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Trump settles for 25 million.
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The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostI don't think that's the case, Leon. Forbes has Trump at 3.5 Billion dollars. Rich people can get around paying taxes (not just Trump) because they have lawyers and accountants who can find the loopholes, take the losses, and legally not pay taxes. I don't think there's really any grounds to think that it's because he's "broke" that he's not paying taxes.
Well if he has the money, but chose not to settle properly, then he's a crook. If he doesn't have the money, yet likes to claim that the appeal of him is that's he's very rich, then he's a liar.
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Originally posted by Leonhard View PostWell if he has the money, but chose not to settle properly, then he's a crook.
That's why it's called a "settlement". Both sides "settled" on the amount.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostLeon, I'm no fan of Trump, but it's quite disingenuous to claim he's a crook based on the legal process of "settling" debt - he could not force the other side to accept that amount - they had to choose to accept it.
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Originally posted by Leonhard View PostHey a lot of people in the US choose to settle out of court. Even innocent people.
Trump is infamous for abusing the courts to get his way and to never settle, basically bragging about this as if that's somehow appealing. But I wish the details of this were out so I could see what made them change their mind.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Leonhard View PostHey a lot of people in the US choose to settle out of court. Even innocent people. Trump is infamous for abusing the courts to get his way and to never settle, basically bragging about this as if that's somehow appealing. But I wish the details of this were out so I could see what made them change their mind.Enter the Church and wash away your sins. For here there is a hospital and not a court of law. Do not be ashamed to enter the Church; be ashamed when you sin, but not when you repent. – St. John Chrysostom
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Trump: "Do you know that nearly everybody in the lawsuit has signed a letter saying how great the school was. Thats why I won't settle, because its such an easy case to win in court." My question for Trump defenders is why would Trump U. pressure people into signing a letter testifying to the high quality of the school? Is that something that is normal practice for University's? Anyway, I guess Trump changed his mind and realized it wouldn't be so easy, as a matter of fact it would be so difficult for him to win that he would rather shell out 25 million dollars. "its to easy a case settle!"
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Originally posted by One Bad Pig View PostActually, nearly every case settles out of court; it's only something like 3% of cases that go to trial. The details of the settlement are confidential. Once in a while a settlement agreement will be made public, but those do not contain the reason why it was consummated.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostI didn't realize it was that low a percentage, OBP - got a cite for that?Enter the Church and wash away your sins. For here there is a hospital and not a court of law. Do not be ashamed to enter the Church; be ashamed when you sin, but not when you repent. – St. John Chrysostom
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Originally posted by Leonhard View PostWell if he has the money, but chose not to settle properly, then he's a crook.
Originally posted by JimL View PostAnyway, I guess Trump changed his mind and realized it wouldn't be so easy, as a matter of fact it would be so difficult for him to win that he would rather shell out 25 million dollars. "its to easy a case settle!"
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Originally posted by Terraceth View PostHe offered a settlement, they took the settlement. This is completely legal and reasonable. How is this a "crook"?
Actually, it being too easy a case to normally settle would make sense. While Leonhard's usage of "crook" was silly, he is correct that it does seem a bit of a low settlement. Quite plausibly, it would have been easy for Trump to win, but under the circumstances of being elected he didn't want to be bogged down in a potentially lengthy case, so he just offered them a small amount (well, relatively) and the plaintiffs, figuring they weren't sure if they would win if it did go to court, took it.Last edited by JimL; 11-20-2016, 07:03 PM.
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Originally posted by Leonhard View PostPresident Crook, in other words.Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
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Originally posted by Leonhard View PostWell if he has the money, but chose not to settle properly, then he's a crook.
That doesn't make him a crook if he had money to pay more, if anything that means that the case was nowhere near worth the $750m (that you mention), and rather than a long drawn out fight where they may get some of their money or none of it, take the $25million and be done with it.
Typically settling means no admission of guilt from either party.
And to be honest at the end of the day, if it was a long drawn out courtcase, could end up being the cheaper option for Trump (in terms of legal fees).Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostI think he's focused on getting the past behind him and looking to the future. I think that's a good thing.Last edited by firstfloor; 11-21-2016, 07:24 AM.“I think God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability.” ― Oscar Wilde
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Originally posted by firstfloor View PostYeah, he wants to clear the decks so he can get on with torturing ‘terrorists’ or playing golf. Maybe if he tied the terrorist by his ankles to the back of his buggy he could both at the same time.That's what
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