the 6,000 people inside the city's convention center costs $250, with VIP tickets at $625 and the sold-out "emerald" section seating going for $2,500 (buyers in those front rows also get a photo with the two presidents).

The event will be only the second appearance by Mr. Bush since leaving office; his first was also in Canada, in Calgary. Mr. Clinton, meanwhile, is an old hand on the speaking tour: He did, after all, haul in $31 million in speaking fees between 2001 and 2005.

Friday's event is being put on by the Power Within, which produces "full-day inspirational, motivational and entertaining events with the power to ignite your spirit!" its Web site says exuberantly. The Toronto-based company is affiliated with self-help guru Tony Robbins, "the nation's foremost authority on the psychology of peak performance," the site says.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/m...clash-for-cash/

[Holliday 4]

Because we like clown shows? I dunno...

[TimandJoyce 1]

Because we like clown shows? I dunno...

[MissStacey 1]

We like to throw day old Timbits and are always in need of targets. Gotz to keep the throwing arm strong.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I would pay a lot more than 1 cent to hear those "clowns" but I'm not so sure about $250... As someone who has a passion for politics I would pay to hear a lot of people speak, regardless of my own political opinion. If you open up your mind to people with competing ideologies you will be surprised how your outlook on the world and certain situations can change. It doesn't mean you need to agree. Heck, I would pay to hear Gaddafi speak... or even Ahmadinejad! I wouldn't agree with a word either of them would say, but it sure would be interesting to hear them say it. Just my two cents.

[scandal 951]

I would pay a lot more than 1 cent to hear those "clowns" but I'm not so sure about $250... As someone who has a passion for politics I would pay to hear a lot of people speak, regardless of my own political opinion. If you open up your mind to people with competing ideologies you will be surprised how your outlook on the world and certain situations can change. It doesn't mean you need to agree. Heck, I would pay to hear Gaddafi speak... or even Ahmadinejad! I wouldn't agree with a word either of them would say, but it sure would be interesting to hear them say it. Just my two cents.

You can hear crackers like that speaking on VJ for nothin'.... heck, some would say by reading my words you're doing it right now!

[thetreble 19]

Because we like clown shows? I dunno...

We are Canadian. We do a lot of things that probably make people scratch their heads. As long as there was a trip to the pub afterwards, I'd probably go to see it and pay some money.

[sly_wolf 199]

This Canadian would never pay any hard earned money to see any politician ..... unless there was a pie throwing event.

Sly

[Krikit 1,164]

I'd consider going. I have formed opinions on those two Presidents and I would be curious to see whether those opinions would change after hearing/seeing them in person.

[Emancipation 2]

That's easy...

One word answer:

Toronto

*ducks for cover

[sly_wolf 199]

That's easy...

One word answer:

Toronto

*ducks for cover

Hehe. You are bad.

Sly

[trailmix 77]

I'd consider going. I have formed opinions on those two Presidents and I would be curious to see whether those opinions would change after hearing/seeing them in person.

Yeah it might be interesting. You know - often when I would see George on TV I would laugh - I don't mean a cynical laugh - I mean a hahahahaha the guy actually made me laugh out loud laugh (ok there were probably a few cynical laughs thrown in for good measure).

What if I felt the same seeing him in person, it could be an international incident!

[sly_wolf 199]

I'd consider going. I have formed opinions on those two Presidents and I would be curious to see whether those opinions would change after hearing/seeing them in person.

Yeah it might be interesting. You know - often when I would see George on TV I would laugh - I don't mean a cynical laugh - I mean a hahahahaha the guy actually made me laugh out loud laugh (ok there were probably a few cynical laughs thrown in for good measure).

What if I felt the same seeing him in person, it could be an international incident!

At least in that case you would be getting your money's worth

Sly

[Krikit 1,164]

That's easy...

One word answer:

Toronto

*ducks for cover

That's so true! Toronto's awesome.

I'd consider going. I have formed opinions on those two Presidents and I would be curious to see whether those opinions would change after hearing/seeing them in person.

Yeah it might be interesting. You know - often when I would see George on TV I would laugh - I don't mean a cynical laugh - I mean a hahahahaha the guy actually made me laugh out loud laugh (ok there were probably a few cynical laughs thrown in for good measure).

What if I felt the same seeing him in person, it could be an international incident!

Word.

[RYCK 0]

1 cent ?? i think that's a fair price to see them.