Doing some reading this morning and along with the issues of a open convention and the obvious efforts to "Dump Trump" it now appears that major operations are refusing to sponsor the convention because of Trump.
http://thehill.com/opinion/juan-williams/284939-juan-williams-gop-sounds-the-sirens-over-trumpIn addition, major companies such as Apple, JPMorgan and Ford are declining to help sponsor the Republican convention, in order to put distance between themselves and Trump. And there is also the prospect of a rebellion of GOP convention delegates to prevent Trump from officially becoming the party’s presidential nominee.
A partial list includes:
MetLife Inc.
Walgreens
Hewlett Packard Inc.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
UPS
Motorola
Wells Fargo & Co.
Ford Motor Co.
Coca-Cola
Microsoft
Apple
“If a party could declare moral bankruptcy, today’s Republican Party would be in Chapter 11,” Tom Friedman wrote. “I know so many thoughtful conservatives who know it matters. One of them has got to start… a center-right party liberated from all the Trump birthers, the Sarah Palins, the Grover Norquists, the Sean Hannitys, the Rush Limbaughs, the gun lobby, the oil lobby and every other narrow-interest group, a party that redefines a principled conservatism.”
As Friedman suggests, the real problem here is that the GOP has sold off so many pieces of itself to niche constituencies, it is no longer a coherent party.
I've met the CEO/owner of Walgreens, he has a ranch in Duval county. His kids get up in the morning and hop their private jet to get flown to school.
I doubt that is correct.
Doing some reading this morning and along with the issues of a open convention and the obvious efforts to "Dump Trump" it now appears that major operations are refusing to sponsor the convention because of Trump.
http://thehill.com/opinion/juan-williams/284939-juan-williams-gop-sounds-the-sirens-over-trumpIn addition, major companies such as Apple, JPMorgan and Ford are declining to help sponsor the Republican convention, in order to put distance between themselves and Trump. And there is also the prospect of a rebellion of GOP convention delegates to prevent Trump from officially becoming the party’s presidential nominee.
A partial list includes:
MetLife Inc.
Walgreens
Hewlett Packard Inc.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
UPS
Motorola
Wells Fargo & Co.
Ford Motor Co.
Coca-Cola
Microsoft
Apple
“If a party could declare moral bankruptcy, today’s Republican Party would be in Chapter 11,” Tom Friedman wrote. “I know so many thoughtful conservatives who know it matters. One of them has got to start… a center-right party liberated from all the Trump birthers, the Sarah Palins, the Grover Norquists, the Sean Hannitys, the Rush Limbaughs, the gun lobby, the oil lobby and every other narrow-interest group, a party that redefines a principled conservatism.”
As Friedman suggests, the real problem here is that the GOP has sold off so many pieces of itself to niche constituencies, it is no longer a coherent party.
Don't you have some gladiator movies to watch ??
I respect your opinion and I don't know other than what I read but I have seen it on 2 different sites. Here is the other link...
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/companies-wont-fund-gop-convention
It might be informative[for you] to look at how much these Co's have donated to your ol' HAG.
Norman:
Does this not bother you or are ok that a large segment of the country including many conservatives are pulling back from Trump?
I have mentioned numerous times that I feel Trump is a "Plant" working with the Clintons to gut the GOP and the closer we get to the general election the more true this looks.
I have mentioned numerous times that I feel Trump is a "Plant" working with the Clintons to gut the GOP .
But you don't really believe it.
It's just one of those lies you tell.
that's a good starter list of who Trump should list when he's telling Americans who they should and should not support with their income.
Doing some reading this morning
There's a stretch...
Doing some reading this morning
There's a stretch...
See Walt Run.
Run Walt, Run.
Lotta banks and insurance companies on that list (I believe UPS is near the top in $ spent in DC)
Looks like they see their lobbying influence jeopardized with a trump win in the general.
Don't over think it Walt...
I have mentioned numerous times that I feel Trump is a "Plant" working with the Clintons to gut the GOP .
But you don't really believe it.
It's just one of those lies you tell.
So far, I've found no way to refute it. Time will tell I suppose.
You need to concern yourself with the trouble lieberals will be in when decent people get thoroughly fed up with their traitorous and immoral crap. That day will come, and likely soon.
that's a good starter list of who Trump should list when he's telling Americans who they should and should not support with their income.
So....If a company refuses to support a politician the company should be punished? Are you listening to yourself?
that's a good starter list of who Trump should list when he's telling Americans who they should and should not support with their income.
So....If a company refuses to support a politician the company should be punished? Are you listening to yourself?
If a company refuses to represent my interests, I won't represent its interests.
I believe I used the term "Manchurian Candidate" as early as last August. I am not a Tin Foil hat type but yes I think this was a plan hatched by the Clintons and Trump. ///
Hopefully all are now aware that Republican's, Democrats and big business are all joined at the hip......and they ain't letting any lippy outsider get a key to the club house......
I am not a Tin Foil hat type .
No,...you're a Bolshevik.
Can we count on you to 'alaxit' soon?
Canada seems like your kinda place.
Don't over think it Walt...
Walt would be incapable of overthinking anything... even earthworm logic would blow his fuse...
If a company refuses to represent my interests, I won't represent its interests.
I agree with you but the idea that a politician should call for a boycott of companies that don't support his position and the thought that any mindless would follow that call for a boycott is crazy!
Hopefully all are now aware that Republican's, Democrats and big business are all joined at the hip......and they ain't letting any lippy outsider get a key to the club house......
Yes...I think your right.
I agree with you but the idea that a politician should call for a boycott of companies that don't support his position and the thought that any mindless would follow that call for a boycott is crazy!
It's not mindless.
It's a strategy. Trump represents Nationalism. Nationalism represents the people.
If a company operating in the U.S. doesn't want the people to have representation they deserve to go under and a have another fill the gap.
Norman:
Does this not bother you or are ok that a large segment of the country including many conservatives are pulling back from Trump?
I have mentioned numerous times that I feel Trump is a "Plant" working with the Clintons to gut the GOP and the closer we get to the general election the more true this looks.
So the same companies that control both the GOP and the DNC through legal bribes (aka the Clinton foundation and super pacs) are pi$$ed off that they can't buy Trump and you think it's a problem? Working class folks have been getting screwed since Clinton V1.0 and the fat cats are getting fatter. Look at the wealth distribution numbers and tell me how that's working out?
I no respect for the federal government, it's corrupt and no logger represents the people of this nation and it's over due for a good burning.
It's a strategy. Trump represents Nationalism. Nationalism represents the people.
And how well did Nationalism work in 1917 and again in 1938? Nationalism has forced too many world conflicts and is that where you want to go?
It's a strategy. Trump represents Nationalism. Nationalism represents the people.
And how well did Nationalism work in 1917 and again in 1938? Nationalism has forced too many world conflicts and is that where you want to go?
America always embraced Nationalism until the Bolsheviks got involved,....just like Russia embraced Nationalism until the Bolsheviks killed 60 million people and enslaved the rest through Communism.
Nationalism is the only thing standing between America and the Bolsheviks.
I know that you were only 8-9 years old in 1938 but I would like to think all of us can learn from the mistakes of history so here is a link for you. Take a little time and read it...
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/nazi-partyUnder the leadership of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, or Nazi Party, grew into a mass movement and ruled Germany through totalitarian means from 1933 to 1945.
began attracting new members with speeches blaming Jews and Marxists for Germany’s problems and espousing extreme nationalismIs this a reminder of the dangers of nationalism?
If the convention rests on donations from all those big money donors, that tells you who's running the country.
I have to get some fishermen out on the river so I need to miss out on this good exchange of ideas for a bit.Good discussion!
I know that you were only 8-9 years old in 1938 but I would like to think all of us can learn from the mistakes of history so here is a link for you. Take a little time and read it...
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/nazi-partyUnder the leadership of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, or Nazi Party, grew into a mass movement and ruled Germany through totalitarian means from 1933 to 1945.
began attracting new members with speeches blaming Jews and Marxists for Germany’s problems and espousing extreme nationalismIs this a reminder of the dangers of nationalism?
Hitler's dead,...haven't you heard?
"Under the leadership of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, or Nazi Party, grew into a mass movement and ruled Germany through totalitarian means from 1933 to 1945."
Walt references hitler and is voting for hitlary. Nuff said.
It's no surprise that the corporations that bare a large responsibility for the downfall of our great nation don't support Trump. It's Trumps greatest attribute.
Equating Nationalism in the US with German Socialism of 1932 on is an unreal reach.
Unless you really have an agenda coupled with a very closed mind...
To start German jews were not illegally in the country, nor seeking bottom-tier jobs. They were business owners.
Now, if we started hunting business owners, they would not run heavy to any one specific race, gender, nor nationality. The comparisons are hardly compelling...
And here is another reason the GOP convention is in serious peril. I am not sure is you guys really want Trumps true supporters to show up in mass. Or maybe you do?
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/article86317537.htmlWhite nationalist group says it will be at Republican conventionThink this may be the reason corporate sponsors are choosing to pass on this disaster of an event?
It might be informative[for you] to look at how much these Co's have donated to your ol' HAG.
Just for the record......so did Trump......
OK NWA - this has gone on for a couple of pages. Why don't you explain the actuality your problem - the reason for your OP?
So how much money is needed to nominate someone to run for president that sponsorship is needed? Have to hand it to Trump. He flushes out the rats and exposes what a filthy cesspool Washington politics really is.
The issue is, the establishment republicans want Trump to take their money. If he takes their money, they control him.
The establishment republicans (and democrats) ARE the problem and not the solution.
Trump is the roadblock to establishment politics and both sides hate him for it. You can call it what you want but if Trump takes republican money, we become slaves again.
Equating Nationalism in the US with German Socialism of 1932 on is an unreal reach.
Unless you really have an agenda coupled with a very closed mind...
"Delusional" is the word you're looking for.
As opposed to the Black Communist group who will be at the Democratic National Convention.
Just for the record......so did Trump......
Come on...It's not fair to look at Trumps record! If you did you could not support him!
Pro-Choice....Pro-Gun controls...Pro-Clinton....and truly all about family values!
OK NWA - this has gone on for a couple of pages. Why don't you explain the actuality your problem - the reason for your OP?
Lets see.....I asked a question regarding how many people and cooperation have/are fleeing the GOP because of Trump.I think Trump might be the problem!
Just for the record......so did Trump......
Come on...It's not fair to look at Trumps record! If you did you could not support him!
Pro-Choice....Pro-Gun controls...Pro-Clinton....and truly all about family values!
So this^^ puts you in his camp 100%, right?
To be clear, I don't really give a rats azz about what he
did. As there isn't a path of death and destruction in his wake.
To be clear, I don't really give a rats azz about what he did. As there isn't a path of death and destruction in his wake.
You obviously have not been one of the thousands of small businesses that have done work on his many properties who did not get paid or one of the thousands who attended his "University or one of the tens's of thousands who have invested in his many condo projects that never got built.
Its all how you define death and destruction.
"University or one of the tens's of thousands who have invested in his many condo projects that never got built.
Its all how you define death and destruction.
Blame that on the democrats and the mortage debacle.
To be clear, I don't really give a rats azz about what he did. As there isn't a path of death and destruction in his wake.
You obviously have not been one of the thousands of small businesses that have done work on his many properties who did not get paid or one of the thousands who attended his "University or one of the tens's of thousands who have invested in his many condo projects that never got built.
Its all how you define death and destruction.
I define
'DEATH' quite clearly as when a person is no longer breathing whether by machine or brain to lung function. Dead, no longer alive. Not a tough concept, really.
As far as business goes, it's just that. One puts either their own equity or a lenders equity into it and takes a risk. I've been managing a 75 year old family business for 20+ years. One which does 95+% of it's business 'on account'. Every morning when I see our delivery trucks head out loaded there is a 'risk'. Sometimes I get screwed, it happens and is part of doing business,i;e it's a chance I take every day and a part of the cost of doing business.
Do you have any quotes about the many, many people which have profited from doing business with Trump Enterprises? Or do you just run like a good lil' lemming with what the MSM tells you to go with?
What??
Nice try but....
Trump Baja venture leaves buyers high and dry
Deposits totaling $32.2 million are lost in the collapse of the celebrity developer's hotel-condo project.
Investors were told last month that their money was spent and that they wouldn't get a penny back. A single mother in suburban Los Angeles lost $200,000 and won't be able to send her sons to private universities. A Los Angeles-area businessman lost a deposit of more than $1 million on four Trump units, including two penthouses.
Trump and his children heavily promoted the northern tip of Mexico's Baja California coast. He sold 188 units for $122 million the first day they went on a sale at a lavish event in a downtown San Diego hotel in December 2006.
I think your dates may be a bit messed up son.....
Vincent Walker "Vince" Foster, Jr.
Ambassador Stevens,
Officer Sean Smith,
CIA operative Glen Doherty
CIA operative Tyrone Woods
The above people[real people BTW] are DEAD, as in no longer breathing air into their lungs.
Do they have anything in common?
To be clear, I don't really give a rats azz about what he did. As there isn't a path of death and destruction in his wake.
You obviously have not been one of the thousands of small businesses that have done work on his many properties who did not get paid or one of the thousands who attended his "University or one of the tens's of thousands who have invested in his many condo projects that never got built.
Its all how you define death and destruction.
Demoncrat Mantra how predictable. I would like to see one of you communist [bleep] compete in the NY real estate market. You do realize that all the casino operators went bankrupt in Atlantic City correct? What are you worried about ? Could it be the Benghazi report that just came out or possibly even more leaked Emails.
PS
Enjoy Voting for 2 Lesbos in Novemenber
I am all for giving Alaska back to the Ruskies
I am all for giving Alaska back to the Ruskies
Oh,...I think we should keep Alaska,...but we should give Walt back to Israel.
White Supremacist in Sacramento yesterday is what you meant to say....
Reuters reported: “At least 10 people were injured at a rally outside the California state capitol in Sacramento on Sunday as members of a
white supremacist group clashed with counter-protesters, authorities said.”
Nothing but the best when it comes to support for Trump!
If the convention rests on donations from all those big money donors, that tells you who's running the country.
R.C., when you have ~500 legislators on Capitol Hill and 35,000+ registered lobbyist for the D.C. area, that tells you who runs this country.
I have mentioned numerous times that I feel Trump is a "Plant" working with the Clintons to gut the GOP .
But you don't really believe it.
It's just one of those lies you tell.
He's taking monies posting for the Liberals 'cause he's trying to catch of to the Custodians pay at his skool.
Walt ain't got the intellectual horsepower to post anything original.
Never has; never will.
And, when he tries, it is obvious as it is even more stupider
than the $hit he C&Ps - usually without attribution*.
* That means no source Walt, you stupid f.ucking anti-American POS.
OK NWA - this has gone on for a couple of pages. Why don't you explain the actuality your problem - the reason for your OP?
Lets see.....I asked a question
regarding how many people and cooperation have/are fleeing the GOP because of Trump.I think Trump might be the problem!
When you learn to write a coherent sentence the folks here might be able to fathom your problem - if ever you state one instead of posing a nonsensical question.
CCCC Less than half or 45 percent of Republican voters say they are satisfied with Donald Trump as their party’s presidential nominee.
That my friend is the ELEPHANT in the room !
when ur own supporters dont get the man your chance of sucess is greatly dimished.
CCCC Less than half or 45 percent of Republican voters say they are satisfied with Donald Trump as their party’s presidential nominee.
That my friend is the ELEPHANT in the room !
when ur own supporters dont get the man your chance of sucess is greatly dimished.
Stevil - not good to state that I am your friend when you don't even know me.
You clearly do not understand "supporters" in this context, wherein you and many other political idiots also refuse to see that the Republican party label and form are undergoing massive change. Current talllies of traditional "Republican" support mean very little.
Why not wait to post until you have something sensible to say?
I would assume a group calling themselves "By Any Means Necessary" is using the phrase in the same context Malcolm X used it.
The name itself is incendiary. I predict they're going to get their namesake used against them with the result being some night sticks upside their head.
How can you respond peacefully to a group naming themselves that?