http://www.sott.net/article/395237-Obama-threatens-to-cancel-taxpayer-funded-speech-in-Denmark-if-his-contract-is-released-to-the-public

Representatives for Barack Obama have threatened to cancel the former president's upcoming paid speech at a Denmark university if details of his speaking contract are released to the public.

Obama will participate in a moderated question and answer session on Sept. 28 at the University of Southern Denmark before local business leaders, university students and local dignitaries, according to Business Kolding, the event's organizer.

But the event has already sparked criticism from citizens of Denmark's Kolding Municipality, which is providing 750,000 kroner, or $117,000, in taxpayer funds to support the behind-closed-doors event titled "A Conversation with President Barack Obama."

Kolding currently faces a deficit of 100 million kroner in its next year's budget. The town's mayor, Jørn Pedersen, justified using taxpayer dollars to fund Obama's invite-only talk, claiming the event is effectively a marketing opportunity for the town, according to Danish news outlet JydskeVestkysten.

"At this event, current and future leaders will have an opportunity to experience President Obama first hand. Everyone can expect to be inspired. And we have every reason to be proud," Kolding Mayor Jørn Pedersen said.

But Pedersen said he has been kept in the dark by the event's organizers regarding the total cost of hosting Obama's talk.

When pressed by a local news outlet for more information, Business Kolding said the Obama team would cancel the event outright if details surrounding his speaking contract were released to the public.

Despite efforts to keep the media in the dark, JydskeVestkyn estimates Obama will rake in up to two million kroner, or $312,000, for partaking in the event.

The University of Southern Denmark anticipates that Obama's visit will "boost" the university's prestige.

"SDU is an international university with a strong vision. We wish to break down barriers and mould the future. We are convinced that President Barack Obama's visit will give us a tremendous boost," said Henrik Dam, the university's vice-chancellor.

"As a regional player, this is a unique opportunity for us to support an exceptional event here in the Region of Southern Denmark. It is an event that in every possible way promotes SDU's strategic goals of being an international university, enabling every talent and encouraging the exceptional," added pro-vice-chancellor Bjarne Graabech Sørensen.

Obama's office did not respond to The Daily Caller News Foundation's request for comment.

Comment: The Clinton's have taught him well.

Or maybe Trump,,, seen those tax returns yet?

117,000 kroners ? Is that all ? I know the Clinton's are great teachers of corruption but Obama didn't learn much. Hillary would have charged 5 times that much.

no, it's called bashing when you can't read what the topic is about....hint - it's not about Trump....in any way

And if you will look REAL CLOSELY, I didn't mention Trump in my original reply, just stated that you are attempting in the OP to bash Obama with something that is normal for ALL ex-presidents to do.

See how YOUR biased media source is leading you around?

I don't think Trump or tax returns are part of this.... Did you not read the op?

oh. I did. But someone brought up Clinton, who also wasnt in the OP. I follow the flow of the conversation.

ok, Clinton was in the op, the writer at sott.net added it in there as a comment...but not Trump..

Oh, I didn't see in the rules of the forum that state you have private thread privileges.

You are welcome into any thread I start.... because you join anyway and spout your hate about a guy who is gone from office for almost 2 years now anyway.

I actually LIKE seeing your contributions. I really wish you would prepare your arguments based more on truth than knee-jerk party line, but then, people in Hell want ice water too, we all get what we get.

I am sorry that I ruined your Obama bash with facts.

you have no facts ... You're just trying to push people's buttons, nothing else...read the rules, anyone can post in any topic...but it has to be on topic, and not trying to bait others...

I stated a simple fact that it is NORMAL for ALL ex-presidents to earn money on the speaking circuit. This deflated your Obama bash to just another news flash similar to "the sun came up this morning", and you got butthurt.

Oh, and I KNOW anyone can post in any thread... but truly, I do enjoy when you reply to things. Please do not stop posting, I sincerely get a kick out of your logic.

this post wasn't intended to bash Obama, I really want to know the secret of the meetings, because I think he's up to something...but they do turn into Obama bashing, for some reason....my whole point is I didn't start this thread for anyone to whine about Trump, he has nothing to do with this thread...if you start your own post about Trump haters unite, then what would you say if I went in and bashed Obama?

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Follow me on this. I know it is tough for you, but:

1) NOBODY bashed Trump on this original response.
2) Obama is not doing anything unique, even though your subject title implies it.
3) If I start a topic, you are encouraged to join it, that is what this forum is about. Like I say, I truly enjoy your "arguments".
4) I would expect you to bring up Obama or Hillary in any thread when you interjected, because you have demonstrated you can't argue on point.

Clear Skippy?