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jebartle 01-09-2017 01:43 PM

Conflict of interest, big time!
 
1. TRUMP WILL MANAGE HIS COMPANIES FROM WHITE HOUSE
2. SON - IN-LAW WILL BE SENIOR ADVISOR TO TRUMP IN WHITE HOUSE
3. IVANKA WON'T BE MANAGING TRUMP COMPANIES.


I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm sorry as hell, I voted for Trump!

dirtbanker 01-09-2017 02:27 PM

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Posted by Guest (Post 1344968)
1. TRUMP WILL MANAGE HIS COMPANIES FROM WHITE HOUSE
2. SON - IN-LAW WILL BE SENIOR ADVISOR TO TRUMP IN WHITE HOUSE
3. IVANKA WON'T BE MANAGING TRUMP COMPANIES.


I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm sorry as hell, I voted for Trump!

Jebartle - You have been anti Trump on here for some time, why didn't you just vote for Crooked Hillary?

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dirtbanker 01-09-2017 02:29 PM

PS: Do you have a source for that info, or did someone you know have a dog that had a litter of puppies and the cousin of the person that bought one of the puppies knew a guy who said it??

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autumnspring 01-09-2017 03:14 PM

Please don't lie to yourself
 
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Posted by Guest
1. TRUMP WILL MANAGE HIS COMPANIES FROM WHITE HOUSE
2. SON - IN-LAW WILL BE SENIOR ADVISOR TO TRUMP IN WHITE HOUSE
3. IVANKA WON'T BE MANAGING TRUMP COMPANIES.


I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm sorry as hell, I voted for Trump!

Assuming that you did IN FACT vote for TRUMP-
I too voted for TRUMP-I HAVE NO REGRETS ABOUT IT.

Hillary and in fact the CLINTON MOB are involved in sooooooo many criminal and immoral acts that I simply could not put them back into the white house. Hell last time they were MY/OUR guest the stole furniture and were forced to bring it back.

You post that you are SHOCKED that PRESIDENT ELECT TRUMP did not remove himself from his business. HOW COULD YOU BE SHOCKED-HIS NAME IS ON IT. How could he CLAIM, how could you BELIEVE that his name on the TRUMP TOWER, THE TRUMP CASINO. THE TRUMP? GOLF COURSE, TRUMP HOTEL ETC ETC ETC he would not be aware that anything that effects those properties would effect him and his family.

If, PRESIDENT ELECT TRUMPS family was running the TRUMP EMPIRE you and other PHONEY HILLARY SUPPORTERS would constantly post that PRESIDENT ELECT TRUMP spoke to his daughter ower lunch and they were over heard to be talking about some TRUMP owned business.

GET YOURSELF A COLORING BOOK AND SOME PLAY DOUGH.

billethkid 01-09-2017 05:09 PM

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Posted by Guest
1. TRUMP WILL MANAGE HIS COMPANIES FROM WHITE HOUSE
2. SON - IN-LAW WILL BE SENIOR ADVISOR TO TRUMP IN WHITE HOUSE
3. IVANKA WON'T BE MANAGING TRUMP COMPANIES.


I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm sorry as hell, I voted for Trump!

Quite a conclusion reached before the man has even taken office.

Stop watching the national media and ignore the whinning and bitching and groaning of the losers

MDLNB 01-09-2017 05:27 PM

Quote:

Posted by Guest
1. TRUMP WILL MANAGE HIS COMPANIES FROM WHITE HOUSE
2. SON - IN-LAW WILL BE SENIOR ADVISOR TO TRUMP IN WHITE HOUSE
3. IVANKA WON'T BE MANAGING TRUMP COMPANIES.


I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm sorry as hell, I voted for Trump!

Did you vote twice? Because you said you voted for Hillary on another post.

janmcn 01-09-2017 06:37 PM

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Posted by Guest
1. TRUMP WILL MANAGE HIS COMPANIES FROM WHITE HOUSE
2. SON - IN-LAW WILL BE SENIOR ADVISOR TO TRUMP IN WHITE HOUSE
3. IVANKA WON'T BE MANAGING TRUMP COMPANIES.


I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm sorry as hell, I voted for Trump!


Trump's kids clearly know that Donald has mental issues. That's why they are positioning themselves near the oval office. It's sort of like when granny is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and all the kids have to take turns sitting with her.

All of the above are violations of the constitution, except for Ivanka. We'll see how long it takes for the GOP leadership to march in lockstep to the White House to remove Trump from office. In the meantime, he will be spending all his time in court.

dirtbanker 01-09-2017 06:54 PM

Jan - You will comment on anything, true or not, as long as it is negative to Trump.
I doubt Trump waste any time in court prosecuting Crooked Hillary, he will let his US Attorney handle that...

MDLNB 01-10-2017 05:32 AM

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Posted by Guest
Trump's kids clearly know that Donald has mental issues. That's why they are positioning themselves near the oval office. It's sort of like when granny is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and all the kids have to take turns sitting with her.

All of the above are violations of the constitution, except for Ivanka. We'll see how long it takes for the GOP leadership to march in lockstep to the White House to remove Trump from office. In the meantime, he will be spending all his time in court.


Hey Janie, let us know when you see Trump in court. Do us all a favor and hold your breath waiting. I like dark blue.

hypocritehunter 01-10-2017 06:21 AM

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Posted by Guest
Quite a conclusion reached before the man has even taken office.

Stop watching the national media and ignore the whinning and bitching and groaning of the losers

Who should you watch?

jimbo2012 01-10-2017 06:47 AM

Wait a minute.....was Trump involved is some type of business?

What a shock that no one knew that before voting.

:shrug:

rubicon 01-10-2017 06:52 AM

The Lingering Resentment Of Progressives
 
In my view two worthy goals are saving our souls and saving our civics. Apparently the true majority of Americans also subscribe to that creed. Additionally 80% of Americans want the US Constitution to remain in tact as it had been written by our founders.

So the choices available to voters were 1) a party that was carrying us away from our traditional/national values to a politically correct global no man's (la la) land where as the song relates "Anything Goes"

or 2) a party where nation and tradition are valued where individual freedom of speech, thought , religion etc has a place and where borders matter.

The candidates have been both defined by either side so let's not waste our time here.

Those who voted for Trump understood he is a businessman and like many dealing in the global market. No matter what he does given his product is mainly in his name points to the fact that someone is going to complain (more below).

Bear in mind that Trump is already quite wealthy. Also consider that most politicians seem to enter politics relatively poor but leave quite wealthy. given their salary expenses and perks it still does not explain there good fortunate. It leaves one to question how many and how often have these same politicians been faced with "conflicts of interest" ergo the allegations of the Clinton, wealth, Pelosi, etc.

No matter what Trump does this "appearance of a conflict of interest is going to rear its ugly head if for no other reason then the lingering resentment of progressives. This is especially true of the news media that hate this guy so badly that they have gone beyond the pale to attempt to damage him, his family and his Admin picks.

Personal Best Regards:

Don Baldwin 01-10-2017 07:00 AM

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Posted by Guest
In my view two worthy goals are saving our souls and saving our civics. Apparently the true majority of Americans also subscribe to that creed. Additionally 80% of Americans want the US Constitution to remain in tact as it had been written by our founders.

So the choices available to voters were 1) a party that was carrying us away from our traditional/national values to a politically correct global no man's (la la) land where as the song relates "Anything Goes"

or 2) a party where nation and tradition are valued where individual freedom of speech, thought , religion etc has a place and where borders matter.

The candidates have been both defined by either side so let's not waste our time here.

Those who voted for Trump understood he is a businessman and like many dealing in the global market. No matter what he does given his product is mainly in his name points to the fact that someone is going to complain (more below).

Bear in mind that Trump is already quite wealthy. Also consider that most politicians seem to enter politics relatively poor but leave quite wealthy. given their salary expenses and perks it still does not explain there good fortunate. It leaves one to question how many and how often have these same politicians been faced with "conflicts of interest" ergo the allegations of the Clinton, wealth, Pelosi, etc.

No matter what Trump does this "appearance of a conflict of interest is going to rear its ugly head if for no other reason then the lingering resentment of progressives. This is especially true of the news media that hate this guy so badly that they have gone beyond the pale to attempt to damage him, his family and his Admin picks.

Personal Best Regards:

EVERY one of them. If they're a D or an R. Those two parties are absolutely corrupt.

dillywho 01-10-2017 10:49 AM

Say Again?
 
There is so much complaining about nepotism over Trump asking his son-in-law to be an adviser. A position that requires no confirmation, by the way.

Those of you complaining:

Do you remember who President Kennedy's Attorney General was? Yep, it was his BROTHER, Robert. Robert Kennedy did have to be confirmed and was.

Who would be screaming if Chelsea's husband had been afforded the same position as Trump's? Certainly not these same people.

OK for one party and not the other?

janmcn 01-10-2017 11:02 AM

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Posted by Guest
There is so much complaining about nepotism over Trump asking his son-in-law to be an adviser. A position that requires no confirmation, by the way.

Those of you complaining:

Do you remember who President Kennedy's Attorney General was? Yep, it was his BROTHER, Robert. Robert Kennedy did have to be confirmed and was.

Who would be screaming if Chelsea's husband had been afforded the same position as Trump's? Certainly not these same people.

OK for one party and not the other?



The anti-nepotism law was passed in 1967, four years after JFK was assassinated, and was put in place mainly because of RFK's nomination as attorney general.

dillywho 01-10-2017 11:17 AM

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Posted by Guest
The anti-nepotism law was passed in 1967, four years after JFK was assassinated, and was put in place mainly because of RFK's nomination as attorney general.

RFK was not just nominated; he was confirmed and served. (Both were great, by the way. I would have voted for Robert for President, too.)

Sure didn't affect Michelle's mandates, though, did it? Those were done without anyone's authority except her own. You think Bill would not have been advising Hillary? You think her son-in-law would not have been advising her? Absolutely!

dillywho 01-10-2017 11:19 AM

Quote:

Posted by Guest
In my view two worthy goals are saving our souls and saving our civics. Apparently the true majority of Americans also subscribe to that creed. Additionally 80% of Americans want the US Constitution to remain in tact as it had been written by our founders.

So the choices available to voters were 1) a party that was carrying us away from our traditional/national values to a politically correct global no man's (la la) land where as the song relates "Anything Goes"

or 2) a party where nation and tradition are valued where individual freedom of speech, thought , religion etc has a place and where borders matter.

The candidates have been both defined by either side so let's not waste our time here.

Those who voted for Trump understood he is a businessman and like many dealing in the global market. No matter what he does given his product is mainly in his name points to the fact that someone is going to complain (more below).

Bear in mind that Trump is already quite wealthy. Also consider that most politicians seem to enter politics relatively poor but leave quite wealthy. given their salary expenses and perks it still does not explain there good fortunate. It leaves one to question how many and how often have these same politicians been faced with "conflicts of interest" ergo the allegations of the Clinton, wealth, Pelosi, etc.

No matter what Trump does this "appearance of a conflict of interest is going to rear its ugly head if for no other reason then the lingering resentment of progressives. This is especially true of the news media that hate this guy so badly that they have gone beyond the pale to attempt to damage him, his family and his Admin picks.

Personal Best Regards:

Right on!

dillywho 01-10-2017 11:22 AM

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Posted by Guest
Who should you watch?

How about using your brain and doing some research instead? Ever hear of Public Record?

Oops, that might take a little effort that is not via remote control.

janmcn 01-10-2017 11:56 AM

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Posted by Guest
RFK was not just nominated; he was confirmed and served. (Both were great, by the way. I would have voted for Robert for President, too.)

Sure didn't affect Michelle's mandates, though, did it? Those were done without anyone's authority except her own. You think Bill would not have been advising Hillary? You think her son-in-law would not have been advising her? Absolutely!


By Michelle's mandates are you speaking of her telling kids to eat right and exercise? Not to worry, those policies will soon be a thing of the past when Trump is sworn in , and the White House garden gets ripped out.

rubicon 01-10-2017 12:14 PM

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Posted by Guest
The anti-nepotism law was passed in 1967, four years after JFK was assassinated, and was put in place mainly because of RFK's nomination as attorney general.

Dear Guest:

You forgot to add that Congress passed a separate law in 1978 that "presidents have total discretion in White House hiring". so the issue isn't clear?

You also failed to mention that Obama hired Valerie Jarrett as his senior adviser and while a close friend for years and not a relative White House aides resented her access. Her ideology leanings were in question but that is a topic for another discussion.

Nepotism cuts both ways. It was alleged that JFK was elected because the mob campaigned on his behalf. However, it did not stop RFK from going after mob figures.

Personally I prefer leaders shy away from this practice. However, I can see with so many people around this nation gunning for Trump why he would want to close his circle where he can.

Personal Best Regards:

dillywho 01-10-2017 01:22 PM

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Posted by Guest
By Michelle's mandates are you speaking of her telling kids to eat right and exercise? Not to worry, those policies will soon be a thing of the past when Trump is sworn in , and the White House garden gets ripped out.

That's definitely one instance and seeing that school funding was withheld if her "guidelines" were crossed. Of course, her kids were not held to the same standards. As for the White House garden, how much of that was used in their fancy meals? Obviously, that was just another way to let Americans know how far above them they think they are. "Do as I say; not as I do".

janmcn 01-10-2017 03:07 PM

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Posted by Guest
That's definitely one instance and seeing that school funding was withheld if her "guidelines" were crossed. Of course, her kids were not held to the same standards. As for the White House garden, how much of that was used in their fancy meals? Obviously, that was just another way to let Americans know how far above them they think they are. "Do as I say; not as I do".



What's your point? Are you saying the Obama girls are overweight and don't exercise? The Obama's pay for the groceries that go into "their fancy meals". BTW: How do you have any idea what the Obamas dine on?

dirtbanker 01-10-2017 04:54 PM

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Posted by Guest (Post 1345496)
Are you saying the Obama girls are overweight and don't exercise? The Obama's pay for the groceries that go into "their fancy meals".

You are full of BS...

How do the Obammas pay for the groceries that go into thier fancy meals, Jan? The taxpayers is how...



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ColdNoMore 01-10-2017 05:24 PM

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You are full of BS...

How do the Obammas pay for the groceries that go into thier fancy meals, Jan? The taxpayers is how...

You are so ignorant and stupid...it's painful. :ohdear:

Obama foots the bill for White House Thanksgiving | Money | The Guardian

Quote:

There’s no free lunch – or breakfast or dinner – for President Barack Obama on Thanksgiving Day. Or any other day, for that matter.

He has to dig into his own pocket to pay for his holiday feast of turkey, ham, two kinds of stuffing, sweet and regular potatoes and six different kinds of pie.

It’s a longstanding practice that a president pays for meals for himself, his family and personal guests.

Obama also pays for other basics – everything from toothpaste to dry cleaning.



And look who's the only that whined and complained. :boom:

Quote:

The practice appeared to catch Nancy Reagan by surprise.

“Nobody had told us that the president and his wife are charged for every meal, as well as for such incidentals as dry cleaning, toothpaste and other toiletries,” she said shortly after she and President Ronald Reagan moved into the White House in January 1981.


Chi-Town 01-10-2017 05:37 PM

A little history

Jimmy Carter sold his family business (peanut farm) and Richard Nixon sold most of his assets to avoid conflicts of interest.





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ColdNoMore 01-10-2017 05:40 PM

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A little history

Jimmy Carter sold his family business (peanut farm) and Richard Nixon sold most of his assets to avoid conflicts of interest.

When Chump makes Nixon look like a paragon of virtue and ethics...that says it all.

Mic drop.

Don Baldwin 01-10-2017 05:56 PM

Quote:

Posted by Guest
What's your point? Are you saying the Obama girls are overweight and don't exercise? The Obama's pay for the groceries that go into "their fancy meals". BTW: How do you have any idea what the Obamas dine on?

Quote:

Posted by Guest
You are so ignorant and stupid...it's painful. :ohdear:

Obama foots the bill for White House Thanksgiving | Money | The Guardian





And look who's the only that whined and complained. :boom:

They pay for the GROCERIES, not the preparation. They paid $1.99 a pound for the turkey...the White house chefs prepared it at taxpayer expense.

They also are paid $400,000 a year...plenty to afford their own groceries.

ALL state functions are at taxpayer expense.

dirtbanker 01-10-2017 05:58 PM

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They pay for the GROCERIES, not the preparation. They paid $1.99 a pound for the turkey...the White house chefs prepared it at taxpayer expense.

They also are paid $400,000 a year...plenty to afford their own groceries.

ALL state functions are at taxpayer expense.

400k and they pay for groceries...why would someone spend millions to get that pay and how do they accumulate so much wealth...

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dirtbanker 01-10-2017 06:01 PM

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When Chump makes Nixon look like a paragon of virtue and ethics...that says it all.

Mic drop.

I see you are now wearing baggy pants and imitating your idols...


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janmcn 01-10-2017 06:13 PM

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Posted by Guest
When Chump makes Nixon look like a paragon of virtue and ethics...that says it all.

Mic drop.

Richard Nixon also released his tax returns, even though he was under audit.


Quote:

Posted by Guest
They pay for the GROCERIES, not the preparation. They paid $1.99 a pound for the turkey...the White house chefs prepared it at taxpayer expense.

They also are paid $400,000 a year...plenty to afford their own groceries.

ALL state functions are at taxpayer expense.



Anybody can have the same services. All they have to do is run for president and win.

dirtbanker 01-10-2017 06:17 PM

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Posted by Guest (Post 1345605)

Anybody can have the same services. All they have to do is run for president and win.

That counts out Crooked Hillary!


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MDLNB 01-10-2017 07:39 PM

Obama has a personal food taster. He is afraid he will be poisoned. He has received more death threats than any other president in history.

Regarding his food. Presidents are given an entertainment budget. As long as he invites someone to dinner, other than just his family, the gov pays the bill. That's the government. The Attaches and ambassadors, etc have the same bennies. One glass of wine from a bottle that is used for entertaining, one shot of liquor, etc. and the rest can be used for a party at a later date...and it is done all the time. Government work does have it's benefits.


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