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after President Biden is in power?
My pick: The celebrations that will ensue as the wall around the WH is removed.
I imagine it being like the way people reacted when the Berlin Wall was dismantled celebrating the removal of a symbol of divisiveness.
It will also be a reminder to Trump-humpers that their Fearless Leader needed to protect himself from the citizenry, while President Biden requires no such protection.
JI7
(89,276 posts)But actually, a lot of things probably wont happen , at least not as usual until we can get some control over the virus.
But I will just be happy with all the "normal" stuff also like real press breifings .
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)for granted but was always good to see. The Easter egg hunt. Obama with Halloween. Not that I paid a lot of attention, but I would always see mention and pictures and Obama and Michelle's huge welcoming smile.
Nevilledog
(51,212 posts)You didn't specify we couldn't come up with a new symbolic event.
NanceGreggs
(27,820 posts)I LOVE it!!!
The French gave us Lady Liberty - maybe they have some old guillotines laying around that they'd part with for a song.
jmowreader
(50,566 posts)It is in the National Museum.
I know the Canadians have one in their museum, for whatever reason.
Fortunately, guillotines are pretty easy to make if you've got a table saw, a router and something that'll cut inch-thick steel.
NanceGreggs
(27,820 posts)... you can buy one on eBay.
It may not pass Antique Roadshow provenance criteria, but it will do the job.
A HERETIC I AM
(24,380 posts)jmowreader
(50,566 posts)All you really need is weight; I figure 100 pounds total mass of the blade and carrier will be sufficient to slice through the necks of even the most corpulent members of Trumps inner circle.
Given that, we might be better off with hanging. Thats how the war criminals of World War II were dealt with.
A HERETIC I AM
(24,380 posts)That kind of steel will hold a nice edge, too!
herding cats
(19,568 posts)Umm, what you said!!
Cha
(297,774 posts)gallows humor which I never did before.
canetoad
(17,197 posts)I'd like to see an official repudiation of almost everything he has done on the House or Senate floor. I'm not wording this well and don't know how it would come about but the condemnation of his administration should be written into the history of the US in burning words.
Hekate
(90,848 posts)True Blue American
(17,992 posts)Trump signed, or use a shredder. National Shredder day like local cities have at the Government building.
SeattleVet
(5,480 posts)following the symbolic dragging out by the collar the current resident.
NanceGreggs
(27,820 posts)The 'fumigating of the WH' should be covered by the MSM.
True Blue American
(17,992 posts)Vivienne235729
(3,384 posts)csziggy
(34,138 posts)In place of the Andrew Jackson portrait. That would be the perfect move to make.
No Vested Interest
(5,167 posts)What a refreshing change that will be. She is such an asset to Joe.
I understand that she expects to continue her work in education.
That will be an interesting balancing act, but, if anyone can do it, she will!
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)Nowadays, it's Michelle and Jill!
herding cats
(19,568 posts)It used to be a coming together of press and politicians in a humorous setting. I enjoyed it. I miss those days.
NanceGreggs
(27,820 posts)True Blue American
(17,992 posts)Obama made it great again.
Hekate
(90,848 posts)All things that exclude people.
Debugging the White House will be private and take longer, but needs to start before the Bidens even move in.
NanceGreggs
(27,820 posts)... is another thing I'd like to see displayed publicly.
The People should be assured that under a Biden administration, no Putin listening devices still exist within OUR house.
Hekate
(90,848 posts)I was thinking old-diplomacy, but what Putin has done is declare war on us and it needs to be seen.
Tanuki
(14,923 posts)NanceGreggs
(27,820 posts)rpannier
(24,341 posts)Hamlette
(15,412 posts)JHB
(37,163 posts)...or his absence. Just as good.
MyOwnPeace
(16,940 posts)behind Joe as he's being sworn in!
And of course, a LARGER crowd than BunkerBoy's at the inauguration!!!!!!!!
jmowreader
(50,566 posts)I want the Chief Justice to lay the Bible on the podium and pick up one of those replica Constitutions the National Archives sells for $12. Then I want President Biden to place his left hand on the Constitution, raise his right, and swear this oath: I am an American and a President. I am not a king, dictator or tyrant. I will not use executive orders and permanent acting officials in an attempt to run the United States of America without any input from Congress. So help me God.
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,211 posts)That.
Also, Justice Bader Ginsberg finally being able to announce a well-earned retirement.
malaise
(269,208 posts)everywhere
jmowreader
(50,566 posts)The first thing that comes to my mind is 2 oz Stoli pepper vodka and 4 oz tonic water, plus a dash of Angostura bitters. Garnish with a slice of onion.
malaise
(269,208 posts)heavy on the lime and Worcester Sauce with a nice stick of celery
Greybnk48
(10,177 posts)I'll bet Biden's is waaaaaaay bigger than Trump's.
jmowreader
(50,566 posts)The primary crowd will surround the White House with baseball bats, 2x4s, axes, chain saws, ropes, pulaskis and whatever other large heavy implements they can find, ready to enter the facility at 12:05 pm if Trump refuses to leave on his own.