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In reply to the discussion: Post removed [View all]UniteTheLeft
(49 posts)22. Taxes should only be part of that resume
I mean let's have some other actual qualifications for the highest office in the land. Tax returns are only a small part of the puzzle.
Let's see... How about having a minimum of actual political experience. Like at least 5 years as a, Mayor, Governor, or state/US congressperson or senator.
I could go on, but I'm sure everyone who's ever applied for a position they really wanted can agree that to become president of the USA then you shouldn't be bothered by the people wanting you to have the education, experience, and an upstanding moral reputation to be considered for the job.
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With Mueller's help, that slimeball. Wonder how much the Russians paid him.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#33
The interesting thing about betting sites is they can account for Russian interference.
marylandblue
Mar 2019
#28
By passing a law preventing presidential candidates from getting on the ballot unless they provide
in2herbs
Mar 2019
#7
Are there enough Democratic controlled states for such a thing to matter currently?
cstanleytech
Mar 2019
#23
Economic models point to a Trump blowout in 2020. But a faltering economy or giant scandal could cha
Gothmog
Mar 2019
#9
I hope that the 2020 election is about the ACA and health care and not the economy
Gothmog
Mar 2019
#25
Take nothing for granted but this MF'er will lose 2020. Everything he touches turns to shit so no
Pepsidog
Mar 2019
#13
I think w/ the games rump and Barr just played on us in covering up the Mueller report AND...
SWBTATTReg
Mar 2019
#17