normiss 622 #51 February 14, 2017 Does the USPA have an emoluments clause? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #52 February 14, 2017 QuoteSince Trump should release all of his businesses so as to not have any appearance of conflict of interest do you expect the DZO's on the USPA Board to do likewise? Don't hurt yourself with that stretch. If USPA had longstanding rules that Board members had to divest themselves of any conflict or potential conflict of interest, then yes, they would need to do that. Since USPA doesn't have such rules, but the United States of America does, your point is rather moot. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,396 #53 February 14, 2017 QuoteSince Trump should release all of his businesses so as to not have any appearance of conflict of interest do you expect the DZO's on the USPA Board to do likewise? If USPA rules required that - then yes, they should. However, that's not the case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #54 February 14, 2017 billvonQuoteSince Trump should release all of his businesses so as to not have any appearance of conflict of interest do you expect the DZO's on the USPA Board to do likewise? If USPA rules required that - then yes, they should. However, that's not the case. Not necessarily the case of the Emoluments Clause either. But guess what? The Judicial Branch of government will decide the issue...as it is designed to operate. I don't recall seeing anyone here jumping up and down about the Clinton Foundation when HRC was Secretary of State. It's a good day. I learned something new and so did all of you. I wasn't aware of the Emoluments Clause and it seems all of you aren't aware of the checks and balances built into our system of government.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #55 February 14, 2017 airdvrI don't recall seeing anyone here jumping up and down about the Clinton Foundation when HRC was Secretary of State. Outside of right-wing conspiracy theories the Clinton Foundation doesn't exist for the direct monetary benefit of Hillary Clinton. Trump's businesses exist solely for the monetary benefit of Trump and his family. (And remember, out of the two candidates it was Trump who was shown to have lined his pockets by stealing from his own charity.)Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #56 February 14, 2017 Except for the fact that all of the alternative facts a.k.a. fake news pieces about Hillary were so salaciously sticky that some people believed every single one. Seems some still do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #57 February 14, 2017 Interesting article about Reich Minister Miller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 22 #58 February 14, 2017 RonD1120 ***how can a commie/lefty/ex-nazi/german who has to be thankful that he was freed from adolf/etc DARE to question the U.S. or the greatest POTUS ever Don't let'm get your goat. All the foreign posters here, especially Europeans, hate America. Except when they get their tit caught in the wringer, then they love us. That is why we should seal off the borders and make them declare and prove their worth before letting them in. to be honest: I don't hate america or "the" american people - I am just extremely pissed off by your governments and the present potus politics. Heck we've had some pretty lunatic president over here with silvio berlusconi runnig italy for a long time. but that was italy and of no harm to the rest of the world... can't say that for the guy that got elected at your place. as for your last sentence: I'd wish the same for americans entering our countryThe universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #59 February 14, 2017 Who paved the way of that weird person to DT? So far, he's the youngest in that elitist circle ... not really the preferred age group of the medium roasted monkey. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #60 February 14, 2017 feuergnom ******how can a commie/lefty/ex-nazi/german who has to be thankful that he was freed from adolf/etc DARE to question the U.S. or the greatest POTUS ever Don't let'm get your goat. All the foreign posters here, especially Europeans, hate America. Except when they get their tit caught in the wringer, then they love us. That is why we should seal off the borders and make them declare and prove their worth before letting them in. to be honest: I don't hate america or "the" american people - I am just extremely pissed off by your governments and the present potus politics. Heck we've had some pretty lunatic president over here with silvio berlusconi runnig italy for a long time. but that was italy and of no harm to the rest of the world... can't say that for the guy that got elected at your place. as for your last sentence: I'd wish the same for americans entering our country Holy Crap! I thought you were an American. Wow! Egg on my face.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 910 #61 February 14, 2017 normissInteresting article about Reich Minister Miller. Makes sense. Natural fit.I'm sure bannon, miller and trump should be bosom buddies forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,382 #62 February 14, 2017 Phil1111 ***Interesting article about Reich Minister Miller. Makes sense. Natural fit.I'm sure bannon, miller and trump should be bosom buddies forever. After watching Miller's comments yesterday, I must say I cannot remember ever having a more overwhelming desire to kick someone in the head. Unbelievable that he could graduate with a degree political science, and be utterly ignorant of how the 3 branches of govt work."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 143 #63 February 14, 2017 jakee ********* All the foreign posters here, especially Europeans, hate America. It is unfortunate that not only do you believe that, but also willingly promote that myopic opinion. Maybe you are the one exception. Most of what I read is disparaging. You on the other hand tend to be more upbeat overall. But most of what you've written for the past 8 years has been disparaging of America. Trump's whole campaign was based on disparaging America? Why is it that you like Trump for agreeing with you, but dislike foreigners for agreeing with you? Shush, you're just a nasty European who hates America Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #64 February 15, 2017 RonD1120 ***how can a commie/lefty/ex-nazi/german who has to be thankful that he was freed from adolf/etc DARE to question the U.S. or the greatest POTUS ever Don't let'm get your goat. All the foreign posters here, especially Europeans, hate America. Except when they get their tit caught in the wringer, then they love us. That is why we should seal off the borders and make them declare and prove their worth before letting them in. Yes because that's what Jesus would do! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 22 #65 February 15, 2017 RonD1120 *********how can a commie/lefty/ex-nazi/german who has to be thankful that he was freed from adolf/etc DARE to question the U.S. or the greatest POTUS ever Don't let'm get your goat. All the foreign posters here, especially Europeans, hate America. Except when they get their tit caught in the wringer, then they love us. That is why we should seal off the borders and make them declare and prove their worth before letting them in. to be honest: I don't hate america or "the" american people - I am just extremely pissed off by your governments and the present potus politics. Heck we've had some pretty lunatic president over here with silvio berlusconi runnig italy for a long time. but that was italy and of no harm to the rest of the world... can't say that for the guy that got elected at your place. as for your last sentence: I'd wish the same for americans entering our country Holy Crap! I thought you were an American. Wow! Egg on my face. LMFAOThe universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #66 February 15, 2017 david3 ******how can a commie/lefty/ex-nazi/german who has to be thankful that he was freed from adolf/etc DARE to question the U.S. or the greatest POTUS ever Don't let'm get your goat. All the foreign posters here, especially Europeans, hate America. Except when they get their tit caught in the wringer, then they love us. That is why we should seal off the borders and make them declare and prove their worth before letting them in. Yes because that's what Jesus would do! Correct, check the gospel accounts of His ministry. He often turned His back on those seeking Him. He had the wisdom of the Father and did not waste His time with the unfaithful. He warned us not to caste pearls before swine.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 143 #67 February 15, 2017 RonD1120 *********how can a commie/lefty/ex-nazi/german who has to be thankful that he was freed from adolf/etc DARE to question the U.S. or the greatest POTUS ever Don't let'm get your goat. All the foreign posters here, especially Europeans, hate America. Except when they get their tit caught in the wringer, then they love us. That is why we should seal off the borders and make them declare and prove their worth before letting them in. Yes because that's what Jesus would do! Correct, check the gospel accounts of His ministry. He often turned His back on those seeking Him. He had the wisdom of the Father and did not waste His time with the unfaithful. He warned us not to caste pearls before swine. I find it ironic that Jesus was from the Middle East and clearly of a race that you despise/hate and yet you 'follow him'.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #68 February 15, 2017 So tell me, then -- is it more OK to stiff a non-Christian supplier than a Christian one? Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #69 February 15, 2017 nigel99 I find it ironic that Jesus was from the Middle East and clearly of a race that you despise/hate and yet you 'follow him'. No, Jesus was a Jew from Nazareth. I admire the Jewish people and support Israel. The main point to remember is that He was the Son of God and Man.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #70 February 15, 2017 wmw999So tell me, then -- is it more OK to stiff a non-Christian supplier than a Christian one? Wendy P. I don't think y'all understand that ethical business principles are not in opposition to the profit motive.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #71 February 15, 2017 Using the term "ethical business principles" in this discussion is laughable at best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #72 February 15, 2017 You have to think conceptually to grasp the meaning. The devil is in the details.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #73 February 15, 2017 Fully disagree, ethical business principles is not a concept, it's a practice in action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 910 #74 February 15, 2017 Just for Ron: "The challenge is that most leaders have networks full of people who think and act like them and many fail to seek out diverse opinions, especially in highly charged situations. Instead, they hunker down with people who have similar beliefs and values. This can lead to particularly dire consequences in cross-cultural environments. To overcome this, you need another core emotional intelligence competency, empathy, which allows you to learn how to read others and truly understand what matters to them and what they care about. This will, in turn, help you connect with people and gather their thoughts, opinions, and help when you need them." https://hbr.org/2016/12/what-you-can-do-to-improve-ethics-at-your-company Lots of free reading at this site. I don't think its "fake". Although trump university labeled it "elitist". I heard about a book that teaches empathy.Quote from the book. "“And what can make you know what is [breaking through] the difficult pass? It is the freeing of a slave, or feeding on a day of severe hunger, an orphan of near relationship, or a needy person in misery. And then being among those who believed and advised one another to patience and advised one another to compassion.” http://productivemuslim.com/empathy-transform-life/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #75 February 15, 2017 RonD1120I don't think y'all understand that ethical business principles are not in opposition to the profit motive. Hang on a minute, only yesterday you were talking about how unethical business practices were totally fine because of the profit motive. Why are you now bringing ethical business practices into it?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites