It's not exactly "I have a Dream..." but then, what do you expect from the tax evader?
Posted on 07/13/2015 7:06:08 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Everyone knows he’s dirty, he’s been in public eye for decades.
>> Am I equating Trump’s politics to Ronald Reagans? Certainly not, but I am comparing the process of their rise in the political world <<
There’s a big difference in the “processes” of the two. Nay, it’s a COLOSSAL difference.
Trump is more-or-less 100% pitchman-cum-carnival barker. But while his IQ is obviously sky-high, and while he has a rapier-sharp ability to parry and attack when facing rhetorical adversaries, he shows no depth of economic and political analysis, nor does he display any long-term consistency of political, social and economic philosophy.
Reagan, by contrast, spent years reading deeply in economics and politics. Then he artfully distilled the wisdom of these classic works into his writings and speeches — especially his radio commentaries from 1975 to 1979. Moreover, he apparently did the task without the aid of an editor or ghost-writer.
This impressive literary output by Reagan shows a man of serious intellect, with a logical and consistent philosophy of politics, economics and society. I think that to equate his “process” with any “process” of Trump is to verge into a calumnious fantasy.
>> His estimated inheritance from his father is estimated between 40 - 200 million <<
Adjusted to today’s prices, those sums look to me like 400 million to two billion. That ain’t hay!
>> Bankruptcies (4) were business strategies allowed by law <<
Sure. Legally speaking, ALL successfully executed bankruptcies are allowed by law. But does that make them morally acceptable? I think not, especially when they occur again and again at the hands of the same man.
>> He gave political donations about equally; some say more to Republicans <<
So that makes his donations to the Clintons OK?
>> The tv show did not build his wealth <<
No, but the shows did build his fame, a/k/a his name recognition. And that’s what he playing from today.
Anyway, thank goodness that fads have a way of fading. And the greater the rise, the greater the fall. So we should be finished with DT within a few months.
You really can’t turn 40 million into 2 billion. No, I am puzzled by the venom, the hatred, that some people on this site have for Trump. You are snuggled up in bed, very comfortably, with the same people, the very same type of people, you accuse Trump of being. Does that bother you at all?
Projection is strong in John Fund.
Fiorina should grab Trumps themes with both hands, polish them up a bit and run like hell as a populist outsider. She is smart enough to do that but I don’t think she believes that our borders are a winning issue.
Yup!
And isn't that what representatives in a representative democracy are supposed to do? Represent their constituents positions?
Both candidates (Reagan and Trump) appeal to a significant portion of the population that feels they have been either silenced or ignored by the DC establishment.
Both candidates have a stage awareness due to their acting backgrounds.
Both candidates have a gift of presentation appeal. They are comfortable talking to a crowd and can woo the crowd.
Both have "command presence". They take charge of their surroundings.
In many ways Reagan's and Trump's appeal isn't political. They fill a void we have experienced in the feeling of lack of leadership in the role of the president. Bush took the hits without responding to his critics. Obummer either can't or won't make a decision.
“he shows no depth of economic and political analysis, nor does he display any long-term consistency of political, social and economic philosophy.”
Trump has a degree in economics, as do his kids.
“If that eventuality comes about, I’d wager that JEB is 99% certain to be the GOP nominee”
Yep. However, I think with the other 15 in the race right NOW, Jeb(no last names please) has a 98% chance of being the GOP nominee.
>> Both candidates (Reagan and Trump) appeal to a significant portion of the population <<
Sure! Absolutely correct.
But one of them is an unprincipled demagogue and carnival barker who will say just about anything to please an audience, while the other was a statesman of great character — a man of world-changing significance. To equate them is to make a grievous insult upon the memory of the latter.
Can't argue with that.
>> Trump has a degree in economics <<
So do I.
In fact, I have two.
Therefore, I think I’m well qualified to say it doesn’t mean squat regarding Trump’s qualifications for POTUS.
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