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2. It's not just about the money, it's about keeping the base happy

Tue Sep 5, 2017, 05:52 PM

Sep 2017

He makes money by having the government pay his hotels for vacations, and by making deals with people who want his favor as President.

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So how does Trump make money out of ending DACA? [View all] rurallib Sep 2017 OP

It's about keeping his racist base happy. Bleacher Creature Sep 2017 #1

It's not just about the money, it's about keeping the base happy marylandblue Sep 2017 #2

Maybe selling more "MAGA' and "USA" hats? rurallib Sep 2017 #3

He'll probably pick up some juicy campaign contributions gratuitous Sep 2017 #4

very true. Hate brings in the big buck donors. rurallib Sep 2017 #6

His angle is he hates Obama. If Obama was for it, he's against it. Ms. Toad Sep 2017 #5

He doesn't, so one of his (hidden) reasons for NOT ending it, elleng Sep 2017 #9

It's not money, it's sadism. Taking pleasure in cruelty. NT enough Sep 2017 #10