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klayer_9
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Donald Trump for President in 2012? Billionaire says he's ready to spend $600 million on campaign
Donald Trump is ready to shell out $600 million of his own cash to become President.The billionaire business magnate and "Apprentice" star told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Thursday that his name recognition would probably save him "hundreds of millions of dollars" compared with other candidates.When asked if he had $600 million to spare, Trump said: "Much more than that. That's one of the nice things. I mean, part of the beauty of me is that I'm very rich. So if I need $600 million, I could put up $600 million myself. That's a huge advantage."The 64-year-old, who held the interview aboard his private jet, said he'd announce his decision by June.Trump's net worth is $2.7 billion, making him the 137th richest person in the U.S., according to Forbes magazine.President Obama raised nearly $750 million in 2008, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics.In the wide-ranging interview, Trump slammed potential Republican rivals, insisting former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney "doesn't seem to resonate." The Donald said former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty isn't "going to captivate the votes" and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is "disloyal."Trump also questioned Obama's citizenship."Everybody that even gives a hint of being a birther . even a little bit of a hint, like, gee, you know, maybe, just maybe this much of a chance, they label them as an idiot. Let me tell you, I'm a really smart guy," he said."He grew up and nobody knew him. You know? When you interview people, if ever I got the nomination, if I ever decide to run, you may go back and interview people from my kindergarten. They'll remember me. Nobody ever comes forward. Nobody knows who he his until later in his life. It's very strange. The whole thing is very strange," Trump added.Trump also dismissed speculation that his presidential bid was just for publicity."I have never been so serious as I am now," he said.



Spark notes: Trump is rich as fuck, so he is running for president in 2012.
dear god.......
this is scary.
If he were to win i can't decided if i would leave the the country, or help lead a rebellion.



Apr 13 2011 2:13AM
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Proletariat.
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I didn't know it was Repost Fest '11
Apr 13 2011 2:15AM
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snowbombz
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PALIN 2012!



















jk
Apr 13 2011 2:16AM
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CassiusClay
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Trump's real estate/business knowledge? good thing. The cocky approach he takes with everything? ya, not voting for him. His political and foreign affairs knowledge? hmm... ya we've already got one and have been through enough people who have fared poorly in this category. Running U.S. affairs? He'd be as good as recent presidents. In conclusion, not voting for him. I'll fill in Barney over his ass.
Apr 13 2011 2:24AM
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ECB
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actually, his business knowledge isn't as good as you might think

if you look for the right info, you'll see that he's not as rich as some think

Don't get me wrong, he is The Donald

but.....it's not as good as it appears



And agreed, he wouldn't be a good president.
Apr 13 2011 2:28AM
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wasatch_rat
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god help us
Apr 13 2011 2:50AM
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CassiusClay
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Fair enough, his persuasive abilities with a heavy dose of luck. He's pretty dumb to potentially risk 600 mil of his own cash for something hes almost guaranteed to lose doing.
Apr 13 2011 3:10AM
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ECB
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Yea he is. 600 mil is a lot, even for a billionaire that is good amount of money, and if he doesn't win he gets nothing in return except the misery of defeat. Defeat could really hurt his image, thus hurt his business. I think it's a real dumb move on his part. He's a business man. Sure the government is a business in a sense, but, let someone who spends their life studying it run it. At least thats my opinion, and if you don't agree, don't hold it against me haha
Apr 13 2011 3:14AM
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skithesprings
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dare i say he probably has a good bit more knowledge and experience for the job coming into it than good ol' Obama? i mean, if nothing else, he sure as hell has a lot more recognition than obama did.
Apr 13 2011 3:14AM
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skithesprings
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and i'm throwing a bag of popcorn in the microwave as we speak, this should be good....
Apr 13 2011 3:15AM
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ECB
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I'm not Republican or Democrat.

That being said, I would vote for Clinton if he was allowed to run again. He did a lot of good, not only for the US but for the world too.

Someone is going to hate on me for saying that, but whatev
Apr 13 2011 3:16AM
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Static
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I would vote for Mayor McCheese
Apr 13 2011 3:21AM
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moonofendor
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yes and no here. with a buisness your primary job is to make money, the government on the otherhand is to rule the land.

either way though, he isn't cut out at all to do this. yeah he's rich, but does that mean bill gates should run for president?

whatever though. If he's the nominee for the republican party, obama will have a walk into his second term. If, by some act of god, only the uneducated vote, and trump makes it, i'll be moving the fuck outta here.

Apr 13 2011 8:40AM
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Zimmerman
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"I'm pro-life, anti gun control, and I wont raise taxes"

3 reasons in one sentence on why I would never vote for this moneyhungry ass.

Apr 13 2011 8:42AM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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he's in no health to be the president, dude doesn't even have a pulse I don't think. not to be mean, I think he has some sort of artificial heart which makes him not have one.
Apr 13 2011 8:45AM
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Zimmerman
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this. Clinton was the fucking man
Apr 13 2011 8:46AM
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beowulf
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So your anti life and want to pay more to the government?
Apr 13 2011 8:46AM
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Zimmerman
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No, I believe that a woman should have the choice to be pregnant or not. And whether we like it or not, we need higher taxes, especially for the wealthy. Reaganomics has ruined our economy.
Apr 13 2011 8:50AM
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H8CH
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Clinton was the best president you lot have had in recent decades.  He's a fucking smart guy, a genuine guy (i've actually met him on a golf course in the UK, long story... it was post his presidency too - his banter was pretty good).... and yeah, so he likes the Ladies....  who doesn't....

As for 2012 - the end of the world starts with all the tards that are coming out saying they're running for president... 

Seriously - why have you got nobody who knows how to politics? There must be a good middle of the road genuine leader out there somewhere?

Everythings is far to left and right in this country right now...

Apr 13 2011 8:51AM
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geteducated
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TRUMP/PALIN 2012
Apr 13 2011 9:00AM
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eldridge
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the guy borrowed so much from different banks that when he has gone bankrupt multiple times theyve had to keep him afloat or risk losing even more.
Apr 13 2011 9:13AM
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beowulf
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In 2010 our government spent $3.55 trillion while they only took in 2.13 trillion. Do you really believe that the US government should raise the taxes to such an amount to cover the remaining 1.42 trillion (not factoring in the fact that the cost of spending is only going up).

Sure we could tax the rich even more which could result in sevral consequences:
1. By taking away more and more of their money for
taxes you essentially take away money that could
possibly be put into the economy or used in
philanthropic purposes.
2. It will drive them out of our country. The rich
like many businesses are currently doing will flee
to countries such as Ireland where the taxes are far
lower than here in the states.
3. There will be less and less incentive for working
hard to become "rich" because you will just be
penalized for it.

The problem is the amount that we are spending the problem is not Reaganomics is the infatic spending during the bush era and the era we are currently in.





Apr 13 2011 9:19AM
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TOK
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ahhhhh yeahhhh
Apr 13 2011 9:34AM
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LMAO
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Ironically, I'd rather have Trump, a very successful business man who knows how, and how NOT to run a business, in charge over Sarah Palin or any of the Republican candidates.
Apr 13 2011 10:18AM
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ECB
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This shouldn't be a political debate because Donald Trump isn't a politician. End of thread.
Apr 13 2011 10:24AM
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Blurst
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I figured trump was richer than 137th in America. He would make the worst president though ever.
Apr 13 2011 10:26AM
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Chompo.
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Not saying I would vote for him but it would be interesting to see why happens if he did get in
Apr 13 2011 10:32AM
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TinyTigers
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Anyone whos been roasted by Comedy Central probably shouldn't be in the White House
Apr 13 2011 10:37AM
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Spinoza
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Trump is such a douche, it was be ridiculous if he was president
Apr 13 2011 10:38AM
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Lemuel
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This doesn't seem right to me.....
Apr 13 2011 10:49AM
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Brenone
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Trump is great at one thing and one thing only.....marketing himself.
Back in the 80's when he took over his FATHERS real estate business he made some great deals and certainly made his share of money. When he started getting into the casino business he began losing his shirt. Its the casinos (which are run as individual businesses) that filed for bankruptcy. While he has certainly gotten his head above water from those bankruptcies he is not the same Donald Trump Real Estate Developer from the 90's. Shit, he doesnt even own the newest building with his name on it, Trump Soho. He owns less than 10% and acts as a "fee developer' on the deal. The Sapir Organizaiont is the majority owner. Not to mention that project is completely underwater. He lives by the real estate addage "If i owe the bank $500 its my problem, if I owe the bank $500,000,000 its their problem."
This is where his marketing prowess comes into play. Knowing that his real estate developent deals are drieing up he started Apprentice, a clothing line, multiple books, etc....

I guess where im going with this is he's an OK (at best) business man who got a head start taking over his fathers empire. I see a lot more first hand since I happen to work in NYC real estate developemt and I cant stand the guy. I find it hard to believe he is worth over $2B dollars.
Apr 13 2011 11:02AM
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oceanic
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In all honesty, given the financial situation of America, he's pretty much the right man for the job. I'd like to believe his intentions are only the best for America. He is smart, really.
Apr 13 2011 11:07AM
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Dhane
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i love watching woozy post in political threads. getting a bag of popcorn ready as someone tries to rebuttle. also, these needed to be quoted for emphasis
Apr 13 2011 11:08AM
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Brenone
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Oh shit! now he is marketing on NS!
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Apr 13 2011 11:09AM
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H8CH
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Win!
Apr 13 2011 11:10AM
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Yung_Gnarley
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Haha if this happened... Oh jeez.

Donald Trump for President
Flava Flav for VP
Ellen Degeneres for Secretary of State
Xzibit will be his main advisor.
Chelsea Handler will be Secretary of Defense.

AMERICA ROCKS.
Apr 13 2011 12:35PM
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Funkadelic
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I'm pumped Trump is running for president. He won't win the Republican nomination, and he ABSOLUTELY doesn't deserve to, but he'll definitely stir shit up and get people interested in the primary debates. This is a huge election for the future of this country, and the more people that end up watching the debates the more informed people will be. He'll grab viewership and in turn get Americans more informed about the election. So hopefully they don't just vote "Republican, or Democrat" because daddy said that's what they should do.
Apr 13 2011 12:36PM
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pomme-de-terre
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Apr 13 2011 12:41PM
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theabortionator
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Lol at anyone who would vote for trump.


If ron paul doesn't win I'll vote charlie sheen all day
Apr 13 2011 12:53PM
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spidermanatadesk
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lolamerica
Apr 13 2011 2:23PM
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I.B
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DONALD PALIN 2012!!!
Apr 13 2011 2:25PM
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Tasche
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Trump is not going to run, he never planned on running.

He knows by saying retarded stuff on the news he can get a ton of free press for his shitty show.

The fact that people even consider him to be a viable candidate is pretty disturbing.
Apr 13 2011 2:30PM
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zagfan5
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if it hadnt been for the scandal thing he probably would have gone down as one of the best presidents in history. hell even with the scandal people still regard him as one of the best if not the best we have had. i know i do. i wish we could get another president that would actually get us out of debt(like clinton did) and not put is deeper into it. republican or dem, doesnt matter at this point.


Apr 13 2011 2:31PM
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RubberSoul
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i bet he's not seriously even considering it, dude's just a media whore. but if he did run..well all i'm gonna say is the right wing needs to stop shooting themselves in the foot with idiots like palin dividing up their voting base. not that im a right winger but i feel bad for righties with legitimate arguments and ideologies that get associated with idiots like trump and palin. anyone who would vote for palin is just an idiot, straight up
Apr 13 2011 2:47PM
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Tasche
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he did say "would" get us out of debt. We would have been debt free if we stayed on the Clinton budget of his second term.
Apr 13 2011 4:01PM
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BrewskiJr
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WOOZY FOR PRESIDENT!!!
Apr 13 2011 4:12PM
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blindside
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Why not? It wouldn't be the first time he's forced a black family out of their home.
Apr 13 2011 4:15PM
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Kotke
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haha this.
Apr 13 2011 4:28PM
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smallmtskier
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Someone said he'd be against raising high income taxes.... I have heard both him and bill gates(two of the most famous billionaires in our country) say theyre for higher taxes. I think a business man as sucessful as trump could help our country's economic situation very much
Apr 13 2011 4:42PM
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factory81
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TRUMP 2012!

AMERICA YOU'RE FIRED!!!!!



Apr 13 2011 4:55PM
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SPskier543
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ill vote for him. i actually think he would be a good president, at least better than Obama
Apr 13 2011 5:00PM
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