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kpete

(71,991 posts)
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 06:35 PM Oct 2016

Simply Put: No record anywhere of Trump having considered the public interest above his own.

Trump’s taxes are telling us something

by: Matt Bai

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The problem with Trump’s tax history is that it’s emblematic of something larger, a missing plank at the foundation of his campaign. I suspect he knows this too, which is why he so doggedly refused to release his returns, technically defensible as they are.

Simply put, there doesn’t seem to be any record anywhere of Trump having considered the public interest above his own. This isn’t me ripping into the guy for being rich or bombastic; it’s a genuine assessment of his record as a citizen and a celebrity.

If there’s some evidence of Trump having served anyone but himself, ever, for more than one night at some red carpet benefit, I’d like to see it.


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Simply Put: No record anywhere of Trump having considered the public interest above his own. (Original Post) kpete Oct 2016 OP
Trump has no concept of serving the public good C_U_L8R Oct 2016 #1
Ever. In his whole worthless life. CanonRay Oct 2016 #2
it is very telling that he has never had a pet Skittles Oct 2016 #3
Did he ever a PTA meeting? cheyanne Oct 2016 #4
No there there madamesilverspurs Oct 2016 #5

C_U_L8R

(45,002 posts)
1. Trump has no concept of serving the public good
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 06:38 PM
Oct 2016

He apparently thinks he's running for emperor to rule over his subjects

cheyanne

(733 posts)
4. Did he ever a PTA meeting?
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 08:35 PM
Oct 2016

Did he work with his neighbors to improve the neighborhood or the city?

Did he serve on the board of a non-profit?

Did he run for a local or state office to make NCY great again?

No experience, no interest.

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