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Poll Question : Will Trump run for president, and will he win?
Choice Votes Statistics
He won't run 13 46 %
He will run and lose the GOP primary 7 25 %
He will run, win the primary but lose the election 0 0 %
He will run and win it all 8 28 %
Total 28 100%

Will Trump run for president?
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robertknyc Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2011, 9:57 PM EST
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It seems Trump is sounding more serious about running for president, and my guess is that he will, we'll see.
FuzzNJ Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2011, 10:10 PM EST
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I hope so. Him, Bachmann, Palin, Huckabee, the pizza guy and the boring one everyone forgets from MN on a debate stage! OMG, who can out crazy each other! Romney will come off as the big stiff, but try to be a little more crazy because he's going to be attacked by all of them. Such great entertainment. Classic stuff. Can't wait.

Sad that Obama is just republican light though. Oh well.
HockeyDad Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 6:38 AM EST
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On the Daily Show this week they said that the leading Republican candidate is still Hillary Clinton wearing a fake mustache.

That is highly accurate and funny as well.

If you aren't already under the Obama Cone of Protection, get there. This gravy train is not stopping!
blueboy Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 10:51 AM EST
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He really couldn't be any worse than what we have now! Trump would be a change up and that's what we need in the white house!
FuzzNJ Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 11:08 AM EST
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blueboy wrote:
He really couldn't be any worse than what we have now! Trump would be a change up and that's what we need in the white house!


Hilarious!
elk hunter Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 11:22 AM EST
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We need Ross Perot....
hoyodude Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 11:29 AM EST
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Bullwinkle would be a better choice.

Seriously.
bloody spaniard Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 11:43 AM EST
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If he runs, barring an unforeseen/unconventional alternative arising from the heap, I will vote for him.
HockeyDad Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 11:53 AM EST
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elk hunter wrote:
We need Ross Perot....



May he RIP. He's not still alive is he?
OldSchool Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 12:12 PM EST
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I'll vote for him simply because he is a businessman. That is what we need.
rfenst Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 12:19 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
On the Daily Show this week they said that the leading Republican candidate is still Hillary Clinton wearing a fake mustache.

That is highly accurate and funny as well.

If you aren't already under the Obama Cone of Protection, get there. This gravy train is not stopping!



Tisk, tisk. it seems you are admitting to watching that show, which is NOT funny!
FuzzNJ Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 12:25 PM EST
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OldSchool wrote:
I'll vote for him simply because he is a businessman. That is what we need.


Why? Governing is not a business.
elk hunter Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 12:47 PM EST
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FuzzNJ wrote:
Why? Governing is not a business.


True... Business get payed for services rendered or items sold... The Government takes money to provide services...
bloody spaniard Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 12:47 PM EST
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FuzzNJ wrote:
Why? Governing is not a business.



No, but running a business well requires good "governing" (negotiating, budgeting, generating positive PR, raising revenues, etc.).
Most of he dullards in power are self-serving & certain they're above the fray (not accountable to the taxpayer who pays their bills).
FuzzNJ Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 12:58 PM EST
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elk hunter wrote:
True... Business get payed for services rendered or items sold... The Government takes money to provide services...


True, kinda funny as well. Not really the heart of the matter though.
fretkillr Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 1:34 PM EST
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blueboy wrote:
He really couldn't be any worse than what we have now! Trump would be a change up and that's what we need in the white house!





This thinking is kinda how we got into this mess.




fret


SMB
skibro1965 Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 2:18 PM EST
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elk hunter wrote:
We need Ross Perot....

Bring back Ross
blueboy Offline
#18 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 2:23 PM EST
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fretkillr wrote:
This thinking is kinda how we got into this mess.




fret


SMB


The stupid thoughts from people that Obama was a good leader got us into this mess! The people that voted for him are to blame and those that are not standing up and speaking out against what he has been doing!

The government is nothing but greedy bastids and we need something to throw a wrench in their system! If you believe that someone else can do a better job then so be it. I just want to see the government stop being the crap they are and take out the trash that is in there right now!
bloody spaniard Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 3:13 PM EST
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My previously posted reasons as to why I support the oft abrasively DIRECT, comb-overed Trump:

1. successful businessman who knows how to negotiate (future trade agreements w/countries like China, India...);
2. overall pro-union but knows how to keep costs down so that it's a win-win as opposed to just a win for the unions;
3. anti gay "marriage";
4. not interested in nation- building or foreign intervention (let the Europeans/Asians/Muslims foot the bill & get more involved);
5. acknowledges the muslim terrorist problem (and quiet acceptance by the "peaceful" muslim majority) & how they unabashedly despise us as they take our dollars;
6. wants many if not all military bases abroad closed & have soldiers stationed on our borders (illegals, dug trafficking, etc.);
7. believes in lower taxes;
8. still wants to help the unfortunate, who through no fault of their own, are down on their luck;
9. great taste in beautiful women;
10. wants to see Obama's actual birth certificate- thinks Obama was probably born in USA but may have something to hide (religion: islam?);
11. straight talking;
12. pro life (changed from pro choice/abortion).

Herfing
Wes Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 9:56 PM EST
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I would love to vote in this poll...but I will not at this point!

I like the idea of a bold, plain spoken sucessful business man running our country. However, much like Ross Perot, whom I mistakenly voted for, Trump could serve as a spoiler and we could find ourselves in a position where the vote is again split and we end up with a second or third choice running our country.

I will give it a little more time.
itsawaldo Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 10:10 PM EST
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I always liked this part of the final sentence of the Gettysburg Address. "that government of the people, by the people, for the people".
Our public servents used to be business people, scholars, men of action (military)and substance, why are they all lawyers now?
Very few lawyers own their own practices and have ever had to meet a payroll or bid a contract, even look at a P&L of the company where they work.
He is a Populist (not always a good thing) and that will keep away many conservitives and scare the far left but maybe it will work out okay with him at them helm.
I would hate to see him split the conservitives and let BHO win again.
FuzzNJ Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2011, 11:01 PM EST
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35 of the 55 delegates to the constitutional convention were lawyers.
26 out of our 44 Presidents have been lawyers including numbers 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16.
Only 2 out our last 12 have been lawyers.

And George W. Bush is the only President who was a businessman before becoming President.

So, hmmm, use that info to form an opinion.
jackconrad Offline
#23 Posted: Sat, Apr 23 2011, 12:53 AM EST
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Truman wasn't a Lawyer and either was Eisenhower or Reagan or Bush. I think Lawyers are destroying this country. Hell In my body that i serve in everyone is afraid to even talk anymore we get sued so much..
rfenst Offline
#24 Posted: Sat, Apr 23 2011, 3:21 AM EST
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jackconrad wrote:
Hell In my body that i serve in everyone is afraid to even talk anymore we get sued so much..


If they say things as inane as some of your posts, getting sued is the least of any body's problem.
bloody spaniard Offline
#25 Posted: Sat, Apr 23 2011, 10:33 AM EST
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LOL- ahhh common, Jack's posts are entertaining. You forget he's a visitor from a different dimension.


As far as Bush being a "businessman". He's about as much of a businessman as Corey Feldman's or Gary Coleman's folks (take your pick). This oil man couldn't find oil on Jerry Lewis's head. EVERYTHING he touched turned to crap despite daddy's money & connections.
rfenst Offline
#26 Posted: Sun, Apr 24 2011, 6:41 PM EST
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jackconrad wrote:
I think Lawyers are destroying this country. Hell In my body that i serve in everyone is afraid to even talk anymore we get sued so much..


What county do you live in?
What kind of board do you serve on?
jackconrad Offline
#27 Posted: Sun, Apr 24 2011, 11:59 PM EST
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Rob i am a Boro Councilman in Pa . As you would know even saying this much is pushing the envelope.

Well you also know that i am into wacky humor however i can and do get down to business. Aparentley i do something right because i have been elected many times to many positions. Trust me when i say I am a man of the people..
I just have no interest in aligning my self with the fools in charge of the Lliberal Wing. They have lost their Minds..
bloody spaniard Offline
#28 Posted: Mon, Apr 25 2011, 12:04 PM EST
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Unlike many of our politicians (and cbid posters), you speak your mind, Jack. Most say what they want us to hear. Not you though.
We may not always agree on our politics but I would vote for a fun, straight shooter like you ANYTIME w/o blinking an eye and with absolutely no regrets, my friend.Herfing
jackconrad Offline
#29 Posted: Mon, Apr 25 2011, 1:11 PM EST
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12 Gallons of Extra Wine for this splendid citizen! ^^^^
DrMaddVibe Offline
#30 Posted: Tue, Apr 26 2011, 11:55 AM EST
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQuAEuOT1l8

A beautiful take on The Donald.

Like I've said...he's a fraud.
FuzzNJ Offline
#31 Posted: Tue, Apr 26 2011, 1:57 PM EST
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DrMaddVibe wrote:
Like I've said...he's a fraud.


Just want to point out that you and I actually agree on something. Imagine that.
bloody spaniard Offline
#32 Posted: Tue, Apr 26 2011, 2:46 PM EST
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I like Mark Levin. He's got a great mind that performs strikes with logical precision. I was not impressed by his argument against Trump however.

I don't like people who play both sides but Trump's reason for contributing to the Shumers (sp?) of the world for business reasons(?) is a reflection of how the world actually works. It's also similar to Dubya's motives in walking hand in hand with a Saudi prince, announcing that Islam is a great religion, and brazenly telling us that the Iraqui war will be paid for by oil revenues and is in our best interest to fight- that and bailing out Wall Street a la Obama. The difference being, that Trump is successful and more direct. Most politicians don't have business sense & lack the propensity for generating revenues resulting in a vibrant economy. I believe that Trump can do that. For one thing, he's not everyone's friend (aside from contributing to both sides of the aisle) like the typical politician running, and appears genuinely angry at China. He'd call out his adversaries for what they are, NOT pussyfoot around with semantics and fake manners. That's good IMO.

I would consider Ron Paul but don't know enough about him other than he appears to be an honest man who walks to the beat of a different drummer even when he believed that the Twin Towers were an "inside" job (shades of crazy Carlos Sheen). That, and the fact, that he lacks the personality to energize people other than yourself in order to defeat an attractive, empty suit like Obama.

Trump boldly points out the obvious about Obama and his inept administration. He also gets and knows how to manipulate the media attention. You need the media exposure in order to get your message out & to win.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#33 Posted: Tue, Apr 26 2011, 3:23 PM EST
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bloody spaniard wrote:
I would consider Ron Paul but don't know enough about him other than he appears to be an honest man who walks to the beat of a different drummer even when he believed that the Twin Towers were an "inside" job (shades of crazy Carlos Sheen).



Read up.

http://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Manifesto-Ron-Paul/dp/0446537527/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c

http://www.amazon.com/Liberty-Defined-Essential-Issues-Freedom/dp/145550145X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b

http://www.amazon.com/End-Fed-Ron-Paul/dp/B004IEA4DM/ref=pd_sim_b_1

PS: He's recanted that "truther" BS.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#34 Posted: Tue, Apr 26 2011, 3:25 PM EST
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bloody spaniard wrote:
Trump boldly points out the obvious about Obama and his inept administration. He also gets and knows how to manipulate the media attention. You need the media exposure in order to get your message out & to win.



Bloody there were TONS of posts from Average Joes...right here on this site (myself included!) that warned this guy wasn't even close to Prime Time. That didn't stop the morons from voting against Bush! Oh wait, Bush wasn't running? Yeah...see what I mean?
bloody spaniard Offline
#35 Posted: Tue, Apr 26 2011, 5:50 PM EST
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Doc, I'm listening to Mark Levin as I type... $50k to Rohm Emmanuel recently, also given to Shumer, Reid, Weiner, etc. ... You two are beginning to wear me down... (sigh) LOL

Problem is, I don't know anyone else who can take on our real enemy- CHINA!!
I think the Chinese would lub their hands in glee after meeting with Lon Paul.
tweoijfoi Offline
#36 Posted: Wed, Apr 27 2011, 6:55 PM EST
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Where is the "God I hope not" option? But it is starting to look like it with all the posturing he's doing.
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