Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

mikelewis

(4,541 posts) Fri Apr 4, 2025, 01:47 PM Apr 2025

So does each CEO have to offer pro bono to Trump now? Is this the plan?

Choke them out until they pay?

Cold.

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

So does each CEO have to offer pro bono to Trump now? Is this the plan? (Original Post) mikelewis Apr 2025 OP

That's the Way I'm reading things. Captain Zero Apr 2025 #1

They say he's offering negotiations now... mikelewis Apr 2025 #2

That's what it looks like to me. Raven123 Apr 2025 #3

These guys are acting suicidal... mikelewis Apr 2025 #5

Yep. bamagal62 Apr 2025 #4

Captain Zero

(8,739 posts)

1. That's the Way I'm reading things.

Reply to mikelewis (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 01:52 PM

Apr 2025

Why do you think he goes to MaraLoco EVERY Weekend? IT'S not just for golf.

It's where he gets his ring kissed and he gives them the LLC account number to ACH the $$ to him.

mikelewis

(4,541 posts)

2. They say he's offering negotiations now...

Reply to Captain Zero (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 01:54 PM

Apr 2025

What is he negotiating? I thought this was set in stone... why is it looking like a shakedown?

Raven123

(7,529 posts)

3. That's what it looks like to me.

Reply to mikelewis (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 01:54 PM

Apr 2025

The withholding of funds to Universities and the extortion of law firms is the signal of what they can expect. The tariffs are the proof he is determined.

mikelewis

(4,541 posts)

5. These guys are acting suicidal...

Reply to Raven123 (Reply #3)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 04:19 PM

Apr 2025

There are some people that really don't like losing money. President, no President... you start screwing with People's money and all sorts of bad shit is going to happen. This is going to be crazy summer.

bamagal62

(4,350 posts)

4. Yep.

Reply to mikelewis (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 02:22 PM

Apr 2025

Reply to this discussion