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Albertoo

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2. This argument doesn't work with Trump supporters

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 28, 2016, 04:43 AM

Jun 2016

They have a ready-made answer: Trump had some bankruptcies because he tried LOTS of ventures, so some were bound to fail. And he ends up being rich (1)

The story I hear a lot is that he just borrowed one million from his father and built a personal fortune of $10 billion (2)

The way I break it down, I debunk both claims.

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Debunking the myth Trump is a great businessman [View all] Albertoo Jun 2016 OP

The measure I prefer is how many... TreasonousBastard Jun 2016 #1

This argument doesn't work with Trump supporters Albertoo Jun 2016 #2

Nothing works with Trump supporters, so... TreasonousBastard Jun 2016 #3

Disagree. I changed some people's minds with my demonstration Albertoo Jun 2016 #5

May not be convinced in one sitting. But hammering away at this and his 1000s of unpaid bills Bucky Jun 2016 #11

All Trump sells is his brand these days. Candidacy is about that and only that. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2016 #4

Maybe, but isn't it sweet to be able to PROVE Trump is an average manager AT BEST? Albertoo Jun 2016 #6

Indeed. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2016 #14

good job treestar Jun 2016 #7

I had a Republican 'trying' to attack my demonstration Albertoo Jun 2016 #8

and even so treestar Jun 2016 #9

But it's funnier than that...... Albertoo Jun 2016 #10

This ^^^^ uponit7771 Jun 2016 #12

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #13