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Posts Made By: Darian Rachal

September 29, 2020 12:59 AM Forum: Politics

Trump's Taxes: Revealed

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

What I gathered is that as host of The Apprentice it was the only time he actually made any money of his own. At the time he was spending lavishly, from his earnings, on golf courses and hotels but once the show ended that income stream dried up. Anyone who buys a golf course for 150M and has 162.5M is debt and deductions, well, I sure wouldn't want them anywhere around my business. Coupled with the slow down of the hospitality sector I wouldn't trust him with anything, especially running the country.

My personal federal income tax bill was substantially higher in 2016 and 2017 than donald's $750 bill. He deducted more in hair styling than many people make in a year. 

This will hurt him. I hope it is enough.  
Jim, I suspect you are going to be as disappointed on election night in November this year, as you were in 2016. I don't think you have any conception of the contempt that Trump supporters have for the Democrat Party.

September 29, 2020 08:04 AM Forum: Politics

Trump's Taxes: Revealed

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by James Brown

Hi Darian:

I'm guessing that Jim M., James and the rest have a pretty good idea of the contempt that Trump supporters have for the Democrat Party.  They've been reading you and Richard, Steve and Greg here for the last few years.  Gotta admit, your messaging has not been subtle!  Even though Trump supporters might hold the Ds in contempt, each Trump supporter still only gets one vote. 

So the vehemence of your contempt is not the point!  We can all agree that Trump supporters loath Democrats and Democrats loath Trump and his supporters.  At least we ought to agree on that, although Rich won't agree with me even when we agree!  Like I said, this is not the point. (Well, I have to admit that a fired-up base is important, but still...)

The real question is whether the voters in the key swing states (FL, PA, MI, WI, OH) have moved a little toward Trump or a little toward Biden.   If they have moved a little toward Biden, Trump loses.  It is that simple.  The RCP swing state poll averages suggest that Biden has the lead, but they were wrong in 2016 by just a little bit, and that made all the difference in the world.  Unlike James, I think the debate tomorrow is going to be important in the swing states.  

We'll see of course. 

Jim
Jim, There are some Democrats that find despicable, but it's primarily the Party that I loathe. I'm inclined to think that the "debate" might provide some entertainment value, but not much else. As you said, we shall see.

September 29, 2020 08:13 AM Forum: Politics

Trump's Taxes: Revealed

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Greg Shaffer
Watching you guys drool over this new round of bullshite regarding Trump's taxes is fun though......

It raises a couple questions though.....

1. Did he do anything illegal, No? Well then so what lol

2. Did he not pay his taxes when supposed to? He did? Well then so what?

If anything it simply points to the issue of the tax codes favor the wealthy.....Gee I wonder how that is Trump's problem......

Until such time as he is proven to be breaking the law regarding his taxes or fails to pay them I dont see why it should matter in the least to me or anyone else and neither will anyone not blinded by TDS.
Greg, they'll grasp at any "straw" the leftist media presents them with.w00t

September 29, 2020 09:41 PM Forum: Politics

Trump's Taxes: Revealed

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Russ Carroll


Darian, it isn't the amount of hatred Trump supporters have that will disappoint you this year, but the actual number of Trump supporters there are. Only Trumptards could be down 8+ percentage points and think they are in the majority.
Russ, if you are confident of a Biden victory in November, so be it. I'm not going to concern myself with all the "noise" between now and election day; I have an aversion to being jerked around. We'll just let the cards fall where they will.cool

September 29, 2020 10:01 PM Forum: Politics

Trump's Taxes: Revealed

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by James Brown

Hi Darian:

I agree in part, but I find the political process entertaining.  We all must.  Otherwise why read this forum?

Jim
Jim, I do find the Forum entertaining. It's one thing that I check on a number of times a day. I guess I just get to the point of "overload" regarding news and commentary; sometimes I even have to take a break from Rush and Levin.wink

October 1, 2020 07:51 AM Forum: Politics

Debate

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Ummm.... now you're reaching back 150 years to make your point?  

Is this a real posting or are you making a joke? 

I don't think I've ever read anything quite so absurd as your posting here.

So then let me get this straight, if we are speaking about modern day times, we should refer to ancient history of certain groups to inform us of current day events?

So then if we apply this to other groups and ethicities, why didn't Joe Biden and Barack Obama do something about China and the threat they posed back in 2009 and 2010?

After all, Ghengis Khan and the Mongol hordes were operating in the 12th and 13th centuries in the area that is now China.

Can you tell us why Joe Biden and Barack Obama just dropped the ball and put us all in mortal danger??  
I started to give James' drivel a Bizzaro award, but you've responded to him quite appropriately.cool

October 2, 2020 09:44 PM Forum: Politics

Covid-19 data and graphs

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

I'm wondering what are cons are thinking right now. Hmm, Darian isn't giving it a second thought or he's out praying. Steve's out taking pictures and hasn't got the news yet. Rich and Greg are still singing F that Covid19 s--t...
Rod, you are right about one thing and that I'm not overly concerned about the matter. I've known a fair number of people that have tested positive. Some have been a bit ill, others experienced nothing at all. What Trump thinks about the matter is a bit more relevant. Somehow I doubt he's exhibiting the hysteria that some are inclined to exhibit. It will give the media excrement something to get giddy about for a few days.

October 2, 2020 09:50 PM Forum: Politics

Trump tests positive for Covfefe

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Greg Shaffer
The process is clearly lined out in the Constitution.....seems to me if you are going to participate in discussions of US politics now would be a good time to give it at least cursory glance smile
Greg, give David a break.😉 At least he's showing some curiosity about US politics. I suspect that's significantly more than you or I have about Canadian politics.😄

October 3, 2020 12:00 AM Forum: Politics

Covid-19 data and graphs

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

What about the guy you were telling us about with covid who fell out of his bed and died? Still don't believe he died from covid?
As far as Trump goes, he's got mild symptoms and that's likely with the antibodies and remesdivir they're pumping into him. Otherwise, he'd probably be in an ICU... 
Actually, the fellow's family has a suit against the hospital for negligence. He had the virus, but that was not the cause of death.

October 3, 2020 01:50 AM Forum: Politics

Covid-19 data and graphs

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

I don't believe the virus wasn't the cause of his death. Be sure at let us know the outcome of that suit...
Rod, it'll probably be a long drawn out affair.