With a boisterous and flamboyant speech..... trashing fellow conservatives....... the Donald throws his hat into the ring.

Interestingly this article lists him as a TEA grassroots favorite and big contributor to democrats!  Is that an oxymoron or what?   

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-donation-history-shows-democratic-favoritism/2011/04/25/AFDUddtE_story.html

Let the fireworks begin....

When he was talking about China, he said our leaders are like a high school football team playing against the New England Patriots.   

Quote from: Dori on June 16, 2015, 09:35:42 AM
When he was talking about China, he said our leaders are like a high school football team playing against the New England Patriots.   

Boys school or girls?

Someone should toss the hat back, with a brick in it. 

Quote from: tac on June 16, 2015, 09:57:37 AM
Someone should toss the hat back, with a brick in it. 

Bernie McGuirk said that Trump threw his hair in the ring.

I don't believe he's worth $8 billion.  He's probably worth that on paper, but not in reality.

Quote from: taxed on June 16, 2015, 11:38:50 AM
I don't believe he's worth $8 billion.  He's probably worth that on paper, but not in reality.

What is the difference?   

The paper is suppose to reflect the reality.

Quote from: taxed on June 16, 2015, 11:38:50 AM
I don't believe he's worth $8 billion.  He's probably worth that on paper, but not in reality.

>>>>>>>FLASH (NEW YORK) Informed sources at The Daily Weasel reported today that reported business icon Donald Trump had been discovered living in a subway restroom stall until he could afford first and last months rent on his various real-estate holdings. Other sources at an undisclosed New York hospital said Trump had been treated there for dishpan hands he acquired scrubbing trays at Salvation Army luncheons, in return for one hot meal each day. (END)

Quote from: kroz on June 16, 2015, 12:12:11 PM
What is the difference?   

The paper is suppose to reflect the reality.

It's like valuing your house.  How much do you think it's worth, vs what you can really sell it for.

One reporter likened Trump's candidacy to that of Ross Perot... hmm...   

Quote from: taxed on June 16, 2015, 12:24:41 PM
It's like valuing your house.  How much do you think it's worth, vs what you can really sell it for.

No it isn't.  My house is NOT worth what I "think" it is worth.  It is worth what a real estate appraiser says it is worth based upon myriads of factors including recent sales of similar properties.   It is not a phantom number.

Quote from: kroz on June 16, 2015, 12:27:57 PM
No it isn't.  My house is NOT worth what I "think" it is worth.  It is worth what a real estate appraiser says it is worth based upon myriads of factors including recent sales of similar properties.   It is not a phantom number.

That particular real estate appraiser, all of which is a matter of opinion.  That's why you have hi vs low comps.

Quote from: kroz on June 16, 2015, 12:12:11 PM
What is the difference?   

The paper is suppose to reflect the reality.

Depends on the paper. I prefer wrapped bundles of Benjamins, but hey, if you dig bearer bonds, go for it.

Say, while we're talking paper and money, did you ever save quarters to buy a U.S. Savings Bond? Tell me we haven't drifted away from the idea that investment helps America.

Quote from: quiller on June 16, 2015, 12:33:38 PM
Depends on the paper. I prefer wrapped bundles of Benjamins, but hey, if you dig bearer bonds, go for it.

Say, while we're talking paper and money, did you ever save quarters to buy a U.S. Savings Bond? Tell me we haven't drifted away from the idea that investment helps America.

I remember the savings bonds days.... but that was long ago.  They paid the lowest returns on your investment.

Back when we had faith in our government we were more inclined to sink a few bucks into bonds but as our confidence wained..... so did the bonds.  Even munis are taboo because of bankruptcies!   

Diversity is always a good idea!