Poll: Donald Trump Leads 2012 GOP Field

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There are so many things I could say in response to claims that people in the comments have made, but I will stick with very simple ones.
Just because he's honest, does not make him moral. And I'm not even sure about the honest thing.
Just because he claims that he will 'make' Opec and China do things does not mean he can. Having studied International Economics and lived in China, he clearly has zero understanding of what exactly international politics and economics entails, and I won't even go into his understanding of domestic issues (read: none according to his interview where he admitted that he only wanted to talk about China and OPEC because they were what he understood... what do you think being President consists of??)
Mostly, I take issue with people championing his cause because of his business success. First of all, he has bankrupt many companies (so much for caring about the little guy) to his advantage, and he was given a multi-million dollar company- he really hasn't done that well.
Second of all, and more importantly, BUSINESS IS NOT THE SAME AS ECONOMICS. Having studied both quite extensively, there is some overlap obviously, but being good at one in NO WAY demonstrates ability to be good at the other. They are entirely different things!

Bridget of MN 1:58PM April 28, 2011

It doesn't take rocket science to figure out what is keeping us from having jobs. Mr. Trump, you get it!!! We can't count on the little guy businesses that our government will tax to death and put them out of business. Do you remember the fabric mills we use to have? Do you remember the quality of clothing, shoes and respect for what we looked like. That came from all the mills we closed and made this country stupid. We get our clothing from China (there to small) Indonesia, Pakistan, ...we give our children toys that has lead paint..Is that stupid or just plain not caring about our own. We eat food that poisons us all the time. I, for one was food poisoned last year...the store didn't admit it. $3,700.00 to my insurance co. for one afternoon in the hospital. Health Insurance??? We have no doctors..they have become traffic cops and refer us to others. Our insurance is billed very high rates that are not correct and the Ins. Co. pay. Medicare is billed for things that never happened...I have some from my father just passing away. MEDICARE PAYS IT. $10,000. for something that never was given..Who sees all this???? What is wrong with this PICTURE??? Schools we say, are receiving money to improve the quality of education...Nothing has changed, especially in MA...Special education has not changed in years..Don't give any school credit for making things better..it isn't happening!!!! School lunches are poison..we don't cook there anymore. The cafeteria workers empty frozen battered food into the ovens..This food is killing our children.
Why do prices go up, up, up when no one has any money? Qaunity sells more not high prices. Gas, lets not even go there...Trump has the answers..
LISTEN TO THIS MAN!!! Republicans and Democrats are pre -school people. They waste all our money and Time and they have everything they need and throw it in our face and admit it. President Obama..brags that he has the best health care possible..Shame on that poor uneducated man. Uneducated in caring about us. He didn't have Bill Aires meetings all the time before becoming President for nothing..there was a plan here to ruin this country.

Judy of MA 10:26PM April 26, 2011

we have 500 dedicated campaigners ready to go. We are waiting for the word which we have no doubt is coming and our marching orders. We havent been this excited about a candidate in a very long time. We are energized and relieved. We absolutely do not care what anybody thinks about his hair, his finances, his political affiliations, his marriages, we look at who he is, hear his words, see his family the real evidence and testimony of his character, educated children who have never had a taint of scandal and go to work every single day with the same ethic and enthusiasm as their parents. No one...not Levin...not O'Reilly ...not Rove...not any of those bitter old pharisees can tell us that this country does not need some of what Trump has! We actually do not care if he is broke. Its not about how much money he has. Its about how nobody owns him and nobody controls him and nobody tells him what to say and nobody coaches him. This is what we want. We dont care if he exaggerates or makes mistakes....its almost like how everybody used to feel about Obama but with absolutely nothing to support it....now Trump has everything to motivate people to jump on this rocket ship to a better life. He's the Rocky Balboa of 2012. We are rooting for him. The more punches he takes the more we love him.

Susan of NJ 9:50PM April 23, 2011

i like how Trump is very honest in his opinions. I hope he would be able to back up what he says regarding some of the issues. most poiticians fail to do that.
i like how with his business background he can get our country back on track economically. we cannot outsource all manufacturing. we do need a larger base in the US, but it does not to be the way it was back 30-40 years ago.
Also, he stated that he doesn't vote for a particular party-just the candidate he wishes will win. I like that. it means he is more of an indpendent in reality.
declare for 2012 already!

Happy Camper of NY 6:08PM April 21, 2011

I pray for this 'MAN' to become President. What you see is what you get. I am not looking for a tough guy necessarily but admittedly am sick and disgusted with mutt nations making us look like fools. Saudi Arabia, a land of dogs, constantly and presently ascertains our assistance along with their Muslim brothers, in blood and guts and then proceeds to abuse our admitted reliance on oil by charging us up the wazoo in costs. This imbecile race of people would still be living in 500 B.C. if they weren't fortunate enough to be sitting on the world's present oil supply and there were no advances made in humanity outside of anything they have yet to contribute. They have done NOTHING to advance mankind and we kiss their asses like there is no tomorrow. But since we have a Muslim sympathizer and closet Allah worshiper in the Commander's seat we'll continue this course we're presently traveling. Oh it's all Bush's fault! Yeah I know. I'm sick and tired of hearing this constant excuse making. The guy was admittedly a disappointment in many ways but nothing like this 'ENEMY OF THE STATE'. Bush left us with a 2 trillion dollar deficit, yes, but Obama and that whack job Nancy 'POISON' Pelosi Congress have multiplied that by 7 times! Let me repeat that. Seven times. Is that Bush's fault too you cry baby Liberals? This Liberal (what an oxymoron that is) Progressive poison has led to our present state of affairs. Not only monetarily but the general moral state of affairs as well. If something isn't done and soon, we are done for. Bet on it! But quite frankly, that is part of this President and his cohorts agenda anyhow. So everything is going as planned from his perspective.

DISGUSTED AMERICA LOVER of NY 4:01PM April 20, 2011

I say we would do a " 14 trillion" times better with Trump.
For the first time, countries we "protect" would be paying for those services.
We would get back to the business of producing our own oil.
The Tax Code would be simplified.
He's pro life
He's anti gay marriage.
Despite what the critics say about his bankruptcies, he still is one of the wealthiest men in the country. He knows how to run a country, something Obama does not.

Jim of AZ 11:52AM April 20, 2011

YOUR"E FIRED.
Many democrats did not suport Obama but Trump did. WAKE UP

ann of SD 4:31PM April 19, 2011

Is Herman Cain even running? He is not even mentioned in the polls. Did he drop out? Never seem to see any reporting on him.

banna of CO 3:53PM April 19, 2011

Trump? Are you crazy? I think he would sell out the American people and the business's in a Heartbeat for cash or power! I think the guy acts like a snake. I think the only reason he's being looked at is because everybody knows his name? Does't make him a leader of our lives. You think we're in trouble now with Obama? Vote for Trump and we'll see how fast the country go's in the tank. Ask Trump how many times him or any company or corporation he's ever owned has filed for Bankruptcy or failed?

jimmy John of IN 1:14PM April 19, 2011

He tried to take someone's house with eminent domain, no respect for property rights. He said before he wanted Charlie Rangel for the Sectretary of Housing (HUD), and possibly Oprah for Vice. He donated big bucks to Rahm Emanuel people.
Please WAKE UP. He is NOT conservative, nor a Republican. Even Romney isn't that bad (maybe?).

Leslie of IN 2:30AM April 19, 2011