Trump's mind made up on presidential run

[McGyver]

Yeah, he was talked into running, so what?  You can't say that you wouldn't take a "leave of absense" for more than a mill! Let's see, a normal college prof makes about 100G's! That's your TENURE! For a couple years work, you'd do it in a HEARTBEAT! His political dedication cannot be questioned anymore than your educational, can it?

[fightingquaker13]

Yeah, he was talked into running, so what?  You can't say that you wouldn't take a "leave of absense" for more than a mill! Let's see, a normal college prof makes about 100G's! That's your TENURE! For a couple years work, you'd do it in a HEARTBEAT! His political dedication cannot be questioned anymore than your educational, can it?

Lets say we make about half of that. For a mil, my ass would be gone so fast I'd leave dust storms. Still, I'm not a Senator, or running for President. Maybe I'm asking too much. But when I trust someone, literally, with my life and liberty, I expect them to be committed to the cause. Not just holding out for a better offer, because what happens if that offer comes while they are in office? Its just a matter of perspective I guess, but thats my take on it. YMMV. Peace.
FQ13

[tombogan03884]

I'm making no judgements on the man's politics. What I AM saying is this. If you believe in public service, and believe you have something vital and unique to contribute, you don't quit a safe Senate seat to go back to Hollywood. That's the mark of a dilletant. Maybe it was the right thing to do for him personally, but it doesn't give a lot of confidence in his sticking power as a potential President. Its the same with Palin, again politics aside. If you quit halfway through a term to get paid, more power to you. But don't expect me to trust that you are dedicated to the job or can be trusted to be there when the going gets tough. I'd say the exact same if they were Dems or Libertarians. Thompson could have been President, but ask yourself this. Did anything about his half assed campaign suggest that he really wanted the job, or did he just get talked into running?
FQ13

You pompous self righteous POS.
You actually have the sheer balls to post that after voting for Obama, A BS artist who never did anything and quit half way through his only senate term for the higher paying job of President ?
Your ignorant hypocrisy is stunning, even for a Phd.
And while your chewing on that reality why don't you stick your "Peace" up your liberal ass.

[philw]

He may have voted right, but by all accounts was a grade A A-hole.
FQ13

so I take it If FQ dose not like him,  he must be a good bloke then hehe

[Solus]

He may have voted right, but by all accounts was a grade A A-hole.
FQ13

Tell ya what.  

From all accounts Patton was often a grade A A-Hole.

But I doubt there was anyone, anywhere who could have done the job he did...and that was exactly what we needed.

Many "Heroes" are also in that class, but they got the job done when it needed getting done.

I'll take the A-Hole that can get the job that we need done today, done.  

I might even buy him a beer. Might even drink one with him if I'm really pleased with the job.

[Sponsor]

[tt11758]

Indeed. He had a reputation as being one of the biggest pricks on the hill. He got a long time House employee fired because when they entered the elevator the guy asked if he should push the button for the Lito deck. He may have voted right, but by all accounts was a grade A A-hole.
FQ13

I can't address the man's behavior in Washington.  However, the Fred Grandy I know, and who I count among my personal friends, is far from an a-hole.  Again, I wasn't on the elevator to witness the scenario that you describe, but it sounds VERY out of character for the man I know.

That being said, who cares if he's an a-hole?  I don't vote for somebody to be a nice guy, I vote for them to get the friggin job done, and he delivered, in spades.

[Ichiban]

The show is over, nothing to see here, folks.  Move along.

Trump says no to presidential run
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110516/ap_on_en_tv/us_trump2012

And is anyone really surprised?

[fightingquaker13]

The show is over, nothing to see here, folks.  Move along.

Trump says no to presidential run
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110516/ap_on_en_tv/us_trump2012

And is anyone really surprised?

Its like everything else he does, its all about The Donald Show. Still, like always, he got a ton of free press and became the most talked about man in America for a few weeks. Another successful 15 minutes.
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[kmitch200]

Not surprised in the least. I didn't think he ever was serious about running.

Why submit to the press and the dems digging into his finances and deals when he can continue to make mega-bucks doing what he is now?
He got a tremedous amount of free face time and that's what it's all about with Trump.