Would you vote for Trump?

Wario · 25 Apr 2011, 01:28

Hell Yeah! Even if you're not from America, would you vote for him as your leader?

Adje · 25 Apr 2011, 01:31

Isn't he part of that tea party? Didn't he spend lots of cash to p.i.'s to investigate if Obama was born in the U.S.? I mean... WTF? They are all nuts. No matter what politic believes you have, those tea party people are morons. So Hell NO!

meatfanforlife · 25 Apr 2011, 02:12

~~~~ no.

carole · 25 Apr 2011, 02:31

I'm an Aussie so can't vote there. I don't follow your politics over there and don't know what his policies are so can't say if I'd vote for him or not if I lived there.

Carole

snider22 · 25 Apr 2011, 03:28

Hell Yeah, if for nothing else, just for the entertainment value alone. Plus, with the state of politics in this country, I don't think that he could do any worse than Obama has or than what Bush did during his 8 years, so what they heck, give the guy a shot.

Elijah's way · 25 Apr 2011, 03:55

HELL NO!!!

youngJB · 25 Apr 2011, 03:57

I'm bleeding heart liberal, so no.

As it stands, the top 400 richest Americans have more wealth than the bottom 200 million. Trump would widen that statistic.

BostonAngel · 25 Apr 2011, 10:09

Can't make a decision at this point. Don't know enough about what he plans on doing and how he plans to put his plan into effect. Not sure who else he would be running against. Definitely don't want Mitt Romney though. Not thrilled with re-electing Obama either. At this point I think American politics suck!

Dave · 25 Apr 2011, 18:57

I have to know some important things:

1 - For which party will he be running?
2 - What are the planks and platform of the party?
3 - Who is running against him?
3 - What party are they running for?
4 - What are the planks and platform of their party?

I am far from a knee jerk party line voter. I need the facts.

Dave · 25 Apr 2011, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adje

Isn't he part of that tea party? Didn't he spend lots of cash to p.i.'s to investigate if Obama was born in the U.S.? I mean... WTF? They are all nuts. No matter what politic believes you have, those tea party people are morons. So Hell NO!

Since this is in the "off topic" section, let me ask the question. Are you aware that the Tea Party Movement in America is very split? Not all Tea Party believers fall in lock step with each other.

The true Tea Party Movement in America is very much all about diversity and inclusion.

What the mainstream media represent as the Tea Party Movement and what high profile people like Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin have turned the Tea Party Movement into versus what the Tea Party Movement is really about are two totally different things.

Adje · 25 Apr 2011, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Since this is in the "off topic" section, let me ask the question. Are you aware that the Tea Party Movement in America is very split? Not all Tea Party believers fall in lock step with each other.

All righty then, Then I will say that this Tea Party member (Trump) is a moron. So my answer stays

CarylB · 25 Apr 2011, 22:13

I've heard the argument that because of the deficit and financial trouble the USA is in (like so many countries) Trump, who has a track record of coming back from bankruptcy would be just the man to lead the USA back to to solvency. In fact his success in business seems to be his strongest platform. I'm not so sure that he could manipulate the situation in a world context as easily and effectively as he was able to manipulate his creditors at home. Running a huge country on a world stage is very different to running a domestic corporation imo.

It's one thing for eg sending the bill for the $800,000 quarterly insurance on your personal luxury yacht to the bank holding the mortgage with a note that if it sinks uninsured, there'll be no collateral for the loan when you can't pay it back. But is that really the kind of businessman who should be running a country? A man who plays debt against his creditors? That would be a bit like sending the quarterly wage bill for USA servicemen to an ally, saying they'll lose USA support if the bill isn't paid and the army has to be disbanded. And it was just one example of one of the strategies he used to get himself out of debt. I'm not sure how effective those tactics would be with say, Germany, China or the gnomes of Zurich .. nor how well they'd play in general on a world stage

Luckily it's not an ethical decision I'll have to make

If it were, I know how my vote would go.

Caryl

AndrewG · 27 Apr 2011, 00:29

If I was American then No I wouldn't vote for him. From what I've seen though Obama has been disappointing as he seems to have been more concerned with Wall Street up till now than the average working American and now having to work with the Republicans looks like it is giving him less of an edge or identity. I'm not saying this is actually the case but it's certainly how he has come across via the media here. I believe it could well cost him his re-election and America could well be stuck with Trump or Palin from 2012. Will it matter though if Wall Street is the one who is really in charge?

Steve6 · 27 Apr 2011, 19:00

Being President is all about having a bit of luck. You could get in at the right time when the economy is running well, and everyones happy. You will be loved as President then. I think Obama got in the at the wrong time to be honest.

As regards voting in Trump (who is pretty much a celebrity) I don't think it's a route America should go down. You'll proably have Britney Spears, Eminem, and Jack Black wanting to run for President in the future.

*AndyK* · 27 Apr 2011, 19:06

I'd only vote for him if he showed me his birth certificate and a video testimonal from all sets of great grandparents verifying that he is American.

AndrewG · 28 Apr 2011, 09:36

Apparently he doesn't shake hands because of fears of germs. I could see meetings with international leaders being difficult. But then maybe he will kiss them instead.

Adje · 02 May 2011, 01:16

LOL Trump really got roasted. ('Donald Trump recently said he has a good relationship with the blacks. Well unless the Blacks are a family of white people, I bet he's mistaken' (3:51)) But I also like the part where Seth Meyers talked about Gary Busey. ('Gary Busey said recently that Donald Trump would make a great President. Of course he said the same thing about an old rusty bird cage he found' (3:25))

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25 Apr 2011, 01:28	#1
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Would you vote for Trump? Hell Yeah! Even if you're not from America, would you vote for him as your leader?

25 Apr 2011, 01:31	#2
Adje trying to be realistic Join Date: 28.09.2007 Location: Posts: 1,966	Isn't he part of that tea party? Didn't he spend lots of cash to p.i.'s to investigate if Obama was born in the U.S.? I mean... WTF? They are all nuts. No matter what politic believes you have, those tea party people are morons. So Hell NO!

25 Apr 2011, 02:12	#3
meatfanforlife Banned Join Date: 12.09.2010 Posts: 327	~~~~ no.

25 Apr 2011, 02:31	#4
carole Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,286	I'm an Aussie so can't vote there. I don't follow your politics over there and don't know what his policies are so can't say if I'd vote for him or not if I lived there. Carole

25 Apr 2011, 03:28	#5
snider22 Guest Join Date: 23.11.2008 Location: Posts: 525	Hell Yeah, if for nothing else, just for the entertainment value alone. Plus, with the state of politics in this country, I don't think that he could do any worse than Obama has or than what Bush did during his 8 years, so what they heck, give the guy a shot.

25 Apr 2011, 03:55	#6
Elijah's way Soul Auctioneer Join Date: 26.06.2005 Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Posts: 1,529	HELL NO!!!

25 Apr 2011, 03:57	#7
youngJB Senior Loafer Join Date: 05.12.2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 116	I'm bleeding heart liberal, so no. As it stands, the top 400 richest Americans have more wealth than the bottom 200 million. Trump would widen that statistic.

25 Apr 2011, 10:09	#8
BostonAngel Super Loafer Join Date: 03.02.2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 822	Can't make a decision at this point. Don't know enough about what he plans on doing and how he plans to put his plan into effect. Not sure who else he would be running against. Definitely don't want Mitt Romney though. Not thrilled with re-electing Obama either. At this point I think American politics suck!

25 Apr 2011, 18:57	#9
Dave Mega Loafer Join Date: 12.04.2002 Location: Southern Ohio - United States of America Posts: 2,564	I have to know some important things: 1 - For which party will he be running? 2 - What are the planks and platform of the party? 3 - Who is running against him? 3 - What party are they running for? 4 - What are the planks and platform of their party? I am far from a knee jerk party line voter. I need the facts.

25 Apr 2011, 22:13	#12
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	I've heard the argument that because of the deficit and financial trouble the USA is in (like so many countries) Trump, who has a track record of coming back from bankruptcy would be just the man to lead the USA back to to solvency. In fact his success in business seems to be his strongest platform. I'm not so sure that he could manipulate the situation in a world context as easily and effectively as he was able to manipulate his creditors at home. Running a huge country on a world stage is very different to running a domestic corporation imo. It's one thing for eg sending the bill for the $800,000 quarterly insurance on your personal luxury yacht to the bank holding the mortgage with a note that if it sinks uninsured, there'll be no collateral for the loan when you can't pay it back. But is that really the kind of businessman who should be running a country? A man who plays debt against his creditors? That would be a bit like sending the quarterly wage bill for USA servicemen to an ally, saying they'll lose USA support if the bill isn't paid and the army has to be disbanded. And it was just one example of one of the strategies he used to get himself out of debt. I'm not sure how effective those tactics would be with say, Germany, China or the gnomes of Zurich .. nor how well they'd play in general on a world stage Luckily it's not an ethical decision I'll have to make If it were, I know how my vote would go. Caryl

27 Apr 2011, 00:29	#13
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,083	If I was American then No I wouldn't vote for him. From what I've seen though Obama has been disappointing as he seems to have been more concerned with Wall Street up till now than the average working American and now having to work with the Republicans looks like it is giving him less of an edge or identity. I'm not saying this is actually the case but it's certainly how he has come across via the media here. I believe it could well cost him his re-election and America could well be stuck with Trump or Palin from 2012. Will it matter though if Wall Street is the one who is really in charge?

27 Apr 2011, 19:00	#14
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	Being President is all about having a bit of luck. You could get in at the right time when the economy is running well, and everyones happy. You will be loved as President then. I think Obama got in the at the wrong time to be honest. As regards voting in Trump (who is pretty much a celebrity) I don't think it's a route America should go down. You'll proably have Britney Spears, Eminem, and Jack Black wanting to run for President in the future.

27 Apr 2011, 19:06	#15
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	I'd only vote for him if he showed me his birth certificate and a video testimonal from all sets of great grandparents verifying that he is American.

28 Apr 2011, 09:36	#16
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,083	Apparently he doesn't shake hands because of fears of germs. I could see meetings with international leaders being difficult. But then maybe he will kiss them instead.