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Old 08-24-2017, 07:00 AM
 
Location: Columbia, SC
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamand.../#55618a6f57e6

None of the Trump family are taking a salary and they don't have the big staff that the Obama's did.
That will keep the country afloat for about three minutes, literally.

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Now - Let's talk about the +/- $60 million he's spent playing golf so far. And the Secret Service running out of money because of golf cart fees (that go in his pocket) when he plays.

I'd rather he Take the salary and stay at the WH and do dome freaking work for a change instead of flitting around the country stroking his ego at campaign rallies.
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Old 08-24-2017, 07:01 AM
 
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It's not going to cover anywhere close to the extra billions he plans on wasting in Afghanistan.

People love their free wars though.
Would a terrorists detonating a small nuclear device in an America city save us some money ?

We didn't chose the enemy. They chose us and they aren't tired of trying to defeat us. Freedom isn't free.
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Old 08-24-2017, 07:02 AM
 
Location: Salisbury,NC
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Sorry to break your heart, but most of these aren't "accomplishments". Just facts that are out there. And in my opinion (of course you'll disagree, I understand tho)... A lot of them are bad.

As president, doing these things is a daily task. You will always make huge decisions.
In fact most of the stuff he has done hurts the people who voted for him. Just the unending war he has put us in with his "policy" will help to hurt all of us.
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Old 08-24-2017, 07:07 AM
 
Location: Gone
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None of the Trump family are taking a salary and they don't have the big staff that the Obama's did.
True, then again they don't trust enough people to not let the outside world what is happening in the Whitehouse, so hence a smaller staff. Not to mention that they are rarely even there, which led to the Secret Service running out of money due to their travel and logistical expenses going through the roof.
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Old 08-24-2017, 07:10 AM
 
Location: Gone
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Would a terrorists detonating a small nuclear device in an America city save us some money ?

We didn't chose the enemy. They chose us and they aren't tired of trying to defeat us. Freedom isn't free.
So you are ok with more fine young men and women being killed and maimed in an unending war that in the end will solve nothing. FYI, trump said he would not get us more involved, he said he would get us out, just another Lie from the King of Lies.
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Old 08-24-2017, 07:28 AM
 
Location: Native of Any Beach/FL
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Trump more than makes up for it with higher travel costs and more money spent on Secret Service costs. After a bit more than 6 months Trump had cost the U.S. government $32 million in travel expenses. If he continues at that pace, his travel will end up costing taxpayers $240 million in just 4 years - compared to Obama costing tax payers roughly $100 million in 8 years.

Are Trump's travels imposing historic costs on taxpayers, as David Frum said? | PunditFact

Meanwhile the Secret Service Presidential protection budget for the entire year has already been spent.

Ken
yep- no money for protection- and go ahead shut the gov't. down- but this time send ALLLLLL home- hypocrites
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Old 08-24-2017, 07:49 AM
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamand.../#55618a6f57e6

None of the Trump family are taking a salary and they don't have the big staff that the Obama's did.
Lets hope the Secret Service agents start betting paid their dues again with that savings. These men are required to put their lives on the line and now some aren't getting compensated and executive order should have to executed for a one time over-ride of whatever rule is in place to cap their pay.
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Old 08-24-2017, 09:24 AM
 
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In fact most of the stuff he has done hurts the people who voted for him. Just the unending war he has put us in with his "policy" will help to hurt all of us.
I know.

Team Trump is forever posting his accomplishments starting our with Gorsuch.

Gorsuch was a McConnell and the Mercer/Heritage Foundation victory, and no victory whatsoever for the vast majority of Trump voters.

Gorsuch is a corporate shill.

He ruled against a truck driver who left his rig rather than freeze to death when the company repair truck didn't arrive.
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Old 08-24-2017, 09:31 AM
 
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None of the Trump family are taking a salary and they don't have the big staff that the Obama's did.
I guess you missed the article about the Secret Service budget........

There are only 3 Trumps in the White House and the only one that is in a position that had a salary was the President. Ivanka and Jared are made up positions. They are using their positions to further their careers, their companies, etc.

And what is the operating budget so far for this administration -- not just payroll. It could be previous administrations hired full time staff but how much money is THIS administration paying in Palm Beach and New York to the other 2 homes of the President which he is actively using.
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Old 08-24-2017, 09:37 AM
 
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Once again -- it is striking to me that someone posts this as something positive the President is doing without any consideration for things like the total operating budget. Payroll is one part of the White House budget.

And is this where we all thought the govt. should cut -- payroll for White House staff. I suspect it represents some .000000000000001% of our total budget -- lol.
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