That last sentence over and over again. Tearing down his monstrosities, erasing his name and face from public edifices, and stripping out all his gold gewgaws will be a cathartic effort for all Americans!
Sort of like getting rid of all those Confederate statutes . . . Trump probably isn't aware of how the traces of Hitler, Stalin, Gaddafy, and Saddam Hussein were erased after their passing. Or, except in the case of Stalin, how their passing came about.
Recommending this article from The Atlantic. "Hitler’s Edifice Complex"
Subheading: He was obsessed with adding an expensive new wing to the Reich Chancellery, part of his grandiose architectural ambitions for the nation’s capital. By Timothy W. Ryback
Disturbing parallels. It is behind a paywall if you have hit a monthly limit, not sure if the gift link works for all (as in this forum).
Re: the hospital. This would allow the president to receive the kind of treatment not currently available at the White House. In secret. It’s not normally possible to make trips to Walter Reed unnoticed. This makes me wonder if this is about Trump’s regular treatment, and not some potential future disaster.
For a man who boasted “only I can fix it” and “the president can do anything”, the rude awakening cometh. In rushes. No arbitrary ballroom, no birthright citizenship extermination, no Noem, no Bondi. Republicans are fleeing both houses of congress, his popularity is plummeting, Epstein still towers, and the Unnecessary War …
Wow. Thanks so much. I knew the ballroom was a terrible idea even before the "national security" angle came to light, but you've shown with great clarity why it's also illegal. Now I'm wondering if the Republicans in Congress have the guts to stand up to Trump (and Miller et al.) if he comes to them with MAGA cap in hand.
Great summary of the ruling. I'd also like to point out that there is actually a fair amount of law, tax law, governing when something is maintenance and when it's a capital expenditure. Maintenance expenses can be deducted in the year incurred, while the cost of most capital expenditures must be recovered through depreciation, amortization or depletion over the tax life of the asset. Although tax law is not controlling in this case, there are abundant discussions and definitions of the distinction between the two concepts. FYI: Years and years ago, Congress created the Investment Tax Credit for many business items. No credit was allowed, however, for permanent attachments to buildings, such as HVAC systems, walls, etc. Corporations found a loophole in movable walls which were not attached to the building, hence the creation of the cubicle which did qualify for the credit.
I would love to wield a sledgehammer if this monstrosity is ever built. Perhaps Mar a Lago will serve as a reminder much in the same way that Nazi constructions are preserved in Germany.
That last sentence over and over again. Tearing down his monstrosities, erasing his name and face from public edifices, and stripping out all his gold gewgaws will be a cathartic effort for all Americans!
Sort of like getting rid of all those Confederate statutes . . . Trump probably isn't aware of how the traces of Hitler, Stalin, Gaddafy, and Saddam Hussein were erased after their passing. Or, except in the case of Stalin, how their passing came about.
Recommending this article from The Atlantic. "Hitler’s Edifice Complex"
Subheading: He was obsessed with adding an expensive new wing to the Reich Chancellery, part of his grandiose architectural ambitions for the nation’s capital. By Timothy W. Ryback
Disturbing parallels. It is behind a paywall if you have hit a monthly limit, not sure if the gift link works for all (as in this forum).
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/04/hitlers-edifice-complex/686662/
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/04/hitlers-edifice-complex/686662/?gift=UHeHt3VJRyQvdAJNFNkjX0qAWFojFFA2oZJnvwZ3oBc&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
This Atlantic subscriber noticed the similarities!
I don’t think his ego will ever let him ask Congress for permission for anything. That’s not how a dictator operates.
Thanks, Liz. Not to be a Debbie Downer, but am I the only person seeing parallels to “Red Dawn” and “The 100”? 😞
Re: the hospital. This would allow the president to receive the kind of treatment not currently available at the White House. In secret. It’s not normally possible to make trips to Walter Reed unnoticed. This makes me wonder if this is about Trump’s regular treatment, and not some potential future disaster.
For a man who boasted “only I can fix it” and “the president can do anything”, the rude awakening cometh. In rushes. No arbitrary ballroom, no birthright citizenship extermination, no Noem, no Bondi. Republicans are fleeing both houses of congress, his popularity is plummeting, Epstein still towers, and the Unnecessary War …
Wow. Thanks so much. I knew the ballroom was a terrible idea even before the "national security" angle came to light, but you've shown with great clarity why it's also illegal. Now I'm wondering if the Republicans in Congress have the guts to stand up to Trump (and Miller et al.) if he comes to them with MAGA cap in hand.
Great summary of the ruling. I'd also like to point out that there is actually a fair amount of law, tax law, governing when something is maintenance and when it's a capital expenditure. Maintenance expenses can be deducted in the year incurred, while the cost of most capital expenditures must be recovered through depreciation, amortization or depletion over the tax life of the asset. Although tax law is not controlling in this case, there are abundant discussions and definitions of the distinction between the two concepts. FYI: Years and years ago, Congress created the Investment Tax Credit for many business items. No credit was allowed, however, for permanent attachments to buildings, such as HVAC systems, walls, etc. Corporations found a loophole in movable walls which were not attached to the building, hence the creation of the cubicle which did qualify for the credit.
I would love to wield a sledgehammer if this monstrosity is ever built. Perhaps Mar a Lago will serve as a reminder much in the same way that Nazi constructions are preserved in Germany.