Editor,
Regarding Neil Wild’s comments in the Oct. 30 DJ regarding the White House demolition in which he states that Democrats do “not know anything about government” and getting “worked up over something (that) Democrats have no knowledge of,” as well as “demonstrators … who have no (idea) what they’re even demonstrating about.”
I know that since the White House was built, it has acquired two roof extensions, the additions of the East and West wings, the creation of the Oval Office, a new attic, a third floor, a new foundation, new framing, two basements, a bowling alley and a kitchen garden. Many of these changes were necessary for the lack of space or simply due to aging of the building. I also know that the current president never got approval from Congress, which is standard practice, to demolish the East Wing, even when he said the ballroom would not touch the existing building. Trump insists that many people have wanted a ballroom for a long time. Really? Then please enlighten us as to who these people were. The ballroom, the gold leaf splashed all over the Oval Office, the two huge flag poles, a proposed archway simply reflect his endless need to appear powerful, but only serve to reveal the crass, shallow person that he is.
If Mr. Wild is comfortable with a president who treats the White House like it’s his own personal property, and cannot understand why people are “worked up” over this latest example of Trump’s disregard for the law, truth and anyone else, then perhaps he may want to try reading up on the history of the American government. He might then have some idea as to what the No Kings protests were all about.
Bob Kauser
San Mateo
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Here we go again with Mr. Kauser regurgitating Democrat talking points on the supposed evils of the Big Beautiful Ballroom. Hey Mr. Kauser, if Democrats don’t like the ballroom, have them promise to never use it. But do we really think that will happen? Meanwhile, the manufactured outrage at the Big Beautiful Ballroom is a Big Beautiful Nothingburger as far as everyone is concerned, including your fellow Democrats. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
BTW, how many furrys or inflatable costumes did you witness at the numerous No Kings loitering rallies? There was plenty of video footage and I’m quite sure I saw a Barney and a Pikachu. I’m waiting to see the Cookie Monster, Elmo, Miss Piggy, and others. Perhaps I should create a bingo game based on characters witnessed? Instead of ICEBlock, EYESGawk?
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