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In reply to the discussion: Republicans now plan for taxpayers to fund Trumps $400 million ballroom which he promised to cover with private donation [View all]Hope22
(4,846 posts)29. Lawrence O'Donnell had a good article last night
The topic was that the shelter that is supposedly being built under the ballroom is completely against protocol for Presidential safety. What is there currently works appropriately for the intended short term to safety of president and staff and then removing them swiftly and secretly to another location. The absurdity of a large staffed hospital and permanent bunker, to say nothing of the announcing the location to the world was also a concern! All of these seem like common sense which makes me think the entire project will be a pre paid grift that will never amount to anything but an eyesore.
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Republicans now plan for taxpayers to fund Trumps $400 million ballroom which he promised to cover with private donation [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Apr 28
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I don't want to pay to keep those self-styled important people safe. Look at everything they do to kill us
Solly Mack
Apr 28
#16
On day one of the Democratic President's inauguration he/she must have that fucking ballroom demolished
ToxMarz
Apr 28
#30
So Mexico will not be paying for it? Are we sending troops? Is Mexico making a nuclear bomb?
twodogsbarking
Apr 28
#36
They can stick the 400 million into the Reconciliation Bill they're cooking up
maxsolomon
Apr 28
#39
White House officials said that the legislation would authorize the entire project -- including the aboveground ballroom
LetMyPeopleVote
12 hrs ago
#43
Trump admin's official position is that almost EVERYTHING in the ballroom is security-related.
LetMyPeopleVote
12 hrs ago
#44