Politics

[mdwest]

Never said Trump didn't have a diploma. But did he actually deserve one? He claims over and over that he has a genius IQ. His transcripts likely will tell a different story and that's why he doesn't want anyone to see them (even though he promised to make them public). I mean really? Do you think someone who writes and talks like Trump does could actually have a university degree obtained genuinely? He's demonstrated over and over that his knowledge of all things is not even eighth grade. Geography, math, science, history, even basic US govt that any HS graduate should know. Beyond his lack of basic knowledge of essentially all things, the guy simply does not have the maturity level to get through a university program. Not without the "weaponized" influence of significant others.

George W and Biden acknowledged their post-secondary efforts were far short of stellar. I'm not sure if they ever made their university transcripts public, but their confessions didn't make it necessary. Trump, on the other hand, perpetually proclaims himself to be a genius with a corresponding IQ. Now, that's an extraordinary claim that needs to be verified, especially since he clearly seems to have trouble negotiating words with more than two syllables. Read his tweets or watch his press conferences and tell me it isn't so. Yes, if he wants to make outlandish and improbable claims re his intellectual capacities, he should provide some proof beyond simply a a diploma list that anyone with any experience in post-secondary or even graduate level education knows can be purchased.

you actually did question if he attended.. and you have questioned it before.. if he didnt attend, then no, he wouldnt have a diploma... but the FACTS clearly show he did attend..

so now with that argument slayed, you want to speculate whether he deserved a diploma..

Did you deserve yours? you love to call people idiot, fathead, etc.. while constantly demonstrating that you have no ability to research or derrive actual facts before stating bloviated opinions as fact.. We have verifiable proof that Trump attended an Ivy League school and graduated.. we have nothing from you other that your statements.. and those appear to be in question based on the huge amount of unsubstantiated BS you spew and the apparent lack of ability to research (something a PhD would be an expert at)..

Do I think someone that writes and talks like Trump could have a university degree? Yes... and any academic like you proclaim to be would have the same opinion... Ive known quite a few absolutely brilliant people that are at the same time horrible orators.. a few of them in fact are PhDs.. they're living Mr. Magoo's... they are so deep in their heads working complex problems that their ability to express things to others is a challenge for them..

Trump proclaims himself a genius.. and you call him an idiot..

You continue to tout a supposed PhD that you earned.. and numerous people here call you an idiot..

Is that alone enough to confirm you dont have a PhD?

You speak to his lack of knowledge on things.. and yet you come here daily and spout bullshit and demonstrate a complete lack of knowledge on things you claim to be an expert at (like say.. political history)... again, it was just an hour or so ago you stated Obama released his transcripts and both Clintons released their transcripts.. you obviously have zero knowledge of the matter and speak to it anyway.. so.. is that enough for all of us to confirm you are an idiot and obviously dont hold a PhD? or did you perhaps make yet another mistake, either intentionally or accidentally, just like Trump?

Biden did not acknowledge his grades were less than stellar.. in 1987, when running for public office he lied and claimed to have graduated at the top of his law class and was on a full scholarship.. the truth is he graduated 76th out of a class of 85 and was not on a full ride.. He has also overstated the number of degrees he holds and has lied a number of times about his educational accomplishments..

Vintage Biden clip resurfaces showing him falsely claiming he was in 'top half of my class' in law school

A resurfaced 1987 footage of Joe Biden shows him exaggerating his academic record, boasting that he graduated “in the top half of my class” while later admitting that he graduated 76th in a class of 85.

www.foxnews.com

so.. you once again make a statement as if it is fact.. that is completely unsubstantiated.. that turns out to be absolutely false... Im wondering if the reason you hate Trump so much isnt because you are a whole lot like him?

He likes to make outlandish claims.. you make outlandish easily refutable claims regularly...

Maybe The Donald is actually an AH member and is just using the pseudonym Ontario Hunter? lol..

 

[mdwest]

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[mdwest]

Correct. He admitted failing as a lawyer not as an academic. But at least he had the honesty to release his university record to confirm he exaggerated. Ain't much but it's something. Don't misunderstand, Biden was never my cup of tea but I could not vote for a proven idiot.

the honesty?

he intentionally and purposefully lied on camera for personal gain (he was running for public office)..

he only released the records because he had been caught and it was part of his public apology..

had other students not already come forward and the story not already been on the street proving he was a liar, he would have never come clean..

thats neither honesty or integrity.. thats trying your best to save as much face as you can so that you can remain in office..

 

[Ontario Hunter]

The only thing a wealthy dad can do is pay for tuition, getting in, for the most part, is up to the student and graduating is definitely up to the student.

Well, your lack of experience teaching is shining through. I have personal experience which confirms otherwise. I was told to pass a politician's son simply because he'd paid tuition. The reality was of course much deeper than merely tuition. I know worse stuff happened. Not just bribes and intimidation. Even sexual favors ... at a law school! Find me a post-secondary school that is not subject to political pressure/interference. Not on this planet.

 

[SaintPanzer]

I would just like to point out that many people here would be much calmer if they'd use the "Ignore" button.

To really make it work, you also should also refrain on clicking the link marked "You are ignoring content by this member. Show ignored content."

Lowered my blood pressure a bunch. You're welcome.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Gents, the monkeys are going to keep throwing shit at you despite you feeding them. Walk away.

 

[wesheltonj]

Well, your lack of experience teaching is shining through. I have personal experience which confirms otherwise. I was told to pass a politician's son simply because he'd paid tuition. The reality was of course much deeper than merely tuition. I know worse stuff happened. Not just bribes and intimidation. Even sexual favors ... at a law school! Find me a post-secondary school that is not subject to political pressure/interference. Not on this planet.

Trump was not there in an athletic scholarship. Legacy points and money only go so far for everyone else.

 

[Hunt anything]

A question for the members that are well versed in the goings on in the Middle East. How much would it take for the countries surrounding Iran to get tired of Iran sending missiles into their countries, to get fed up with them, form a coalition and end the Persian threat once and for all. If I recall they have struck UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain and maybe even Saudi Arabia. I realize most were targeting US interest but some hit airports and other infrastructure.

Also when this whole thing is over would it be feasible to build a giant pipeline or several for that matter across the UAE to load oil into tankers and bypass Iran all together?

 

[mdwest]

A question for the members that are well versed in the goings on in the Middle East. How much would it take for the countries surrounding Iran to get tired of Iran sending missiles into their countries, to get fed up with them, form a coalition and end the Persian threat once and for all. If I recall they have struck UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain and maybe even Saudi Arabia. I realize most were targeting US interest but some hit airports and other infrastructure.

Also when this whole thing is over would it be feasible to build a giant pipeline or several for that matter across the UAE to load oil into tankers and bypass Iran all together?

The problem is the ME is fragmented beyond the lines of Sunni and Shia..

Both Qatar and the Saudis want to be the "leaders" in the region.. they are constantly competing for control and influence and rarely agree on anything..

the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and others largely rely on foreign nationals to man their armies.. you might get a Kuwaiti to fly a fighter.. but youre not going to get one to load the main gun on a tank..

the entire Bahrain military (army, navy, and air force) is barely more than 8000 people..

The Jordanians are probably the most capable soldiers overall.. but they are also a relatively small fighting force overall with about 95,000 people in their army, navy, and air force combined..

If Iran went into an all out war situation with the entire gulf region (Jordan isnt part of the gulf region, but we'll include them in the equation for the sake of argument), it would take a coalition just to be able to defend themselves..

Overall the gulf states have much better weapons systems than the Iranians.. the Saudis have F15SA's and some Euro Fighters and are pending delivery on some F35's.. most of the gulf countries have advanced tanks like the Challenger II, M1 Abrams, etc.. but the quality of their militaries overall is fairly lacking (lots of foreign nationals and lots of conscripts), and the total quantity of the militaries combined is much smaller than Irans..

All of that said, we and the Israelis have knocked a huge hole in the Iranians capabilities.. they dont really have the ships/boats left to defend their ports.. dont have aircraft left to do any measure of bombing or fending off fighters.. etc.. Assuming the US continued to stay engaged and helped with knocking down ballistic missiles, knocking out radar stations, knocking out drone manufacturing facilities, etc.. I think a coalition of gulf nations could potentially take out Iran..

but.. its not really a given... and considering that most of Bahrains military is made up of Yemeni, Pakistani, and Sudanese soldiers.. most of Qatars enlisted soldiers are pakistani, indian, and IRANIAN.. most of Kuwaits enlisted men are Bangladeshi, Pakistani, and Yemeni, etc..etc.. I wouldnt expect their militaries to fight too fiercely in an offensive operation..

 

[Killingtime]

Never said Trump didn't have a diploma. But did he actually deserve one? He claims over and over that he has a genius IQ. His transcripts likely will tell a different story and that's why he doesn't want anyone to see them (even though he promised to make them public). I mean really? Do you think someone who writes and talks like Trump does could actually have a university degree obtained genuinely? He's demonstrated over and over that his knowledge of all things is not even eighth grade. Geography, math, science, history, even basic US govt that any HS graduate should know. Beyond his lack of basic knowledge of essentially all things, the guy simply does not have the maturity level to get through a university program. Not without the "weaponized" influence of significant others.

George W and Biden acknowledged their post-secondary efforts were far short of stellar. I'm not sure if they ever made their university transcripts public, but their confessions didn't make it necessary. Trump, on the other hand, perpetually proclaims himself to be a genius with a corresponding IQ. Now, that's an extraordinary claim that needs to be verified, especially since he clearly seems to have trouble negotiating words with more than two syllables. Read his tweets or watch his press conferences and tell me it isn't so. Yes, if he wants to make outlandish and improbable claims re his intellectual capacities, he should provide some proof beyond simply a a diploma list that anyone with any experience in post-secondary or even graduate level education knows can be purchased.

John Taylor gatto talked about former presidents and would be presidents college grades during a 06 speech on his book “weapon's of mass instruction”.. I recommend both his books if you homeschool your kids or grandkids.
Bush had a 77 average, John kerry was a 75 or 76, al gore also a c,d student, John f Kennedy was a c student and FDR bragged about being a D student.

All I know with trump is if he’s considered a failure speaking strictly from an accolade point of view as a billionaire, world wide name recognition and a us president. What does that say about everyone one of us on this site.