President Trump - it's on!

[Mike Honcho 5,297]

Donald Trump is officially running for president

 

The first debate should just have a little tiny car pull up and all the candidates come out while circus music plays.

 

Trump may have the support he’ll probably need to get on stage, but he doesn’t have anywhere to go from there. As FiveThirtyEight puts it, “Trump is the first candidate in modern presidential primary history to begin the campaign with a majority of his own party disliking him.” According to the websites’ number crunching, Trump’s 57 percent unfavorable rating among Republicans easily tops the previous most-disliked candidate, Pat Buchanan, who had a 43 percent unfavorable rating at this point in the 2000 election. (Buchanan would go on to run as an independent.)

[Drizzay 723]

His first order of duty as President will be to get to the bottom of that birth certificate...

[crackattack 520]

What a cluster fock of a party. They will hammer each other, point out flaws, negative campaign against each other, all while Hillary sits back and laughs. Big to what the Republican party has become. The best candidate has no chance of coming out of that mess. Paul.

[KSB2424 3,148]

It's a publicity stunt. To stay relevant and in the news. Everyone knows this.

[Mike Honcho 5,297]

His announcement, meanwhile, provided an easy set up for Democrats: "He adds some much-needed seriousness that has previously been lacking from the GOP field, and we look forward to hearing more about his ideas for the nation,” Holly Shulman, the Democratic National Committee's press secretary, deadpanned in a statement.

 

 

[Magnificent Bastard 191]

Please, Sarah Palin announce. Please.

[RLLD 4,254]

What if this guy actually managed to get elected, should we be worried?

[KSB2424 3,148]

What if this guy actually managed to get elected, should we be worried?

 

There's a better chance you win the lottery and get struck by lightening on the same day. So, no.

[The Moz 69]

I would only vote if pail got the nom....... I am not voting

[Magnificent Bastard 191]

I do feel that because Hillary will have the nomination in the bag for so long, that there is a fear that a real scandal to emerge is more likely than if she had to fight for it. Let's face it, the Clintons get themselves involved in a lot of shady situations. A right wing idealouge may win by default in that situation. That's the risk with Bill and Hill. Always was.

[OldMaid 2,130]

[Artista 460]

Donald Trump is officially running for president

 

The first debate should just have a little tiny car pull up and all the candidates come out while circus music plays.

 

[tanatastic 2,062]

Order of who id vote for if I voted wich id never do.

 

Hilary

Trump

Palin

[Baker Boy 1,704]

He doesn't have a chance, he is running on being the greatest job creator in history. Unfortunately America doesn't want jobs, the reaction of this board proves this.

[edjr 6,608]

this proves what a complete joke the entire presidential election process is.

 

if you vote you a complete donk for participating in this chicanery.

[Mike Honcho 5,297]

Donald Trump: I Know How to Defeat ISIS But ‘I’m Not Gonna Tell’ Yet

 

Van Susteren asked him exactly what that would be. Trump said, “I do know what to do and I would know how to bring ISIS to the table or, beyond that, defeat ISIS very quickly.”

He then added, “And I’m not gonna tell you what it is tonight.”

 

Van Susteren stopped him and asked, “Why won’t you tell? We need all the help we can get!”

 

Trump explained:

“I don’t want the enemy to know what I’m doing. Unfortunately, I’ll probably have to tell at some point, but there is a method of defeating them quickly and effectively and having total victory.”

 

 

What a buffoon.

[Baker Boy 1,704]

this proves what a complete joke the entire presidential election process is.

 

if you vote you a complete donk for participating in this chicanery.

Says the guy who voted for a Community Organizer twice.

[phillybear 366]

It's actually not that crazy. The economy has been dog sh!t for many years now with no sign of recovering any time soon. Maybe a business man instead of a career hack politician could cut through the crap and get things going. He's been bankrupt? So what? We owe out 100 trillion dollars. How much worse can it be. Trump is politically incorrect assh0le and will speak his mind; that would be extremely refreshing and endearing. Also, Rand Paul has his core Libertarian leaning base, so more candidates just dilute everybody else.

[NewbieJr 541]

I was so hoping he would. This may be more fun than Sarah Palin was.

[KSB2424 3,148]

this proves what a complete joke the entire presidential election process is.

 

if you vote you a complete donk for participating in this chicanery.

I don't understand this post. What does an American Citizen deciding to enter a campaign have to do with the process in and of itself? I actually think that is pretty cool. Just because I don't personally "like" Trump the person doesn't make the process wrong.

[Cruzer 1,995]

What a focking tool. Makes me sick his wife is so freaking hot too.

[RLLD 4,254]

It's actually not that crazy. The economy has been dog sh!t for many years now with no sign of recovering any time soon. Maybe a business man instead of a career hack politician could cut through the crap and get things going. He's been bankrupt? So what? We owe out 100 trillion dollars. How much worse can it be. Trump is politically incorrect assh0le and will speak his mind; that would be extremely refreshing and endearing. Also, Rand Paul has his core Libertarian leaning base, so more candidates just dilute everybody else.

 

I think the notion that the president can really have an appreciable impact on jobs might be overestimating the power of that position.

 

If a Democrat is in office the Repub's will oppose anything he does no matter what it is, and if its a Repub the Dem's will do the same.

 

Instead of a system for the people its a system available to the highest bidder and one that has no middle ground. Anything Trump might do as POTUS would be constantly blocked or otherwise impeded by a host of other politicians already bought.

[TimmySmith 2,782]

He certainly gets the low flyers into a tizzy. I like him already.

[Sho Nuff 720]

He certainly gets the low flyers into a tizzy. I like him already.

 

Baker is a bit surly today.

 

Trump is the gift that keeps on giving though.

Im sure he will rip up a few of the other guys...always fun watching some of the infighting in primaries.

[edjr 6,608]

 

I don't understand this post. What does an American Citizen deciding to enter a campaign have to do with the process in and of itself? I actually think that is pretty cool. Just because I don't personally "like" Trump the person doesn't make the process wrong.

 

 

It is all that is wrong with american politics.

 

Money talks and that's all anyone gives a sh1t about.

 

open your eyes

[KSB2424 3,148]

 

 

It is all that is wrong with american politics.

 

Money talks and that's all anyone gives a sh1t about.

 

open your eyes

 

Then why didn't the Billionaire win 4 years ago? Or even come close to winning?

 

If you are having a conversation about Campaign Finance Reform or something then we can agree but that's not what you are implying and a separate conversation.

 

To be perfectly honest, if Trump wasn't such a dooshbag, he'd be a great candidate (or any other Billionaire). Why? Because they wouldn't be pulled by the donation puppet strings. They wouldn't have to raise money from donors who "expect" something in return. That's the actual problem.

 

I think you have it twisted. Yes, money is a problem with American politics, but it's more about politicians being bought, not a citizen/politician who is rich on his own accord.

[Baker Boy 1,704]

 

It is all that is wrong with american politics.

 

Money talks and that's all anyone gives a sh1t about.

 

open your eyes

Why do you hate successful people?

 

I think I know.

[Sho Nuff 720]

Why do you hate successful people?

 

I think I know.

 

I doubt you know.

And Trump's dad was successful...passing on millions to Trump. Both who built much of it with help from Government programs as well.

 

You know...programs and help you are probably against as a Libertarian right?

[SUXBNME 1,517]

 

 

The first debate should just have a little tiny car pull up and all the candidates come out while circus music plays.

 

What an original joke.

[Magnificent Bastard 191]

 

Then why didn't the Billionaire win 4 years ago? Or even come close to winning?

 

If you are having a conversation about Campaign Finance Reform or something then we can agree but that's not what you are implying and a separate conversation.

 

To be perfectly honest, if Trump wasn't such a dooshbag, he'd be a great candidate (or any other Billionaire). Why? Because they wouldn't be pulled by the donation puppet strings. They wouldn't have to raise money from donors who "expect" something in return. That's the actual problem.

 

I think you have it twisted. Yes, money is a problem with American politics, but it's more about politicians being bought, not a citizen/politician who is rich on his own accord.

If you don't think even the richest of candidates won't be pulled by the donation strings you're sadly mistaken. And just because a guy is a Billionaire doesn't necessarily make him a great business man or a visionary. Take a look at Wall Sfreet billionaires and tell me what great business builders they are. Romney didn't build any either. He just bought them and either merged or sold them for parts.

[RLLD 4,254]

 

I doubt you know.

And Trump's dad was successful...passing on millions to Trump. Both who built much of it with help from Government programs as well.

 

You know...programs and help you are probably against as a Libertarian right?

 

It is interesting to observe those Randian folks age and suddenly change their respective opinions about programs and such, not that Trump would ever worry about such things.

[KSB2424 3,148]

If you don't think even the richest of candidates won't be pulled by the donation strings you're sadly mistaken. And just because a guy is a Billionaire doesn't necessarily make him a great business man or a visionary. Take a look at Wall Street billionaires and tell me they know how to build a business. Romney didn't humid any either, he just bought them and consolidated or rolls them asunder and sold the parts.

 

I'm not advocating Trump for President in the least. I was replying on a general level, to edjr saying a Billionaire citizen running is somehow "all that is wrong with the election process". His angst is misguided. Campaign Finance Reform is totally different than a citizen being rich. And common sense says they'd actually be less apt to be swayed by campaign donor dollars.

[Magnificent Bastard 191]

 

I'm not advocating Trump for President in the least. I was replying on a general level, to edjr saying a Billionaire citizen running is somehow "all that is wrong with the election process". His angst is misguided. Campaign Finance Reform is totally different than a citizen being rich. And common sense says they'd actually be less apt to be swayed by campaign donor dollars.

Reality says he would be swayed by campaign donors. First of all, he's not going to spend his own billion to get elected. And it might take a billion. Second, he's going to want a republican senate and house, and they need donations to get elected. Hence, he's going to play ball with donors. Common sense doesn't always prevail.

[KSB2424 3,148]

Common sense doesn't always prevail.

 

Seems that way.

 

I think you and edjr are so hung up on the name Donald Trump you can't get past it. Lemme ask you a question this way:

 

• Person A: Is a billionaire
• Person B: is a hundred thousandaire
• It costs 10 Million to fund a presidential campain

Which person in your estimation would end up being more "in debt" to campaign donors? Which person would have more leverage to say no if a donor went against their wishes?

 

What's wrong with American Politics isn't a rich citizen. What's wrong with politics is how money buys politicians. edjr's angst is misguided.

[Magnificent Bastard 191]

 

Seems that way.

 

I think you and edjr are so hung up on the name Donald Trump you can't get past it. Lemme ask you a question this way:

 

• Person A: Is a billionaire
• Person B: is a hundred thousandaire
• It costs 10 Million to fund a presidential campain

Which person in your estimation would end up being more "in debt" to campaign donors? Which person would have more leverage to say no if it went against their wishes?

 

What's wrong with American Politics isn't a rich citizen. What's wrong with politics is how money buys politicians. edjr's angst is misguided.

If person A, the billionaire, isn't going to spend the Billion, what difference does it make? All of them are going to take money from donors . And I see zero correlation between what I said and what special Ed said.

[MDC 7,499]

Wait: job creator? I thought Trump inherited most of his money, hasn't been all that terrible successful as a businessman and is most notable as a rampant self promoter?

[NewbieJr 541]

Has there ever been a nuttier candidate that actually ran with serious intentions?

[IGotWorms 4,059]

It's actually not that crazy. The economy has been dog sh!t for many years now with no sign of recovering any time soon. Maybe a business man instead of a career hack politician could cut through the crap and get things going. He's been bankrupt? So what? We owe out 100 trillion dollars. How much worse can it be. Trump is politically incorrect assh0le and will speak his mind; that would be extremely refreshing and endearing. Also, Rand Paul has his core Libertarian leaning base, so more candidates just dilute everybody else.

[NewbieJr 541]

Wait: job creator? I thought Trump inherited most of his money, hasn't been all that terrible successful as a businessman and is most notable as a rampant self promoter?

As is the case with 90% of billionaires, he was rich the day he was born. It always cracks me up when people talk about how hard these guys worked for their money. The custodian at my local high school works hard for his money, too. LOL @ guys who are born on third base and think they've hit a triple.

[IGotWorms 4,059]

If you don't think even the richest of candidates won't be pulled by the donation strings you're sadly mistaken. And just because a guy is a Billionaire doesn't necessarily make him a great business man or a visionary. Take a look at Wall Sfreet billionaires and tell me what great business builders they are. Romney didn't build any either. He just bought them and either merged or sold them for parts.

Romney stripped the business of all assets and left someone holding the hollowed-out bag. That was Bain's entire business model.