What do you expect of Billionaires being the leaders?

[Man With A Plan]

He came from a billionaire family and got help from interested-in-his-influence people (such as Tevfik Arif from the Bayrock Group who is a Russian Real Estate Mogul that has ties to the Russian Mafia. Trump partnered with them in 2001 and through 2008. ). In other words, he likely sold his soul to get help.

Fred Trump was never worth a Billion dollars. He was a very successful real estate developer in Queens. He's been totally overshadowed by what Donald Trump has done. He's a very successful real estate developer WORLDWIDE!

 

[Luckyone]

Fred Trump was never worth a Billion dollars. He was a very successful real estate developer in Queens. He's been totally overshadowed by what Donald Trump has done. He's a very successful real estate developer WORLDWIDE!

First of all, when Fred Trump died, he was worth about $300 million but he gave Donald $414 million, so at some point he had to be worth close to a Billion. Having said that, $300 million in 1974 would be worth $1.36 trillion now (based on inflation). In 1970 there was only 1 Billionaire in the U.S. In 1974, there were 3 and by 1980, there were 13.

As such, Trump lived the life of a billionaire in the 70's

 

[Luckyone]

Do I think that Donald Trump empathizes with the "common person" better than Kamala Harris? Is that where you're going with this? Yes. I do think that! More importantly a few million "common" people believe it too and voted for Trump despite claims from the left that Trump only cared about Billionaires! Donald Trump has always worked his ass off despite being from money. He recognizes that in "common" people and likes that in them. You know why common people don't identify with Kamala Harris? They don't see her as someone who succeeded because of hard work. She's not that person. She succeeded because of Willie Brown and DEI hiring. She's not that bright but worse than that...she's lazy.

You did not answer the question. This is not about comparisons and it isn't about what Americans have done regarding Trump.

It is about what you believe about the billionaires being able to relate and feel empathy with the poor and the middle class, and why.

In addition, when you say that Trump has always worked his ass, that is BS. to begin with and as proof that he hasn't, Trump promised he would would not play Golf while in office and yet he played Golf 307 of his 1408 days in office.

In addition:

Trump’s presidential office hours were the shortest since FDR​

Trump averaged six hours and two minutes of work each day from his first appointment to his last while in office.

 

[Mr Natural]

Trump averaged six hours and two minutes of work each day from his first appointment to his last while in office.

Well, in His defense, He wasn’t getting paid for the job.

 

[Luckyone]

I call shenanigans. Please provide verifiable information that Trump and Musk treat regular old Americans with less respect than they have earned. Elon firing people who are low-value performers doesn't count as "not caring" for others. He definitely cares about the people he pays to do work. Paying people to sit around and drink coffee all day is not a good business strategy - it's good he ended that. Now look at Trump and how he treats the people who work for and interact with him out in public. Except for incredibly rude media and public figures (who lob insults at him), he is quite gracious.

So - links?

Judge fines Trump $2 million for misusing charity foundation​

Missing from Trump’s list of charitable giving: His own personal cash​

Since the first day of his presidential campaign, Donald Trump has said that he gave more than $102 million to charity in the past five years.To back up that claim, Trump's campaign compiled a list of his contributions — 4,844 of them, filling 93 pages.

But, in that massive list, one thing was missing.

Not a single one of those donations was actually a personal gift of Trump’s own money.
Instead, according to a Washington Post analysis, many of the gifts that Trump cited to prove his generosity were free rounds of golf, given away by his courses for charity auctions and raffles.

The largest items on the list were not cash gifts but land- conservation agreements to forgo development rights on property Trump owns.

Elon Musk’s Transgender Daughter Says He Was ‘Cruel’ and ‘Uncaring’​

 

[Luckyone]

Well, in His defense, He wasn’t getting paid for the job.

But he lied as he promised he would. By the way, the job of a president is not about making money personally but about caring for the nation unselfishly

 

[Luckyone]

His father was broke when he started out and never achieved billionaire status

$300 million in 1974 is considered being a billionaire. After inflation is put in, that amount in today's dollars is worth $1.3 trillion. There was only 1 billionaire in 1970.

 

[Luckyone]

Out of his 500 registered, 30 or 6% failed
Stop lying

If Trump had not invested in anything other than put his money in the SPX and done NOTHING, he would be worth $414 billion today. He failed. Bloomberg started with nothing in 1981 and is now worth $106 billion. Trump is incompetent

 

[Luckyone]

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Oddly enough ... He is a more successful businessman than you are ... When it comes to the actual bottom line.
And I truly understand why those simple words and facts are completely lost on you.

You really have a hard time accepting your incompetence, inadequacies ... Your Inability to escape them ...
And the realization that your dreams will never come true ... Especially if you think the Federal Government could help ...

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This is not about me. This OP is about how caring and empathic a Billionaire can be with the poor and middle class.

This answer of yours means that you are attacking the person ASKING A VALID QUESTION. It means that you are kissing Trumps ass blindly

 

[boedicca]

Judge fines Trump $2 million for misusing charity foundation​

Missing from Trump’s list of charitable giving: His own personal cash​

Since the first day of his presidential campaign, Donald Trump has said that he gave more than $102 million to charity in the past five years.To back up that claim, Trump's campaign compiled a list of his contributions — 4,844 of them, filling 93 pages.

But, in that massive list, one thing was missing.

Not a single one of those donations was actually a personal gift of Trump’s own money.
Instead, according to a Washington Post analysis, many of the gifts that Trump cited to prove his generosity were free rounds of golf, given away by his courses for charity auctions and raffles.

The largest items on the list were not cash gifts but land- conservation agreements to forgo development rights on property Trump owns.

Elon Musk’s Transgender Daughter Says He Was ‘Cruel’ and ‘Uncaring’​

Oh, so pathetic. Giving services and goods are valid charitable contributions. Charities often use such donated items for auctions and raffles to raise money.

And whinging trans kids are not valid barometers of good character. They are disconnected from reality.

 

[Luckyone]

Oh, so pathetic. Giving services and goods are valid charitable contributions. Charities often use such donated items for auctions and raffles to raise money.

And whinging trans kids are not valid barometers of good character. They are disconnected from reality.

You are full of excuses for Trump. Bottom line he is not a caring-for-others person and will always do what is best for him and will not sacrifice anything for the benefit of others.

Perhaps you should look in the mirror and ask yourself why you keep supporting an incompetent narcissist.

 

[BlackSand]

This is not about me. This OP is about how caring and empathic a Billionaire can be with the poor and middle class.

This answer of yours means that you are attacking the person ASKING A VALID QUESTION. It means that you are kissing Trumps ass blindly

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Of course the OP is about how caring and empathic Billionaires are ...
And as long as you keep insisting you have clue how empathetic they are ... When you cannot be empathetic with them ...
Then you are going to keep making everything about what you think ... And not what is necessarily true for anyone else.

You don't get to dictate how other people feel or what they think ...
And no one is required to abide by or care how you interpret the way they feel or think.

You asked the question, and I answered it pages ago ... Tough shit if you don't like the answer.
That's not an attack or insult ... That's reality ...

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[frigidweirdo]

You continue to make MY point. Our Constitution has prevented anyone from being an emperor. Without the Constitution, Trump and Musk could become the emperors of the U.S.

Sigh

 

[Luckyone]

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Of course the OP is about how caring and empathic Billionaires are ...
And as long as you keep insisting you have clue how empathetic they are ... When you cannot be empathetic with them ...
Then you are going to keep making everything about what you think ... And not what is necessarily true for anyone else.

You don't get to dictate how other people feel or what they think ...
And no one is required to abide by or care how you interpret the way they feel or think.

You asked the question, and I answered it pages ago ... Tough shit if you don't like the answer.
That's not an attack or insult ... That's reality ...

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You talk a lot but you never address the issue. Any OP put out there addresses an issue and what is the proper/respectful thing to do is address the OP with an agreement or disagreement as to the topic. You seem to think that addressing the poster is the thing to do.

**** you

 

[BlackSand]

You talk a lot but you never address the issue. Any OP put out there addresses an issue and what is the proper/respectful thing to do is address the OP with an agreement or disagreement as to the topic. You seem to think that addressing the poster is the thing to do.

**** you

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I address the issue in every post ... Or responded to every point you made in return.
I seriously don't know how you could possibly come to any other conclusion than I disagree with your assertions in the OP ...
And just about everything you have chosen to express in the entire thread.

What part of ... "I am going to keep correcting every mistake and false statement you make"
Did you not understand ...

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[Luckyone]

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I address the issue in every post ... Or responded to every point you made in return.
I seriously don't know how you could possibly come to any other conclusion than I disagree with your assertions in the OP ...
And just about everything you have chosen to express in the entire thread.

What part of ... "I am going to keep correcting every mistake and false statement you make"
Did you not understand ...

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all I can say is that AI disagrees with you. As such, AI (higher intelligence than you or I) disagrees with you:

According to research, it is generally considered difficult for billionaires to fully relate to and empathize with the poor and middle class due to the vast differences in their life experiences and perspectives, with studies often showing that significant wealth can lead to reduced empathy and understanding of those facing financial hardship; meaning while some billionaires may try to empathize, their lived experiences may make it challenging to fully grasp the struggles of those with lower incomes.

 

[BlackSand]

all I can say is that AI disagrees with you. As such, AI (higher intelligence than you or I) disagrees with you:

According to research, it is generally considered difficult for billionaires to fully relate to and empathize with the poor and middle class due to the vast differences in their life experiences and perspectives, with studies often showing that significant wealth can lead to reduced empathy and understanding of those facing financial hardship; meaning while some billionaires may try to empathize, their lived experiences may make it challenging to fully grasp the struggles of those with lower incomes.

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AI is computer generated ... And therefor never really thinks for itself ...
It is always confined to its limited capabilities

AI is not a "free thinker" and can only adapt to the input it harvests ...
It is not directed or controlled by principles ... Only algorithms and parameters it is programed to acknowledge.
AI has no empathy ... Cares about no one ... And is the perfect match for the bullshit you are trying to express.

It is also no more difficult for a rich man to empathize with a poor man ...
Than it is for a poor man to empathize with a rich man ...
Which is the point I have consistently made all along ... And it doesn't matter what your AI says about that ...


Edit: You should also be thankful that AI isn't free thinking and free acting ... Because if it ever gets there, fuckers like you are done for.
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[Luckyone]

Sigh

Sigh back at ya

What a Second Trump Term Means for the Constitution​

America has the world’s longest-lasting written constitution. It’s been through a lot—one Civil War, two World Wars, a Great Depression, and all the shocks of the early 21st century. It’s been amended 27 times, though not since 1992. The document, you might think, has shown some staying power. But even after all of that, the 2024 U.S. election has some people asking whether it can go another round with President Donald Trump.

In thinking about the possible impacts on the Constitution of a second Trump term, it’s useful to separate out three different categories of constitutional rules.

First, there are norms: principles that are not written down in the Constitution and that aren’t enforced by judges. Norms emerge from practice, sometimes dating back to the days of George Washington. These are things like the understanding that the Attorney General has some degree of independence from the president, or that the Department of Justice should not be used to harass political opponents.

Second, there is judge-made law: judicial decisions interpreting vague constitutional provisions. Judges have identified fundamental rights, like the right to contraception, or the right of same-sex couples to marry, that are not spelled out in the Constitution, and they have defined the contours of rights that are stated in general terms, like the freedom of speech.

Last, there are clear constitutional provisions, like the requirement that a president must be at least 35 years old, or that each state gets two senators.

Which of these things will hold against a second Trump administration? Norms will not—that was in many ways the lesson of the first Trump term. When Trump was constrained by norms, it was usually not because he agreed to observe them, but because he faced pushback from other members of his administration or the federal bureaucracy. But perhaps the main difference between the first and the second Trump terms is that he has plans to eliminate that form of resistance. We can expect that Trump will do things that no other president would have even tried, like directing prosecutions of critics or rivals, which he has threatened to do.

 

[Luckyone]

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AI is computer generated ... And therefor never really thinks for itself ...
It is always confined to its limited capabilities

AI is not a "free thinker" and can only adapt to the input it harvests ...
It is not directed or controlled by principles ... Only algorithms and parameters it is programed to acknowledge.
AI has no empathy ... Cares about no one ... And is the perfect match for the bullshit you are trying to express.

It is also no more difficult for a rich man to empathize with a poor man ...
Than it is for a poor man to empathize with a rich man ...
Which is the point I have consistently made all along ... And it doesn't matter what your AI says about that ...

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You are certainly entitled to your opinion.
Nonetheless, the reality (stated by ALL the big people-in-the-know)
is that AI is the future of this world
In addition, there is one thing that AI is based on

Improved accuracy and reduced rate of error

I certainly trust an AI interpretation
more than Yours!​

 

[ThisIsMe]

Getting rid of undocumented aliens will raise our spending and lessen our income in a huge way

Are we moving the conversation? Where did illegals enter into this conversation?