Lawmakers Suing Trump Over Enrichment Get a Grilling on Standing

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  1. bx4

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    Actually, a lot of those costs would go away because the Federal government already owns Camp David and doesn’t charge anything for use.

    But the important point - the point that you seem to be missing - is that the issue is only partly related to the cost of his trips. The real point is that in taking frequent trips to his own commercial properties, he is directing federal taxpayer money into his own pocket.
    And apparently you don’t see that that is corruption.
     
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    Neither should be negatively impacted.
     
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    Then move on, not like I post here just for you, shew!
     
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    You literally just said that you view society as a responsibility to your fellow americans.

    You want to be and make others responsible for other people. Not sure how you can say false.
     
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    jcarlilesiu Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Lol at you comparing the US at its founding to Somolia.

    The fact that you think our country was so awful prior to the institution of progressive collectivism speaks volumes.

    Our education system has failed us.
     
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    No need. The whole thing fell apart with Nadler's committee. Calling college professors with no direct knowledge as witnesses adds NO legitimacy to the process. Don't worry I doubt Nancy will let it out of the House. She likes being Sphincter of the House. There are 31 Democrats in districts Trump won. If they vote against impeachment they will likely keep most of their seats. Only 16 have to defect for it to die in the House. I think Nancy would rather put up with 4 more years of Trump than be embarrassed in the Senate with an acquittal and possibly lose the House anyway if 17 Democrat districts flip to Republican. It's just too big a gamble for her. Just my opinion.
     
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    Link?
     
  8. Dispondent

    Dispondent Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    So you think the judges are wrong? Why do you hate due process? Its almost like today's progs don't understand the most basic tenets of the Constitution...
     
  9. cd8ed

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    Do you believe the president should be able to enrich themselves off of the presidency?
    Will you feel the same when it is a Democrat doing it?
     
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    Dispondent Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Seriously? You ever see what the net worth of people who enter the House or Senate, then look at it just a few years later? And you folks want to whine about the billionaire? Wow.

    So judging by your avoidance of the topic, I guess due process isn't important to you folks. Got it...
     
  11. cd8ed

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    Yes, the judges are wrong.
    I do not agree when either party uses their position to make themselves rich.

    So judging by your avoidance of the topic, I guess corruption isn't important to you folks. Got it...
     
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    Dispondent Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    You claim I support corruption because I don't by your petty opinion that the judges were wrong? That doesn't even make sense. You progs are off the rails since Hillary's defeat...
     
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    cd8ed Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    You absolutely do
     
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    They will say it was just "honest" book deals and speaking fees.
     
  15. Paul7

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    How is Trump enriching himself? He's donating his salary, the lost opportunity costs while being out of the business world are in the millions if not more, and moving into the WH was downsizing for him.
     
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    I noticed you didn’t answer the question. Feel free to try again.
     
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    No kidding, for real enrichment, see Obama, the Clintons, and Hunter Biden.
     

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