Donald Trump for president?

[Lihu]

2 hours ago, Slice of Life said:

Listen to the way he speaks. His sentence structure isn't even remotely near the level of someone intelligent enough to run the Country. So, like, totally, definitely...those are his most used words. It's filler for children that don't really know what they're talking about. And just because he's rich (based on a small loan of a million dollars), doesn't mean he's intelligent. Business savvy and intelligence don't always go hand in hand. 

True, in fact, usually not. However, who's to say being president required a lot of intelligence, though? Remember "W"?

His vocalizations are from his environment. He talks native Queens talk. Not saying everyone from Queens talks that way. I actually work with a someone from Queens with a PhD, and he's obviously more refined and intelligent.

[Dave2512]

9 minutes ago, jbishop15 said:

I live in a pretty conservative area of Georgia, and this is exactly what I'm hearing as well. 

I believe it. My parents are community movers and shakers here, personal friends with the Governor run with the pack types and word around town isn't positive. Which is fine with me I voted for Obama. I've been working the same job 25+ years and no president has ever saved me any money. My vote goes to the civil minded candidates.

[Lihu]

39 minutes ago, Dave2512 said:

I believe it. My parents are community movers and shakers here, personal friends with the Governor run with the pack types and word around town isn't positive. Which is fine with me I voted for Obama. I've been working the same job 25+ years and no president has ever saved me any money. My vote goes to the civil minded candidates.

There's some truth to this. . .however, I think Trump is attacking the "civil issues" in a more traditional Republican manner. By improving the overall economy.

Trump is trying to make trade relations with China more equitable for everyone. China is actually in a position to say yes to some of his thoughts outlined in his positions. Chinese want to buy American goods, and they want to buy it en mass because they trust American laws to protect their investments in American made goods. Just dump the hefty tariffs on imports to China, make them smaller tariffs.

https://www.donaldjtrump.com/positions

He's more likely to negotiate with China and other nations in a more business friendly manner than any of the career politicians.

[phan52]

I'll take him on any day.

[Slice of Life]

2 hours ago, Golfingdad said:

I beg to differ.

“There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.”

"You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test."

"Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?"

I can probably stop there, I think you get the point. 

lol

 

Is our children learning may be my all-time favorite.

[jamo]

1 minute ago, Slice of Life said:

lol

 

Is our children learning may be my all-time favorite.

The saddest part is that he had it right and then switched it:

 

 

[Slice of Life]

I dunno, sounds like he may have just fumbled and said "our" first...not "are". haha

[Golfingdad]

12 minutes ago, phan52 said:

I'll take him on any day.

Same here.  I've seen his swing ... I ain't buying that 'cap for a second.  I'd buy that he's a 9 or 10 maybe, but he's no 3, and he certainly was never a +2.6.  That is laughable.

[nevets88]

34 minutes ago, jamo said:

The saddest part is that he had it right and then switched it:

 

 

 

 

[Lihu]

17 hours ago, Golfingdad said:

Same here.  I've seen his swing ... I ain't buying that 'cap for a second.  I'd buy that he's a 9 or 10 maybe, but he's no 3, and he certainly was never a +2.6.  That is laughable.

Hank agrees with you, but did say he has a lot of club head speed and putts really well.

[Mr. Desmond]

19 minutes ago, Lihu said:

Hank agrees with you, but did say he has a lot of club head speed and putts really well.

Hank was kind about the Donald's putting. What he said between the lines is that he'd never teach that stroke, but it works for the Donald. Hank is not going to piss off the Donald.

Edited February 5, 2016 by Mr. Desmond

[RandallT]

33 minutes ago, Mr. Desmond said:

Hank was kind about the Donald's putting. What he said between the lines is that he'd never teach that stroke, but it works for the Donald. Hank is not going to piss off the Donald.

I just think he won so much at golf, he got tired of winning. He just couldn't take it anymore.

 

 

 

[Mr. Desmond]

1 hour ago, RandallT said:

I just think he won so much at golf, he got tired of winning. He just couldn't take it anymore

Sort of like the N Korean Leader who shot a 34 for 18 holes... winning.

in 1994, ".. [His N Korean guide]  proceeded to take Ellis [Aussie reporter visiting N Korea] around the course, hole-by-hole, to show him how well Kim Jong-il had played. The first hole was a 374-yard par 4. "Dear Leader Comrade General Kim Jong-il, who I respect from the bottom of my heart, scored two on this hole," Park said. And it went on from there. The worst Kim scored on any hole was a birdie. He finished with a 34.

And, the famous kicker: Kim had five holes-in-one.

"He's an excellent golfer," Park said.

Donald makes no such claims, he only shoots par occasionally... so he's got that going for him.

Edited February 5, 2016 by Mr. Desmond

[Dave2512]

His handicap should be a warning to all. Guy owns golf courses and has only posted a dozen or so scores in six years. Bogus handicap is white lie territory but still dishonest. 

[Ernest Jones]

I'm starting to think Ted Cruz is the more dangerous of the two. The guy is a zealot, and that is dangerous territory. 

[Mr. Desmond]

6 minutes ago, Ernest Jones said:

I'm starting to think Ted Cruz is the more dangerous of the two. The guy is a zealot, and that is dangerous territory. 

Correct, and a phony. He doesn't act "Christian" in his deeds. His base is not sufficient for a real run -- polling indicates his following is limited to the extreme right and evangelicals. But never underestimate the power of the sheep.

Edited February 6, 2016 by Mr. Desmond

[newtogolf]

33 minutes ago, Ernest Jones said:

I'm starting to think Ted Cruz is the more dangerous of the two. The guy is a zealot, and that is dangerous territory.

I agree, in my social and business circles most dislike Cruz and distrust Trump.  Trump has a public record of being fairly liberal and open to making compromises to the Constitution, especially the 2A.  While Trump says outrageous things and sounds like a hard right Republican people question if he's really changed or just a Trojan Horse.

Cruz on the other hand has been pretty consistent (besides questionable positions on open borders) but no one seems to like him.  He's the guy that no one wants to hang out with or admit he's their friend.

I was leaning towards Rand Paul but Paul suspended his campaign so I'm not sure who's getting my vote, not that it matters given NY will be a landslide for Clinton or Bernie.  I expect after NH that Christie, Fiorina and possibly Jeb will suspend their campaigns leaving Trump, Cruz, Rubio, Carson and Kasich. 

[nevets88]