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Trump's Political Contributions
« on: August 26, 2015, 11:39:45 AM »
Uh Oh ..
Trump Haters?

Trump has contributed to the campaigns of many Republicans including Allen West, McCain-Palin, Peter King, Lindsay Graham, Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, Louie Gohmert, Tim Scott, Mark Foley, George Allen, Bush-Cheney, Rudy Guliani, Clay Shaw, Tom Kean, as well as a number of donations to the RNC.

Trump has also contributed money to a number of Democrats. Looking at a list of his political contributions since 1999 (almost $900,000 total) it appears Trump gave 62% of his political contributions to Republicans and 38% to Democrats.

http://www.campaignmoney.com/biography/donald_trump.asp
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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2015, 04:12:08 PM »
Uh Oh ..
Trump Haters?

Trump has contributed to the campaigns of many Republicans including Allen West, McCain-Palin, Peter King, Lindsay Graham, Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, Louie Gohmert, Tim Scott, Mark Foley, George Allen, Bush-Cheney, Rudy Guliani, Clay Shaw, Tom Kean, as well as a number of donations to the RNC.

Trump has also contributed money to a number of Democrats. Looking at a list of his political contributions since 1999 (almost $900,000 total) it appears Trump gave 62% of his political contributions to Republicans and 38% to Democrats.

http://www.campaignmoney.com/biography/donald_trump.asp


From that chart, it appears he has given zero


Uh Oh ..
Trump Haters?

Trump has contributed to the campaigns of many Republicans including Allen West, McCain-Palin, Peter King, Lindsay Graham, Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, Louie Gohmert, Tim Scott, Mark Foley, George Allen, Bush-Cheney, Rudy Guliani, Clay Shaw, Tom Kean, as well as a number of donations to the RNC.

Trump has also contributed money to a number of Democrats. Looking at a list of his political contributions since 1999 (almost $900,000 total) it appears Trump gave 62% of his political contributions to Republicans and 38% to Democrats.

http://www.campaignmoney.com/biography/donald_trump.asp

From that chart, it appears that he has given zero donations to Democraps since 2010. Looks like the theory that he is a Demo. plant has been disproved.





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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2015, 04:24:46 PM »
Uh Oh ..
Trump Haters?

Trump has contributed to the campaigns of many Republicans including Allen West, McCain-Palin, Peter King, Lindsay Graham, Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, Louie Gohmert, Tim Scott, Mark Foley, George Allen, Bush-Cheney, Rudy Guliani, Clay Shaw, Tom Kean, as well as a number of donations to the RNC.

Trump has also contributed money to a number of Democrats. Looking at a list of his political contributions since 1999 (almost $900,000 total) it appears Trump gave 62% of his political contributions to Republicans and 38% to Democrats.

http://www.campaignmoney.com/biography/donald_trump.asp

I don't mind who he's donated to, really. It makes sense that he'd have to contribute to both sides as the price of doing business. I can also see how his opinion and disgust in the direction of this country is going in the past 8 years. I know a lot of people in my own circle who've figured it out, even my oldest son who bought the hype for quite a while. Unfortunately my oldest and closest friends (I've known them from grade school and middle school) are full blown moonbat. There's 3 of us who developed common sense. The other 2 are men. Liberal women just refuse to see beyond their own feelings.

I have a lot of reservations about Trump but I think his epiphany is genuine. The founders intended that men who'd been blessed with success would serve in the nation's government and then go back to their lives. When you have to live by the laws you make, you aren't as likely to make ones that hurt regular citizens. The political class are responsible for this debacle. But "we the people" deserve much of the blame because we keep sending them back decade after decade.

Still, I thought I'd heard him say since he knows how to play the game (crony capitalism) he knows how corrupt it is. I could be wrong because it was a while ago but I could swear I heard him say something about doing away with it. 

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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2015, 04:31:24 PM »
All I know is if the the establishment goes with Jeb, I'll go with Trump. I can't hold my nose for someone who apparently cares more about an illegal alien than he does a citizen.

I'd like to say it will be either Walker or Cruz, but given the GOP'S track record of giving voters the finger, I would be surprised if they went with anyone else.

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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2015, 04:44:17 PM »
All I know is if the the establishment goes with Jeb, I'll go with Trump. I can't hold my nose for someone who apparently cares more about an illegal alien than he does a citizen.

I'd like to say it will be either Walker or Cruz, but given the GOP'S track record of giving voters the finger, I would be surprised if they went with anyone else.

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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2015, 10:49:13 PM »
Trump had a rally in Miami tonight, & a few of his quotes were posted on Hotair. 
 
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“we’re not going to take this crap anymore”

“we need to put honesty back in politics”

re the military: ‘billions of dollars on a new plane that test pilots said stank, why? why?’

“so, we need a special leader”

re Dr. Carson: (first talking about Yeb’s low energy,) then saying “Ben Carson’s super low energy, right? we need tremendous energy”

“they can chop off the heads of an American Christian and we can’t waterboard. it’s not fair, no, think of it”

“think of how lopsided our country is”

“think of Sargeant Bergdahl, a traitor…six brave, young, incredible people died going after him…you know in the old days ‘boom’ firing squad (while Trump’s making the motion of firing a rifle) no, it’s true”

“where have we gone, what’s happened to our country…we win, I can promise you something. we will be re-opening that Bergdahl disaster”   

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You want to know why Trump’s ahead? See above.
What other person who’s running to be the “leader of the free world” has the balls to speak the truth on so many issues?
How in the world did the Grubers of the media miss the fervor for an executive who actually has the qualities of an executive?
After all, is this not an interview for not only the Chief Executive Officer of the United States, but also the Commander-in-Chief?

I don’t see how Grandma beats Trump.

jersey taxpayer on October 23, 2015 at 10:05 PM

 

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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2015, 07:35:56 AM »
Trump sure has brought issues to the table which is great, I think anyway. He donates to the person who wil legally help him further his businesses which is great for him. If folks don't like his practices then have the laws changed.
BUT, that doesn't make him a conservative. On issues he's changed him mind at every corner, when Hitlary does it we jump all over her as a Flip-Flopper. Isn't that hypocritical?
Then there's moral issues as a conservative, his bankruptcies were totally legal and he did nothing against any law. But he used it as a way of doing business, he put thousands out of work and screwed thousands out of pensions and lively hoods just to make $money$. Illegal no, morally wrong and nonconsecutive yes.
I just don't understand how he will run the country like his businesses, SO MANY SAY well he made lot of money so he will be good as POTUS. So does he add Trillions more to the debt then just not pay, China, Japan and others by claiming bankruptcy?
He insists at every turn he never personally claimed bankruptcy and this is true, but? He controlled these companies, he took what he could, he laid off those he could, he wiped out retirements for HIS monetary gain, HE bankrupt them, So isn't it kind of liberal of him to deny his PERSONAL involvement in these financial decisions at every turn?
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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2015, 06:20:19 AM »
Trump sure has brought issues to the table which is great, I think anyway. He donates to the person who wil legally help him further his businesses which is great for him. If folks don't like his practices then have the laws changed.
BUT, that doesn't make him a conservative. On issues he's changed him mind at every corner, when Hitlary does it we jump all over her as a Flip-Flopper. Isn't that hypocritical?
Then there's moral issues as a conservative, his bankruptcies were totally legal and he did nothing against any law. But he used it as a way of doing business, he put thousands out of work and screwed thousands out of pensions and lively hoods just to make $money$. Illegal no, morally wrong and nonconsecutive yes.
I just don't understand how he will run the country like his businesses, SO MANY SAY well he made lot of money so he will be good as POTUS. So does he add Trillions more to the debt then just not pay, China, Japan and others by claiming bankruptcy?
He insists at every turn he never personally claimed bankruptcy and this is true, but? He controlled these companies, he took what he could, he laid off those he could, he wiped out retirements for HIS monetary gain, HE bankrupt them, So isn't it kind of liberal of him to deny his PERSONAL involvement in these financial decisions at every turn?

I have a little different perspective on Trump.  First of all, he took the money left to him buy his father and ran with it.  He built numerous successful businesses using government tax rules and loans to his advantage - nothing illegal.  Consequently he made a ton of money.  Yes, some of his businesses were not so successful, he took his losses, learned from them and went on.  If your business goes...unfortunately so do the employees; that is nothing new.  I don't think he made business decisions based on the premise that he didn't care what happened to his employees.

I believe he has a deep understanding of trade with China and other countries and we would drastically benefit from that understanding and his conviction of "fair trade" vs. "free trade" is a plus.  I have little doubt that Trump would be great for our economic growth and job creation.  IMHO, Trump is out to make money not to go into debt.  I think one of his objectives would be to get us out of debt  to become more prosperous.  He doesn't want us in debt to China.

As for conservatism; he has no voting record to check against; all we can go by is his business activities and statements. In that aspect, he is no different than Carson or Fiorina ...we can only take them for what they say and hope that what they say is true. 

With all that being said, my concern with Trump is acting within the rule of law; our Constitution. That is my reservation with Trump.  I am hoping that he would.  If elected POTUS, I  believe Trump is smart enough the he will put excellent people in his cabinet and surround himself with individuals that are experts in areas where he is not.

Trump is not my first choice, but I definitely would take my chance with him over Bush, Christie, Graham or even Rubio and would have no problem voting for him.  It's time to stop the Bush dynasty and the Washington cartel.

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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2015, 04:39:29 PM »
Stranger, you DO realize that GWB also had failed business ventures?  Check out
http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1999/05/13/president.2000/jackson.bush/

Look I am not judging GWB OR Trump.  Compared to Hitlery, any peccadillo they or any other politician running today is nothing.  Absolutely nothing.  And, I like to judge people on where they are NOW, not where they were 5 or 10 years ago.  I used to be a Democrat, long time ago, back when it was more like today's RINO contingent.  Truth is, I've always been a libertarian at heart, as has been Trump imho, and there really has never BEEN a party for the likes of us that had a prayer of succeeding in electing their candidate to office.  I couldn't BEGIN to tell you how many people over the years, decades, have commiserated with me, that there isn't anyone out there who reflects our distaste for injecting heavy doses of religiosity into the body politic (and equal measure of disdain for those who would stomp out any sincere and well meaning hint of the same in EVERY public venue), a distrust of professional politicians who have everything to gain and nothing to sacrifice by living off the public teat, a respect bordering on reverence for the founding principles of our nation and a loathing for those seeking to overturn the rule of law based upon their own narrow political agenda (ILLEGAL CRIMINAL BORDER CROSSERS) and a definite reverence for our Constitution and our Bill of Rights.
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To me, Trump embodies the libertarian and entrepreneurial spirit of those who made America into the great light among nations that she is, despite the vigorous efforts of all the disgusting low creatures who comprise the Demonic Party and their media lackeys to gnaw away at her foundations with their vicious rat teeth and their putrid lies.
Proof that the MSM, including FOX, is out to get Trump no matter what can be discerned, very easily, in their coverage of his slippage to second place in the Iowa polls.  No doubt, Dr. Carson's more in your face religious fervor is attractive to evangelical conservatives, but it certainly will FAIL to attract the general electorate.  Mourn the reality or not, most Americans are Christian of course, but the greatest number of them, while devout, look for more than a Preacher in Chief.
And, I would think that after 8 years of the would be Imam in Chief up there we're all ready to move on to a president who can lead us back into economic independence.

Yes, Trump contributed to both parties for a long time.  He's a very rich, influential man, and the fact that most of his detractors can't even touch him when it comes to wealth ought to be of some comfort to the rest of us who are accustomed to watching the blatant and subtle influence exerted upon bought and paid for political hacks by Trump's fellow billionaires.  Besides, he himself proclaimed he had played both sides of the aisle with contributions.  Do we really want some whore like Hitlary who is beholden to the Chinese, Saudis, Iranians and other unsavoury characters, all the while dodging and evading any notion of actually disclosing her donor list?  Even the "good guys" on our side, well, who knows how their gratitude to their campaign contributors would play out in their putative administrations? 
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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2015, 12:01:53 AM »
Trump sure has brought issues to the table which is great, I think anyway. He donates to the person who wil legally help him further his businesses which is great for him. If folks don't like his practices then have the laws changed.
BUT, that doesn't make him a conservative. On issues he's changed him mind at every corner, when Hitlary does it we jump all over her as a Flip-Flopper. Isn't that hypocritical?
Then there's moral issues as a conservative, his bankruptcies were totally legal and he did nothing against any law. But he used it as a way of doing business, he put thousands out of work and screwed thousands out of pensions and lively hoods just to make $money$. Illegal no, morally wrong and nonconsecutive yes.
I just don't understand how he will run the country like his businesses, SO MANY SAY well he made lot of money so he will be good as POTUS. So does he add Trillions more to the debt then just not pay, China, Japan and others by claiming bankruptcy?
He insists at every turn he never personally claimed bankruptcy and this is true, but? He controlled these companies, he took what he could, he laid off those he could, he wiped out retirements for HIS monetary gain, HE bankrupt them, So isn't it kind of liberal of him to deny his PERSONAL involvement in these financial decisions at every turn?

Let me know of a business venture that is 100% secure. I have some money to invest but at my age I know that stocks, bonds, gold, silver, oil, real estate bears some risk. To protect your personal assets, he formed C corporations.   

FYI, Trump invested in casinos and hotels in Atlantic City. That whole area was decimated by the downturn in the economy and fewer gamblers. He got out while he could; he also sold his plane and yacht to make payments on the Taj Mahal casino. The bank also put restrictions on his spending.  In other words, he tried to pay off his debts but it was a hopeless cause.

Trump has stated he wants to pay down the debt to China, Japan, Mexico, etc. which is totally different than what the Democrats want. I don't know where you are getting your faulty information. Must be from the Huffington Post, NBC, etc.

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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2015, 09:44:34 AM »
Let me know of a business venture that is 100% secure. I have some money to invest but at my age I know that stocks, bonds, gold, silver, oil, real estate bears some risk. To protect your personal assets, he formed C corporations.   

FYI, Trump invested in casinos and hotels in Atlantic City. That whole area was decimated by the downturn in the economy and fewer gamblers. He got out while he could; he also sold his plane and yacht to make payments on the Taj Mahal casino. The bank also put restrictions on his spending.  In other words, he tried to pay off his debts but it was a hopeless cause.

Trump has stated he wants to pay down the debt to China, Japan, Mexico, etc. which is totally different than what the Democrats want. I don't know where you are getting your faulty information. Must be from the Huffington Post, NBC, etc.

Hi. 5    Good post.  They key issue is Trump tried to pay off debts and wants to pay down debt to China; in other words, he doesn't want China to own us anymore.  I think he would turn that situation around; something that the past several administrations have ignored or better yet contributed to.

Though Trump isn't my first choice for POTUS, I think he would be excellent for the economy, trade promotions, and is smart enough to surround himself with experts in other areas needed such as defense/military.  I do believe he would actually listen to his advisers and act upon their advice; something else that has been much needed by the past several administrations.
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Re: Trump's Political Contributions
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2015, 12:19:48 PM »
Of course business go under it happens every single day. That's how things work.
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There is a difference when a business fails and when a business is raided as a way of doing business. He bought some of these businesses to get what he could out of them then claimed bankruptcy. Two different things. I said it's not against the law I just don't think it's a conservative way of doing business.

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« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2015, 06:04:20 PM »
Of course business go under it happens every single day. That's how things work.
BUT
There is a difference when a business fails and when a business is raided as a way of doing business. He bought some of these businesses to get what he could out of them then claimed bankruptcy. Two different things. I said it's not against the law I just don't think it's a conservative way of doing business.

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Where did you get your information about Trump being a corporate raider? He spent $55 million to keep the Taj Mahal from going under by selling assets listed in my previous post.

So what if he would have been richer investing in the stock market. It is his money to invest on how he sees fit. Those that bet the farm on Enron  or Madoff (sp) lost all of their money.

Once again where you get that info about Trump being a corporate raider?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????. 
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