I don't even know what your point is. The writer is confused because he thinks the ethics committee requires tax returns from nominees and the Executives. They do not and the writer is in error. I cannot get any plainer.
This is exactly what I posted. Tax returns are not part of the process. Why are you not understanding this?
My point is that Trump still has not turned over his taxes and that was the point of the author.
What don't you understand?
Wrong again.
No one turns over tax returns to the ethics committee. The author obviously doesn't know this. I gave a link detailing what the committee requires and tax returns are not required so why are you still hanging on to it. The author made a mistake in his article which started the conversation and I have pointed out why he is wrong but you insist on making a point of Trumps tax returns. If he chooses to reveal them it will be after the audit is completed. Meantime they are a moot point toward the vetting process.
You don't think the IRS is a government entity? They are the only ones that require them. It not a rule that anyone have a handle on Trumps matters except those that are required to do so. Because the public can't see his financial records is of no consequence.
Just that it frames the argument, like the Clinton's, that he is hiding something.
I think he will pull an LBJ and drop out during the Primary or make up some asinine reason for not running for reelection, after having the single worst presidency in the history of the country.
Well he isn't hiding anything about his tax returns so far as the government is concerned because they are with the IRS being audited. The question is I guess does he have a right to retain privacy about his tax returns the same as any other citizen. Some would argue that he should disclose them because Presidents before him have done so. Others would say he has the same rights to privacy as anyone else. He is opting to keep them private at this time with a caveat that when the audit is complete he will disclose them. That's about all there is to it for now. As to whether he is hiding something, that seems far fetched since his returns are in the hands of the IRS.
I dunno. Trump never dropped out of the race because campaigning was his favorite part, frankly I think it's more likely that his fat ass dies of a stroke, or he gets impeached after the 2018 midterm.
He most certainly is hiding his returns from the American people by not sharing them and he has changed the bar. Some of his past returns aren't under audit. He still hasn't released them. He is the only president since Nixon not to release any returns.
He is not required to disclose his returns anymore than you are. It's his prerogative in the same way that it is yours. Just because it doesn't suit your agenda doesn't mean things are not on the up and up as far as the rules are concerned It isn't hiding if it is not required to disclose. Your rant and personal attacks are clear indications of a sour grapes attitude.
It should be noted that he's the only president since before Nixon to release his tax returns. Because Nixon said it was important for the American people to know their president isn't a crook. Clearly LT disagrees with that sentiment.
I disagree with the idea that anyone should not be afforded their right to exercise their legal prerogatives. If there are descreprencies in his returns then the IRS will make him aware and if it is something that needs to be investigated it will be referred to the Justice Department. There is nothing in the precidence of those who have disclosed tha negates anyone's right to not make them private.
How do you feel about the president elect making baseless claims that there were millions of illegal votes cast for Hillary Clinton and that he actually won the popular vote? He stated this as though it is a fact, when there is no evidence to support his claim.
So if something is legal, does that always make it okay?
Haven't thought about it nor do I know much about it. Is it your contention that politicians have to have a basis for their statements?
No it does not. I posted a link to conflicts of interests . Back up and read it.