POLITICAL THREAD
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Hey Hitler got elected by promising a final solution to the Jews, maybe Trump can get elected by promising a final solution to the Mexicans. You just don't give the man enough credit.
Oh, the irony.
Because one deal went bad then all deals must be bad. Right? This is an unusually fallacious argument, even for you.
Yep - kind of like government loans to green energy companies like Solyndra.
Apples to Oranges. One is in the private sector, the other is with tax payer money; as a kickback to his political pals.
I dont think Id cite Solyndra as an example for anything, other than government ineptitude and corruption.
To the bigger point - Yes, just because the government made some bad loans doesnt mean they were all bad. Each deal should be judged on its own merits.
This would work for an uneducated argument, but laws are in place and allowed Trump, a man worth millions, to file. Also those same laws were used by financial guru Dave Ramsey as well.
Yes smart business men see a way to profit and they take it, pretty simple.
Back to politics!
Real estate development, the kind and scale that Trump manages, has a very high risk/reward profile.
Bankruptcies (and I can't fault the man for using the laws/tools available to him) are very common in that business.
We are seeing the result of a POTUS with no business experience whatsoever; he can't even get a simple budget passed (last budget was passed in 2009) let alone move the economy forward.
Bankruptcies (and I can't fault the man for using the laws/tools available to him) are very common in that business.
We are seeing the result of a POTUS with no business experience whatsoever; he can't even get a simple budget passed (last budget was passed in 2009) let alone move the economy forward.
Any of you all seen this story yet?
The Virginia and North Carolina parties are "considering" implementing a new requirement that candidates pledge to support the Republican presidential nominee in the general election - and pledge not to run as a third-party candidate - before they can qualify for their primary ballots.
Obviously targeted at Trump. Not really sure how much steam this has picked up, other than the state parties have had discussions about it to this point.
The Virginia and North Carolina parties are "considering" implementing a new requirement that candidates pledge to support the Republican presidential nominee in the general election - and pledge not to run as a third-party candidate - before they can qualify for their primary ballots.
Obviously targeted at Trump. Not really sure how much steam this has picked up, other than the state parties have had discussions about it to this point.
Trump is going after Megyn Kelly again for no reason. Trump is acting like a selfish child. He needs to treat people with respect with he does not, for instance, John McCain and rips Megyn for the questions that were asked at the debate (which I think are legitimate). I have had enough of him.
So you're adjusting youre previously held views of conservatives, right? heh
Still think Trump has a very hard ceiling in terms of potential vote. Right now people are able to focus on certain aspects of his persona that people like - he's not a politician! he says what he thinks! he's not a politician! Eventually he and everything about him will come into focus and under the microscope - eventually there will be Trump and just a couple of other viable contenders. Besides that, the media doesn't like him (the media doesn't like him!) and they will try their best to undermine his candidacy.
He'll end up running NYC, if he truly has political aspirations and this isn't just about branding and money.
All that said, I do remember cynically thinking to myself after Perot ran that someday, someone with a ton of money would be able to get himself elected, someone that had no business running a big town let alone a whole country.......
He'll end up running NYC, if he truly has political aspirations and this isn't just about branding and money.
All that said, I do remember cynically thinking to myself after Perot ran that someday, someone with a ton of money would be able to get himself elected, someone that had no business running a big town let alone a whole country.......
I agree which is why in a previous post I stated I liked his ideas much more than I like him as a presidential candidate. Hed do well to let the Megyn Kelly issue go. But I suspect hes trying to drum up negative press just to keep his name everywhere. Not a fan of the approach. But its much cheaper than actually buying air time.
Trump going after Kelly because it didn't hurt him last time. Hell might have contributed to his solidifying as the lead.
Great stat on twitter this morning, another thing pumping Trump up is the carpet bombing of coverage minutes he is getting on network/cable. His minutes are something like 4X combined of the other 16 candidates all added up total. Then add in the puzzlingly nonstop positive Trump coverage every day on the radio from Rush/Hannity/Levin/Savage why is anyone surprised he is lapping the field?
Great stat on twitter this morning, another thing pumping Trump up is the carpet bombing of coverage minutes he is getting on network/cable. His minutes are something like 4X combined of the other 16 candidates all added up total. Then add in the puzzlingly nonstop positive Trump coverage every day on the radio from Rush/Hannity/Levin/Savage why is anyone surprised he is lapping the field?
No shit man. Trump is a dumb ass.
Where ya been lately? Like the Dem candidates are any better?
Thanks for educating me on that Bigblue. Just not buying his business experience as someone who needs this country's reins.
I like his ideas much more than I like him. Hes brilliant, but an egomaniac. Dangerous combination.
His mantra of "no such thing as bad press" is walking a fine line, where people are pretty close to turning on him imo. Its brilliant, in that he gets tons and tons of free publicity; more than any candidate could ever buy. But hes pretty much crossed the line with Megyn Kelly by calling her out for no apparent reason; just to keep his name in the headlines.
More than his business leadership, I think the US needs someone who isnt a career politician (so they can tackle tough issues like illegal immigration and entitlements); who has a record of huge, challenging accomplishments in the real world; who has a record of turning things around in the real world.
Trump is the candidate who fits that description the best. Although Id say Kasich wouldnt be far behind.
Who id REALLY like to see run, is Mark Cuban. If you follow him on twitter, you can tell hes dipping into the political discussion way more than times past.
I think many great minds see this nation is in big trouble if things dont turn around. If we're not at critical mass, we're pretty damn close. I think depending on what happens this term, you may see many more non-politicians throw their hat in the ring to try to save this country.
This is my feeling. Not in my top 5, but would vote for him over Hillary.
Lots to like in this post.
Trump may have signaled the beginning of the end for him with his handling of the Jorge Ramos situation.
Yeah, because the shooter would obviously follow any new gun control.
I thought so too. Then it was reported that Ramos' daughter works for Hillary Clinton. Of course this isnt being reported by the MSM. If true, I dont blame Trump for kicking him out.
The Megyn Kelly remarks were understandable at first, considering she definitely targeted him in some questions. Even then, it was risky. But continuing that feud is totally uncalled for.
You think that is bad? Kyle Tucker has had to stay up late covering UK games that went into OT
I'm not buying everything trump is selling, but there is plenty of hypocrisy on both sides.
As Rhome burns, people still love pointing fingers at the other guys and act like their side is some how vindicated of all of its corruption
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