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Demovictory9

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Sun Jun 23, 2019, 09:36 PM Jun 2019

TRUMP suggests he might want his presidential library built on one of his properties.




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TRUMP suggests he might want his presidential library built on one of his properties.

* That could result in his presidential library foundation (& possibly taxpayers) paying his company for rent, maintenance, etc., for years after he leaves office.
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TRUMP suggests he might want his presidential library built on one of his properties. (Original Post) Demovictory9 Jun 2019 OP
What a goddamned joke Blue Owl Jun 2019 #1
That's OK; it won't be very big. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #2
May it catch fire 5 minutes after completion with no deaths but a total loss tymorial Jun 2019 #3
How big a building do you need for one Voltaire2 Jun 2019 #4
Perhaps in Hell? Va Lefty Jun 2019 #5
Before a pResident gets a library he should be required to READ a book. n/t rzemanfl Jun 2019 #6
... NanceGreggs Jun 2019 #11
Thank you Nance. Coming from you, that means a lot. n/t rzemanfl Jun 2019 #45
I've seen no evidence that he reads, listens to music, watches movies, does anything but think of Demovictory9 Jun 2019 #14
I can just picture it... greatauntoftriplets Jun 2019 #7
Here's the architect's rendition of it customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #22
And take a wild guess who will be collecting the rent. world wide wally Jun 2019 #8
he who has never read a book really needs to go fuck himself Skittles Jun 2019 #9
Paid for by a phony charity, and stiff the contractors RainCaster Jun 2019 #10
Small books for small hands C_U_L8R Jun 2019 #12
It's gonna be the world's EMPTIEST library. Haggis for Breakfast Jun 2019 #21
My guess is GP6971 Jun 2019 #13
Actually, it should be built at his final residence: RHMerriman Jun 2019 #16
A small outhouse library in the rear of Mar a lago will be just right. mfcorey1 Jun 2019 #15
Yes, with copies of his books kacekwl Jun 2019 #61
It just never ends with this guy. I really need to stop following the news. badhair77 Jun 2019 #17
+1 2naSalit Jun 2019 #36
Well, of course, and the Admission price is?!1 UTUSN Jun 2019 #18
As I've said before, these "libraries" are really museums jmowreader Jun 2019 #19
I'm sure he's planning more of a gilded shrine with a giant gift shop. tanyev Jun 2019 #25
We both know he is jmowreader Jun 2019 #35
Maybe we should let him have his library. Doreen Jun 2019 #20
Wait. What? pamdb Jun 2019 #23
Trump's Presidential Library will be the first to declare bankruptcy sop Jun 2019 #24
Good one. n/t rzemanfl Jun 2019 #46
Go fuck yourself. Build your library in Russia.. nt Hotler Jun 2019 #26
Probably house his coloring pages and picture books👎👎👎 Irishxs Jun 2019 #27
A small kiosk in front of one of his towers would suffice randr Jun 2019 #28
Alternate suggestion: Tanuki Jun 2019 #29
Brooks Hatlen - librarian keithbvadu2 Jun 2019 #31
The only library he deserves...nt 2naSalit Jun 2019 #37
Has he run that by Putin? hunter Jun 2019 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF Jun 2019 #32
The Trump Presidential Library?? smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #33
Liberty University is the obvious choice. GulfCoast66 Jun 2019 #34
Plans are underway as we speak Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2019 #38
Love the apostrophe. Chellee Jun 2019 #44
+1. n/t rzemanfl Jun 2019 #47
An honor undeserving of him. 2naSalit Jun 2019 #39
I hope he doesn't put it here in California on his golf club property Raine Jun 2019 #40
he wont. approval rate is too low here Demovictory9 Jun 2019 #41
The Vault of Eternal Republican Grifter (R), Inc. Achilleaze Jun 2019 #42
The Trumps will be grifting until they take their last breaths. Vinca Jun 2019 #43
FDR had the first Library in 1941 and he put it on his estate in NY. former9thward Jun 2019 #48
First comment that shows someone knows anything about Presidential Libraries Hangingon Jun 2019 #62
Must be for his collection of pop-up books. Talitha Jun 2019 #49
Will there be... JHB Jun 2019 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Jun 2019 #51
Wouldn't it be sweet irony if his "property" management team had to foreclose his own library... Wounded Bear Jun 2019 #52
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #53
Why even bother with a library Zambero Jun 2019 #54
It will consist of toilets and a cellphone for each vistor. CentralMass Jun 2019 #55
his "writings" consists solely of tweets so this and maybe a (small) thumbdrive would be perfect Kali Jun 2019 #65
Anyone who doesn't read should not have a library named for him. nt sarabelle Jun 2019 #56
In what country duforsure Jun 2019 #57
How about on the site of one of those CONCENTRATION CAMPS??? nolabear Jun 2019 #58
Should be on his Trump tower Moscow property. Kablooie Jun 2019 #59
It only needs an old fashioned phone booth right? trixie2 Jun 2019 #60
There's no point in ruining good real estate for no good reason. bluedigger Jun 2019 #63
A Florida sinkhole would be nice. VOX Jun 2019 #64
His presidential library is going to be one of those roll carts full of books GoCubsGo Jun 2019 #66

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,587 posts)
2. That's OK; it won't be very big.
Sun Jun 23, 2019, 09:39 PM
Jun 2019

There are probably a lot of old unused phone booths still around that would have plenty of space for all of Trump's books.

Demovictory9

(32,421 posts)
14. I've seen no evidence that he reads, listens to music, watches movies, does anything but think of
Sun Jun 23, 2019, 09:55 PM
Jun 2019

himself

GP6971

(31,110 posts)
13. My guess is
Sun Jun 23, 2019, 09:54 PM
Jun 2019

it will be at one of his golf courses. Admission will be green fees and cart rental. Gotta show a profit.

badhair77

(4,208 posts)
17. It just never ends with this guy. I really need to stop following the news.
Sun Jun 23, 2019, 10:04 PM
Jun 2019

It’s starting to wear me down and my own mental health will be in jeopardy.

2naSalit

(86,323 posts)
36. +1
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 12:54 AM
Jun 2019

My computer has been acting up lately. I'm beginning to think that it knows I'll be looking at news and is refusing to let me do that.

jmowreader

(50,528 posts)
19. As I've said before, these "libraries" are really museums
Sun Jun 23, 2019, 10:08 PM
Jun 2019

Since they are, Trump’s wouldn’t be complete without a list of all his associates that went to prison.

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
20. Maybe we should let him have his library.
Sun Jun 23, 2019, 10:11 PM
Jun 2019

The catch: He can only put the books he has completely read in it and it can not be any bigger than just to hold those books.

pamdb

(1,332 posts)
23. Wait. What?
Sun Jun 23, 2019, 10:35 PM
Jun 2019


You could fit his “ presidential library” into a closet. For a man who doesn’t read. Better off just put a huge TV in it turned permanently to Fox.

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smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
33. The Trump Presidential Library??
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 12:28 AM
Jun 2019

What is that? A kiosk with a bunch of porn magazines in it?

The guy does not read. He has no intellectual curiosity. He has a few ghost-written books that are complete garbage. What a joke!

GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)
34. Liberty University is the obvious choice.
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 12:28 AM
Jun 2019

Let the hillbilly Christians own him for posterity.

It will only hasten their demise.

And I am a former hillbilly Christian.

2naSalit

(86,323 posts)
39. An honor undeserving of him.
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 12:57 AM
Jun 2019

It should never be on his property, but could go for a library in his name if it were located in a penitentiary somewhere. Otherwise forget it, he'll be in prison anyway.

Raine

(30,540 posts)
40. I hope he doesn't put it here in California on his golf club property
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 01:18 AM
Jun 2019

it's only about 20 minutes from me.

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
42. The Vault of Eternal Republican Grifter (R), Inc.
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 06:59 AM
Jun 2019

Here we see revealed once again THE core republican value: greed, born out of fear.

Even in death: greed. greed. greed. born out of fear.

Sad.

Vinca

(50,236 posts)
43. The Trumps will be grifting until they take their last breaths.
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 07:04 AM
Jun 2019

My suggestion for a "Trump library" is a used motorhome stocked with picture books and fried chicken that travels from prison to prison.

former9thward

(31,936 posts)
48. FDR had the first Library in 1941 and he put it on his estate in NY.
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 08:34 AM
Jun 2019

Reagan has his on his property in CA. Don't know about the all the rest. The Obama Foundation will own and operate the Obama Library (which will not be a research library. Obama is outsourcing his records to the federal government at locations around the country.) So it is a mixed bag. Presidential libraries are mainly built with private funds which are not required to be disclosed to the public.

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Wounded Bear

(58,598 posts)
52. Wouldn't it be sweet irony if his "property" management team had to foreclose his own library...
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 10:31 AM
Jun 2019

due to lack of interest?

Response to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Kali

(55,003 posts)
65. his "writings" consists solely of tweets so this and maybe a (small) thumbdrive would be perfect
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 01:52 PM
Jun 2019

to store his intellectual legacy.

trixie2

(905 posts)
60. It only needs an old fashioned phone booth right?
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 11:42 AM
Jun 2019

With his tweets. Maybe add a one holer for added comfort. I am not talking about golf.

bluedigger

(17,085 posts)
63. There's no point in ruining good real estate for no good reason.
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 12:14 PM
Jun 2019

Although a small library named for him in a Federal prison does have it's charms.

GoCubsGo

(32,074 posts)
66. His presidential library is going to be one of those roll carts full of books
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 02:45 PM
Jun 2019

that goes from prison ward to prison ward. They might even let him push it around, himself as a reward for good behavior.

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