Trump on Presidential Cabinet: ‘I want people that made a fortune’ (69)
rizlared: Blackwater, the world's biggest private army, faces a terrible charge - that they were on a crusade to wipe out Muslims
Blackwater is Devos's brother's company.
The convoy of SUVs threading through Baghdad's busy streets came to an abrupt halt at Nisour Square.
Inside the vehicles were a team of black-clad security guards from the infamous Blackwater private military contractor - the American private army accused last week of embarking on a 'crusade to eliminate Muslims'.
This supposed 'crusade' has earned the company's mysterious founder, Erik Prince, over $1billion for government security contracts alone. But, as we shall see, this huge pay-cheque certainly wasn't gained without getting some hands dirty.
For the Blackwater guards who stopped at Nisour Square were bristling with guns. What happened next is now the subject of a court case.
You can read the entire awful story here:-
So even less of a surprise that Trump chose such a woman.
Blackwater is Devos's brother's company.
The convoy of SUVs threading through Baghdad's busy streets came to an abrupt halt at Nisour Square.
Inside the vehicles were a team of black-clad security guards from the infamous Blackwater private military contractor - the American private army accused last week of embarking on a 'crusade to eliminate Muslims'.
This supposed 'crusade' has earned the company's mysterious founder, Erik Prince, over $1billion for government security contracts alone. But, as we shall see, this huge pay-cheque certainly wasn't gained without getting some hands dirty.
For the Blackwater guards who stopped at Nisour Square were bristling with guns. What happened next is now the subject of a court case.
You can read the entire awful story here:-
So even less of a surprise that Trump chose such a woman.
Riz
Will take a look...interesting none the less...
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rizlared: Which makes one question the appointment of DeVos as Education Secretary. Guess she paid for that position too
What would be in it for her?
How would she improve the education sector? (assuming she wants to improve it
)Do Trump's followers mirror themselves on the billionaires that Trump is choosing to work for the country (assuming it too) ?
What is the probability of Trump's followers (as well as Hillary's) of getting to be rich, millionaire, billionaire ?
Now, on the origen of the richness of the people of Trump's sand box:
How did they become wealthy?
Especulación? productive labor? fair commerce? Social responsible business?...
Why a billionaire would want to manage a 200 billion budget and for education?
and most important which her goals are?
time will tell.
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bohemianjack: I've been to an Amway presentation, smoke and mirrors pyramid scheme..
"We were warned never to use the name Amway on the phone; even while showing the business plan, the name would be one of the very last things mentioned. The explanation from our 'sponsors' was that people in the past have misused the name 'Amway,' and people should get a chance to know the 'new Amway' without being prejudiced from things they might have heard."
"We were warned never to use the name Amway on the phone; even while showing the business plan, the name would be one of the very last things mentioned. The explanation from our 'sponsors' was that people in the past have misused the name 'Amway,' and people should get a chance to know the 'new Amway' without being prejudiced from things they might have heard."
Pyrimid?
For people to be on top there has to be a base.
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Trumps Presidency will end in tears, maybe not even get started.
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SistaCallie: The president-elect used a campaign-style speech to tout his selections during 'thank you' rally in Iowa.
By KENNETH P. VOGEL and MADELINE CONWAY 12/08/16 11:21 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa — Donald Trump on Thursday brushed aside concerns that he had tapped too many super-rich people for his cabinet, saying “I want people that made a fortune!” and boasting that he was “putting together one of the great cabinets that has ever been assembled in the history of our nation.”
In a campaign-style speech at a convention center here, he playfully rejected criticism that his nominees — a group that includes four billionaires with Thursday’s appointment of former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to head the Small Business Administration — are not reflective of the American public.
Seemingly focusing on those who would renegotiate trade deals on behalf of his administration, Trump said “some of the people I’ve put on to negotiate … are some of the most successful people in the world.”
Affecting a mock scolding tone to channel critics, Trump said “one newspaper criticized me: ‘why can’t they have people of modest means?’ Because I want people that made a fortune! Because now they’re negotiating with you, ok?”
And, apparently referring to the prospect that some appointees might forego salaries, he said “These people are giving up fortunes of income in order to make $1 a year. And they’re so proud to do it.”
Though, as he introduced he pick for U.S. Ambassador to China, home state Gov. Terry Branstad, and touted him as “a very special man,” Trump noted that some of the folks interested in the ambassadorship seemed motivated by the material trappings of the post.
“I can’t tell you how many people wanted that position,” he said. “You know, it’s not so bad. You go over there, you live like a king,” he said. But not Branstad, according to Trump. “He’s not looking to live like a king. He and his beautiful wife came to my office the other day, they’re looking to work on that relationship (with China), because he knows the people. And the leaders in China, for so many years, he knew your current leader years ago, and he said, he will be the ultimate leader, when he was just a young guy.”
Politico.com
It will be interesting to see how it all turns out.By KENNETH P. VOGEL and MADELINE CONWAY 12/08/16 11:21 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa — Donald Trump on Thursday brushed aside concerns that he had tapped too many super-rich people for his cabinet, saying “I want people that made a fortune!” and boasting that he was “putting together one of the great cabinets that has ever been assembled in the history of our nation.”
In a campaign-style speech at a convention center here, he playfully rejected criticism that his nominees — a group that includes four billionaires with Thursday’s appointment of former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to head the Small Business Administration — are not reflective of the American public.
Seemingly focusing on those who would renegotiate trade deals on behalf of his administration, Trump said “some of the people I’ve put on to negotiate … are some of the most successful people in the world.”
Affecting a mock scolding tone to channel critics, Trump said “one newspaper criticized me: ‘why can’t they have people of modest means?’ Because I want people that made a fortune! Because now they’re negotiating with you, ok?”
And, apparently referring to the prospect that some appointees might forego salaries, he said “These people are giving up fortunes of income in order to make $1 a year. And they’re so proud to do it.”
Though, as he introduced he pick for U.S. Ambassador to China, home state Gov. Terry Branstad, and touted him as “a very special man,” Trump noted that some of the folks interested in the ambassadorship seemed motivated by the material trappings of the post.
“I can’t tell you how many people wanted that position,” he said. “You know, it’s not so bad. You go over there, you live like a king,” he said. But not Branstad, according to Trump. “He’s not looking to live like a king. He and his beautiful wife came to my office the other day, they’re looking to work on that relationship (with China), because he knows the people. And the leaders in China, for so many years, he knew your current leader years ago, and he said, he will be the ultimate leader, when he was just a young guy.”
Politico.com
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funny how everyone is harping on Trump.yet doesn't mention the shellacking the Democrats received all across the US in State-legislature and Governors-Races!
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Conrad73: funny how everyone is harping on Trump.yet doesn't mention the shellacking the Democrats received all across the US in State-legislature and Governors-Races!
Democrats received a "shellacking" across the USA in State-legislature and Governors-Races!
Done
I hope it will be only the Democrats the ones that will receive a "shellacking" in the next 4 years to come and only.
Nothing personal towards the Democrats though
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The main reason he wants people who made a fortune, is so they will give him money, seeing as that is how he accumulated his wealth, getting loans he never pays back!
This guy cannot even spell FFS sending a tweet out without proofreading it shows what an utter failure he is
This guy cannot even spell FFS sending a tweet out without proofreading it shows what an utter failure he is
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Blackwater is Devos's brother's company.
The convoy of SUVs threading through Baghdad's busy streets came to an abrupt halt at Nisour Square.
Inside the vehicles were a team of black-clad security guards from the infamous Blackwater private military contractor - the American private army accused last week of embarking on a 'crusade to eliminate Muslims'.
This supposed 'crusade' has earned the company's mysterious founder, Erik Prince, over $1billion for government security contracts alone. But, as we shall see, this huge pay-cheque certainly wasn't gained without getting some hands dirty.
For the Blackwater guards who stopped at Nisour Square were bristling with guns. What happened next is now the subject of a court case.
You can read the entire awful story here:-
So even less of a surprise that Trump chose such a woman.