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Old Jun 16th 2016 | 6:27 am
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Originally Posted by Leslie
Because he doesn't have it. He probably only has about $40 million of his own cash despite his claims of being 'worth' 10 billion.
He's a property developer so it's only to be expected that most of his wealth is tied up in property. He could borrow against that equity if he wanted to, of course.

The Economist did an analysis of his wealth a few months ago. I don't remember the numbers now, but their conclusion was that although his net worth is likely a lot less than what he claims, it is pretty high.
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 7:06 am
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Just ask the gays...

Donald Trump tells people to 'ask the gays' about how great he is. 'The gays' respond—and it is EPIC
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 7:08 am
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Originally Posted by Giantaxe
He's a property developer so it's only to be expected that most of his wealth is tied up in property. He could borrow against that equity if he wanted to, of course.

The Economist did an analysis of his wealth a few months ago. I don't remember the numbers now, but their conclusion was that although his net worth is likely a lot less than what he claims, it is pretty high.
Well Trump Corp (or whatever his shell company is called) is the developer. What is his wealth?
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 7:13 am
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Originally Posted by sir_eccles
Well Trump Corp (or whatever his shell company is called) is the developer. What is his wealth?
Here's The Economist's analysis:

From the Tower to the White House | The Economist
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 7:40 am
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Originally Posted by Giantaxe
Here's The Economist's analysis:

From the Tower to the White House | The Economist
Murky isn't it. If he doesn't in fact have a holding company, the suggestions that he is paying low or zero taxes becomes a serious issue.
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 7:54 am
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Great party unity from the GOP here...

 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 9:12 am
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Originally Posted by Giantaxe
He's a property developer so it's only to be expected that most of his wealth is tied up in property. He could borrow against that equity if he wanted to, of course.

The Economist did an analysis of his wealth a few months ago. I don't remember the numbers now, but their conclusion was that although his net worth is likely a lot less than what he claims, it is pretty high.
My point is mainly that he isn't 'self funding' and he never has done --- he can't afford to. He's taken individual/small donations --- like Bernie. He's used free media by constantly inserting himself in the news cycle via douchebaggery. And now we find out he's been stealing from his charities.
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 9:15 am
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Originally Posted by Leslie
My point is mainly that he isn't 'self funding' and he never has done --- he can't afford to. He's taken individual/small donations --- like Bernie. He's used free media by constantly inserting himself in the news cycle via douchebaggery. And now we find out he's been stealing from his charities.
All true, and now he's going to use the RNC at state level as well as beg the likes of the Koch brothers for money in the general.
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 9:28 am
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Originally Posted by sir_eccles
Great party unity from the GOP here...

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I see John McCain now blaming Obama for Orlando which according to McCain can be traced to the US pullout from Iraq which in turn led to the creation of ISIS,

Seems McCain suffers from a case of historical myopia. If there's anyone to blame for ISIS it has to be Bush Jnr, Cheney and Rumsfield and the rash invasion of Iraq in search of WMDs, ISIS all came from there
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 9:37 am
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I see John McCain now blaming Obama for Orlando which according to McCain can be traced to the US pullout from Iraq which in turn led to the creation of ISIS,

Seems McCain suffers from a case of historical myopia. If there's anyone to blame for ISIS it has to be Bush Jnr, Cheney and Rumsfield and the rash invasion of Iraq in search of WMDs, ISIS all came from there
Why is it always about blaming someone else? I wish for once, someone would take responsibility for something.

Bush going in, and Obama pulling out both had some effect, also the Libya thing didn't help. The West has been poking the hornet's nest of the Middle East for decades, centuries even, so yeah there's plenty of blame to go around.
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 10:07 am
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I do love the Japanese, but you have to wonder what they put in the water over there.

 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 10:55 am
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Originally Posted by sir_eccles
The list of GOP governors publicly stating they will not endorse or vote for Trump grows daily.
All this could backfire, of course, if they all decide to toe the line at the last minute. Late October, there could be a rallying of the troops and they all suddenly 'change their minds' and endorse the f**er; the electorate only remembers the last few days ...
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 10:56 am
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Originally Posted by Leslie
My point is mainly that he isn't 'self funding' and he never has done --- he can't afford to. He's taken individual/small donations --- like Bernie. He's used free media by constantly inserting himself in the news cycle via douchebaggery. And now we find out he's been stealing from his charities.
He has also been profiting by charging the campaign huge fees for him using his private jet and also for use of facilities in Trump owned hotels etc.

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Old Jun 16th 2016 | 11:30 am
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He has also been profiting by charging the campaign huge fees for him using his private jet and also for use of facilities in Trump owned hotels etc.
Sounds like Clinton and Trump deserve each other.
 
Old Jun 16th 2016 | 11:40 am
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Sounds like Clinton and Trump deserve each other.
What does the country deserve?
 


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