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Billionaire Trump helps buddy Billionaire Icahn

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Trump has appointed Icahn a special advisor. Icahn is influencing policy, while investing vast sums of money in investments affected by this policy. Business as usual from the Right-Wing Oligarchs.

Trump's friend Carl Icahn can't have it both ways (Opinion) - CNN.com

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Carl Icahn, a close friend of President Trump, is a multibillionaire businessman and investor who was named during the transition to serve as "a special advisor to the President on issues relating to regulatory reform." He is strongly opposed to government regulations, and in particular, to one that affects his huge business interests -- including a rule that costs one of the companies he controls hundreds of millions of dollars.
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According to Bloomberg BusinessWeek, in February 2017, Icahn gave President Trump a proposal he negotiated with the head of the Renewable Fuels Association to eliminate the obligation on his company and similar oil refining companies to pay for "biofuel credits." This proposal would save Icahn hundreds of millions of dollars and is reportedly under consideration in the White House. Meanwhile, since the election of President Trump, Icahn's holdings in CVR Energy have increased in value by more than $500 million.
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There is substantial evidence that Icahn has been "designated" or "appointed ... to perform ... duties" for President Trump. Before Icahn was named a special adviser to the President, he met with Scott Pruitt, then the Oklahoma Attorney General, twice, and had additional phone calls that related to whether Trump would nominate Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to Bloomberg.
 
Media_Truth said:
Trump has appointed Icahn a special advisor. Icahn is influencing policy, while investing vast sums of money in investments affected by this policy. Business as usual from the Right-Wing Oligarchs.

Trump's friend Carl Icahn can't have it both ways (Opinion) - CNN.com

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Carl Icahn, a close friend of President Trump, is a multibillionaire businessman and investor who was named during the transition to serve as "a special advisor to the President on issues relating to regulatory reform." He is strongly opposed to government regulations, and in particular, to one that affects his huge business interests -- including a rule that costs one of the companies he controls hundreds of millions of dollars.
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According to Bloomberg BusinessWeek, in February 2017, Icahn gave President Trump a proposal he negotiated with the head of the Renewable Fuels Association to eliminate the obligation on his company and similar oil refining companies to pay for "biofuel credits." This proposal would save Icahn hundreds of millions of dollars and is reportedly under consideration in the White House. Meanwhile, since the election of President Trump, Icahn's holdings in CVR Energy have increased in value by more than $500 million.
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There is substantial evidence that Icahn has been "designated" or "appointed ... to perform ... duties" for President Trump. Before Icahn was named a special adviser to the President, he met with Scott Pruitt, then the Oklahoma Attorney General, twice, and had additional phone calls that related to whether Trump would nominate Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to Bloomberg.
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Ask not what you can do for your billionaires, ask what your billionaires can do for you.
 
Media_Truth said:
Trump has appointed Icahn a special advisor. Icahn is influencing policy, while investing vast sums of money in investments affected by this policy. Business as usual from the Right-Wing Oligarchs.

Trump's friend Carl Icahn can't have it both ways (Opinion) - CNN.com

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Carl Icahn, a close friend of President Trump, is a multibillionaire businessman and investor who was named during the transition to serve as "a special advisor to the President on issues relating to regulatory reform." He is strongly opposed to government regulations, and in particular, to one that affects his huge business interests -- including a rule that costs one of the companies he controls hundreds of millions of dollars.
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According to Bloomberg BusinessWeek, in February 2017, Icahn gave President Trump a proposal he negotiated with the head of the Renewable Fuels Association to eliminate the obligation on his company and similar oil refining companies to pay for "biofuel credits." This proposal would save Icahn hundreds of millions of dollars and is reportedly under consideration in the White House. Meanwhile, since the election of President Trump, Icahn's holdings in CVR Energy have increased in value by more than $500 million.
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There is substantial evidence that Icahn has been "designated" or "appointed ... to perform ... duties" for President Trump. Before Icahn was named a special adviser to the President, he met with Scott Pruitt, then the Oklahoma Attorney General, twice, and had additional phone calls that related to whether Trump would nominate Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to Bloomberg.
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Trump attempted to get liberal businessmen involved as his special advisors, but the vast majority of liberals adamantly refused to even consider assisting him. Zuckerberg Refused too.

Remember what happened with the CEO of Uber? Liberals tried to destroy Uber. You can't cut off your nose and then complain that your face has been spited.
 
reinoe said:
Trump attempted to get liberal businessmen involved as his special advisors, but the vast majority of liberals adamantly refused to even consider assisting him. Zuckerberg Refused too.

Remember what happened with the CEO of Uber? Liberals tried to destroy Uber. You can't cut off your nose and then complain that your face has been spited.
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I find this response unrelated to the subject at hand. The fact of the matter is that Icahn, appointed by Trump, is using his position to dictate policy, appointments, etc; and then using that information to dictate his investment portfolio. In short, another example of Republican Oligarchs in action.
 
Media_Truth said:
I find this response unrelated to the subject at hand. The fact of the matter is that Icahn, appointed by Trump, is using his position to dictate policy, appointments, etc; and then using that information to dictate his investment portfolio. In short, another example of Republican Oligarchs in action.
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I'm sorry to hear about your personal difficulties. Trump offered the post to liberals and they refused. Trump hired someone who wanted the job. I don't really know how to water it down any more for you.
 
reinoe said:
I'm sorry to hear about your personal difficulties. Trump offered the post to liberals and they refused. Trump hired someone who wanted the job. I don't really know how to water it down any more for you.
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If you actually read the article, you would know that it isn't "a job". It's not a cabinet position, and it's not a paid position. Just a "special favor" position.
 
Media_Truth said:
If you actually read the article, you would know that it isn't "a job". It's not a cabinet position, and it's not a paid position. Just a "special favor" position.
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That doesn't change the fact that liberals from various companies were so busy having their temper tantrum that they ignored Trump reaching across the aisle to get their opinions and perspectives. Trump hired a personal friend instead. Instead of being blinded by saying no to everything perhaps some liberals should have said "yes" to their opportunity to shape policy from directly within the WhiteHouse.
 
reinoe said:
That doesn't change the fact that liberals from various companies were so busy having their temper tantrum that they ignored Trump reaching across the aisle to get their opinions and perspectives. Trump hired a personal friend instead. Instead of being blinded by saying no to everything perhaps some liberals should have said "yes" to their opportunity to shape policy from directly within the WhiteHouse.
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Trump didn't "hire" him. He appointed him to the "special favor" position. And there is a big distinction, as the article points out. Icahn is abusing this position, and the Administration appears to be doing nothing about it. If anything, they are in full support. You are deflecting. Do you like billionaires stealing your money?
 
Media_Truth said:
Trump has appointed Icahn a special advisor. Icahn is influencing policy, while investing vast sums of money in investments affected by this policy. Business as usual from the Right-Wing Oligarchs.

Trump's friend Carl Icahn can't have it both ways (Opinion) - CNN.com

...
Carl Icahn, a close friend of President Trump, is a multibillionaire businessman and investor who was named during the transition to serve as "a special advisor to the President on issues relating to regulatory reform." He is strongly opposed to government regulations, and in particular, to one that affects his huge business interests -- including a rule that costs one of the companies he controls hundreds of millions of dollars.
...
According to Bloomberg BusinessWeek, in February 2017, Icahn gave President Trump a proposal he negotiated with the head of the Renewable Fuels Association to eliminate the obligation on his company and similar oil refining companies to pay for "biofuel credits." This proposal would save Icahn hundreds of millions of dollars and is reportedly under consideration in the White House. Meanwhile, since the election of President Trump, Icahn's holdings in CVR Energy have increased in value by more than $500 million.
...
There is substantial evidence that Icahn has been "designated" or "appointed ... to perform ... duties" for President Trump. Before Icahn was named a special adviser to the President, he met with Scott Pruitt, then the Oklahoma Attorney General, twice, and had additional phone calls that related to whether Trump would nominate Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to Bloomberg.
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That sucking noise isn't a swamp draining, is it.
 
Media_Truth said:
Trump has appointed Icahn a special advisor. Icahn is influencing policy, while investing vast sums of money in investments affected by this policy. Business as usual from the Right-Wing Oligarchs.

Trump's friend Carl Icahn can't have it both ways (Opinion) - CNN.com

...
Carl Icahn, a close friend of President Trump, is a multibillionaire businessman and investor who was named during the transition to serve as "a special advisor to the President on issues relating to regulatory reform." He is strongly opposed to government regulations, and in particular, to one that affects his huge business interests -- including a rule that costs one of the companies he controls hundreds of millions of dollars.
...
According to Bloomberg BusinessWeek, in February 2017, Icahn gave President Trump a proposal he negotiated with the head of the Renewable Fuels Association to eliminate the obligation on his company and similar oil refining companies to pay for "biofuel credits." This proposal would save Icahn hundreds of millions of dollars and is reportedly under consideration in the White House. Meanwhile, since the election of President Trump, Icahn's holdings in CVR Energy have increased in value by more than $500 million.
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There is substantial evidence that Icahn has been "designated" or "appointed ... to perform ... duties" for President Trump. Before Icahn was named a special adviser to the President, he met with Scott Pruitt, then the Oklahoma Attorney General, twice, and had additional phone calls that related to whether Trump would nominate Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to Bloomberg.
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It's not a "revolution".

It's a billionaire's club coup d'etat!
 
Media_Truth said:
Trump didn't "hire" him. He appointed him to the "special favor" position. And there is a big distinction, as the article points out. Icahn is abusing this position, and the Administration appears to be doing nothing about it. If anything, they are in full support. You are deflecting. Do you like billionaires stealing your money?
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Unless Icahn just walked into the White House unannounced your petty attempts at making a distinction between "hire" and "appoint" are laughably pathetic. Icahn is not an SGE, despite the desperate efforts by CNN opinion writers that he is one. Instead of taking your opinion from CNN, perhaps you should form your own opinion instead?
 
reinoe said:
Unless Icahn just walked into the White House unannounced your petty attempts at making a distinction between "hire" and "appoint" are laughably pathetic. Icahn is not an SGE, despite the desperate efforts by CNN opinion writers that he is one. Instead of taking your opinion from CNN, perhaps you should form your own opinion instead?
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I share the CNN opinion. As a matter of fact, I would use much harsher words, as you can see - like Oligarchs. Greed Mongers. Exploiters of the naive, such as those who voted for them.
 
Get a room!
 
reinoe said:
Unless Icahn just walked into the White House unannounced your petty attempts at making a distinction between "hire" and "appoint" are laughably pathetic. Icahn is not an SGE, despite the desperate efforts by CNN opinion writers that he is one. Instead of taking your opinion from CNN, perhaps you should form your own opinion instead?
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Why are you backing Icahn anyway? Does he represent your income bracket?
 
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