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The idea of a businessman running for president is very appealing to a large part of the electorate. The problem with Trump is that there are likely thousands of other businessmen who would be a better standard bearer. To break through the political noise, such a person would have to be larger than life and be able to keep himself constantly in the forefront of the news. That's why we wound up with a Trump and not a Bezos.Jeff Bezos just moved up to take third place as the richest man.
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But, like Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos had a bankruptcy. It was in 2001. Yes, he went bust big time. But, he learned from his failure how to succeed. So, he succeeded big time.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, learned from his first bankruptcy how to make money going bankrupt so it did it three more times.
Now, by Forbes reckoning, Jeff Bezos is worth $65.8 billion and Donald Trump is worth $4.5 billion. Jeff Bezos did it without fleecing suckers, without running scams, and without being a bully.
Why isn't Jeff Bezos the Republican nominee? He's too busy and doesn't have that ego problem.
The idea of a businessman running for president is very appealing to a large part of the electorate. The problem with Trump is that there are likely thousands of other businessmen who would be a better standard bearer. To break through the political noise, such a person would have to be larger than life and be able to keep himself constantly in the forefront of the news. That's why we wound up with a Trump and not a Bezos.
But Romney didn't really run as a businessman and, in fact, seemed embarrassed by his financial success. Romney was all smooth politician and political insider with a splash of business experience.Some might forget but we did have a different type of businessman run in 2012, unsuccessfully. Trump is clearly a flawed candidate. Who but a flawed candidate is willing to put up with the nonsense that comes along with running for president. The premise here is a good example. There are few in life that do very well and never fail.
I didn't pick Bezos, the OP did.Not sure why Bezos is your standard, except for his wealth. He purchased the Washington Post with for him is chump change. His employees there are trying to toss the election in one direction. So you are OK with the 3rd wealthiest person in the world trying to buy an election?
But Romney didn't really run as a businessman and, in fact, seemed embarrassed by his financial success. Romney was all smooth politician and political insider with a splash of business experience.
I didn't pick Bezos, the OP did.
Jeff Bezos did it without fleecing suckers, without running scams, and without being a bully.
Jeff Bezos just moved up to take third place as the richest man.
Forbes Welcome
But, like Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos had a bankruptcy. It was in 2001. Yes, he went bust big time. But, he learned from his failure how to succeed. So, he succeeded big time.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, learned from his first bankruptcy how to make money going bankrupt so it did it three more times.
Now, by Forbes reckoning, Jeff Bezos is worth $65.8 billion and Donald Trump is worth $4.5 billion. Jeff Bezos did it without fleecing suckers, without running scams, and without being a bully.
Why isn't Jeff Bezos the Republican nominee? He's too busy and doesn't have that ego problem.
Why is any businessman with zero political experience running for president at all?
If I recall correctly I think Bezos may be a Libertarian?
You imply Trump does these things. Could you provide evidence of that?
Some might forget but we did have a different type of businessman run in 2012, unsuccessfully. Trump is clearly a flawed candidate. Who but a flawed candidate is willing to put up with the nonsense that comes along with running for president. The premise here is a good example. There are few in life that do very well and never fail.
Not sure why Bezos is your standard, except for his wealth. He purchased the Washington Post with for him is chump change. His employees there are trying to toss the election in one direction. So you are OK with the 3rd wealthiest person in the world trying to buy an election?
I am sure you're joking. Casinos exist to fleece suckers. They gave free cocktails so they could fleece suckers. Three of Donald's four bankruptcies fleeced suckers. Every sucker who signed up for Trump University got fleeced. People who bought Donald's junk bonds got fleeced. Trump Steaks, Trump Water, all bogus.
I'm sure most people who go to casinos know that they are gambling. They know what the cocktails are all about. They don't regard themselves as suckers. Investors know that they are taking a risk. If Trump misrepresented any of his financial deals he could be charged with a crime. I don't know of any cases where he was charged.
Trump's school for real estate is the center of a lot of legal action with charges and counter charges flying all around. If you're inclined to believe one side or the other it would just show your own bias, I think.
Speaking of questionable universities, do you know about the Clinton's university problems? They got something like $14 million for their involvement.
Jeff Bezos just moved up to take third place as the richest man.
Forbes Welcome
But, like Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos had a bankruptcy. It was in 2001. Yes, he went bust big time. But, he learned from his failure how to succeed. So, he succeeded big time.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, learned from his first bankruptcy how to make money going bankrupt so it did it three more times.
Now, by Forbes reckoning, Jeff Bezos is worth $65.8 billion and Donald Trump is worth $4.5 billion. Jeff Bezos did it without fleecing suckers, without running scams, and without being a bully.
Why isn't Jeff Bezos the Republican nominee? He's too busy and doesn't have that ego problem.
If I recall correctly, Trump has most often been a Democrat. Bernie was a socialist running as a Democrat and Donald is a Democrat running as a Republican.
I am sure you're joking. Casinos exist to fleece suckers. They gave free cocktails so they could fleece suckers. Three of Donald's four bankruptcies fleeced suckers. Every sucker who signed up for Trump University got fleeced. People who bought Donald's junk bonds got fleeced. Trump Steaks, Trump Water, all bogus.
Great. So what's your point?
Republicans tend not to like to nominate Democrats to be their nominee.n
Real estate people tend to think of bankruptcy as a form of finance. There is no shame in bankruptcy, in fact, dare say a badge of honor in it for people in real estate.
...as is his candidacy for President. The reason we have snake oil salesman is that some people like to buy snake oil.
I'm sorry. I thought you read the quote I was responding to that cited Jeff Bezos supposed political affiliation. Other than that, there was no point because everyone understands that Trump's political affiliation is based solely on what will benefit him at the moment. He's a Democrat.
Trump's school for real estate is the center of a lot of legal action with charges and counter charges flying all around. If you're inclined to believe one side or the other it would just show your own bias, I think.
Jeff Bezos just moved up to take third place as the richest man.
Forbes Welcome
But, like Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos had a bankruptcy. It was in 2001. Yes, he went bust big time. But, he learned from his failure how to succeed. So, he succeeded big time.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, learned from his first bankruptcy how to make money going bankrupt so it did it three more times.
Now, by Forbes reckoning, Jeff Bezos is worth $65.8 billion and Donald Trump is worth $4.5 billion. Jeff Bezos did it without fleecing suckers, without running scams, and without being a bully.
Why isn't Jeff Bezos the Republican nominee? He's too busy and doesn't have that ego problem.
I HATE DONALD TRUMP AND I NEED TO SHOUT IT FROM TO ROOFTOPS AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE
Jeff Bezos just moved up to take third place as the richest man.
Forbes Welcome
But, like Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos had a bankruptcy. It was in 2001. Yes, he went bust big time. But, he learned from his failure how to succeed. So, he succeeded big time.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, learned from his first bankruptcy how to make money going bankrupt so it did it three more times.
Now, by Forbes reckoning, Jeff Bezos is worth $65.8 billion and Donald Trump is worth $4.5 billion. Jeff Bezos did it without fleecing suckers, without running scams, and without being a bully.
Why isn't Jeff Bezos the Republican nominee? He's too busy and doesn't have that ego problem.
Casinos exist to fleece suckers. They gave free cocktails so they could fleece suckers.
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