By John Amaruso
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey has been paid by his right wing organization "Freedom Works" an $8 million dollar deal to leave the organization. Freedom Works which has backed Tea Party candidates and other affiliated movements has been ran by Mr. Armey for almost 10 years. Mr. Armey defended the deal to quit by saying he couldn't "leave with empty pockets". Meanwhile the head of Freedom Works was quoted as saying to Mr. Armey about the deal that "you'll never have to work again forever".
The 72 year old Mr. Armey in an interview claimed the organization was "dishonest" and reflected on his time in the ultra conservative lobbying group and the disputes which ultimately led to his resignation.
It has also been alleged that Mr. Armey had planned an impromptu "coup" against the leadership of Freedom Works when in early September of 2012 he brought a gun carrying aide with him to a meeting attended by Matt Kibbe, Freedom Works president.
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| Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey |
Under the deal Mr. Armey is set to receive $400,000 a year until he is 92- bringing the grand total of his severance package $8 million dollars.
Mr. Armey after being offered the deal said "How many people are going to have trouble of making that choice at the age of 72?".
Freedom Works did not comment on any of the accusations posed by Mr. Armey, only saying they wish him the best in his future endeavors.
I don't know about you, but that's a whole lotta pension pay. Where do I sign?
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| Freedom Works designing a deal Dick Armey can't refuse |
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