The U.S federal government spends about $3.7 million on its former presidents each year and George Bush makes sure he gets his share (and then some).

Former president George W. Bush cost the government $1.3 million in 2012, which included a $200,000 pension, compensation and benefits for office staff, and other costs like travel, office space and postage. Bush, pictured above trying to figure out how a phone works, spent $400,000 for 8,000 square feet of office space and $85,000 in telephone costs. What is he doing – calling sex hotlines? Or does he really not know how to use a phone?

Bill Clinton came in second place at just under $1 million. He probably is calling sex hotlines… George Bush the elder follows with $850,000 and Jimmy Carter trails behind with only $500,000 worth of expenses (probably because he lives in a Habitat for Humanity house).

At the very least, this should shut “some Republicans” up about Obama’s “extravagant” lifestyle with his non-existent dog walker and movie projectionists. But if the federal government ever wants to cut down on their expenses they should just send George Bush off on a hunting trip with Dick Cheney. Problem solved.

Via: Politico