Money, money, money…. Ivanka, Jared and the Trump Card
While being wealthy may not be commonplace, marriages among the rich and famous sometimes are. At least the perceived motives for rich nuptials may suggest alliances among the wealthy more than the storybook theme of love. This post will offer a rare and reluctant topic on this blog. Celebrity stories typically feature content of little value beyond raising revenue for some tabloids due to the insatiable appetite of some for gossip. Starting with a little humor may make it easier to digest.
The excerpt above appears to be from October 18th and based on other reports the wedding is now complete. The only reason the story appeared on this blog’s radar was a scan of Google News and Ivanka Trump listed under ‘in the news.’ If the timing had worked out the obvious choice for a wedding song is offered below courtesy of YouTube.
It is quite possible many people have arrived at the same choice for Ivanka and Jared’s wedding song.
Ivanka and Jared were born in the same year. They are both beneficiaries of their families’ wealth. Both families are involved in real estate. According to Wikipedia Jared graduated from Harvard College in 2003 and prior to admission his father had contributed $2.5 million to the university. For Ivanka it was Georgetown and Wharton with some modeling and much involvement in the family business. Jared’s acquisition of the New York Observer with family funds suggests an interest in appealing to ‘the educated elite’ in New York as this is how the readership is described.
So the suggestion of the commonplace alliance of wealthy families rather than a marriage is supported to some degree with the information above. And Ivanka’s new book does not weaken the argument. ‘The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life,’ is a title that by itself demonstrates a set of priorities.
Another book related to this post’s topic comes from Carrie Prejean. It is featured elsewhere on this blog. ‘Still Standing’ is soon to be published and comes after the author’s experience of being thrown under the bus by the Trump family and their pageants in favor of those who attacked her for her response to a question she was asked.
It’s not personal. (money, money, money…….MONEY)
All that is supported by the founding of this great nation allowing citizens to reach their full potential is a wonderful thing. Maintaining a principled approach to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness remains a challenge for some. If one adheres to conservative principles and tradtional American values the risk of making less than honorable choices is greatly diminished if not eliminated. We are after all human and not flawless. Keeping that constantly in mind will improve our chances for doing the right thing.
Stanford Matthews
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