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nuxvomica

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7. I think the East Wing destruction was a pivotal moment

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 01:24 PM

Nov 5

People are upset about the tariffs, inflation, IHS thuggery, etc., but I think the East Wing destruction neatly embodied our discontent. It was a simple, tangible, and graphic yet potently symbolic depiction of the America we love slipping away. And Trump was gleeful about taking credit for it! Usually he denies or distracts from his worst actions. At my monthly class reunion lunch, we avoid politics but at the last one everyone was talking about the East Wing and shaking their heads. It should be in every campaign ad for the midterms. It's almost literally a smoking gun.

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Maybe... [View all] sheshe2 Nov 5 OP

Ya think?? Fil1957 Nov 5 #1

That and the Great Gatsby party. So well timed. dutch777 Nov 5 #2

I don't know..I got the message loud n clear..he doesn't give a damn about us 🤬 Deuxcents Nov 5 #3

He'll demolish the West Wing next dalton99a Nov 5 #4

It's the economy, and the GRANDIOSITY, stupid! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Nov 5 #5

You would think a stable genius could figure that out. brer cat Nov 5 #6

I think the East Wing destruction was a pivotal moment nuxvomica Nov 5 #7

ROFL!! creeksneakers2 Nov 5 #8