• finitebanjo@piefed.world
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    2 months ago

    I think sadly the cost of removal isn’t justifiable by responsible politicians so it’s just going to be a permanent stain unless intel suggests the structure contains bugs or other security compromises.

    • AmbitiousProcess (they/them)@piefed.social
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      2 months ago

      And honestly, I’m sure it could be made less gaudy after the fact, and used as something other than a fucking gold-encrusted room to flaunt Trump’s wealth and influence.

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        2 months ago

        That’s my guess. It will remain, just with all the gold and tacky shit ripped out.

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          2 months ago

          Do you guys truly believe there will be another election? He’s in till death then it’s whom he likes most at that time who will be next

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            2 months ago

            The 2026 midterms will be telling. If the Democrats don’t mop the floor with the GOP, we’ll know it was corrupt. MAGA can only lose numbers, no one new is coming onboard. Trump won by the skin of his teeth on the national popular vote, and that’s how state elections are run.

            But in no case will we abandon elections. Russia and North Korea have elections, we will too. :(

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              I think you underestimate the effect all the propaganda has on the youth growing up in red areas. They only switch allegiances if they learn to think for themselves.