Trump will break most of his MAGA- friendly promises and blame his failures on others, the deep-state or his enemy duJour. His voters will nod happily. It is a cult. No minimum IQ required.
Republicans have been trying to privatize government services FOREVER. They're all about greed for money/power. I'm a little surprised we've survived this long.
Government is not a business, never has been, and never should be run like one. Government should not be making profits for its leaders, the POTUS is not a CEO, and Congress and Cabinet should not be getting rich. They are all PUBLIC SERVANTS.
I always laugh when people think this is a reason to NOT like Trump. Yes he bankrupted businesses, but MAGA thinks that is a GOOD idea...I mean take all the money out of the business that you can first and pay only pennies on the dollar for your expenses. What's not to like?
Everything Humpty Trumpty touches dies! We the people have to save our country from burning down to the ground!! If he goes down he would love nothing more than to take America with him! We MUST stay in the fight to save Her!
I was a blackjack dealer at the Dunes 79-82. One night a dude bought in with 5k. Played through shift change, was up to 178k. Lost it all. Came back with another
5k. Lost it. The house is going to win. Period.
But he did do the impossible. He bankrupted a casino, a f-ing casino, a glorified bingo hall where people come in and give you money to sit uncomfortably and experience anxiety.
Am I the only person who still remembers that during the 2016 campaign Trump proudly described himself as "The King of Debt", and floated the idea of essentially defaulting on the national debt, i.e., offering to repay creditors at a substantially discounted rate?
Didn’t a whole bunch of in-denture-ed, guys in white wigs win this argument around 250 years ago, or somethin? We’ve become so dumb due to fear under late-stage capitalist regimes. And so we fall.
How do we prepare for trump's potential retaliation on liberals by nationalizing social platforms? Where's our French Resistance of WWII? How do we build it outside the internet? Should we start before the plug is pulled? How? Land lines? Ham radio? Who was taught what these things are?
its odd how they all say he was the best president in modern history yet ranks below 30 on every single survey, is regarded by many politicians as the worst, and is objectively the worst 😭
As a New Yorker I knew that he was and is a fraud I moved to VA and tried to tell people that he is nothing but a grifter this was when he ran the 1st time I’m sure many still don’t care they are all dumbass
You told me that and I remember it. Unfortunately, I wished to keep the explanation as short as possible. I will try to be more exact in the future. Alas, we seem not to know who to credit for the original work.
Oh, you can keep it short. I was just worried I gave the impression I created it. I have considered making a new version because there are other words they get wrong all the time which should probably be added. 🤣
Government should never be run as a business. Business is for making money. Government is for making laws. Business should be subordinate to governments.
His followers voted for him because of who he is, not in spite of it. It explains the true nature of many Americans. Trump lied 31K times.A felon w/91K criminal charges, dozens of sexual harassment/rape allegations.A draft dodger who called Vets “suckers & losers”. Created a fake charity & college.
Denounced as immoral, dishonest & a threat to democracy by close, high ranking officials. Tried to rig the 2020 election & created an imaginary “Election Defense Fund”; the money funneled to his other organizations. He convinced Evangelicals that he’s God’s agent. A proven racist, bigot, Seditionist
You'd kill MAGA's if you could, right? The line of kill enemies is basically leftists do it and it's ok. If it happens to someone rich on rich, that's fine too.
He's not just a failed bizman, he's a crook. Laws mean nothing 2 him, including taxes. They're just obstacles 2 be gotten over or around. And hiding, denying & lying always follow, by necessity. Lying is his MO, from dawn 2 dusk. It's the only form of communication he knows. He thinks in lies.
People who aren’t from the
Tri-State area think Trump’s
normal, or at least
similar to a person in some way.
I admit that I’m shocked
and dismayed by the fact that
millions of our fellow citizens
are so naive that they can be
worked like silly putty by a
bogus & decrepit scoundrel
like Trump.
Exactly! In 2016, when he said he'll run the country like he runs his business, we were doomed then & now. 6-7 bankruptcies don't define a "successful businessman". He's going to steal in broad daylight and our kids and grandkids will pay for it! I am livid!!
Not unless you warned people once a second, without stopping, for over 30 years. If you only warn people once a minute, without stopping, it will be nearly 2000 years.
That’s all they have - talking points drilled into them by the Fox/Newsmax types. You never get an independent thought out of them.
As an occasional apostate, I can say it isn’t 100% here, either. But at least it happens, as there are some people who can think critically and tolerate disagreement.
Government is not a business. Different structures and goals. They should never be compared. Good management practice may be common to both but on a secondary level.
I recall going into Trump Tower in 1982 while visiting a friend in NYC. As soon as I stepped inside, everything about it felt cheap. Tacky gold-plated everything, everywhere. Gaudy, cheap carpet, it was not impressive at all. I knew places in Houston that excuded more luxury than that place.
Way too many people do not understand the purpose of either business or public service, and we are going to feel the effects whether we understand or not.
That is why he is pushing crypto. It is perfect for receiving bribes that cannot be traced or declared. Trump will threaten a tariff if he does not get paid.
I was maybe 18 or 19 saying our govt. needs to run like a business. IT'S NOT A BUSINESS I've learned since. A bad thought process. Trump is the Swamp Monster, there to steal YOUR money. They put that to drain the Swamp. He'll drain your bank account. The suffering has yet to start.
I’ve got to the point where i don’t even try anymore, everyone knows where i stand & im tired & ready to just let em find out the hard way trumps a scumbag.
Me too. Too bad that we who never voted for that traitor will have to suffer too. I turned off all msm news. Never want to see his face or hear his voice again. Good luck maga this is what they voted for.
Yep. The kong of grift has become the king because too many people have no clue. American popular media refuses to tell people how truly idiotic this fool is.
A casino. Where you could just set a trash can by the door with a sign saying "Leave Wallet Here". And government is not a business. It's not designed to make money. All the "privatized" sections do is fail miserably at taking care of society so shareholders can make bank.
What are you talking about? He’s a master of business…
Okay, I tried to be a frumpy supporter for a minute but just couldn’t do it without wanting to vomit.
The guy bankrupted a fucking casino. How the hell do you bankrupt a casino?
It’s gonna be a long four years with this cracker in office.
Seriously... he's only ever existed under the ideal conditions to be a successful tycoon (slumlord) like his father, and he managed to always cock it up horribly and then the taxpayer had to foot the debt.
He bankrupted a casino in the same fashion as he's going to destroy this country. The only reason he even made the endeavor into any of this has been to squeeze every last possible quick penny he can out of it and walk away from the flames with his pockets lined and his ego fellated.
The sad part is I had a Trumper try to justify the bankruptcies by saying to me, “Why do people think its so bad he went bankrupt?! He rebuilt everything multiple times didn't he?!”
Yeah but bankruptcy is a clever move if it keeps the con rolling, year after year. As Trump likes to say, he doesn't pay taxes because he's smart. And now we don't ask him about it anymore, because we vote for the winner. If he cheated to win, that's fine. We don't want to vote for a loser. 🙈🙉🙊
Failure and bankruptcy aren’t options for America or any successful business. They erode trust, hurt workers, and create chaos. Leadership demands responsibility, not excuses.
Here is a rough shot list of business that failed and went bankrupt.
Trump Airlines (1989–1992)
Trump bought Eastern Air Shuttle for $365M, promising a luxury airline experience. High costs and low demand made it crash and burn. Creditors took the controls.
Trump International Tower Dubai (Never Realized)
Touted as a grand project, the Dubai tower was abandoned before construction even began. A lofty vision that fizzled.
Trump SoHo (2008–2017)
Once a gleaming symbol of Trump luxury in NYC, it faced lawsuits and financial issues. Trump’s management contract was eventually terminated.
Trump SoHo (2008–2017)
Once a gleaming symbol of Trump luxury in NYC, it faced lawsuits and financial issues. Trump’s management contract was eventually terminated.
Trump Tower Tampa (2006–2007)
A proposed luxury condo project that never broke ground. Buyers sued for refunds when it became clear it was just a mirage.
Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts (2004)
The parent company of Trump’s casino empire declared bankruptcy with $1.8B in debt. Restructuring couldn’t save it in the long run.
Trump Plaza Casino (1992)
Part of Trump’s Atlantic City trifecta of casino bankruptcies. Over-leveraged and underperforming, it went under along with the others.
Trump Castle (1992)
Another Atlantic City casino venture that couldn’t stay afloat. Financial losses forced Trump to hand it over in bankruptcy proceedings.
Trump Taj Mahal (1991)
Dubbed “the eighth wonder of the world,” the Atlantic City casino drowned in $3B of debt. Bankruptcy followed shortly after opening.
Trump Plaza Hotel (1992)
The Manhattan property once symbolized Trump’s high-end ambitions. Financial trouble led to bankruptcy, forcing him to give up most of his ownership.
Trump University (2005–2010)
Marketed as a real estate education empire, it became the subject of lawsuits over fraudulent practices. Shut down amid scandal and a $25M settlement.
Trump The Game (1989, 2005)
This Monopoly-inspired board game flopped in its first release and bombed again in a 2005 reissue. Third time wasn’t the charm—it didn’t get one.
Trump Magazine (2007–2009)
A high-end lifestyle magazine that promised to capture Trump’s glamorous world. It folded after just two years, proving style doesn’t always sell.
https://GoTrump.com (2006–2007)
Trump’s attempt to rival Expedia and Travelocity in the online travel business went nowhere. Low traffic and zero buzz grounded it quickly.
Trump Steaks (2007)
Trump called them “the world’s greatest steaks,” but nobody was buying. Sold through The Sharper Image, they were gone faster than you could grill one.
Trump Mortgage (2006–2007)
Launched just as the housing bubble was about to burst, Trump’s mortgage business closed in less than two years. Timing isn’t everything.
Trump Vodka (2006–2011)
Marketed as “Success Distilled,” this premium vodka failed to inspire anyone to drink it. A lack of demand and distribution killed the brand.
And government is not a business. Look at how unstable the business world is...whiplash and poor service sectors as the CEOs chase profit over sustainable and ethical practices. We need to stop equating one with the other.
I've worked for Fortune 100 companies, and had them as clients, for nearly 20 years now. I've routinely observed how those with depth of expertise are fired and sidelined in the name of 'cost savings' only to bring in younger (CHEAPER) workers, 1/
resulting in loss of expertise and brain drain. Our government and society need expertise, and the wisdom of those with it, in our agencies and public sectors to advance. Modeling after "business" is a catastrophically poor concept of a plan. 2/
Business people should not be in government. It's a totally different objective. One is to generate profit and the other is to provide service. You can't change that attitude overnight, and maybe never.
First, running the government like a business is a bad idea. Second, even if you ignore that, why wouldn't you want someone who has proven they can run a business successfully?
In Vegas there are gambling devices in gas stations, grocery stores and almost all hotels. The Felon’s property in Vegas was refused a gaming license because of his misconduct. Guests have to go elsewhere to find a slot machine or play blackjack
yeah, I remember the feeling of distaste and discomfort I had just visiting my sister at her room in his Vegas hotel. And that was before he ever went down the escalator.
How rude, sirrah! He bankrupted four casinos, at least one of them MULTIPLE times with the bankruptcy removing debts before he went ahead with it and STILL had to bankrupt it again.
The Fun Part: the Seminole Indian tribe bought the Trump Taj Mahal property and turned it into a rip-roaring success. I think we should have elected the Seminole Indians to run the country instead of Trump, because clearly they’re better business people.
Honestly basic politics should be taught in schools. I'm English and we have a lot of uninformed voters. When borris Johnson was elected most people voted for him because he was "funny".
I'm on the outside looking in so I've no loyalty to any party. I just love world politics. But it certainly does seem that education is poorer in red states. And home schooling is more prevalent in them. (correct me if I'm wrong)
Ppl love the IDEA trump has sold them that he is a successful businessman. However the great majority of ppl spouting this rationale are NOT businessmen but still believe his bullshit.
Let’s run the hospital like a rave party.
Oh, how about let’s run the restaurant like a soccer club! Let’s run the university like a fishing boat. Let’s run the gas station like a church.
See how all these things sound stupid.
That’s how “let’s run the government like a business” sounds.
UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was a businessman who ran his corporation as corporations are supposed to run, that is maximizing profits for shareholders. Corporations aren’t human. Corporations have zero compassion. Corporations will poison & kill if not restrained by public officials.
Made in Bangladesh, the Dipshit Ties were actually quite nice. Dude actually got one for his dad as a gag gift one Christmas during the last nightmare…
This was a big time political debate through the Gilded Age and into the Depression. It's the faux populism of yesteryear, repackaged for the tech age. Trump is Hoover 2.0
6 of them. Not 1. He somehow bankrupted 6 casinos. 6 bankruptcy proof businesses. He did it 6 times. Have I mentioned he fucking bankrupted 6 fucking casinos?
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Like, he's literally FAILED at every single business he's ever had...?
"I need the kind of generals that Hitler had. People who were totally loyal to him, that follow orders." - 45
He's currently constitutionally illigitimate
Oligarch's elected him refusing to charge him Jan 6th and with their fake electors 2016.
Casinos all but print money, and his went bankrupt.
He's just an immature, spoiled brat.
A business where people literally spend hours giving the house money for NOTHING.
5k. Lost it. The house is going to win. Period.
He's a terrible businessman.
I’m using her work- with permission.
Tri-State area think Trump’s
normal, or at least
similar to a person in some way.
I admit that I’m shocked
and dismayed by the fact that
millions of our fellow citizens
are so naive that they can be
worked like silly putty by a
bogus & decrepit scoundrel
like Trump.
Govt's are for providing services to the citizens, not to make money.
If they are going to scrap welfare, then why do some expect them to pay the ordinary citizen anything?
As an occasional apostate, I can say it isn’t 100% here, either. But at least it happens, as there are some people who can think critically and tolerate disagreement.
We have a treasury, IRS to collect taxes that supports the running of the country.
USA is entering an era in which the Federal Government will become Criminal Enterprise.
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Trump bankrupts USA
Magat economic policy in a nutshell
How could that go wrong?
Okay, I tried to be a frumpy supporter for a minute but just couldn’t do it without wanting to vomit.
The guy bankrupted a fucking casino. How the hell do you bankrupt a casino?
It’s gonna be a long four years with this cracker in office.
My reaction is best summed up this way:
Trump Airlines (1989–1992)
Trump bought Eastern Air Shuttle for $365M, promising a luxury airline experience. High costs and low demand made it crash and burn. Creditors took the controls.
An ambitious attempt to capture Trump’s world in print. Poor sales and bad timing shut it down in just two years.
A multilevel marketing scheme selling dubious health supplements. It collapsed under financial pressure.
Billed as a premium seminar series, it was accused of being a scam. Closed amid lawsuits and customer outrage.
Billed as a premium seminar series, it was accused of being a scam. Closed amid lawsuits and customer outrage.
A proposed skyscraper that never saw a single brick laid. The project quietly disappeared.
Promised to bring Trump’s brand to Florida’s elite. Never materialized, leaving investors empty-handed.
Another unrealized dream. Announced with fanfare but left as little more than an idea.
Touted as a grand project, the Dubai tower was abandoned before construction even began. A lofty vision that fizzled.
Once a gleaming symbol of Trump luxury in NYC, it faced lawsuits and financial issues. Trump’s management contract was eventually terminated.
Once a gleaming symbol of Trump luxury in NYC, it faced lawsuits and financial issues. Trump’s management contract was eventually terminated.
A proposed luxury condo project that never broke ground. Buyers sued for refunds when it became clear it was just a mirage.
Rebranded after previous failures, it filed for bankruptcy yet again. A familiar story with a new name.
The parent company of Trump’s casino empire declared bankruptcy with $1.8B in debt. Restructuring couldn’t save it in the long run.
Part of Trump’s Atlantic City trifecta of casino bankruptcies. Over-leveraged and underperforming, it went under along with the others.
Another Atlantic City casino venture that couldn’t stay afloat. Financial losses forced Trump to hand it over in bankruptcy proceedings.
Dubbed “the eighth wonder of the world,” the Atlantic City casino drowned in $3B of debt. Bankruptcy followed shortly after opening.
The Manhattan property once symbolized Trump’s high-end ambitions. Financial trouble led to bankruptcy, forcing him to give up most of his ownership.
Marketed as a real estate education empire, it became the subject of lawsuits over fraudulent practices. Shut down amid scandal and a $25M settlement.
This Monopoly-inspired board game flopped in its first release and bombed again in a 2005 reissue. Third time wasn’t the charm—it didn’t get one.
A high-end lifestyle magazine that promised to capture Trump’s glamorous world. It folded after just two years, proving style doesn’t always sell.
Trump branded bottled water as “the purest,” but it didn’t hold up. Pulled from shelves after failing to make a splash.
Trump’s attempt to rival Expedia and Travelocity in the online travel business went nowhere. Low traffic and zero buzz grounded it quickly.
Trump called them “the world’s greatest steaks,” but nobody was buying. Sold through The Sharper Image, they were gone faster than you could grill one.
Launched just as the housing bubble was about to burst, Trump’s mortgage business closed in less than two years. Timing isn’t everything.
Marketed as “Success Distilled,” this premium vodka failed to inspire anyone to drink it. A lack of demand and distribution killed the brand.
What's the point
Biden has been a disaster
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Oh, wait!
Government accounting is generally the direct opposite of corporate accounting.
People who push this idea don't seem to know anything about government, or accounting. Go figure.
Education is the world's only hope.
Current Events is also missing, most people don't know the "why" behind Gaza, or Ukraine, or Syria.
The challenge there is that most people (UK or US) do not move more than 100km from their birthplace, so they don't care.
It should be (memed).
That seems a design feature not a bug.
I'm also not a "party person", but understand the effectiveness of parties to develop policy.
Or a fraudulent paper billion dollars?
Oh, how about let’s run the restaurant like a soccer club! Let’s run the university like a fishing boat. Let’s run the gas station like a church.
See how all these things sound stupid.
That’s how “let’s run the government like a business” sounds.
Grifter’s lies weave empty vows,
Truth erodes in flames.
It's as is if they are, in reality and practice, "going-out-of-businessmen."
They're really bad at government.
A FUCKING CASINO.
That’s messed up.
He bankrupted two.
People will HAND you cash, fistfuls at a time and expect NOTHING in return.
How, OH how, does one screw that up? Not once, but 4 times.
We all KNOW how…