What I agree with the Democrats is, is why do we even need a Ballroom for the white house. Can't we build it somewhere nearby?
Trump shouldn't do this because the White House is a historic building, and it will make Fallout 3 inaccurate. Granted, the White House was blown up, but the rubble would be inaccurate now.
Trump shouldn't do this because the White House is a historic building
1800 - White House construction finishes.
1834 - They make a terrace with some baths to the east.
1866 - East Terrace is removed.
1902 - Teddy Roosevelt builds an East Wing as a guest entrance. It's a coat room.
1942 - FDR builds the current East Wing over the bunker.
2025 - Rebuilt as a ballroom.
The 1902 "East Wing" is part of the East Colonade and I don't think is being touched. The only notable things in the East Wing proper are the First Lady's Office and the Calligraphy Office.
The only reason its current state is more "historic" than any previous construction was no one made changes in the 1980s. Otherwise it'd have been a consistent 30-40 years between changes since the start.
The entire damn inside was gutted and rebuilt under Truman anyway. People are acting like it's been untouched for 225 years or something.
But "Muh History". I agree. I don't entirely trust Trump because he's a politician, but I believe that he is a Patriot. In my opinion, it ruins just ruins the symetry of the White House, but what do I know, I'm no architech?
Just like when they paved over the lawn at the Rose Garden. People freaked out trying to make it sound like he'd torn out the whole thing. Really, it just looks kind of shit because it's too much concrete in one spot without something to break it up. Needed some raised beds in the center or something. Though the Kennedy-era one was best IMHO.
There might be room elsewhere on the grounds, but it probably becomes a question of how far you want your distinguished state guests to have to walk across the grounds, in their formal wear, at various times of the year. You certainly don't want it outside the grounds entirely; I'm sure that would create security headaches and would also diminish the connection to the presidency.
Also, a ballroom as I understand it is not typically a detached structure—hence "room."
What I agree with the Democrats is, is why do we even need a Ballroom for the white house. Can't we build it somewhere nearby?
Trump shouldn't do this because the White House is a historic building, and it will make Fallout 3 inaccurate. Granted, the White House was blown up, but the rubble would be inaccurate now.
Have you seen the huge wedding tent that we use for various state dinners?
We should have a ballroom and he managed to fund it privately. It's a win for everyone.
I actually would’ve been ok with my tax dollars being used for this. I can’t imagine how much it would piss off the libtards
More buildings means more entry points, more angles you have to cover, more security checks and more bug sweeps.
It's efficient to have a formal events section of the building. Personally I'm surprised no one thought of it before.
Also better for planting your own bugs. Which America would never do at the foreign guests' tables.
There’s a movie theater and bowling alley in there right? I’m honestly shocked that there isn’t a formal ballroom
1800 - White House construction finishes.
1834 - They make a terrace with some baths to the east.
1866 - East Terrace is removed.
1902 - Teddy Roosevelt builds an East Wing as a guest entrance. It's a coat room.
1942 - FDR builds the current East Wing over the bunker.
2025 - Rebuilt as a ballroom.
The 1902 "East Wing" is part of the East Colonade and I don't think is being touched. The only notable things in the East Wing proper are the First Lady's Office and the Calligraphy Office.
The only reason its current state is more "historic" than any previous construction was no one made changes in the 1980s. Otherwise it'd have been a consistent 30-40 years between changes since the start.
The entire damn inside was gutted and rebuilt under Truman anyway. People are acting like it's been untouched for 225 years or something.
Don't forget the Leafs burning it down in 1814.
Sorry aboot dat eh?
But "Muh History". I agree. I don't entirely trust Trump because he's a politician, but I believe that he is a Patriot. In my opinion, it ruins just ruins the symetry of the White House, but what do I know, I'm no architech?
in that dual-citizen sense, right?
The only country he loves more than America, is Noserael. But as we say in my faction, "One Israel, One Enclave, now and forever."
I agree with you on the symmetry.
Just like when they paved over the lawn at the Rose Garden. People freaked out trying to make it sound like he'd torn out the whole thing. Really, it just looks kind of shit because it's too much concrete in one spot without something to break it up. Needed some raised beds in the center or something. Though the Kennedy-era one was best IMHO.
There might be room elsewhere on the grounds, but it probably becomes a question of how far you want your distinguished state guests to have to walk across the grounds, in their formal wear, at various times of the year. You certainly don't want it outside the grounds entirely; I'm sure that would create security headaches and would also diminish the connection to the presidency.
Also, a ballroom as I understand it is not typically a detached structure—hence "room."