Trump and associates were supposedly offered up to a 19 per cent stake in the Rosneft deal. Whatever that equals in dollars (or rubles), that ought to do it.

So probably something like $600-$750M...although I'm sure there was more to it than that.

less than 1.5 billion to walk away in August of 2016.

I was gonna say "there's got to be a number," but maybe that's where the whole kompromat situation becomes an issue.

"Remember what we told you, Donald...you must do as we say, or everyone will know what you did..."

Maybe if we promised, "we don't care. Just go away, and we'll never bother you about all this again." I mean, I already admitted there's no such thing as "justice"...

of course, he'd have to resign first...can't trust him to just say he will.

but hell, I'd be OK with a "wall" at this point where feasible; where there is a wall or fence already, why not?...and he's said his whole issue is just with illegal immigration, not immigrants or non-white people in general, right? So he'd probably also be OK with building comfort stations and welcome centers at various spots along the border as part of the "wall", where there's been a high historical incidence of illegal crossings...that way we could catch everyone as they try to cross the border, and make sure they register appropriately and get a temporary residence authorization (or just confirmation of entry, if they are just visiting). And maybe some brochures with materials that would be helpful if they are seeking to become U.S. citizens...all that would probably cost more than the $5.6B though...but we could call it the "WALL Act," for "Welcoming All Latinos Legally." I could go for that.

Also, we should look at some of our other borders...at some point a "wall" of some kind might not be such a bad idea, on the coast near cities that are vulnerable to rising sea levels...