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deacon blues 01-12-2011 02:38 PM
Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Listening to Sean Hannity. DT is hinting very strongly that he is going to run. Said he would make an announcement in a few months.

Would you vote for him?

Digging4Truth 01-12-2011 03:24 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Those are some mighty narrow choices you provided there. I hope no one votes on any of the options unless they actually fit their feelings on the question.


I say this. He has new, fresh and improved rhetoric. But, if elected, would change nothing.

More of the same... different flavor.

scotty 01-12-2011 03:36 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Really ? I dont know, I think he would be pretty harsh. Make a lot of people mad, but for the better of the economy.

aegsm76 01-12-2011 03:50 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
I have met DT at a motivational speaking seminar.
He is very engaging and likeable in person.
I do not know where he stands on several of the issues that are important to me, however.

Jermyn Davidson 01-12-2011 03:54 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
I would vote for him, but the economy has already made it's turnaround.

We are on the upswing of things, though it may not have trickled down to everyone yet.


Since none of our candidates will be Holy Spirit filled, it does not too much sense to make too big of a deal over his moral issues.


Good unsaved people and immoral unsaved people go to hell when they die anyway.

scotty 01-12-2011 04:00 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson (Post 1013248)
I would vote for him, but the economy has already made it's turnaround.

We are on the upswing of things, though it may not have trickled down to everyone yet.


Since none of our candidates will be Holy Spirit filled, it does not too much sense to make too big of a deal over his moral issues.


Good unsaved people and immoral unsaved people go to hell when they die anyway.
Still not buying the trickle down theory, the economy will start coming back stronger because the tax cuts were extended, but it will not be a strong come back due to the uncertainty of whether they will continue to be extended.

However, I believe if he could pull it off he would make the recovery a lot faster just with the budget cuts. What I like about him is that he has nothing to lose or gain from doing the right thing. He will have no concern of a political future.

Jermyn Davidson 01-12-2011 04:10 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by scotty (Post 1013253)
Still not buying the trickle down theory, the economy will start coming back stronger because the tax cuts were extended, but it will not be a strong come back due to the uncertainty of whether they will continue to be extended.

However, I believe if he could pull it off he would make the recovery a lot faster just with the budget cuts. What I like about him is that he has nothing to lose or gain from doing the right thing. He will have no concern of a political future.
The strength of the comeback will intensify as we go along-- with or without a Democrat in the White House.

Remember the 1990's?

scotty 01-12-2011 04:12 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson (Post 1013256)
The strength of the comeback will intensify as we go along-- with or without a Democrat in the White House.

Remember the 1990's?
Yes, but Im trying to forget ! I dont want that kind of come back, I want it to be real this time, not false numbers on a piece of paper.

Jermyn Davidson 01-12-2011 04:21 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by scotty (Post 1013259)
Yes, but Im trying to forget ! I dont want that kind of come back, I want it to be real this time, not false numbers on a piece of paper.
It was real.

The prosperity before the dot.com bubble was real.

The dot.com bubble was real.

The dot.com burst was real.

So was the recession that followed.


The global economy waxes and wanes-- especially as the economies of the world become more globalized.

coadie 01-12-2011 04:28 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson (Post 1013256)
The strength of the comeback will intensify as we go along-- with or without a Democrat in the White House.

Remember the 1990's?
Truth about the 90's. A trillion dollar dot com telecom bubble. Maybe actually closer to 3 trillion. People that are afraid to read about economics also can't read about business history.



Unemployment and housing starts are as bad as could be. The economyt is stagnent.

coadie 01-12-2011 04:30 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson (Post 1013265)
It was real.

The prosperity before the dot.com bubble was real.

The dot.com bubble was real.

The dot.com burst was real.

So was the recession that followed.


The global economy waxes and wanes-- especially as the economies of the world become more globalized.
If we do the opposite of your leftist ideas, the economy can grow.

Jermyn Davidson 01-12-2011 04:32 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by coadie (Post 1013274)
If we do the opposite of your leftist ideas, the economy can grow.
:blah

What are MY leftist ideas?

deacon blues 01-13-2011 06:12 AM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
JD, what evidence do you cite as witness to the economy on the upswing?

scotty 01-13-2011 10:43 AM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson (Post 1013265)
It was real.

The prosperity before the dot.com bubble was real.

The dot.com bubble was real.

The dot.com burst was real.

So was the recession that followed.


The global economy waxes and wanes-- especially as the economies of the world become more globalized.
No, Clinton "projected" a budget surplus. the news of that "projection" is what drove people to spend. Problem was, it was just "projected", it wasnt real, it was on paper and most of it was to be funded by loans from China. Much of the surplus was in military cuts which were stupidly large, he all but shut the military down knowing all these things were going to come back to roost but not until after he was out of office.

DAII 01-13-2011 11:53 AM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
His casinos have filed for bankruptcy 3 times ... he has himself .... and he has benefited immensely from a creditor-led bailout ..

Perfect.

aegsm76 01-13-2011 12:00 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DAII (Post 1013649)
His casinos have filed for bankruptcy 3 times ... he has himself .... and he has benefited immensely from a creditor-led bailout ..

Perfect.
What happened to grace?

DAII 01-13-2011 12:03 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by aegsm76 (Post 1013653)
What happened to grace?
I think it's great ... the Donald spends money he doesn't have and uses the system to bail him out ...

Sean Hannity ... has proven he's a driveling, hypocritical koolaid drinker if he in any way supports a Trump candidacy.

DAII 01-13-2011 12:07 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Another aristocrat with patrician and corporate welfare tendencies ... as say go for it.

Ferd 01-13-2011 12:38 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
anyone who would vote for the donald right now just doesnt care.

they are star gazers who dont have a clue.

no one knows what the donald believes! good grief.

DAII 01-13-2011 01:10 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ferd (Post 1013686)
anyone who would vote for the donald right now just doesnt care.

they are star gazers who dont have a clue.

no one knows what the donald believes! good grief.
Well we know he's willing to donate to Democrats ... like Anthony Weiner.

The Donald is inclusive ... I like.

DAII 01-13-2011 01:15 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Pro-choice but against partial birth abortions:

http://www.ontheissues.org/celeb/Don...p_Abortion.htm

Brad Murphy 01-13-2011 01:23 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Not a poll option for me... I won't vote for him but it isn't for immorality or because I would be voting for Obama... I just don't understand the fascination this country has with celebrities, and at this point, that is how I see him... just a celebrity who happens to be a businessman. For that matter I don't understand why politician's wives end up in office when the only reason their name is known is because they were married to someone who became a politician.

Ferd 01-13-2011 01:53 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad Murphy (Post 1013737)
Not a poll option for me... I won't vote for him but it isn't for immorality or because I would be voting for Obama... I just don't understand the fascination this country has with celebrities, and at this point, that is how I see him... just a celebrity who happens to be a businessman. For that matter I don't understand why politician's wives end up in office when the only reason their name is known is because they were married to someone who became a politician.
i agree.

Ferd 01-13-2011 01:55 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DAII (Post 1013730)
Well we know he's willing to donate to Democrats ... like Anthony Weiner.

The Donald is inclusive ... I like.
Weiner is an idiot. that alone prevents me from voting for the donald.

I like guys like Joe Leiberman. dont agree with him on most stuff but he his not an idiot.

I still dont know what the donald believes on a whole host of issues.

DAII 01-13-2011 02:08 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ferd (Post 1013756)
Weiner is an idiot. that alone prevents me from voting for the donald.

I like guys like Joe Leiberman. dont agree with him on most stuff but he his not an idiot.

I still dont know what the donald believes on a whole host of issues.
Weiner may be the funniest guy in Congress ... he's a master tactician on the floor.

Cindy 01-13-2011 02:41 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
I agree with, Brad and Ferd.

DAII 01-13-2011 02:49 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad Murphy (Post 1013737)
Not a poll option for me... I won't vote for him but it isn't for immorality or because I would be voting for Obama... I just don't understand the fascination this country has with celebrities, and at this point, that is how I see him... just a celebrity who happens to be a businessman. For that matter I don't understand why politician's wives end up in office when the only reason their name is known is because they were married to someone who became a politician.
Happens with pastors wives too .. some taking control of meetings and making executive decisions.
Seen this happen to a good friend.

ReddMann24 01-13-2011 02:49 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DAII (Post 1013649)
His casinos have filed for bankruptcy 3 times ... he has himself .... and he has benefited immensely from a creditor-led bailout ..

Perfect.
Was the first thing that came to mind. Ronald Regan was a celebrity? A celebrity running for office doesnt bother me nearly as bad as a politician wanting to be a celebrity...sarah palin for example. Fred Thompson is a celebrity and I would love to see him in office.

DAII 01-13-2011 02:51 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ReddMann24 (Post 1013797)
Was the first thing that came to mind. Ronald Regan was a celebrity? A celebrity running for office doesnt bother me nearly as bed as a politician wanting to be a celebrity...sarah palin for example. Fred Thompson is a celebrity and I would love to see him in office.
Reagan served as governor of CA though ...

Brad Murphy 01-13-2011 03:41 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ReddMann24 (Post 1013797)
Was the first thing that came to mind. Ronald Regan was a celebrity? A celebrity running for office doesnt bother me nearly as bad as a politician wanting to be a celebrity...sarah palin for example. Fred Thompson is a celebrity and I would love to see him in office.
That's a good point! However if Donald Trump could give a speech anywhere near as eloquent as the one Reagan gave back in 1964 or so (guessing on the year) then he could convert me. lol.

For that matter, Clint Eastwood was a mayor and Jessie Ventura was a "wrestler", if I remember right, so I guess they aren't all bad. Then there is Ted Nugent! :)

Digging4Truth 01-13-2011 06:07 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson (Post 1013248)
I would vote for him, but the economy has already made it's turnaround.
:heeheehee:spit:heeheehee

deacon blues 03-17-2011 05:22 AM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
BUMP

It looks more and more like The Donald is going to make a run. The more I hear him talk the more I am becoming a fan. I think the man understands leadership. He certainly understands economics. Lobbyists couldn't sway him. He would fund his own campaign. He wouldn't need a salary. The man would put country first, I believe.

He has stated he would play hardball with China economically. He knows what it would take to rid ourselves of debt. He knows about job creation. He certianly is successful in just about everything he's involved with. He certainly would come to the Oval Office with vast executive experience, unlike the current president.

I hope he runs. I think he's more promising than any of the potential GOP candidates.

Walks_in_islam 03-17-2011 11:19 AM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
At worst Trump could smoothly navigate us through our upcoming waters of bankruptcy

Azzan 03-17-2011 01:47 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
But just how effective could he be with Congress? It's not like he can say 'You're Fired!'.

Scott Hutchinson 03-17-2011 01:49 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Since the man knows the private sector,I'm sure he would bring some money making ideas to the table.

blondie 03-17-2011 02:29 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
As of right now I think I would vote for him.

jfrog 03-17-2011 03:47 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blondie (Post 1046773)
As of right now I think I would vote for him.
I knew a blondie once from an apostolic chat site. Could you be that blondie?

sandie 03-17-2011 04:59 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
I will never, ever vote for Obama. That's as far as I've got thus far.

aegsm76 03-17-2011 09:53 PM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Trump is used to running the show.
I do not know how well he would adapt to working within the political framework of our system.

canam 03-18-2011 02:48 AM
Re: Donald Trump for President? Whaddya Think?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by coadie (Post 1013271)
Truth about the 90's. A trillion dollar dot com telecom bubble. Maybe actually closer to 3 trillion. People that are afraid to read about economics also can't read about business history.



Unemployment and housing starts are as bad as could be. The economyt is stagnent.
JD is whistling through the graveyard agin.


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