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At the risk of pissing off both the left and right on this board: a) I am not sure why this consideration should even be made. Most very wealthy individuals do structure donations in the most tax efficient way possible, and I don't think we should ostracize those individuals for doing so. Most very wealthy people give for several reasons, the first is usually somewhat self serving and that the building of a legacy. The second is a real feeling of community and feeling that they want to give something back to those that need help. My guess is Trump's reasons are both (although I would guess the legacy is slightly more weighted). b) Likely he has not received tax deductions for all of his deductions, and depending on how things have been structured, he may have received only a small portion of deduction relative to what was given. My guess is he has set up a charitable trust of some sort and the vast majority of his donations have been made out of that, but just guessing. Long and short, like I said before, I feel as though he is our best (worst) option.

I agree with the everything you said, save the first sentence. Card carrying member of the GOP (although admittedly much more old school that today allows for) and see him more in the mold of Dan Snyder, which worries me. I would love for you to show me where I said that. I simply stated that it was much easier for folks who inherit there money to come back from bankruptcies. If you would like to argue the finer points of bankruptcy law, I am happy to have that conversation, albeit most of my knowledge is on the tax side.

Of the top 20 on the list - at first glance without doing ANY research, 9 of the 20 come from family money. Koch, Waltons, Mars just to name a few. Buffet is debatable. is that almost all?

Or... his father was worth over an estimated 200mm in the early 60's... That said, I actually do think he is a very smart, shrewd business man - that doesn't always equate to raw intelligence. Just not sold on him being the next owner,, yet. Lets see what Toronto says first.

Wow. Just incorrect... Regarding Trump, you should google his father, Fred.

Fixed.

He is by far and away our worst best option.

Wasnt there a provision in the lease that prohibited the sale to a group of buyers that had the intention of moving the team?

I think this fits nicely here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hfYJsQAhl0

I think one thing we can all agree on here is this Toronto series is an absolute joke.

That was written last night at 3am... Sounds more like typical ESPN reporting to me.

Seems legit.

Brian Quick 6-4 WR from Appalachian State University. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh5X0_c1DZo

Last post wins! So far I'm the leader in the clubhouse.

Ralph's Cheap!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bflYjF90t7c Mentioned on WGR this morning.. IMHO better than Jeremy's save the max speech.

Is this the largest thread of all time?

Literally my hopes and dreams ride on this decision. My life is sad.

Jimmy Clausen is a spray tan away from a guest appearance on the Jersey Shore.

T.O.

I watched him for 3 years - probably 25+ games. I am an App alum and major supporter. He was a good college player, but not worthy of a draft pick. The sleeper is Brian Quick WR. Most dominate player I have seen at 1-aa.

You do realize that posters (like me) who don't currently live in western new york are part of the exact reason its a GREAT idea for the State of New York to shell out cash for these stadium upgrades. I come to Buffalo twice a year - both primarily due to the fact I love the Bills and Sabres. I eat at restaurants, spend nights at hotels, rent cars, visit the ballet (Canadian stimulus). On top of that I almost always bring buddies with me that have never been to Western New York and otherwise have no interest in going. I have never had any of those people come away with anything other than a very positive attitude of the area. There is no difference between doing something like this and giving money via tax abatements to a Fortune 100 to come to your town.

Rule #6 totally rip off Buffalo Elvis.

Beat me to it. http://deadspin.com/166410/he--could--go--all--the--way