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An Associated Press story @foxnews.com/politics reports that ”Trump University is the target of two lawsuits in San Diego and one in New York that accuse the business of fleecing students with unfulfilled promises to teach secrets of success in real estate. Plaintiffs contend that Trump University gave seminars and classes across the country that were like infomercials, constantly pressuring customers to buy more and, in the end, failing to deliver.

“Last Friday, a judge who has earned Trump's scorn sided with attorneys for The Washington Post who argued that the public had a right to know what was previously confidential.”

Within the article, what comes thorough clearly is that if the facts have been presented accurately, the judge and the press may have issues with Trump they’d like to pursue, but at this point he seems to be guilty of absolutely nothing. He presented an educational opportunity, people bought it, case closed.

The article further presents the methodology employed by the University to attract and capture customers as if the very function of “selling” is unconscionable, whereas: “The documents outline how employees should guide customers through "the roller coaster of emotions" once they have expressed interest. 

"The motivation that they experienced can die quickly as the realities of their daily lives take over. It is our job to rekindle that motivation ... to make them once again see the potential of achieving their dream," according to a "sales playbook." 

As far as motivating potential customers is concerned, the article notes that: “A 2009 playbook quotes a Yale University study that found the most persuasive words in the English language are: you, new, money, easy, discovery, free, results, health, save, proven, guarantee and love. 

"They share three characteristics: they are simple, familiar and dramatic." 

"The words `I noticed' have a powerful subconscious effect on people because they send a subliminal message to them that they stood out in the crowd, that they are attractive or charismatic or that they impressed you," the playbook continues. "People love recognition and attention." 

"You don't sell products, benefits or solutions -- you sell feelings," according to the sales playbook.” 

Thus, what the sales strategies indicate is that, as is the case with any other product or service, the major benefits of what’s being offered are highlighted along with strategy’s for increasing the probability of capturing customers. Which is what successful sellers of anything at all would do.   

All of which leads back to the question of Trump University's “constantly pressuring customers to buy more and, in the end, failing to deliver.” However, in that regard “core customers are identified in the documents as male heads of households between 40 and 54 years old with annual household incomes of at least $90,000, a college education and a net worth of more than $200,000.” 

And therefore, it seems that those involved were well-educated, successful individuals who should have been fully aware of what they were doing when signing up in the first place.  

 

Reader, maddmatter1970, put it this way: “Caveat Emptor, think of it as financial Darwinism, you know the strong survive and the liberals throw away money.  You may not like that, but it is the facts.  The moral?  do not buy things you are not sure of, and if your folks didn't teach you the value of a dollar educate yourself.  Welcome to AMERICA, the home of the free from government people, and the land of the brave.”

On another issue, yesterday it was noted here that Michael Goodwin @foxnews.com/opinion, explained how: “Obama begat Trump. Without Obama’s mixture of breathtaking arrogance and stunning incompetence, there is no constituency or emotional space for a Trump.”

And now today, as if to confirm Mr. Goodwin’s opinion regarding that mixture of breathtaking arrogance and stunning incompetence on Obama's part, Craig Bannister @mrctv.org, writes: “Pres. Obama called for every American to put together a disaster supply kit and evacuation plan because climate change is bringing “more powerful and more devastating” hurricanes to the U.S. – even though the U.S. hasn’t been hit with a major hurricane in more than a decade.

“Announcing the June 1 start of hurricane season, Obama warned Americans to prepare for imminent climate change-caused hurricanes:

“All of us have seen the heartbreak, the damage and, in some case, the loss of life that hurricanes can cause.  And as climate continues to change, hurricanes are only going to become more powerful and more devastating.

“One of the things that we have learned over the course of the last seven and a half years is that government plays a vital role, but it is every citizen’s responsibility to be prepared for a disaster.  And that means taking proactive steps, like having an evacuation plan, having a fully stocked disaster supply kit.  If your local authorities ask you to evacuate, you have to do it. Don't wait.”

“Obama chastised Americans for their “complacency,” and told them to be ready to evacuate when the climate-canes hit: 

“There’s even an app to help Americans prepare for the destruction to come, Obama said:

“If you need information about how to put together an evacuation plan, how to put together a disaster preparedness kit, as Craig said, we've got an app for everything now.  We have a FEMA app in English and in Spanish to help you prepare your family for a disaster.”

Then, Mr. Bannister adds some facts: “Meanwhile, the U.S. has now gone a record 127 straight months without a major hurricane making landfall – and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a “near normal” Atlantic hurricane season this year.

“For the past ten-plus years, “normal” has meant no major hurricanes - even with the effects (if any) of climate change - so “near normal” suggests the U.S. will remain safe from climate-caused hurricane devastation. 

“But, be prepared, because it is coming, Pres. Obama warns.” 

Thus, what this story illustrates is Obama’s possession of a very rare quality among politicians; loyalty. Because, even though the expert’s conclusions, along with 10 years of historical performance, illustrate that he’s unequivocally wrong in his prediction regarding hurricanes, he’s still supporting the environmentalists that donated heavily to his presidential campaigns. In fact, he’s so steadfast in his continuing attempts to assist those who helped him to attain his present office, he gladly accepts the fact that refuting actual evidence makes him look unaware of his surroundings and completely foolish.   

Which brings us to today’s update Bill Clinton’s wife. 

A column today by James Freeman @wsj.com, titled, “Why Hillary May Not Be the Nominee,” pretty much sums up the status of Bill’s wife’s presidential campaign.

In effect, what can be concluded from Mr. Freeman’s article is that the results of the upcoming primary in California next week will have significant impact on the future of the Democrat presidential campaign, as follows: 

“A former pollster for Bill Clinton now sees “more than a theoretical chance that Hillary Clinton may not be the Democratic nominee for president.” Doug Schoen writes in our pages today that the “inevitability behind Mrs. Clinton’s nomination will be in large measure eviscerated if she loses the June 7 California primary to Bernie Sanders. 

“Among other problems, the State Department inspector general’s report on Mrs. Clinton’s use of a private email server “made it abundantly clear that she broke rules and has been far from forthright in her public statements.” Democratic insiders are now speculating about a possible Biden-Warren alternative ticket.” 

Thus, whether it’s the effect of the scandals surrounding Bill’s wife, or the Sanders rise in popularity, the California primary’s impact on the presidential campaign is huge. Particularly since, the passage of time seems to dull Bill’s wife’s allure. Much like what happened to her in 2008 and the rise of Obama. 

Which leads to the ongoing question again: Joe Biden, Mayor Bloomberg, Jerry Brown, and Starbuck’s chairman and CEO, Howard Schultz, are you guys reading this?    

That’s it for today folks.    

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