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Rosa Luxemburg

(28,627 posts)
Mon Aug 17, 2015, 08:42 PM Aug 2015

Oh dear a relative of mine says he's voting for Donald Trump?

This person (sadly disappointed in him) says he is voting for Trump. He usually votes for a Democrat! He explained that because Trump is a good businessman he will run the country well. I was speechless at first and then asked him what are his policies on education, foreign affairs, the environment and he said he didn't know. This man is fairly intelligent - are the media having an effect?

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Oh dear a relative of mine says he's voting for Donald Trump? (Original Post) Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2015 OP
What happens when he screws up and wants to claim bankruptcy? NightWatcher Aug 2015 #1
Did you mention that Trump had four separate bankruptcies? Trajan Aug 2015 #2
and started with $70 milllion? FSogol Aug 2015 #3
yes Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2015 #7
I know, heard some folks at the gym talking of his "business" dealings, and that he can't a kennedy Aug 2015 #4
Remind him that good business and cared-for customers... Shandris Aug 2015 #5
I could understand voting for Trump in the primary … littlewolf Aug 2015 #6
We get the leaders we deserve mainer Aug 2015 #8
It was "good businessmen" that sank the economy ornotna Aug 2015 #9
Exactly Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2015 #10
Does he know about those bankruptcies that has amassed his personal wealth? Picking Dem Aug 2015 #11
Don't panic, it's still early and the Trump problem may solve itself. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #12
Trump vadermike Aug 2015 #13

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
1. What happens when he screws up and wants to claim bankruptcy?
Mon Aug 17, 2015, 08:44 PM
Aug 2015

He's done that 4 times as a businessman. We don't get that luxury when we're dealing with a country's economy.

a kennedy

(29,672 posts)
4. I know, heard some folks at the gym talking of his "business" dealings, and that he can't
Mon Aug 17, 2015, 08:48 PM
Aug 2015

do any worse then lifetime politicians. I'm getting nervous about this election.......

littlewolf

(3,813 posts)
6. I could understand voting for Trump in the primary …
Mon Aug 17, 2015, 08:50 PM
Aug 2015

I am an indie and in NC I can vote either Dem or Repub.

ornotna

(10,803 posts)
9. It was "good businessmen" that sank the economy
Mon Aug 17, 2015, 08:52 PM
Aug 2015

Let's be honest, they are the ones running the country now. Thanks, but no thanks.

vadermike

(1,415 posts)
13. Trump
Mon Aug 17, 2015, 09:16 PM
Aug 2015

I have been saying this on some other threads.. he is a threat.. he is a liberal on trade, more for womens issues than Jed.. altho he is now anti-abortion.. but says in intervieews that he supports the other stuff PParenthood does.. wants to rebuild the infrastructure.. he reminds me of an old school conservadem from the 40s rather than a GOPer.. he is brash . but i'm telling you people respond to it.. he could easily win... dont underestimate him.. i have Dem friend that was a Hillary supporter now supporting him.. oh well.. we desercve what we get.. unless Hillary can improve her image or Bernie can get widespread support i am beginning to really worry about 16... he is really bad on immigration.. he would lose most of the latino vote,... but could cut into the White Democratic/Indy share of the vote and kill us... just sayin

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