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Takket

(23,714 posts)
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 10:53 AM Aug 2025

Trump has seized control of Washington

Without any act of Congress.

To me the appropriate reaction for any DC police office right now is to sit, arms folded at their desk, and ask “what would you like me to do sir”. If drumpf’s going to control DC then he can give all the orders.

There’s a call about a car accident. Should we go look at it Mr President?

Mr President a store was robbed. Should be investigate?

Mr President can I take a vacation day Friday?

Mr President this cruiser is out of gas. Can I fill it up?

You want it. You got it fuck face. If you are so fucking smart, you tell us everything we should do.

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Trump has seized control of Washington (Original Post) Takket Aug 2025 OP
Let him fix the roads and pick up the trash dalton99a Aug 2025 #1
Bingo! Because he's now responsible for EVERYTHING it takes to keep it running. littlemissmartypants Aug 2025 #6
He's already got the safety vest. Alice B. Aug 2025 #8
Noem's got the vest .... berniesandersmittens Aug 2025 #11
This is all replacing the garbage truck ride visual from the campaign I had in my head. Alice B. Aug 2025 #15
We have officially become a police state. Totally Tunsie Aug 2025 #2
That was quick! Martin Eden Aug 2025 #3
I don't think it is necessarily illegal SCantiGOP Aug 2025 #4
I think every DC employee should get sick today. flashman13 Aug 2025 #5
I'm sure a lot of them are feeling pretty ill. thought crime Aug 2025 #13
DC cops should eat lots of donuts today. The Madcap Aug 2025 #7
DC crime had actually declined over the past year. Lonestarblue Aug 2025 #9
DC is unique. It's not in a State. maxsolomon Aug 2025 #14
Wasn't there a scandal about rich white guys BOSSHOG Aug 2025 #10
That punishes DC residents who actually need these services IronLionZion Aug 2025 #12

littlemissmartypants

(33,579 posts)
6. Bingo! Because he's now responsible for EVERYTHING it takes to keep it running.
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 01:05 PM
Aug 2025

But it's not like he understands the law or has ever abided by it. So, I'll not going to hold my breath.

Alice B.

(735 posts)
15. This is all replacing the garbage truck ride visual from the campaign I had in my head.
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 02:47 PM
Aug 2025

I’m not sure which is worse!

Totally Tunsie

(11,851 posts)
2. We have officially become a police state.
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 11:07 AM
Aug 2025

The real DC criminals are standing on the press room stage.

THIS IS NOT AMERICA!

SCantiGOP

(14,719 posts)
4. I don't think it is necessarily illegal
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 12:54 PM
Aug 2025

If Congress did it. I think a court will knock down Trump’s attempt quickly.
But, the Supremes might let it stand while the case is working its way through the system.

The Madcap

(1,903 posts)
7. DC cops should eat lots of donuts today.
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 01:13 PM
Aug 2025

And cruise around a bit. T****'s personal military will take care of things for them.

Lonestarblue

(13,474 posts)
9. DC crime had actually declined over the past year.
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 01:23 PM
Aug 2025

I winder if this is a trial run to work out any kinks before he takes over other Democratic cities. We’ll see whether he interferes with local elections this fall. He likes to rig elections.

BOSSHOG

(44,738 posts)
10. Wasn't there a scandal about rich white guys
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 01:24 PM
Aug 2025

Going to an Island and having sex with young girls?

Does this mean trump will round up convicted felons in DC?

Do military leaders need to bone up on what constitutes unlawful orders?

US Military personnel rounding up American Citizens?

Hey stupid people, you voted for him, he no longer loves you.

IronLionZion

(51,267 posts)
12. That punishes DC residents who actually need these services
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 01:26 PM
Aug 2025

Normal people do live here. And it's like 90% Dem.

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