Trump has thrived with government's generosity

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Trump has thrived with government's generosity

Wow, am I shocked.

The potential presidential candidate and opponent of big government has relied on tax breaks and federal funding to build his real estate empire.

By Geraldine Baum, Tom Hamburger and Michael J. Mishak, Los Angeles Times
May 11, 2011

Donald Trump, the developer and would-be presidential candidate, portrays himself as a swashbuckling entrepreneur, shrewder and tougher than any politician, who would use his billionaire's skills to restore discipline to the federal government.

In his disdain of big government, however, Trump glances over an expensive irony: He built his empire in part through government largesse and connections.

From his first high-profile project in New York City in the 1970s to his recent campaigns to reduce taxes on property he owns around the country, Trump has displayed a consistent pattern. He courted public officials, sought their backing for government tax breaks under extraordinarily beneficial terms and fought any resistance to deals he negotiated.

Let's not forget his attempt to toss a retired widow out on the street in Atlantic City back in the 90s so that he could tear down her house and use the land to put up a parking lot for limos carrying people to his casino.

[liberal N proud]

1. Don't be shocked - it the I got mine mind set

He got his and does not want anyone lesser than him to get anything at all.


I want it all and I want it now!

[EC]

2. Yeah, the only big government they want

is that, that benefits businesses...like tax breaks, grants, imminant domain, and assorted funding and inticements. i.e. Welfare...he's sooooo needy..