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[quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele]OP, [b]agree or disagree with how the Clintons made money, they made money and have cash in the bank. [/b]Trump, on the other hand, is leveraged out the wazoo. He is highly dependent on some shady financiers. If Goldman Sachs is able to pull Clinton's strings, a lot worse characters are able to pull Trump's. Take a look at this article that I just finished reading:

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/trump-putin-yes-it-s-really-a-thing

"All the other discussions of Trump's finances aside, his debt load has grown dramatically over the last year, from $350 million to $630 million. This is in just one year while his liquid assets have also decreased. Trump has been blackballed by all major US banks."

"Post-bankruptcy Trump has been highly reliant on money from Russia, most of which has over the years become increasingly concentrated among oligarchs and sub-garchs close to Vladimir Putin."

This article argues that Trump's constant praise of Putin and his support for Russia-friendly policies is a result of his dependence on Russian financing. I don't know that I'm ready to believe that, but it is something to consider.

If the Clintons have to choose between US and Russian interests, they will choose US if for no other reason then it will be more rewarding to them and their cronies. Trump, on the other hand, may have to consider the possibility of facing personal financial collapse if he places US interests over Putin's. That is a scary thought and a lot scarier than the Clintons' greed.

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Isn't that kind of a big deal? To sweep it aside and say "corrupt or not, at least they got the money." So all's well that ends well?

I'm sure you will say that you disagree that it was corrupt because she's your candidate, but many people, including Democrats, believe their actions were corrupt and that Hillary is less than honest and not trustworthy.[/quote]

First of all, Clinton is not my candidate. But, given two bad choices, I prefer the corrupt candidate who has sold out to US interests rather than the corrupt candidate who is beholden to foreign interests. Do you think that it is a coincidence that Trump relies on financing from Putin cronies and just happens to support pro-Putin policies? Really, that's just a big coincidence? If so, I have tower in Manhattan to sell you (you may want to erase the name on it, however).
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