That's not even a theory, that's baseless speculation. Why would someone that has happily exploited the system suddenly decide to try changing it once they're finally on top of it? It makes for a classic thriller plot, but people don't really work that way. If he was committed to change he would have worked at it his whole life, he wouldn't have denied that part of himself for decades in the million to one hope that it would help him one day become president for four years.I have a theory. When he was part of the system, he'd try to game it, but now that he can change the system, maybe he'll change it so that it's an equal playing field for all so he doesn't need to game it anymore.
We'll see. I have a hunch that Trump's presidency will be a great one. It's kinda funny how things work out sometimes.
That's not baseless speculation, it's intelligent insights. Why wouldn't they? If they have to game the system in order to stay alive, then that's what they have to do. Now that they're on top to change the system, they'll make it even ground for everybody so that they can compete fairly without gaming it. What's not to understand?That's not even a theory, that's baseless speculation. Why would someone that has happily exploited the system suddenly decide to try changing it once they're finally on top of it? It makes for a classic thriller plot, but people don't really work that way. If he was committed to change he would have worked at it his whole life, he wouldn't have denied that part of himself for decades in the million to one hope that it would help him one day become president for four years.
So is this his real estate or hospitality business we're talking about? If it's the former then a lot more money can be saved by completing projects ahead of schedule, labor costs are a huge part of real estate though the piece of land (being developed) is probably the most expensive chunk. You don't have to get Chinese Steel in order to make a profit, (labor) time is equally important if not more than the raw material costs, from what I understand of real estate.His business is based on cheap labor from overseas because if it wasn't, he would not be able to compete in a marketplace where there is no downside to doing so. There is nothing wrong with him wanting to pass measures to disincentivize this practice from continuing in order to improve domestic manufacturing, as long as it is applied fairly, to every business in that market, including his own.
He would be an incredibly incompetent business leader if he were to apply such measures to his business alone, as it would obviously be uncompetitive and would quickly go out of business.
Nope service sector jobs aren't coming back to the US in good numbers either.Yeah, but I don't understand how anyone expects him to put the toothpaste back in the tube. Tax cuts/incentives to bring manufacturing back, great, but wages will definitely need to be much higher here than anywhere else they are currently manufacturing, which then means higher prices on the goods, which people do not want to pay. It's untenable. They should be focusing on service jobs or something; those higher paying, low barrier to entry, manufacturing jobs are just not coming back.
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There will never be a level playing, the US has ensured that by buying tons of cheap Chinese goods over the last so many years, that going back is nigh impossible. The cherry on top is that you (sometimes) willingly & other times through (Chinese) hacks have transferred more than enough tech & manufacturing that China will be the world's defacto factory for at least this century.I have a theory. When he was part of the system, he'd try to game it, but now that he can change the system, maybe he'll change it so that it's an equal playing field for all so he doesn't need to game it anymore.
We'll see. I have a hunch that Trump's presidency will be a great one. It's kinda funny how things work out sometimes.
I can & that's why I'm saying it's near impossible for a single nation to make them stop, with the trade & currency manipulation. The EU+US might do it but I doubt anyone over there has any real balls for it.R0H1T, the Chinese are "stable" right now is because currency manipulation, if that is stopped, their economy will implode overnight. Bank on it. Their goods then will be just as expensive, with shittier quality. Look further than your eyes can see.
Why would he? He's got nothing to gain from that, his kids and their kids would have something to lose from it, and he generally seems to act in his own self-interest in all cases. I'm not casting judgment on that, it's just a statement, and I have no reason to believe it will change. I will be happy to be proven wrong in this case.That's not baseless speculation, it's intelligent insights. Why wouldn't they? If they have to game the system in order to stay alive, then that's what they have to do. Now that they're on top to change the system, they'll make it even ground for everybody so that they can compete fairly without gaming it. What's not to understand?
He's already the greatest president in his own mind, I'm sure. This is the ultimate ego stroke for a wildly egotistical man.What you don't also see is that most people get into politics to become rich. At this point in his life, I don't think Trump needs anymore money, maybe, just maybe that he actually wants to do good? Maybe he's more concerned about his legacy? Maybe he wants to achieve immortality and go down in history as one of the great president? Just maybe? In your mind, that can never be? Nice to see how your mind works...
Like you, I also have no idea what is going to happen. But, I don't shut out the possibility of Trump actually wants to do good. That's the difference between you and I, and some other posters in this thread.Why would he? He's got nothing to gain from that, his kids and their kids would have something to lose from it, and he generally seems to act in his own self-interest in all cases. I'm not casting judgment on that, it's just a statement, and I have no reason to believe it will change. I will be happy to be proven wrong in this case.
He's already the greatest president in his own mind, I'm sure. This is the ultimate ego stroke for a wildly egotistical man.
Again, I have no idea of what to actually expect from the guy, and I hope it does turn out well... but I'm not going to be surprised if it doesn't.
No, keep going, let's see how tolerant and open minded you really are.Meh. No point.
Yeah, this is why I say there's no point.No, keep going, let's see how tolerant and open minded you really are.
Well, even after I pointed out the reasons why he would want to change, you came right back with "why would he"? Don't know how much more "legitimately" productive I can be.Yeah, this is why I say there's no point.
For example, there's nowhere in my post where I "shut out the possibility of Trump actually wants to do good", and in fact said I'd be happy to be proven wrong about my estimation of him--which is blatant statement that I consider it possible. So we're done here, because I don't believe you have any legitimate interest in a productive discussion.
I have a theory. When he was part of the system, he'd try to game it, but now that he can change the system, maybe he'll change it so that it's an equal playing field for all so he doesn't need to game it anymore.
We'll see. I have a hunch that Trump's presidency will be a great one. It's kinda funny how things work out sometimes.
That's not baseless speculation, it's intelligent insights. Why wouldn't they? If they have to game the system in order to stay alive, then that's what they have to do. Now that they're on top to change the system, they'll make it even ground for everybody so that they can compete fairly without gaming it. What's not to understand?
What you don't also see is that most people get into politics to become rich. At this point in his life, I don't think Trump needs anymore money, maybe, just maybe that he actually wants to do good? Maybe he's more concerned about his legacy? Maybe he wants to achieve immortality and go down in history as one of the great president? Just maybe? In your mind, that can never be? Nice to see how your mind works...
Been thinking about this. There was talk before the election that a lot of people were saying they will boycott Trump enterprises. I'd be very surprised at this point if that didn't gain a lot of steam. Indeed, I expect picketing, probably a lot worse. I think Trump will find that his presidency is very bad for his business unless he is very agile. I don't know that he will be able to avoid the damage that's coming. His business AFAIK is real estate of various kinds (exposed targets) and products (exposed in terms of being subject to boycott).I just can't understand how people would accept the message of "We're going to bring manufacturing back to the US and high paying jobs", yet his entire business is based on obtaining cheap items from China and paying working low wages. He does exactly everything everyone hates about business, and somehow he's supposed to suddenly change everything and work for the people in his 70th year of life? How are his own businesses going to continue?
Is the president even allowed to be running or in charge of a business? That seems like a ridiculous conflict of interest. Run a multi billion dollar operation... or run the country, pick one!
He has no ethics. He has so much baggage it's way way way beyond ridiculous. Fact is the people who voted for him were willing to put all that aside, pretend it wasn't there for their own reasons. We're stuck with him. Well, unless...Interesting article. I don't see Trump relinqushing much of anything.
He's broken so many unwritten rules already it doesn't make any difference now. His previous scandals and brushes with the law should've been enough to dissuade him from attempting to run in the first place. Not releasing his tax returns was another red flag. But hey he's going to make America great again so who cares.Is the president even allowed to be running or in charge of a business? That seems like a ridiculous conflict of interest. Run a multi billion dollar operation... or run the country, pick one!
He's broken so many unwritten rules already it doesn't make any difference now. His previous scandals and brushes with the law should've been enough to dissuade him from attempting to run in the first place. Not releasing his tax returns was another red flag. But hey he's going to make America great again so who cares.
More of the same by type is not quite the same thing as more of the same by degree though.His conflicts are only more obvious than most. Politicians are still loyal to their old friends after divesting problematic holdings, and then they become lobbyists or speakers when they get out of office. It's just more of the same.
His conflicts are only more obvious than most. Politicians are still loyal to their old friends after divesting problematic holdings, and then they become lobbyists or speakers when they get out of office. It's just more of the same.