Oligarch for President ... anyone ?

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  1. Foolardi

    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    You know like " Little " Michael Bloomberg,once heard stating
    he owns only TWO pairs of shoes.Now making news with
    speculation he might pick Hillary Clinton as his V.P.
    Or change his N.Y. Residence to places like Colorado so as to
    accommodate any Move to drop the Electoral Vote and provide
    for a Popular Vote.Obviously the slickster " little " man of means
    who changes Political affiliations as if auditioning for a remake of
    the Lon Chaney Movie - Man of a Thousand Faces - { 1957 }
    starring a short but dynamic Actor { James Cagney } who also won
    an academy award in 1942 for - Yankee Doodle Dandy -.

    Bloomberg now appears to be anything but a Yankee
    Doodle Dandy.
    Mores like one them :
    Oligarch
     
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  2. Foolardi

    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    No way,No how is some " Little " Billionaire control freak who refuses to
    abide Real Rules as simple as running for President gonna Be our President.
    This guy who might stand 5'4" at best,is no Ross Perot.Perot was
    entirely self-made and NOT a New Yorker.Nor Jewish.
    I think half the reason Bloomberg is running is due to the Jewish vote.
    Which explains ENTIRELY the early-on support of Judge Judy.
    Not quite a Billionaire,yet.But Very short and very Jewish.
    Obviously No coincidence.By her own admission untold times on
    her Judge Judy Show.That she doesn't believe in coincidence.
    Neither do Real Voters c/o our Heartland.Bloomberg has virtually
    NOTHING in common with Most of this Country.Good luck trying
    to sell Bloomberg for President stock to anyone but Corporate Fat Cats
    who live in Major Metropolis and probably celebrate the Sabbath.
    Which was a Big Knock against Joe Lieberman as POTUS.
    What's the guy gonna do as President on Saturdays.Jews don't
    do nuthin' on Saturdays { The Sabbath } and that's a Fact.
    Maybe go to a Baseball Game on a nice sunny afternoon.
    I don't think Bloomberg gives a fig about Baseball.
    Don't really know what the guy gives a fig about.
    Maybe N.Y.city Bagels.Or being short.Er boat.

    Verstehe ?
     
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    Daniel Light Well-Known Member

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    We already have an Oligarch as President. What's your point.
    Rich, elite dudes make up about 80% of the Presidents throughout our history.
     
  4. Foolardi

    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    An Oligarch acquires power due to their connections and also
    ability to influence with their wealth.Exactly what Bloomberg is
    attempting.
     
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    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    The Koch Bros. would be an American example of an Oligarchy.
     
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    And how does Trump not meet this definition?
     
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    Texas Republican Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    The party of Occupy Wall Street wants a 1% president?

    Politics makes strange bedfellows.
     
  8. Foolardi

    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Because he wasn't Elected nor ran as Candidate by using his
    wealth.He did use his name.Huge Name recognition.But never
    his wealth.Know thy difference.Plus as POTUS he takes no
    salary.Donates each fiscal year to a different charity.
    Will end his first term with less Net Worth.The polar opposite of
    Barrack Obama and Joe Biden.
     
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    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Ironically a 1% er President who said he owns only 2 pairs
    of shoes.Arguably one with Lifts and one maybe an entire
    escalator.
     
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    Pope Bloomberg!
     
  11. Foolardi

    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Always aware to enough degree how the worlds Billionaires
    { Individuals and familes } numbering over 2,ooo who make way for
    their enablers.As if George Soros and Son haven't impregnated
    enough of an imprint here stateside.Old Man George being the Number
    One benefactor to our ACLU.
    Now we should be prudent and adopt a wait and see attitude.
    Or will the usual suspects { Pols,Bureaucrats,Corporate Executives and
    Journalist } leave as no other option than view them as " running
    interference for the rich ". The exact opposite approach used to foil
    and disrupt Donald J. Trump,a New York Real Estate Magnate and
    Billionaire.
     
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    :roflol::roflol::roflol:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/nyregion/trump-foundation-lawsuit-attorney-general.html
    Trump Pays $2 Million to 8 Charities for Misuse of Foundation
    Under a settlement, the president admitted he had used his charity to bolster his campaign and settle business debts.
     
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    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Name for me some Oilgarch that doesn't set up a Foundation
    for the exclusive purpose of reducting his tax burden.The Biggest
    violaters like Bill and Melinda Gates are praised up,down and sideway.
    Or them Kennedy's.Plus I wouldn't trust what the N.Y.Tiimes has to say
    about Trump anything.They just one large gaggle of flacks.
    Just as we learned the true Character of Sam Donaldson,over the weekend.
    His public support and endorsement of Michael Bloomberg.
    Nuthin' but a Leftist shill.
     
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    Read the link!
     
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    We don't have oligarchs in the U.S. The oligarchs in Russia and other places get their power from government. Doesn't happen in the U.S. Bloomberg, Trump and the Kochs made their money by operating profitable businesses, not by having political power.
     
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    Trump got his money from ............ daddy
     
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    Oh goodie, another man for Hilary to ride the coattails of, to get her access to the oval office
     
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    He got some money froml Daddy. He has made billions with it by operating a profitable business. Bloomberg started his business from scratch after being fired by an employer.
     
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    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I get it.Like how Bill and Melinda Gates have No power.
    Or Warren Buffet.Or howz about George Soros and son
    Alexander.Tell us all how Billionaire George Soros being the
    Number One Benefactor to our ACLU is not Political.
     
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    $ 400 Million !!

    An idiot could have invested that much.

    Trump lost most most of his wealth in the 80's ........... without being picked for a TV reality show ....... no one would know his name

    No we don't know Dirty Dons worth ............ From how hard he works to hide it and knowing Trump likes to exaggerate .......... it's not so much .........
     
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    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    So then explain all those Lotto/Powerball winners who
    take home Millions and then like a few years later are flat broke.
    Or all the High Paid Pro athletes.
    Holding on to one's Net Worth or nest egg is all in the attitude.
    It starts with upbringing and how Parents instill a mindset of
    Savings and also work ethic.You'd be surprised how many Little Old
    Ladies who seem kinda poor actually have loads of moola squirreled away
    in Bank accounts.Saving money is a mindset.Spending money is
    being - Stuck on Stupid -.I think Nicholas Cage would tend to agree.
     
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    I was talking about political power.
     
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    Foolardi Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Throughout History Power is mainly a Political matter.
    That and Religious power.NOT the Power for the Fever of the
    Flavor { Pringles }.Got it.
     
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    Picking Hillary as his running mate would be a disaster IMO. Folks that would vote for Crooked Hillary will be voting Blue anyway - should Mike succeed in getting the nomination. The problem is all those who detest Hillary
     

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