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What if Trump Doesn’t Have Billions?
National Review ^ | 2/25/2016 | Jim Geraghty

Posted on 02/25/2016 2:18:17 PM PST by Jewbacca

Why would Mitt Romney go on national television and declare, "I think we have good reason to believe that there's a bombshell in Donald Trump's taxes. Either he's not anywhere near as wealthy as he says he is, or he hasn't been paying the kind of taxes we would expect him to pay"? Since when does buttoned-down, white-bread Mitt Romney make audacious, provocative accusations? Romney's accusation might be a safe bet — if not to be verified, then to never be refuted. Just a few years ago, Trump refused to release un-redacted tax returns, even when it could help him win a $5 billion libel lawsuit against a New York Times reporter and author. If Trump was unwilling to release his returns in that circumstance, how likely is it that Trump will release them before Election Day? Just for your info, tax returns have 0 to do w/ someone's net worth. I have already filed my financial statements w/ FEC. They are great! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 25, 2016 Trump's wealth is a key part of his public image, his status in the eyes of his fans, and his self-image. On July 15, Trump issued a statement declaring, "As of this date, Mr. Trump's net worth is in excess of TEN BILLION DOLLARS." (Capital letters in original.)

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TOPICS: Cheese, Moose, Sister
KEYWORDS: 1stcanadiansenator; 2016; cruz; gangof14; jewbaccaofftherail; nofutureonfrfortds; propagandadujour; tdscoffeclutch; tdsstrongthread; tediban; tedspacificpartners; trump; usualsuspect; willthemudstick
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People are figuring out that the short fingered blowhard is all smoke and mirrors. His supposed strength is being a successful businessman. Well, he's not, by most reliable accounts. He had a $400,000,000 inheritance and has managed to dwindle that down after a series of disastrous efforts.

Which is why he is hiding his tax returns.

1 posted on 02/25/2016 2:18:17 PM PST by Jewbacca
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To: Jewbacca

A tax return will not necessarily establish personal net worth.


2 posted on 02/25/2016 2:19:49 PM PST by freedomlover
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To: Jewbacca
Duncan Hunter on endorsing Trump; "He hasn't spoken to Trump and said he knows Trump doesn't need his endorsement: "That's another reason I like him", he said."
"Welcome evermore to gods and men is the self-helping man. For him all doors are flung wide. Him all tongues greet, all honors crown, all eyes follow with desire. Our love goes out to him and embraces him because he did not need it."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
3 posted on 02/25/2016 2:19:58 PM PST by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: Jewbacca

I guess you will be voting for Hillary?


4 posted on 02/25/2016 2:20:01 PM PST by dainbramaged (Get out of my country now)
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To: Jewbacca

What if he has more?


5 posted on 02/25/2016 2:20:11 PM PST by Eddie01
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To: Jewbacca

Can’t imagine why globalist GOPe stooge Mitt would spew baseless gossip about Trump.


6 posted on 02/25/2016 2:21:11 PM PST by 20yearsofinternet (Border: Close it. Illegals: Deport. Muslims: Ban 'em. Economy: Liberate it. PC: Kill it. Trump 2016)
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To: Eddie01

Just checked. He only has $175.00 in his bank account. But, he’s got me beat. :>)


7 posted on 02/25/2016 2:21:28 PM PST by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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Donald Trump signs a recent Income Tax Return. Good luck finding something in that pile of paper.
8 posted on 02/25/2016 2:22:12 PM PST by SubMareener (Save us from Quarterly Freepathons! Become a MONTHLY DONOR!)
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To: Jewbacca

My response to idiots like you: Jack Ass.


9 posted on 02/25/2016 2:23:04 PM PST by BBB333 (Q: Which is grammatically correct? Joe Biden IS or Joe Biden ARE an idiot?)
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To: Jewbacca

None of the candidates are required to release their tax returns.

Trump has already filed a net worth statement. It has been accepted without challenge.

Propagandists will propagandize...


10 posted on 02/25/2016 2:23:07 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Facing Trump nomination inevitability, folks are now openly trying to help Hillary destroy him.)
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To: Jewbacca

“Why would Mitt Romney go on national television and declare, “I think we have good reason to believe that there’s a bombshell in Donald Trump’s taxes.””

because he was paid to?

because he was extorted to?

because he felt out of practice in attacking other Republicans?

because he was just making stuff up because he has no legal standing to have inside information about Trump’s private tax returns?

because he’s been illegally fed Trump’s private tax returns by someone in the Obama administration?

because he suddenly decided to try out Glenn Beck’s patented nothingburger “bombshell” announcements?

because he got the idea after catching a rerun of Geraldo’s Capone’s Vault show on late night television?


11 posted on 02/25/2016 2:23:11 PM PST by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: Jewbacca
National Review is going to be spitting out this crap until November. Better get used to it.

Maybe they should republish their Mitt Romney love stories.

12 posted on 02/25/2016 2:23:25 PM PST by The Iceman Cometh (The Democrats Must Lose In November)
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One interesting fact that I saw on a documentary was that Trump actively used to bug Forbes to death to try to get his standing in the Forbes "wealthiest list" raised.

Wonder how much of the myth of Trump is smoke, mirrors, and bluster.

13 posted on 02/25/2016 2:23:34 PM PST by catfish1957 (I display the Confederate Battle Flag with pride in honor of my brave ancestors who fought w/ valor)
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Dying laughing that the same people in the GOP who squealed in hysteria about Dems doing this to Romney in 2012, now are trying out the same tactics on Trump.

Open Secrets.org children. Trump has all ready put up $25 million of his own money into the race.. Seen his jet? Want to guess how many $ an hour one of those takes to run?

Freeper please, Find another attack line cause this one is idiotic


14 posted on 02/25/2016 2:23:34 PM PST by MNJohnnie ( Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered)
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To: dainbramaged

How did Hillary get her millions? The Republicans want to destroy Republicans because of resentment. They should direct their negatives to the people who are destroying this country.


15 posted on 02/25/2016 2:23:58 PM PST by FreedBird
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To: catfish1957

Dying laughing that the same people in the GOP who squealed in hysteria about Dems doing this to Romney in 2012, now are trying out the same tactics on Trump.

Open Secrets.org children. Trump has all ready put up $25 million of his own money into the race.. Seen his jet? Want to guess how many $ an hour one of those takes to run?

Freeper please, Find another attack line cause this one is idiotic


16 posted on 02/25/2016 2:24:22 PM PST by MNJohnnie ( Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered)
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To: dainbramaged

if Trump gets the nomination, you can bet that every Bush/Rubio superpac will support Hillary and Jewbacca will eat it up


17 posted on 02/25/2016 2:24:34 PM PST by dontreadthis
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To: Jewbacca

People are figuring out that the crap blowhards like you quote is all smoke and mirrors.

That is why Trump blew out NH and SC and beat both Ted and Rubio combined in NV.

Mean while Ted doubles down on lies, half truths and misrepresentations, and continues to commit political suicide right before our eyes in real time.


18 posted on 02/25/2016 2:24:54 PM PST by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: freedomlover
A tax return will not necessarily establish personal net worth.

Exactly. He could have a whole pile of money sitting somewhere offshore that is non-taxable and not required to be reported.
19 posted on 02/25/2016 2:24:56 PM PST by Signalman
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Donald Trump Money photo DonaldTrumpMoney_zpsc1c8f3dc.jpg

GOT MORE THAN YOU!

20 posted on 02/25/2016 2:25:12 PM PST by rineaux (Take back America)
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