> “And he proves it occasionally, whenever he needs to use them to boost his ego and/or financial, political and PR interests”
Here’s proof that you are FOS:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3330070/posts?page=86#79
First, you completely ignored everything I posted (twice, second time with "feeling"). Probably because it doesn't fit your misguided meme of "Donald Trump raised money for some veterans' organizations and causes, and nobody else who is running raised more, therefore we must vote for him." Nobody is contesting that he can write bigger check than most, that was well covered in this and many other threads, in fact, that's what he extensively brags about. "Hi, I am Donald Trump and you are not."
Second, you provided as "proof" (of what, exactly?) your own puff peace post with lots of pictures of NYC Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza with the misleading phrase "Donald Trump built the New York City Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza"...
We already know that it's not true. This is from New York City Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza: The Making of a Memorial"
..... Built in 1985, the City's first bonus plaza was chosen because it provided a unique, spacious and respectful area in the midst of a supportive corporate neighborhood. In 1999, it was apparent that the Plaza was underutilized and in need of serious repairs in order to respectfully honor the men and women who served in Vietnam. ..... In 1982 Donald J. Trump was named as Co-Chairman of the New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commission, established by Mayor Edward I. Koch. Their mission was to raise the necessary funds in order to build a memorial in honor of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War, and to create a counseling and employment program for veterans. The commission raised in excess of three million dollars. ..... ..... In November of 2001, the Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza completed the renovation phase by raising $7.1 million from both the public and private sectors. In 1982, New York City Mayor Edward Koch established a 100-member commission to create a memorial that would reflect the conflicting emotions of the Vietnam War (as well as a "living memorial" to assist Vietnam veterans in need of jobs). .....
BTW, the Memorial is under renovation again, should be finished in a few months, but again, that is all non sequitur and missing the points. So, I give up trying to explain the obvious...
"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his job depends on not understanding it" - Upton Sinclair