The (Semi) Official Trump Election/Inauguration thread...

[hoosierdoc]

Oh please, trump has done nothing but put solid people in these roles. If he's all about fame why has he done zero press conferences?

 

[ghitch75]

Oh please, trump has done nothing but put solid people in these roles. If he's all about fame why has he done zero press conferences?

i would like to know this too......everybody says his ego will get in the way and i have yet to see it....

 

[hoosierdoc]

i would like to know this too......everybody says his ego will get in the way and i have yet to see it....

Some call it ego, I call it strength of personality. He will not tolerate the slow inefficient nature of Washington. He is going to be a fantastic president.

 

[ghitch75]

Some call it ego, I call it strength of personality. He will not tolerate the slow inefficient nature of Washington. He is going to be a fantastic president.

i agree with you 100%.....can't wait to see what all he can get done.....

 

[Kutnupe14]

i would like to know this too......everybody says his ego will get in the way and i have yet to see it....

Get a twitter account.

 

[ghitch75]

Get a twitter account.

i see his twittes.......and i still don't see it.....

 

[Kutnupe14]

Oh please, trump has done nothing but put solid people in these roles. If he's all about fame why has he done zero press conferences?

Because people ask questions at press conferences and he'd rather not answer them. Ever seen a dictator give a press conference? Neither have I.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Because people ask questions at press conferences and he'd rather not answer them. Ever seen a dictator give a press conference? Neither have I.

What would you like to ask him? Anything he says you disagree with and the press rips him as dangerous. I'm sure he'll do them as president, in stark contrast to Obama (dictator) not doing them

 

[Kutnupe14]

i see his twittes.......and i still don't see it.....

G, a guy who needs to respond about the election, SNL, Hamilton, how hot his wife is, or any perceived slight, isn't someone without a healthy ego. Or maybe it's it's not ego... insecurity?

 

[Kutnupe14]

What would you like to ask him? Anything he says you disagree with and the press rips him as dangerous. I'm sure he'll do them as president, in stark contrast to Obama (dictator) not doing them

"When are you having the press conference concerning you divesting from your businesses; that you promised, then cancelled?"

 

[hoosierdoc]

"When are you having the press conference concerning you divesting from your businesses; that you promised, then cancelled?"

Scheduled for January

 

[printcraft]

"When are you having the press conference concerning you divesting from your businesses; that you promised, then cancelled?"

Trump Foundation is closing, his sons foundation is closing........
On the other hand you had **** like this going on and more to look forward to with president clinton.
MORE THAN HALF Of Hillary's State Dept. Meetings Donated To Foundation | The Daily Caller
And there would not have been a PEEP out of the usual suspects about the clintons.
Please tell us again who is on the right side of this?

 

[hoosierdoc]

If China rents trump tower at three times going rate I'll grab my pitchfork

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Trump picks ex-Bush official to lead DHS - CNN Video

 

[Libertarian01]

I have heard much talk about how President Elect Trump MUST divest himself from ALL of his properties due to a potential "conflict of interest" and the "emoluments" clause of the Constitution.

However, Trump businesses =/= Donald J Trump, legally! They are corporations, separate persons under the law. Ergo, whatever money goes into a Trump property is NOT the same as going into Donald J Trumps pocket.

Donald J Trump is one of the stockholders in these companies but that is not legally the same as the company itself.

Regarding potential conflicts of interest it is my understanding that there are NO legal requirements to avoids such, only ethical concerns. While I completely agree with being ethical this is =/= to legal, ergo the "must" doesn't apply. "Should" would, but not "must."

Regarding the emoluments clause just because Trump Tower DC makes money =/= Donald J Trump making money. While I can see that he may(?) have to divest himself of all profits for the years that he remains in office I see no reason to sell them. Surely he is allowed to make money after the fact, just as President Bill Clinton made hundreds of millions of dollars giving speeches to corporations, some of which are probably foreign owned and controlled.

So, IF Clinton could make money legally after his time in office WHY can't Trump, legally?

Is my logic or understanding flawed, and if so, how?

Regards and Happy New Year,

Doug

 

[Jludo]

I have heard much talk about how President Elect Trump MUST divest himself from ALL of his properties due to a potential "conflict of interest" and the "emoluments" clause of the Constitution.

However, Trump businesses =/= Donald J Trump, legally! They are corporations, separate persons under the law. Ergo, whatever money goes into a Trump property is NOT the same as going into Donald J Trumps pocket.

Donald J Trump is one of the stockholders in these companies but that is not legally the same as the company itself.

Regarding potential conflicts of interest it is my understanding that there are NO legal requirements to avoids such, only ethical concerns. While I completely agree with being ethical this is =/= to legal, ergo the "must" doesn't apply. "Should" would, but not "must."

Regarding the emoluments clause just because Trump Tower DC makes money =/= Donald J Trump making money. While I can see that he may(?) have to divest himself of all profits for the years that he remains in office I see no reason to sell them. Surely he is allowed to make money after the fact, just as President Bill Clinton made hundreds of millions of dollars giving speeches to corporations, some of which are probably foreign owned and controlled.

So, IF Clinton could make money legally after his time in office WHY can't Trump, legally?

Is my logic or understanding flawed, and if so, how?

Regards and Happy New Year,

Doug

In an ideal world the Clinton's wouldn't make millions off speeches after leaving office either. Public servants should be able to get by on their 200,000 lifetime stipend after they leave office. I don't think your position should make you rich after you leave office.

 

[Libertarian01]

In an ideal world the Clinton's wouldn't make millions off speeches after leaving office either. Public servants should be able to get by on their 200,000 lifetime stipend after they leave office. I don't think your position should make you rich after you leave office.

To avoid getting off track I will not take this post to disagree with anything you have said (this does not mean I support it either.)

Irregardless, you used the word "should" which =/= "must" remain within a certain income level.

When Pres George HW Bush left office he was on several boards, if I recall correctly. Many former Presidents have made an income off of who they met while serving the public. This isn't out of line, it is just that Trumps scale is much larger than most.

Regards and Happy New Year,

Doug

 

[ghitch75]

G, a guy who needs to respond about the election, SNL, Hamilton, how hot his wife is, or any perceived slight, isn't someone without a healthy ego. Or maybe it's it's not ego... insecurity?

no ego or insecurity.....he's just speaking his mind.....

 

[Kutnupe14]

no ego or insecurity.....he's just speaking his mind.....

In the position he's about to hold, one would hope for a little more discretion.

 

[ghitch75]

In the position he's about to hold, one would hope for a little more discretion.

i like it.....that is why i voted for him.....not the stats quo.....


i don't see anything different as when berry would speak his mind about gun control before knowing the facts....just we won't here that crap from Trump....