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In reply to the discussion: Ellison quote nails Trump to floor ... [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)11. When people look at Trump they see Billion dollar signs
A Billion dollars looks beautiful.
And then add to it that if he made Billions for himself, he could make Billions for his followers. He's a Winner and who doesn't love a Winner? Who isn't in awe of such grandness, such greatness that God himself favors him with wealth and beautiful women and fame.
This country worships the wealthy.
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It amazes me that people can't see through the con when it is so apparent to me.
smirkymonkey
Mar 2017
#17
The structure of the speech was such that with all of the "nods" to various and sundry "examples"
LuckyLib
Mar 2017
#41
Michael Moore pointed that out last night during the underwhelming Chris Matthews special.
calimary
Mar 2017
#42
Republican Leaders are good at turd polishing, they even got Bannon, trumps pet- cleaned up a bit
Sunlei
Mar 2017
#54
Calling him a good actor seems like a compliment. He deserves no accolades for his performance.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Mar 2017
#57