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Marissa Hermer – What’s on your mantelpiece?

A 20-question interview with reality television star, hospitality expert and author Marissa Hermer

The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

“Winging it”.

“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

“Bring it on”.

Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2016?

Donald Trump.

Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?

Sleep (we have a 5 year old, a 2.5 year old, and a six-month old).

What might you swap all your wealth for?

An ability to travel through time and travel at the speed of light.

Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the state of the financial system?

The first rule in making money is not to lose it.

What phrase or word do you most loathe?

“To be honest”.

In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?

Of course, I agree that charity does begin at home. Nothing is more important than dear family and friends, however, as a family, we do support charities outside the home including the NSPCC where I sit on the board, CLIC Sargent and GOSH. Any children’s charity has our support.

The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?

I don’t like phones. I long for the days where I could actually be unreachable while I was out. If you are making a phone call, then obviously using a phone is essential and appropriate, but otherwise, if you are with someone else and especially if you are with children, put it away.

If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?

My immediate family and my husband and his immediate family.

If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?

My mom’s hamburgers grilled on the BBQ and s’mores over the bonfire. I’d have it at Crystal Cove in Newport Beach, California.

What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?

Monday – Friday: 6pm (or 5pm if the children/work has been driving you nuts and it has been a long day); Saturday: Midday (if it is sunny and you are in a garden and there is Pimm’s on offer); Sunday: 11am (if you are at Bumpkin at drinking one of our Bloody Marys) and obviously, anytime if you are on the beach and you are offered a margarita.

A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?

A cup of Fortnum & Mason’s Royal Blend Tea.

Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?

My own because I’ve chosen the guest list, the cocktails, the playlist and I’m in flats as I’m in my living room.

Who is the most positive person you know?

My father.

What’s your most guilty pleasure?

Bumpkin’s Sticky Toffee Pudding and Eclipse’s Watermelon Martini.

If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?

Pass. I can’t get past the tattoo summing me up. I’ve never understood tattoos.

If you were a car, what marque would you be?

I’m happiest with the top down, driving down Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) with the wind in my hair, so, in my dreams, I’m a convertible. Although with all the children I usually cart around, sadly I’m probably a minivan.

Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.

I can breakdance.

What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?

A red elf (‘The Elf on the Shelf’ – To bribe the children into being good for Father Christmas), silver candlesticks that were given to us on our wedding day by my husband’s parents and a few thanksgiving cards for the children from my mother.

Marissa Hermer was born in California and moved to London after meeting and marrying restaurateur Matt Hermer. She is a graduate of Middlebury College, has three children and uses her public relations expertise to grow the Ignite Group, her family’s food, beverage and entertainment business. She also stars in Bravo TV’s ‘Ladies of London’ and Rodale Books will publish her first cookbook, ‘An American Girl in London’, in spring 2017. Pre-order it by clicking here.

Follow her on Instagram at @marissahermer and on Twitter at @MarissaHermer.

November 11, 2016
Having a Stab at Running a Hotel

New York hotel where Sid Vicious’ girlfriend was stabbed to death sold for £200 million

If walls could tell stories, those at the Hotel Chelsea on 222 West 23^rd Street in Chelsea, New York could produce an entire series. The property has just been sold, The Real Deal revealed, for £203.8 million ($250 million or €225.6 million) and it will be redeveloped as a combination of a hotel and condominiums.

Those next to have a stab at running this historic hotel – where Sid Vicious allegedly murdered his girlfriend Nancy Spungen in 1978 (he died of a heroin overdose before being brought to trial) and Arthur C. Clarke wrote 2001: A Space Odyssey – are said to be Richard Born of BD Hotels and Ira Drukier and Sean MacPherson (the owner of, amongst other things, The Bowery Hotel and the Waverly Inn). The building has been in turmoil since 2011 as, after being purchased by a developer named Joseph Chetrit, many rent-stabilised tenants were evicted and the hotel closed.

51 tenants remain in the property – which was constructed in 1884 – currently and of them, Mr Born remarked:

“We believe that we’ve made peace with virtually every tenant. There are maybe two or three tenants who are still having issues”.

We’re dealing with a monumental city landmark. We [wish to] cause as little inconvenience as possible [during renovation work]”.

Past residents have included Russell Brand, Quentin Crisp, Bob Dylan, Ethan Hawke, Jimi Hendrix, Dennis Hopper, Eddie Izzard, Stanley Kubrick, Lillie Langtry, Madonna, Bette Midler, Elaine Stritch, Dylan Thomas, Mark Twain, Uma Thurman and Gore Vidal and given its proximity to Pier 54, the White Star Line dock where the Titanic was due to dock, a number of survivors of the vessel’s disastrous 1912 voyage, also stayed there.

November 2, 2016
Esam Sultan – What’s on your mantelpiece?

A 20-question interview with international property consultant Esam Sultan

The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

Frank Sinatra.

“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

“Knowing is good, checking is better”.

Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2016?

Blackberry smartphones.

Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?

Living at home and being within walking distance to friends and the park.

What might you swap all your wealth for?

More hours in the day.

Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the state of the financial system?

A gentleman’s club with very few gentlemen involved.

What phrase or word do you most loathe?

“If you can’t beat, them join them” – It’s the definition of defeatist.

In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?

I agree to an extent. Ultimately it’s what you devote your time to. Some may be charitable towards friends, families or organisations. It’s easy to value charity at financial contribution but I believe time is more valuable. I personally support Amnesty, the Bobby Moore Fund and Justice for The 96 campaign.

The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?

Only give out your number if you want people to call you.

If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?

Steven Gerrard, J. K. Rowling, Diego Maradona, Pele, Daft Punk and their equipment, Tom Hanks, Frank Sinatra, Ellie Goulding, Jack Black, Mia Barclay, Johan Cruyff, Arsene Wenger, Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Saci Ouhib, Robert Kempton, Darren Murphy, Joe Ramsden, my friends and family from Sharjah (they know who they are).

If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?

Creamy garlic chicken with rice.

What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?

An impossible question.

A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?

A cup of tea.

Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?

House parties or sports team socials. Anyone is welcome and fun is the objective.

Who is the most positive person you know?

Mia Barclay.

What’s your most guilty pleasure?

Reading the back pages of most publications.

If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?

My date of birth.

If you were a car, what marque would you be?

A Mercedez-Benz.

Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.

I’m related to John Lydon. He’s my mother’s second cousin.

What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?

A photo of my late grandfather and a photo of me with my brothers and sisters.

Born in London and raised in the United Arab Emirates, Esam Sultan works at Harrods Estates as an international sales consultant and sees himself as “the product of two worlds”. Having an Arab father and an English mother has, for him, “set the tone for what’s been a journey of connectivity between cultures, ideas, philosophies and ways of thinking”.

Follow him on Twitter at @easmsultan and on Instagram at @esamsultan.

October 31, 2016
Emir Bahadir – What’s on your mantelpiece?

A 20-question interview with 25-year old New York based BHDR real estate brokerage and development firm founder Emir Bahadir

The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

My driving force is being able to bridge the gap between international investors and local markets. Being a member of the fifth generation of my family, my guiding force is maintaining the business standards set forth by my ancestors.

“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

‘More is more, work smart not hard’ and ‘Well done is better than well said’.

Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2016?

This is relative depending on the realm of the industry you are in. Two of the things that I find unacceptable are dishonesty and lack of communication.

Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?

I miss my high school days when I had no responsibility and was surrounded by intellectual people. Maybe this has a lot to do with my young age and my active business life, even then. I feel I never got to be reckless after graduating from high school in Switzerland and became very responsible and focused instead.

What might you swap all your wealth for?

I would swap my wealth for helping end hunger and poverty throughout the world. Most people don’t have awareness of what the world’s real needs are.

Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the state of the financial system?

Based on that comment, that statement is truthful. Based on that statement, today the banking system is changing for the better. I believe in the short-term we will see a lot of improvements.

What phrase or word do you most loathe?

I used to think: “The worst thing in life is to end up alone”. It’s not: “The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone”. The reason why I hate this phrase is because it is so true.

In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?

Charity does start at home. Growing up, my parents emphasised the importance of charity and then it became a way of life, a routine. I have volunteered in Zambia to help build schools and teach kids. Whilst there, we also took 500 mattresses to the schools in different tribes. Today, my family’s foundation helps hundreds of children with scholarships to study and become successful members of their communities.

The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?

There is always a risk using any kind of technology regardless if it is security based or not. However, I think there is a strong need for technology, especially with the fast pace of the business world these days.

If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?

Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs, Abraham Lincoln, Mozart and Picasso.

If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?

I hope that won’t be my reality ever. However, to answer your question, I would like to eat the judge who sentenced me to death.

What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?

Lunchtime usually is the time to start. However, at weekends, noon bellinis are acceptable.

A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?

A martini; a very, very dirty martini.

Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?

I do enjoy my own parties because I pay so much attention to the details prior. It means that, during the event itself, I can put all my energy and efforts into entertaining my guests.

Who is the most positive person you know?

My grandmother is one of the most positive people I know and my COO, Tanya, always calms me down when I get a little wound up.

What’s your most guilty pleasure?

Eating chocolate late at night.

If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?

Even though I have a tattoo of the OHM sign, it does not really sum me up. I wish it did. My other one, Dum Spiro Spero (When I Breath I Hope), would be the one to describe me. I tend to hope and dream and work hard to make my dreams come true.

If you were a car, what marque would you be?

A Bentley – Fast and furious, yet classy and comfortable.

Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.

That I am humble and relatable to is a surprise to most people. Considering my background and my current motivation to succeed on another level, people don’t expect it.

What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?

I have a small sculpture by Jeff Koons.

Emir Bahadir is a 25-year old entrepreneur based in New York. He was educated at the American School in Switzerland and New York University. Bahadir is the founder and CEO of the BHDR real estate brokerage and development firm, invests in tech startup firms and is also an art collector.

Follow him on Instagram at @emirbahadir and use his own hashtag, #bahadiring

October 18, 2016
Trolling Brexit

Gina Miller targeted by trolls and subjected to death threats simply for attempting to prove a point of law on Brexit

Like or loathe Brexit, one should respect the right of others to opinions contrary to one’s own. In Britain, it seems, this is no longer the case and yesterday’s reaction to Gina Miller’s High Court challenge to how Article 50 should be invoked proves just such.

Mrs Miller, a financier, campaigner and philanthropist, has previously stated that her business has been boycotted and that she has received death threats but after yesterday’s hearing, it was the reaction of Twitter users that truly surprised and shocked.

Simply for taking a stance and boldly putting her head above the parapet, some described Mrs Miller as “an immigrant who doesn’t believe in democracy” and someone “pushing for a civil war”. Another went as far as to demand: “Deport her”.

A selection of tweets posted yesterday and this morning follow and to read the full transcript of yesterday’s hearing click here.

October 14, 2016
Berkoff on Sir Shifty

Actor, producer and writer Steven Berkoff shares his views about Sir Philip Green

I recently watched a group of investigators sitting around a semi-circular table politely asking questions of Sir Philip Green. They elicited either vague responses, unsure responses, or contemptuous responses about him flogging BHS, a once venerable institution, to a somewhat dodgy character for a quid. If one of the pale faced interrogators even hinted that some of his business practises smelt a little like stinking fish or let’s say a little strange, Green’s surly reply was always: “That’s your opinion”.

What was most fascinating to me, watching him live on television, was his whole stance and body language: He sat, heavy arms spread akimbo like he was a wrestler between bouts and waiting for the next round. The obviously university educated interlocutors were mostly decent professional men who faced a person whose way of life could not be more different. ‘Sir Shifty’ (as the Daily Mail mockingly now refer to him) has, after all, fought his way up from market dealer to wealthy mogul and he’s eaten people like these all his life.

I even noticed one woman on the committee staring at Green from time to time and then turning away to whoever was asking him questions. She only dared to glimpse back at him for a few seconds. The feeling was that she was facing some kind of monster, a rabid devourer of nervous young English ladies. He then even rudely abused a member of the committee with sarcasm and a threating wit. It reminded me of the young toughs at the Lyceum Dance Hall in the fifties and their “Oo ya looking at!” jibes.

Green actually said something similar to this at one time and directed it to one of the members, reproaching him for staring. It is a bit difficult, if you are facing someone under investigation, not to stare, I would have thought but then this is the ‘Green look’. His stare is nothing less than demonic; his dark beady eyes less meant for merely looking than for ‘eye balling’ with a shadowy hint of violence beneath. He didn’t just respond, he responded with an expression that seemed to dare you to challenge him. His voice carried notes of warning in it and yet was not grating – even if the timbre reminded me of Petticoat Lane.

Steven Berkoff views Sir Philip Green to be anything but a pussy cat

Now, what made the whole exercise even more bizarrely fascinating was that he is a Jew. This might create a slightly awkward backstory since Jews were famously interrogated by the guardians of the church centuries past. A group of priests, many of them with a strong intellectual bent, frequently interrogated Rabbis on the meaning of their faith and hurled questions of religious complexity challenging them on all sorts of issues, the failure of which to answer satisfactorily could mean, a rather painful conclusion.

These sessions were held in public and their main purpose was to ridicule and humiliate. So, watching Green’s examination many similar thoughts flittered through my mind, not least of all the appalling interrogation of Shylock in Shakespeare’s unpleasant satire, The Merchant of Venice.

The ever-changing mosaic of thoughts shifted and I saw Shylock being interrogated, except here is no Portia tripping up the recalcitrant Jew. Here are at least a dozen pairs of eyes and I can guarantee that not one of them, could avoid, thinking and not with malice, that in front of them sat a Jew; a money bags dealer. Even if not one of them would ever admit to a shred of anti-Semitism, it would be impossible not to see a distant cousin of Shylock in front of them. I certainly did; I could not help it. How awful, but it is also true. It has been rubbed in our faces by Shakespeare no less than Dickens. And here sitting in front of them, including the lady who could hardly bare to look his way, was the archetypical Jew. You couldn’t make it up.

Even if Shylock was originally in an Italian play, it found its way to our shores: The Italian villain was then changed to Jew. Centuries ago under those horrible interrogation and inquisitions, the Jew would have to answer civilly and been humble, humble yet intellectually sound.

No need for humbleness now; Green was the direct opposite of his distant predecessor. If his eyes were basilisks he would have scorched up the entire circle but yet, he was steaming if not actually burning. It was his face and his expressions that carried the shades of the demonic. Up to now I have only read about the deeds of Green and the rather shabby money dealings and his frequent photo ops with one of his models, out on the town with his heavy paw around some nubile waist. Now, for the first time I heard him and I watched the ‘gentle’ eyes of the Christians attempting to unravel the complex spider webs of this bully and his empire.

I hope the public who were watching were also able to resist the brain washing of centuries and not give in to an almost reflex action and think “look at him, another one of those lying, money grabbing yids”.

I found that I couldn’t switch over to another channel. This was actually too dramatic. This was life and death not those easy, shallow chat shows of Norton, Ross and company with the forced laughter. No, this is the real thing. Now my mind shifted again from Shylock to Al Capone.

Of course, if Green’s empire ever totally collapses and he is looking for another job he should think of shifting his base to LA and having a bash at a few villains. He would make a marvellous Al Capone as what makes gangsters so dangerous is that they are all deliberately thin skinned. They don’t want to be calmly tolerant or turn the other cheek. Green’s bull-like face was full on and he even chided one of the committee with a snide: “Put your glasses back on”. The confessors, however, won’t get much of a confession out of Green. And he won’t take any criticism: “That’s your opinion”, he uttered again and again.

I can see Sir Shifty in the dock: A perfect Capone; think about it Phil.

Steven Berkoff is an actor, producer and writer.

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September 5, 2016
Nicola Radano – What’s on your mantelpiece?

A 20-question interview with Nicola Radano, an Italian fashion blogger and founder of tie producers Spacca Neapolis

The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

Determination and loyalty.

“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

“One can get rich at any moment, but if one has no class, one is always a beggar” – paraphrased from philosopher and connoisseur of Neapolitan culture Luciano De Crescenzo.

Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2016?

A lot of people.

Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?

I miss being able to sail.

What might you swap all your wealth for?

Living in a world populated by principled people.

Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the banking crisis?

The banking crisis was born to the low value given to the Euro. I have no words to say on that.

What phrase or word do you most loathe?

“I can’t do it”.

In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?

For me, it’s absolutely right to support both domestic and international charities. Helping someone who has little is the most gallant gesture that anyone can do.

The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?

Smartphones are now improperly used by young children. This is harmful because many of them prefer using them to reading a good book.

Nicola Radano

If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?

Only elegant men.

If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?

A plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce by the sea.

What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?

In the afternoon.

A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?

A cup of Neapolitan coffee please.

Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?

I like afternoon appetizers in the summer time. I find them most relaxing.

Who is the most positive person you know?

My mum.

What’s your most guilty pleasure?

Sleeping in late without being interrupted.

If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?

A rudder.

If you were a car, what marque would you be?

A Porsche.

Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.

That I’ve been able to create unexpected things from nothing.

What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?

Family photos, antique ashtrays and a clock.

Nicola Radano declares his passion to be classical fashion and Neapolitan tailoring. He established a blog about the subject titled ‘Me, Myself & I’ in 2013 and launched his own firm of hand sewn tie producers, Spacca Neapolis, in 2016.

Follow him on Instagram at @nicolaradano and on Facebook by clicking here.

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August 30, 2016
Gerald Ratner – What’s on your mantelpiece?

A 20-question interview with well-known businessman Gerald Ratner

The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

Road cycling.

“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

Don’t give up. Failure is the route to success. You will fail many times before you succeed so embrace failure.

Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2016?

Mark Carney is a mine of misinformation. He said interest rates would go up for the last five years and scared the sh*t out of us on Brexit.

Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?

Running a big company.

What might you swap all your wealth for?

I haven’t got all that much wealth, but, as you get older, you appreciate your health more.

Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the banking crisis?

Business requires endless cash and if you can’t raise it anymore, that has a negative effect on the economy.

What phrase or word do you most loathe?

Starting every sentence with ‘So’.

In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?

I support animal charities but I don’t like the aggressive approach to fundraising by certain charities and their endless shock adverts on television.

The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?

I hate people screaming down them in public.

If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?

Robin van Persie (my all time hero), David Tang (stylish and witty) and Mark Carney (so I can throw him out the window).

Gerald Ratner

If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?

The Waterside Inn at Bray. I would order a magnum of Château Latour.

What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?

During the week: At nighttime.

A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?

A double espresso.

Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?

One that ends early.

Who is the most positive person you know?

My dog, Bear. He thinks he is human.

What’s your most guilty pleasure?

Cigars.

If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?

I hate tattoos.

If you were a car, what marque would you be?

I was a Ferrari. Now, I’m a Volvo.

Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.

I never called my jewellery ‘crap’ in that infamous speech. I described it as high quality but unfortunately I called a sherry decanter ‘crap’.

What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?

A picture of my dog.

Gerald Ratner is the former chairman and chief executive of the Ratners Group. He is now a keynote speaker.

Follow him on Twitter at @Gerald_Ratner.

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August 23, 2016
Board of The Trump

Donald Trump offers an opportunity to join his “board of directors” for just $100 – Talk about a joke

Somewhat desperately of late, the Trump family have attempted to flog signed copies of The Donald’s The Art of the Deal for a “campaign contribution” of $184 and even offered a chance to win a $2,000 lunch with Eric Trump in New York if they give just $3. Now, the wannabe President of the United States of America has gone one stage further and is now offering “the best patriots” the chance to “take [their] spot on the Trump Board of Directors”.

In his email missive, Donald Trump adds:

“I’ve had a lot of success in business by building a great team around me. I know you share our vision for America . . . an America with strong borders, high-paying manufacturing jobs, a powerful military destroying ISIS and all other terrorists, a VA that truly serves our veterans, and a government that respects hard work and common sense, NOT political correctness”.

“That is why I want you to take your spot on the Trump Board of Directors”.

Rather like his now infamous dodgy degrees, all those giving $100 to “help defeat Crooked Hillary” will actually get is a certificate with their name on it and a note that reads: “You’re the best” from Donald Trump himself. You’ve got to bless him for trying; it’s not worth the paper it’s written on.

#DumpTheTrump

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August 14, 2016