‘Veterans’ Group’ Supporting Trump Is Actually One Guy In South Dakota
Donald Trump, in an apparent warm-up for tonight’s second GOP debate, gave what was billed as a “policy” speech aboard the USS Iowa warship Tuesday evening, and the event was also supposed to be a fundraiser for a “veterans’ group.” Tickets for the event were priced between $100-1,000 per person. Considering that there were nearly 1,000 attendees, quite a bit of money was raised.
One problem, however: the group that benefitted from the ticket sales, Veterans for a Strong America, appears to be just one man who happens to live in South Dakota.
As Rachel Maddow detailed on her show last night, Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings for the group’s PAC reveal that, in addition to having only $30 cash in hand and $318 in debts, the organization’s only member is its founder, Joel Arends….READ MORE at LiberalAmerica
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20 responses to ‘Veterans’ Group’ Supporting Trump Is Actually One Guy In South Dakota
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allison1050 September 16th, 2015 at 14:23
And I’m certain the IRS will allow him to get away with this nonsense. Now, who wants to go in with me and start some kinda organization?
Larry Schmitt September 16th, 2015 at 14:24
Whatcha got in mind?
allison1050 September 16th, 2015 at 14:27
I don’t know I’m don’t know how to do this sort of thing…maybe we need a 3rd person.
whatthe46 September 16th, 2015 at 14:35
ok. here’s 3. now what?
allison1050 September 16th, 2015 at 14:39
Any ideas on what sort of political group? I vote with a teebug organization, what do you suggest?
whatthe46 September 16th, 2015 at 14:43
i’ll think of something.
allison1050 September 16th, 2015 at 15:12
Look down at granpa.usthai’s suggestion.
Larry Schmitt September 16th, 2015 at 14:40
How about a church, like John Oliver? He disbanded it after receiving four containers of semen (he had asked for “seed donations”).
whatthe46 September 16th, 2015 at 14:42
shhh. not fair making me laugh. i’m at work wanna get me in trouble?
Pat Padrnos September 16th, 2015 at 14:54
Are you serious? I knew about him starting the church but did not know about the containers. Yuk!!
Larry Schmitt September 16th, 2015 at 14:56
What’s really disturbing is that at least four people had the idea independently of each other, and acted on it. That means there were thousands of others who didn’t act on it.
granpa.usthai September 16th, 2015 at 15:01
maybe they’re out practicing?
granpa.usthai September 16th, 2015 at 15:00
why not just up and start one by yourself?
The Religious Freedum Foundation that supports WHITE Kow farmers and WHITE veterans for justice for the Oppressed and Persecuted WHITE Kristian kow farming veterans.
just an idea I thought the silent majority supporters of Donald might jump on?
allison1050 September 16th, 2015 at 15:10
Gee, that sounds like an idea!
Ψ_Anonymous _ Ω September 16th, 2015 at 16:18
LOL… Careful Guys and Gals its obvious to me, and anyone with at least 2 working brain cells that you guys are just joking around… But… There are those who would accuse you of plotting to defraud, collusion, blah, blah, blah…
Before hitting that post button always keep in mind that anything you say can and may be used against you…
allison1050 September 17th, 2015 at 05:54
Well my friend, I’m on reduced SS since I was laid off before my 61st and next month I’ll be 65 okay? Did you want to join?
cwazycajun September 16th, 2015 at 17:58
we could ask Stephen Colbert for help… or john oliver…..lol
allison1050 September 17th, 2015 at 05:51
But we wouldn’t want either to become members!
DogsRgoodpeople September 16th, 2015 at 16:35
If this were a Democrat it would be plastered all over national news . Endless investigations, etc.
amersham46 September 16th, 2015 at 19:46
Running it all on a 386 chipset , Netscape Navigator and dial up