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Trillo

(9,154 posts)
Thu Mar 24, 2016, 03:07 PM Mar 2016

Trump is good for economy?

I haven't been around lately, but had a conversation recently which I thought would be of interest here. I was talking to a relative, and the conversation turned toward politics.

They asked me, "What do you think about the candidates?"

"I'm not going to ever vote for a wealthy person ever again."

"Really?"

"Yes. They don't share my values or my life experiences, all they care about is money."

The conversation continued, but really isn't that relevant. So, then I asked, "What do you think about them?"

"Trump"

"Did you say you are going to vote for Trump? Why?"

"He's gonna get the economy expanded and moving."

I just thought I'd stop by and drop that off for you progressive democrats to chew on. What I believe is the flaw in the thinking or believing is that people who are inherently greedy and have accumulated a lot of money will somehow magically transform their primarily selfish nature into a "share the wealth" mindset upon election to office, which is the basis for any economy, nor will they care about the plight of less well off members of the society, which is necessary in any community. Trump will care about his rump, and that's it.

Trump's rump.

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pampango

(24,692 posts)
1. Did your relative have any reason why Trump would "get the economy expanded and moving"?
Thu Mar 24, 2016, 04:31 PM
Mar 2016

Is it just because Trump is rich himself?

Trillo

(9,154 posts)
2. It will be something I explore further with them in the future. Thanks!
Thu Mar 24, 2016, 05:48 PM
Mar 2016

I sent them some email links earlier today. I was kind of shocked and may have ranted momentarily.

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