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In reply to the discussion: Trump threatens to keep the UFC construction up permanently -- like the Eiffel Tower. [View all]homegirl
(2,008 posts)62. Someone MUST teach Donald to use GOOGLE!
The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution. Designed by Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier and spearheaded by Gustave Eiffel, it was initially intended to stand for 20 years before being dismantled. It was saved from demolition after proving its value as a massive radio telegraph station.
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Trump threatens to keep the UFC construction up permanently -- like the Eiffel Tower. [View all]
allegorical oracle
Yesterday
OP
So agree. It's taking a lot of time to install this monstrosity. He knows it's going to be
allegorical oracle
16 hrs ago
#64
Many Frenchmen will come to see it, miniatures of the 'Trump UFC Cage' will be sold for $250 in the WH Gift Shop.
sop
Yesterday
#4
anything he does is schlok. it can all be undone, some easy some expensive, but all undone. nt
Javaman
Yesterday
#9
Except for the damage to our international reputation. I'm not sure that will ever be completely undone. (n/t)
thesquanderer
22 hrs ago
#31
There are plenty of super wealthy people who prove that just because you have money, doesn't mean you have style
mwmisses4289
23 hrs ago
#12
Are they going to add something like the Madame Brasserie restaurant and...
Ol Janx Spirit
23 hrs ago
#22
He'll have a Madam Brassiere restaurant, colloquially known as the Stormy Daniels. (n/t)
thesquanderer
22 hrs ago
#30
Oh yeah! It was childish for a congressional hearing, but would fit right in...
Ol Janx Spirit
9 hrs ago
#72
If karma exists it will rain so hard the reflecting pool actually fills up.... n/t
Ol Janx Spirit
20 hrs ago
#39
The demented geezer has given up on Iran and the economy. Now he's just trolling the citizenry and exacting revenge on
Martin68
22 hrs ago
#36
Like Rick Wilson said..."Everything he touches turns to shit," eh? Our WH, now. nt
allegorical oracle
16 hrs ago
#65