Does anyone actually think that Donald Trump would make a good President?

[Redfish]

I should have put this thread in the CDZ, but no one ever goes in there.

Please - all the liberals flaming this thread: I understand where you're coming from, but there are plenty of other threads about Trump that you can make fun of him in.

Do me a favor and let me keep this thread on topic? I'm genuinely interested in finding answers.

What's a matter doc, your post almost has a quality of pleading. ( Not trying to thrash you, just don't understand the urgency).
Your panic searching for why America has reacted so favorably would suggest that you have some repressed fears that he might actually win.
You keep searching for a reason when those of us who like Trump know, he offers an alternative to the Progressive / Liberal ? Democratic line that has been and is currently being pushed upon us. We are looking for the savior of the 49% ............... you know that part of America the other 51% is dragging around.

My wife states she would vote for Trump and if he can shoot Hellary out of the saddle I would vote for him also.
It is time for some one to fill a politicians shoes, doesn't necessarily need to be a politician to tell America it's time to start paying for some of this past partying.
It want be pretty and will be met with public outcry, but we all know in the end it is best for our country and democracy as we once knew it.

The libs and dems and rinos are scared shitless of Trump, and thats a good thing for the entire country.

 

[Boss]

Could you duplicate his efforts and make those billions too? Why not? What connections did he have that allowed him to even get in the game and not have to start over by selling hundred thousand dollar houses. He never had to do that he always sold expensive commercial real estate. Bottom line is both he and you lack empathy for people who arent as lucky. that isn't president material. that story does not sell me on Donald Trump being the next president of the United States. Just like Romney and jeb and every other GOP candidate.

Obama was a middle class community organizer. He was one of us and clearly looks out for us more than McCain or mitt would have. The middle class is doomed because they are dumb enough to either vote Republican or WORSE not vote at all. If you like trump vote in the primaries. I'm sure a very high percent of US M the members vote so I'm probably preaching to the choir. That last part is for stupid Americans who don't even care enough to vote or don't think that it matters

Boob, if I could duplicate his efforts and make billions, I certainly would... wouldn't you? Yes, I am sure his connections have been important but lots of people have connections and they aren't Trump. It's not true that he has always sold expensive real estate. He has bought bankrupt businesses and turned them into successful ones, then sold them for a big profit. He has taken property no one wanted and turned it into a gold mine.

I have a buddy from high school, I think I may have spoken of him before. He always has a deal working, he is always thinking of ways to make money. He has a knack for it and a passion for it that others don't have. His mind thinks of things that others don't consider. He is not pessimistic or negative, even when maybe he should be. He maintains a positive attitude and optimistic outlook and he has a confidence about it that can't be shook. Obviously, he is very successful and well off. It's not because he was born with a silvers spoon in his mouth, he comes from a typical middle class family. It's all about his attitude and confidence in himself.

I mentioned him because years ago I started calling him "Little Trump." He is very much cut from the same cloth. He brags a lot, has all kinds of stories about famous people he knows and hits on about every woman he meets. Incidentally, that is something I think will come up on Trump... watch and see... there will be women claiming "sexual harassment" before too long. Guys like that are often notorious for their dalliances. Whether he can weather those storms remains to be seen but I'm sure he knows this kind of stuff is headed his way.

 

[my2¢]

I'll say he has a chance since after the last two, the bar on being "good" is now set rather low.

 

[deltex1]

Obama was unique then...now everyone knows unique minus one equals zero.

 

[Boss]

That's a lousy choice, but I'd prefer Hillary in that instance.

Then you're a moron.

Scenario: You have to send a negotiator to... say, Indonesia... to work out a trade agreement. Your choices are Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump... YOU are going to send Hillary? Really?

It's the equivalent of having to select a starting pitcher for the World Series and you are going to pick Hillary Clinton over Felix Hernandez.

I gave you a very specific example, even provided a link, commented on it.

You're sold, I get it. No contrary information is going to get in, I'm used to that here.

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Well I'm not "sold" on anything. I've already said, Trump isn't my first choice or even my second. However, my question was specifically about negotiation of trade deals with other countries... you'd prefer Hillary Clinton negotiate those than Donald Trump. Trade deals are business, and when it comes to business negotiation, Trump is in his element. Hillary is an idiot. It's remarkable that you'd rather have Hillary negotiating for you on a business deal. I'd take Trump over just about anyone you can think of. And I guarantee you, the US wouldn't get fucked over again.

 

[DrDoomNGloom]

I'm trying to imagine Trumps first day in office, how long you reckon the "getting fired" line would be coming out the executive office??

 

[Manonthestreet]

I want to know what Trump would do about the US military invasion of Texas. Also, what is his plan to replace the 12 million gardeners and handymen that he is going to deport.

And, BTW, has anyone noticed that he has failed to release his birth certificate?

With CA returning to desert they will no longer be needed.

 

[gipper]

There's been a lot of Trump support recently on the boards, but it's almost always been couched in anti-liberal rhetoric - along the lines of "I like Trump because he makes liberals upset". I have yet to see anyone put there cards on the table and publicly state that they think he would be a good President.

So here we go. Let's here some positive things about Donald Trump from the resident supporters.

What qualities does Donald Trump have that would make him a good President?

Funny, I remember the same question being asked about Obama back in 2008. No one had an answer other than "he's black and you must be a racist to ask that question".

At least Trump has years of administration experience, the dear leader had none.

And Trump knows how to work for a living, the only real job Obama ever had was at Baskin Robbins. Trump can relate to the working class and knows what needs to be done to help them, Obama can only relate to the silver spoon liberal elite. Totally out of touch (never even been in touch).

Trump is not a self-made man. You folks underestimate what it's like to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth. My brother is rich and his sons are getting opportunities no Americans get unless you were born into a wealthy family. Trump has no clue of the real world. An amazing you guys are endorsing a jackass who's gone bankrupt twice. First you like Carly Fiorino who lost jobs at hewlett-packard and now trum who's a two time loser. By the way keep in mind the Rich when Bush was president change the bankruptcy laws so common folk wouldn't be able to do it is easy as they had in the past probably because they knew the collapse was coming. But they made it easier for rich people to be able to go bankrupt.

I just don't like him. He has no class, Trump is an uncouth, uncultured, rude, crude, troglodyte of a man. He's a salesman, not a statesman.

What planet you are on? There is not a statesman in the whole rotten bunch. Why is it some Americans want a slick talking liar for POTUS?

 

[Flopper]

Supporting a guy like Trump -- which, in a way, is a misnomer, since I really can't think of anyone else quite like him -- out of sheer frustration and exasperation is understandable, I guess. But basing support on those emotions doesn't seem very rational.

I can't imagine him dealing with Congress or (especially) relating to leaders on the world stage He gives the notion of "loose cannon" an all new depth, and we need more reasonable people in power right now. More humility, much less bombast.

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Trump's problem is he can't fire congressman that opposed him, bully foreign heads of state, and end media harassment by telling them it's none of their bossiness.

 

[Liminal]

Funny, I remember the same question being asked about Obama back in 2008. No one had an answer other than "he's black and you must be a racist to ask that question".

At least Trump has years of administration experience, the dear leader had none.

And Trump knows how to work for a living, the only real job Obama ever had was at Baskin Robbins. Trump can relate to the working class and knows what needs to be done to help them, Obama can only relate to the silver spoon liberal elite. Totally out of touch (never even been in touch).

Trump is not a self-made man. You folks underestimate what it's like to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth. My brother is rich and his sons are getting opportunities no Americans get unless you were born into a wealthy family. Trump has no clue of the real world. An amazing you guys are endorsing a jackass who's gone bankrupt twice. First you like Carly Fiorino who lost jobs at hewlett-packard and now trum who's a two time loser. By the way keep in mind the Rich when Bush was president change the bankruptcy laws so common folk wouldn't be able to do it is easy as they had in the past probably because they knew the collapse was coming. But they made it easier for rich people to be able to go bankrupt.

I just don't like him. He has no class, Trump is an uncouth, uncultured, rude, crude, troglodyte of a man. He's a salesman, not a statesman.

What planet you are on? There is not a statesman in the whole rotten bunch. Why is it some Americans want a slick talking liar for POTUS?

Let's not pretend as though Trump were actually a real candidate. He's agreed to be a distraction, a traffic accident, he gives people something to talk about, he has now established the floor, and other GOP candidates can use him to make themselves look reasonable.

 

[Flopper]

I'm beginning to wonder if, in the long run, Trump's "candidacy" might be a good thing for the GOP.

Watching Nikki Haley being interviewed this morning, it may end up being that he could essentially be used to make the party look softer and more human by shunning him.

Distancing themselves from Trump would be the smartest thing they could do - not only because they should, but also because it could create a positive momentum.

Just guessing.

However, if his support is strong enough, his opposition will begin to mimic him. I think this it what the GOP fears, Trump becoming the face of the Republican Party.

 

[deltex1]

Funny, I remember the same question being asked about Obama back in 2008. No one had an answer other than "he's black and you must be a racist to ask that question".

At least Trump has years of administration experience, the dear leader had none.

And Trump knows how to work for a living, the only real job Obama ever had was at Baskin Robbins. Trump can relate to the working class and knows what needs to be done to help them, Obama can only relate to the silver spoon liberal elite. Totally out of touch (never even been in touch).

Trump is not a self-made man. You folks underestimate what it's like to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth. My brother is rich and his sons are getting opportunities no Americans get unless you were born into a wealthy family. Trump has no clue of the real world. An amazing you guys are endorsing a jackass who's gone bankrupt twice. First you like Carly Fiorino who lost jobs at hewlett-packard and now trum who's a two time loser. By the way keep in mind the Rich when Bush was president change the bankruptcy laws so common folk wouldn't be able to do it is easy as they had in the past probably because they knew the collapse was coming. But they made it easier for rich people to be able to go bankrupt.

I just don't like him. He has no class, Trump is an uncouth, uncultured, rude, crude, troglodyte of a man. He's a salesman, not a statesman.

What planet you are on? There is not a statesman in the whole rotten bunch. Why is it some Americans want a slick talking liar for POTUS?

They're not happy with the one they have now....

 

[Mac1958]

I'm beginning to wonder if, in the long run, Trump's "candidacy" might be a good thing for the GOP.

Watching Nikki Haley being interviewed this morning, it may end up being that he could essentially be used to make the party look softer and more human by shunning him.

Distancing themselves from Trump would be the smartest thing they could do - not only because they should, but also because it could create a positive momentum.

Just guessing.

However, if his support is strong enough, his opposition will begin to mimic him. I think this it what the GOP fears, Trump becoming the face of the Republican Party.

I don't have much faith in politicians, but I can't imagine they'd sell their souls to that degree.

Full disclosure, I'm the last guy to make political predictions, this stuff is a mystery to me.

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[Boss]

Let's not pretend as though Trump were actually a real candidate. He's agreed to be a distraction, a traffic accident, he gives people something to talk about, he has now established the floor, and other GOP candidates can use him to make themselves look reasonable.

So... Let's pretend he is not leading in the polls for the GOP nomination? Got it!

 

[Stephanie]

Funny, I remember the same question being asked about Obama back in 2008. No one had an answer other than "he's black and you must be a racist to ask that question".

At least Trump has years of administration experience, the dear leader had none.

And Trump knows how to work for a living, the only real job Obama ever had was at Baskin Robbins. Trump can relate to the working class and knows what needs to be done to help them, Obama can only relate to the silver spoon liberal elite. Totally out of touch (never even been in touch).

Trump is not a self-made man. You folks underestimate what it's like to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth. My brother is rich and his sons are getting opportunities no Americans get unless you were born into a wealthy family. Trump has no clue of the real world. An amazing you guys are endorsing a jackass who's gone bankrupt twice. First you like Carly Fiorino who lost jobs at hewlett-packard and now trum who's a two time loser. By the way keep in mind the Rich when Bush was president change the bankruptcy laws so common folk wouldn't be able to do it is easy as they had in the past probably because they knew the collapse was coming. But they made it easier for rich people to be able to go bankrupt.

I just don't like him. He has no class, Trump is an uncouth, uncultured, rude, crude, troglodyte of a man. He's a salesman, not a statesman.

What planet you are on? There is not a statesman in the whole rotten bunch. Why is it some Americans want a slick talking liar for POTUS?

Exactly, they're all shook up over Trump just telling it like he see things. but doesn't bat an eyelash at the Thug in their now who won; LIE OF YEAR and he told it right in their face gawd knows how many times. he hired someone like GRUBER who believes like Obama, that the American people are stupid. YET LOOK at them now with Trump...I find them pathetic all this wailing and gnashing of their teeth.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

If Trump got the nod and actually won, his head would explode because he isn't in it to win it he's in it for the 15 minutes, to stir the pot. We're too far out anyway, let him ramble. Although I must say, I do enjoy that he isn't the least bit pc, doesn't care that some get offended (oh boo hoo hoo), doesn't give a shit about it because he's getting just what he wants ... reactionary leftists (and some rightists) wailing about The Donald.

Redfish started a thread saying Dems would do anything to stop Donald Trump but when I asked what Dems had said or done to stop him, it was crickets.

You say "reactionary leftists (and some rightists) [are] wailing about The Donald" but, except for Lindsey Graham and Reince Preibus, I haven't seen that.

So, I'll ask again, who is actually threatened or afraid of Trump?

And what does it matter what us liberals think right now? Why are the Republicans using us to vet their candidates. Let me hear the Jeb Bush or any of the other candidates argue with Donald Trump. So it seems every member on this site that's a Republican is arguing against every other GOP candidate on this issue correct? Let's put them on record that they disagree with fill in the blank on this issue. And let's see them nominate Donald Trump please it would be very entertaining. But I think the Republicans haven't decided yet. Us liberals should just shut our mouths and let you guys decide

Excellent point sealybobo and exactly what will bring each of them down.

There's a good reason why Drumpf won't talk about issues and fills up the airwaves with lies about Mexico and Mexicans. Its all he's got.

Each of the R clowns have done more or less the same thing - lots of noise, lots of lies and all of it designed to make RWs forget to ask the hard questions.

Every single one of them is working against the working class and for the 1% - the opposite of Obama. Since the RWs only know to hate the black guy who saved them, saved their homes and jobs and country, they'll vote for any dunderhead with an R behind his name. Bet on it.

 

[S.J.]

At least Trump has years of administration experience, the dear leader had none.

And Trump knows how to work for a living, the only real job Obama ever had was at Baskin Robbins. Trump can relate to the working class and knows what needs to be done to help them, Obama can only relate to the silver spoon liberal elite. Totally out of touch (never even been in touch).

Trump is not a self-made man. You folks underestimate what it's like to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth. My brother is rich and his sons are getting opportunities no Americans get unless you were born into a wealthy family. Trump has no clue of the real world. An amazing you guys are endorsing a jackass who's gone bankrupt twice. First you like Carly Fiorino who lost jobs at hewlett-packard and now trum who's a two time loser. By the way keep in mind the Rich when Bush was president change the bankruptcy laws so common folk wouldn't be able to do it is easy as they had in the past probably because they knew the collapse was coming. But they made it easier for rich people to be able to go bankrupt.

I just don't like him. He has no class, Trump is an uncouth, uncultured, rude, crude, troglodyte of a man. He's a salesman, not a statesman.

What planet you are on? There is not a statesman in the whole rotten bunch. Why is it some Americans want a slick talking liar for POTUS?

Let's not pretend as though Trump were actually a real candidate. He's agreed to be a distraction, a traffic accident, he gives people something to talk about, he has now established the floor, and other GOP candidates can use him to make themselves look reasonable.

I don't think Trump has agreed to anything of the sort. That would be degrading and he's not someone who would sign on to something like that. He sees himself as a credible candidate and he very well may turn out to be. I mean, nobody thought a community organizer with no experience at governing and a flaming racist preacher could get elected either.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

I haven't made up my mind on that yet. But I keep telling myself. Anyone not a Democrat will be better than that thug in there now and that nasty Clinton trying to get in as President

EXACTLY the willful stupidity and ignorance I just wrote.

Stephanie is easily the dumbest RW on this board. She is supported by liberal policies, knows Repubs would take away her Medicaid, Social Security, food stamps and govt cheese but, as long as its not a Dem, she will gleefully vote against her own best interests.

 

[Liminal]

And Trump knows how to work for a living, the only real job Obama ever had was at Baskin Robbins. Trump can relate to the working class and knows what needs to be done to help them, Obama can only relate to the silver spoon liberal elite. Totally out of touch (never even been in touch).

Trump is not a self-made man. You folks underestimate what it's like to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth. My brother is rich and his sons are getting opportunities no Americans get unless you were born into a wealthy family. Trump has no clue of the real world. An amazing you guys are endorsing a jackass who's gone bankrupt twice. First you like Carly Fiorino who lost jobs at hewlett-packard and now trum who's a two time loser. By the way keep in mind the Rich when Bush was president change the bankruptcy laws so common folk wouldn't be able to do it is easy as they had in the past probably because they knew the collapse was coming. But they made it easier for rich people to be able to go bankrupt.

I just don't like him. He has no class, Trump is an uncouth, uncultured, rude, crude, troglodyte of a man. He's a salesman, not a statesman.

What planet you are on? There is not a statesman in the whole rotten bunch. Why is it some Americans want a slick talking liar for POTUS?

Let's not pretend as though Trump were actually a real candidate. He's agreed to be a distraction, a traffic accident, he gives people something to talk about, he has now established the floor, and other GOP candidates can use him to make themselves look reasonable.

I don't think Trump has agreed to anything of the sort. That would be degrading and he's not someone who would sign on to something like that. He sees himself as a credible candidate and he very well may turn out to be. I mean, nobody thought a community organizer with no experience at governing and a flaming racist preacher could get elected either.

No, he's douchebag salesman, a carnival barker, a TV personality.

 

[eagle1462010]

I haven't made up my mind on that yet. But I keep telling myself. Anyone not a Democrat will be better than that thug in there now and that nasty Clinton trying to get in as President

EXACTLY the willful stupidity and ignorance I just wrote.

Stephanie is easily the dumbest RW on this board. She is supported by liberal policies, knows Repubs would take away her Medicaid, Social Security, food stamps and govt cheese but, as long as its not a Dem, she will gleefully vote against her own best interests.

Yeah yeah yeah...............and we'd make her eat dog food too....................get a new line.............clown.