Brew 5,427 Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 He's held off the much feared IRS for years so I would think with his resources any litigation will be years before coming to trial... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,290 Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Debt! So what? Some of the biggest corporations on earth have been in debt for decades as have many nations. As long as there are plenty of people willing to pay Peter to pay Paul he will survive. I suspect that his debt momentum is so huge that it will roll along for a long time. People like Trump don't go away. Rabble rouser par excellence. Frightening, having the gun lobby and rednecks behind him and being (hopefully temporarily) a cornered rat. I will be surprised if he goes to jail. He would take too many people with him for that to be risked. I wonder why people think that Joe Biden is to old at 77? He is known for getting good and diverse teams around him to give advice. All he then needs is wisdom and strong belief. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,202 Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 The world runs successfully on borrowed money. When I was in business I built up what our shareholders called a ‘cash mountain’ so I had to dribble some out to them occasionally! For me cash is king. I would hate to be in debt although I once had a mortgage obviously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,332 Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, philmayfield said: For me cash is king I agree Phil but if you are in business I would add one word "Cash Flow is King" I have seen many businesses go broke withe excellent P&L statements but they did not have the cash to smooth out the lumps and bumps that come with running a business. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,734 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 I understand the comments about debt but as I understand it Trump's problem is not only the level of his debt, but his ability to make the payments. I.e. Cashflow..as Oz points out above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,734 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 On 11/7/2020 at 1:34 PM, HSR said: Triumphista,.. who develops these soundbites....??? It was 'Trumpista'. It's common, at least colloquially, to add 'ista' to a word to indicate a devotee or acolyte of said word/concept/movement etc. Without bothering to look it up, I imagine it derives from Spanish. As such.... my daughter.. a fashion designer, jokingly describes herself as a 'Fashionista'. I don't see 'Trumpista' as outside that usage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,427 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 I did it for you Col: 'word-forming element meaning "one who does or makes," also used to indicate adherence to a certain doctrine or custom, from French -iste and directly from Latin -ista (source also of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian -ista), from Greek agent-noun ending -istes, which is from -is-, ending of the stem of verbs in -izein, + agential suffix -tes'. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,290 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 If Trump does pursue his dynastic ambition and lust for power it will obviously destabilise and divide the US even further. Think about it - who would like to destabilise the US? Well, there is Russia, China, N Korea, Islamic extremists and others. They may chose to help him gain power for their own ends. I am not suggesting physical help; more can be achieved through the media, cyber, money and a host of dirty tricks. On a similar theme, Brexit can be seen by the Russians as an exercise to destabilise Europe. I said at the time "Putin will be rubbing his hands". I'm just going to hide in my Man Coup. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,734 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 10 hours ago, Brew said: 'word-forming element meaning "one who does or makes," also used to indicate adherence to a certain doctrine or custom, from French -iste and directly from Latin -ista (source also of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian -ista), from Greek agent-noun ending -istes, which is from -is-, ending of the stem of verbs in -izein, + agential suffix -tes'. Well obviously that's wot I ment... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 https://youtube.com/watch?v=yYnXBRo9TVA&feature=share 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,202 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 It’s so true about people being promoted to the level of their own incompetence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,734 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Another excellent speech from President Elect Joe Biden as he launches his Task Force to tackle Covid. Actual leadership being shown, instead of head in the sand obfuscation and science denial. He didn't need to 'slag off' Trump, he just pointed out the need for a concerted, science based effort to tackle the virus. Also pointed out that wearing a mask is not a political statement, but an act of common sense and mutual protection. Well said Joe. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,518 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 I bet Trump is a terrible golf opponent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,427 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 36 minutes ago, LizzieM said: Trump is terrible You know about unnecessarily long posts Lizzie, too many words here so I've edited it for you........... You're welcome... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,734 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 I've been genuinely mystified as to why 70 million people voted for Trump, after everything. I can't believe that they are all 'bad' people. The link below provides one perspective, based in Psychological thinking. https://indiana.forums.rivals.com/threads/why-did-nearly-70-million-people-vote-for-trump.202421/ From which: Quote How Trump’s Mental Illness Infected 48% of the Electorate “What is wrong with 68 million Americans?” is a question many are asking the day after the election. Why should the race even be close? Why did 48% of voting adults choose to remain with a president who leaves a trail of hundreds of thousands of unnecessary deaths, the nation bankrupt, children in cages, and our natural habitat under existential threat? Another here... more based in Economics. https://www.globalresearch.ca/how-could-70-million-voted-trump/5728863 I'm not endorsing either view, but they make you think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,202 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 He typifies the rednecks and hillbillys that voted for him. I bet he'll retire to the Appalachians, marry his sister and learn to play the banjo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,427 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 14 hours ago, DJ360 said: I've been genuinely mystified as to why 70 million people voted for Trump, 62% turnout means approximately 85 million didn't vote at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Biden/Harris may have been the least bad option? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,427 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Quite possible... Although Biden (seems at times a bit tottery), in my opinion is the more sane option. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,488 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 A bit tottery......he's 77 years old ! Many of my grandparents and relatives had died before they got to that age ! He seems to be a good example of modern medicine and standards of living. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,427 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 No doubt CT, he's in the best health money can buy... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,325 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 After all, Brezhnev was still doing the job for several years after he died and they gave the poor s*d a decent burial! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: Brezhnev He died on this day 38 years ago ........ Spooky! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,325 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Really, RR? I didn't realise! My all time favourite is still Boris (Yeltsin, that is). There was a real sense of humour in there. It takes real statesmanship to get so p*ssed that you can't stagger off the plane. Bless him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,194 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 40 minutes ago, Cliff Ton said: A bit tottery......he's 77 years old ! Many of my grandparents and relatives had died before they got to that age ! He seems to be a good example of modern medicine and standards of living. Steady On CT ! I'm bloody 77. An' I don't intend to get Tottery until I'm at least 78. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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