About Donald Trump's new ballroom ......

Although I generally support President Donald Trump,I do concede that his decision to replace the East Wing of the White House with a large ballroom can be viewed as questionable in some contexts.Yes,I realize that it will be funded privately and not cost the taxpayers anything ,which is of course a good thing.And no ,I don't view it as some sort desecration of scared norms the way the progressives are saying ( you know they'll attack him no matter what he does !) But while I'm sure he and future Presidents will make good use of it ,I'm forced to confess the optics of doing such a thing may not be the best in the current climate of economic uncertainty.And I also admit that he may have gone a little overboard in taking out the entire East Wing ; if it's possible ,he may have been better off simply making it a relatively smaller addition to the structure that was already there .One thing I admit I actively don't like : I read they had to demolish the White House movie room to

accommodate the new ballroom.The movie room is one of the best perks of being President!

This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »

BrandNewMan · M

So .. you're upset about .. ~ nothing of importance ? 😅

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@BrandNewMan I think you are overstating things .I never said that I was actively upset , especially with all that's is going on right now.Im only stating an opinion that it might not have been the best use of money and resources at this particular time.

This comment is hidden. Show Comment

BrandNewMan · M

@DavidT8899 Lol .. kinda my point

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@BrandNewMan But I'm not sure the point is ,well,on point.While I support our current President ,it should be remembered that NO leader is above any criticism - although the nonsense that comes from the far left can be safely dismissed .

BrandNewMan · M

@DavidT8899 Wouldn't have guessed that. Yeah, bit of a mixed bag with him .. but I saw no better option in the elections he was on the ballot.

I get it to a point but also think we need something like this that's more securable than public locations. Especially true in the current state of libs encouraging violent opposition so openly.

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@BrandNewMan I happen to believe that he's the best President we've had in modern times.If you rank him specifically in the area of toughness and fortitude,I'd actually rank him alongside Abraham Lincoln.( No,I'm not kidding !)But in terms of the ballroom ,I do believe he would have been better off building something smaller alongside what was already there ,although I admit that I don't know that it would have even been structurally possible.

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@BrandNewMan On the other hand ,I do see your points as well.I suppose it's a debatable topic.

idontcareok · 70-79, M

@DavidT8899 thank you,

BrandNewMan · M

@DavidT8899
Dont disagree with that assessment. I could use a little less of his demeanor that invites so much vitriol, gets in the way of being more effective at times. The nerve to tackle stuff that needs it head on is worth that aspect.

Debated a bit and we did so without escalation. 👍🏼

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@BrandNewMan I've noticed that too .😀It's nice to have a conversation on this sight where you don't agree on everything but it doesn't turn into a screaming / insult contest.I wish all of the exchanges here were like that.And I agree that Trump's greatest strength - his boldness and willingness to speak his mind - are at the same time his biggest weakness .