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

[Hossfly]

It has often puzzled me why we call released POW's "heroes" ...even before McCain. I understand they made a great sacrifice and withstood tremendous adversity, but they didn't have a choice, they were captured... are they heroes because they refused to die? Is a "hero" simply someone who survives?

I love our soldiers, I am the one who defends them against liberals who hate them. I constantly argue against sweeping defense cuts and in favor of more spending for veterans. I have great respect for the men and women who serve, including John McCain. But this is a CLASSIC example of what the left does best and what they've been doing the past 20 years. They spin a purely open-minded and reasonable philosophical point around and pervert it into a litany of abhorrent things that were never said and apply that to their adversary. Suddenly, if you agree with Trump, you're disrespecting the military!

And of ALL the people to have the unmitigated gall to complain about disrespect for the military? It's astonishing that you asswipes continue to get away with this shit. The media follows you around like a little puppy and promotes what you're doing! For days and weeks now, we're going to hear about Trump's irrelevant comment instead of focusing on the problems and issues facing our country. And I think that suits most of you libtards fine, you damn sure don't want to discuss the issues.

I think what makes McCain heroic vis a vis Vietnam is the fact that he was offered preferential treatment due to his father's status, and he refused to be treated any differently.

Code of Conduct
for
Members of the United States Armed Forces



I
I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.



II
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.



III
If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.



IV
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.



V
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.



VI
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.



Authority and Amendment Notes

Do you want a medal now?

Got plenty. I put the code of conduct up to see if anyone would catch anything that McCain failed to do. His fellow prisoners from the Hanoi Hilton have had a lot to say.

OH! Great Swiftboat II. You are classless....

And you are clueless. i.e. # III

 

[Flopper]

Why wouldn't he be a good president??

He's not a professional politician. He's a businessman who's worth billions.

Is he qualified to be POTUS??

He might be when you consider that the American People voted Barry in twice. Barry was never qualified to be POTUS yet here he is as POTUS.

He's lousy at the job but he got elected twice.

Trump just might be great at the job. Should be fun to find out.

A better question might be why do you think Trump would make a good president? He has absolutely no elective, appointive, or military public experience … zero. He has no track record at all.

 

[namvet]

anybody would ,make a better president than this half breed darkie bastard

 

[Boss]

A better question might be why do you think Trump would make a good president? He has absolutely no elective, appointive, or military public experience … zero. He has no track record at all.

Why is it important to have "elective" experience? I understand it may help get you elected, but once you're elected, what purpose does it serve? On "appointive" experience, he probably has more than most politicians. He has to pick the right people for the job all the time and his success depends on it. On "military" experience, which Obama and Hillary also have NONE of... that's why presidents have Secretaries of Defense. We can list all the past presidents who had no military experience, some of them were considered "exceptional" presidents.

No track record as a lying-ass politician who blows smoke up our ass and tells us what he thinks we want to hear? GOOD! Sounds like exactly what this country needs!

 

[Slyhunter]

Why wouldn't he be a good president??

He's not a professional politician. He's a businessman who's worth billions.

Is he qualified to be POTUS??

He might be when you consider that the American People voted Barry in twice. Barry was never qualified to be POTUS yet here he is as POTUS.

He's lousy at the job but he got elected twice.

Trump just might be great at the job. Should be fun to find out.

A better question might be why do you think Trump would make a good president? He has absolutely no elective, appointive, or military public experience … zero. He has no track record at all.

He's an expert at running multi-million dollar corporations.
He's an expert at using managers to make money, produce a product, and provide a service.
He's proven he knows how to lead.

Let's make him the CEO of the Corporate States of America.

 

[JimH52]

Why wouldn't he be a good president??

He's not a professional politician. He's a businessman who's worth billions.

Is he qualified to be POTUS??

He might be when you consider that the American People voted Barry in twice. Barry was never qualified to be POTUS yet here he is as POTUS.

He's lousy at the job but he got elected twice.

Trump just might be great at the job. Should be fun to find out.

A better question might be why do you think Trump would make a good president? He has absolutely no elective, appointive, or military public experience … zero. He has no track record at all.

He's an expert at running multi-million dollar corporations.
He's an expert at using managers to make money, produce a product, and provide a service.
He's proven he knows how to lead.

Let's make him the CEO of the Corporate States of America.

He's an expert at going Bankrupt also!

 

[Boss]

He's an expert at going Bankrupt also!

And coming back from bankruptcy as well... that's important to note.

 

[JimH52]

He's an expert at going Bankrupt also!

And coming back from bankruptcy as well... that's important to note.

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2015/06/donald-trump-companies-bankruptcy-atlantic-city


2009, Trump Entertainment Resorts

In his most recent dalliance with bankruptcy, Trump’s company declared Chapter 11 after missing a $53.1 million bond interest payment. Trump and the rest of the board of directors could not reach an agreement over whether or not to file for bankruptcy, resulting in his resignation as head of the board, Reuters reported at the time. The move also saw his stake in the company reduced even further on what Trump called a now “worthless” investment that he assured was less than a percent of his net worth.

So, it’s hard to deny that Trump’s personal finances are in great shape (although maybe not quite as good as he thinks), but his corporate track record is a little more . . . mixed. And that brand, which he’s assiduously attached to his projects, has occasionally come back to haunt him. Although he no longer has any involvement with the casino, Trump’s Taj Mahal filed for bankruptcy again in September of last year—leaving thousands of jobs to disappear into the coastal New Jersey air. The Donald’s reaction? He immediately reminded everyone, while self-congratulating his foresight, that he had pulled out of both the casino and Atlantic City years ago.

Smart!
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All it costs was "thousands of jobs". But they are little people and not "really rich."

 

[Slyhunter]

Why wouldn't he be a good president??

He's not a professional politician. He's a businessman who's worth billions.

Is he qualified to be POTUS??

He might be when you consider that the American People voted Barry in twice. Barry was never qualified to be POTUS yet here he is as POTUS.

He's lousy at the job but he got elected twice.

Trump just might be great at the job. Should be fun to find out.

A better question might be why do you think Trump would make a good president? He has absolutely no elective, appointive, or military public experience … zero. He has no track record at all.

He's an expert at running multi-million dollar corporations.
He's an expert at using managers to make money, produce a product, and provide a service.
He's proven he knows how to lead.

Let's make him the CEO of the Corporate States of America.

He's an expert at going Bankrupt also!

When a board is looking to hire a CEO do you think a person who has never done it before is better than one who has bankrupted a corporation before? Albert Einstein failed 87 times trying to make a light bulb. You learn by failing.

 

[S.J.]

Is that why you're scared shitless of him?

Do you do anything more than accusing every other poster of being 'scared' of Trump?

Just stating the obvious.

Or trying to convince yourself of something that neither of us are buying.

If you weren't afraid of him, you would be encouraging people to support him instead of trying to convince them not to.

Two problems with your assessment. First, do you honestly believe that anything you disagree with.....you're afraid of? That anything you critique, you fear? If so, you just told me far more about you than you did about me.

Second, I've actively advocated that the GOP nominate Trump. I've called him both the best the GOP can produce and the candidate the GOP deserves.

You were saying?

I'm saying if you REALLY wanted him to get the nomination you would be defending him instead of attacking him. It's only when I point out your fear that you say you want him to run. The rest of the time you're trying to tell us how supporting him is a mistake. Your fear is as obvious as your nervous laughter.

 

[S.J.]

Honestly, no one knows what they would get if Trump was elected. One minute he seems progressive and next he is conservative. I guess it depends on whoever pays him the most. He could be elected as a Republican and, after getting into office, turn completely to the left.

Is that why you're scared shitless of him?

Great comeback and Trump takes the GOP apart, brick by brick. I LOVE DONALD! I hope he gets the GOP nod. It would make my day.

Cause any party that will nominate a clown like him deserves what they get, which will be slammed. It doesn't matter who his opponent is, the American voter will never accept an arrogant, narcissistic, egomaniac such as he.

If he was taking the GOP apart brick by brick you would keep your mouth shut and let him do it instead of struggling so hard to sink his candidacy.

 

[Boss]

He's an expert at going Bankrupt also!

And coming back from bankruptcy as well... that's important to note.

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2015/06/donald-trump-companies-bankruptcy-atlantic-city


2009, Trump Entertainment Resorts

In his most recent dalliance with bankruptcy, Trump’s company declared Chapter 11 after missing a $53.1 million bond interest payment. Trump and the rest of the board of directors could not reach an agreement over whether or not to file for bankruptcy, resulting in his resignation as head of the board, Reuters reported at the time. The move also saw his stake in the company reduced even further on what Trump called a now “worthless” investment that he assured was less than a percent of his net worth.

So, it’s hard to deny that Trump’s personal finances are in great shape (although maybe not quite as good as he thinks), but his corporate track record is a little more . . . mixed. And that brand, which he’s assiduously attached to his projects, has occasionally come back to haunt him. Although he no longer has any involvement with the casino, Trump’s Taj Mahal filed for bankruptcy again in September of last year—leaving thousands of jobs to disappear into the coastal New Jersey air. The Donald’s reaction? He immediately reminded everyone, while self-congratulating his foresight, that he had pulled out of both the casino and Atlantic City years ago.

Smart!
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All it costs was "thousands of jobs". But they are little people and not "really rich."

And here is yet another Liberal goob, armed to the teeth with information on Trump, ready to copy and paste! Does no one else find this amazing? They flood the boards with outright laughter over the possibility of Trump winning the GOP nomination... acting like this is a dream come true for them and Hillary.... yet, here they all are, armed with their information to take Trump down!

Now... the "political strategist" in me says, they ought to be attacking Jeb Bush and Chris Christie. They need to be destroyed politically so that Trump can win the nomination and give Hillary her "dream opponent." But I'm not seeing the threads from activists full of copy-n-paste information on Jeb or Krispy Kreme. It's as if they don't even exist.... Odd, isn't it?

 

[S.J.]

And here is yet another Liberal goob, armed to the teeth with information on Trump, ready to copy and paste! Does no one else find this amazing? They flood the boards with outright laughter over the possibility of Trump winning the GOP nomination... acting like this is a dream come true for them and Hillary.... yet, here they all are, armed with their information to take Trump down!

Now... the "political strategist" in me says, they ought to be attacking Jeb Bush and Chris Christie. They need to be destroyed politically so that Trump can win the nomination and give Hillary her "dream opponent." But I'm not seeing the threads from activists full of copy-n-paste information on Jeb or Krispy Kreme. It's as if they don't even exist.... Odd, isn't it?

That's exactly right, they would be doing what they did with McCain, praised him in every way to help him get the nomination. Called him a war hero. Then once he got it, they called him "Songbird McCain" and attacked him in every way possible. If they really wanted Trump to be the nominee they would be praising him for his honesty and candor. Instead, they're trying to bring him down BEFORE the primaries. They're scared shitless of him.

 

[Boss]

They're scared shitless of him.

As is everyone who are part of the political machine in Washington. NONE of them want Trump!

Ironically, that's what I like the most about him.

 

[Clementine]

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?

Trump is serving a purpose now and that is stirring things up and forcing people to take a hard look at things. It's not a matter of agreeing or disagreeing with him. It's about looking at both sides and realizing that most of the rhetoric is spin and neither are being truthful.

Illegal immigration is a good example. While Dems insist they are people looking for a better life, they ignore the substantial criminal element. Many of Mexico's criminals are coming here and I am sure their government couldn't be happier. Even the poor that come here will end up enriching Mexico's economy because they will work and send money back. Win/win for Mexico.

It's wrong to say all illegal aliens are criminals, but Trump had a point in saying that Mexico likes to send us their criminals. Twist it any way you want.

It's much like saying that not all welfare recipients are losers, but the majority of losers will end up on welfare along with the needy and truly deserving.

Trump is bringing up a lot of uncomfortable issues and it is causing more discussion. That is actually a good thing. Instead of just going along with the hype on either side of the fence, we have a chance to look at things more critically.

Hillary is saying nothing, which is far worse than Trump's outrageous remarks. At least we don't have to guess what he is thinking or what he would do. It's only fair that the people know what they are getting and can accept or reject based on facts instead of some fabricated image dreamed up by the media and campaign organizers.

 

[Boss]

Can't wait for the next round of national polling, prolly to come out later this week.

Why, with all these Trumpian Neutron Bombs going off, I am not sure the pollsters will be able to keep up to record the carnage....

Donald Trump Gains Yet Shows Vulnerability in a Crowded Contentious GOP Race POLL - ABC News

First new poll this week:
Trump leads all other GOP contenders by DOUBLE DIGITS!

 

[dcraelin]

I don't understand your logic. All three people are "qualified" to be president, (if you don't consider Obama's lack of a birth certificate). The Constitution lays out the qualifications very clearly. All three people have "experience" at something. Most of Obama's is in community organizing and being a politician.... and golf! Hillary has built a resume of experience dodging subpoenas and obstructing justice. Trump's experience is making winners out of losers.

I find it quite ironic that you are chastising Trump for not having military experience... would you like to disclose your glorious Messiah-in-Chief's military record for us? That's right... Zippola! Oh okay, well let's look at Billary's military records? What? Nothing there either? Wow... and you have the audacity to raise this issue with Trump or ANYONE?

Trump said, “He (McCain) was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.” Trump of course, was never captured because he hid out in grad school, choosing to leave the fighting to someone else by applying for a deferment.

While Trump was cooling his heals in graduate school. John McCain volunteered for combat duty in Vietnam. He was shot down, captured and a POW suffering from a crushed shoulder and a bayonet wounds. Meanwhile, Trump graduated with his degree in business and joined his father in the real state business. John McCain returned home a decorated wounded soldier.

Trump made a big mistake attacking McCain, one that will come back to haunt him in months to come.

except McCain called anyone supporting Trump, or even just those going out to hear him speak, crazies.

How come the media isnt highlighting that part?.......

After his bomb bomb Iran ditty, and calling Cruz a wacko-bird on the Senate floor....perhaps the media should be questioning McCain's sanity.

McCain didn't call anyone supporting Trump crazies. McCain said, "“Because what he (Trump) did was he fired up the crazies.” Obviously, Trump's rhetoric is designed to fire up the far right which it's doing rather successfully.

There is plenty of coverage of McCain's remarks, particular questioning whether his motive was to prod Trump into a personal attack. I suspect others are going to follow suit hoping to get other remarks from Trump that can be used to paint him as a vindictive hot head.

The commentator who interviewed Trump said this morning, he believed Trump was not going to back out of the race which raised the real possibility of a 3rd party run. This of course is scaring the shit out of the GOP and delighting the Democrats.

well I dont see how you can make your first Statement.....saying he was firing up the crazies is calling them crazy.

McCain is an ass

Yes I hope, especially if they kick him off the stage, that Trump goes 3rd party.....but democrats shouldn't be happy, I'm one democrat who will consider voting for him.

I didn't say Trump was firing up the crazies, McCain did.

There have been 97 third party candidates for president and how many have been elected? Exactly Zero. If Trump runs as a third party candidate he will pull far more Republican votes than Democrats against Clinton. Of all the Republican candidates, Trump polls the worst against Clinton, lagging by 17 points. Bush lags Clinton by 4 points. The Republicans need all the help they can get against Clinton and Trump sure isn't helping.

Poll Trump leads the GOP field but falters against Clinton

polls dont mean shit this early.. and can be manipulated....

no one has tried a 3rd party run this way since Teddy Roosevelt I dont believe........running first in one party...then when the establishment undermines him...THEN running 3rd. TR came in second but arguable influenced the actions of wilson and changed the stance of the Republicans.

Trump is on the side of the base of the democratic party when it comes to these idiotic trade deals........by the time the general election comes around Obama will have stabbed them in the back....again,.....a big chunk very well may give Trump a shot.

 

[Flopper]

A better question might be why do you think Trump would make a good president? He has absolutely no elective, appointive, or military public experience … zero. He has no track record at all.

Why is it important to have "elective" experience? I understand it may help get you elected, but once you're elected, what purpose does it serve? On "appointive" experience, he probably has more than most politicians. He has to pick the right people for the job all the time and his success depends on it. On "military" experience, which Obama and Hillary also have NONE of... that's why presidents have Secretaries of Defense. We can list all the past presidents who had no military experience, some of them were considered "exceptional" presidents.

No track record as a lying-ass politician who blows smoke up our ass and tells us what he thinks we want to hear? GOOD! Sounds like exactly what this country needs!

So your argument is he has to be better because he has no applicable experience coupled with almost zero knowledge of how government works. Based on Trump's knowledge of government and experience, he wouldn't even hire himself for the job.

 

[Slyhunter]

A better question might be why do you think Trump would make a good president? He has absolutely no elective, appointive, or military public experience … zero. He has no track record at all.

Why is it important to have "elective" experience? I understand it may help get you elected, but once you're elected, what purpose does it serve? On "appointive" experience, he probably has more than most politicians. He has to pick the right people for the job all the time and his success depends on it. On "military" experience, which Obama and Hillary also have NONE of... that's why presidents have Secretaries of Defense. We can list all the past presidents who had no military experience, some of them were considered "exceptional" presidents.

No track record as a lying-ass politician who blows smoke up our ass and tells us what he thinks we want to hear? GOOD! Sounds like exactly what this country needs!

So your argument is he has to be better because he has no applicable experience coupled with almost zero knowledge of how government works. Based on Trump's knowledge of government and experience, he wouldn't even hire himself for the job.

Did you ignore the post I posted talking about his leadership skills and how that makes him the most qualified candidate ever?

 

[Flopper]

They're scared shitless of him.

As is everyone who are part of the political machine in Washington. NONE of them want Trump!

Ironically, that's what I like the most about him.

And it is that political machine that Trump would be dependent on if elected, people like Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee who refers to Trump as a Jackass, and John McCain who chairs the Senate Armed Forces committee. Then there's Paul Ryan, Chairmen of the House Ways and Means, who Trump routinely trashes. One thing about Trump, when he makes enemies, he makes big ones.