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The Velveteen Ocelot

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13. I have just learned that as soon as a president takes office
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:30 PM
Dec 2018

plans have to be made for their funeral, which is kinda creepy - but since presidents are entitled to state funerals I suppose that has to be done.

Trump's funeral (which I hope I live to see) will present some interesting challenges, some of which will depend on the results of the Russia investigation. It's possible he will be impeached or resign, and if that happens his funeral will probably be more subdued, like Nixon's. And there's also the likelihood that regardless of how his presidency ends a whole lot of people will be damn glad the mofo is dead.

It's not likely that there will be a big fancy Christian funeral in the National Cathedral, since Trump sets foot in a church only when he absolutely has to, as for weddings and funerals. Otherwise he doesn't go to church and apparently never has. So it would be difficult for the presiding clergy to say anything relating to Trump's religion, which is basically himself.

I can imagine him wanting a funeral that's bigger than any previous funerals - more people, especially more important people. He wouldn't care about any religious ceremony - he'd only want expressions of adoration from masses of people. Whatever's the biggest stadium in the country, he'd want it, and there would have to be a Jumbotron.

Would all of his wives and mistresses attend?

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NOT one single thought. elleng Dec 2018 #1
Gonna get lit and pump up the jams Roland99 Dec 2018 #2
Bonfire on the beach, fireworks...and leis, of course. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #3
Just hoping for sooner rather than later. nt MANative Dec 2018 #4
Next week works for me YessirAtsaFact Dec 2018 #27
Here's a prophetic film clip. MineralMan Dec 2018 #5
Mariachi bands and loud sighs of relief. Vinca Dec 2018 #6
And taco trucks serving the celebraters DesertRat Dec 2018 #58
Appropriate ceremonial send-off. It's only fair for a creature of his stature Glorfindel Dec 2018 #7
He wil have an open casket because he thinks people will want to see his godly body Doreen Dec 2018 #8
In actuality, we just want to be sure he's in there! Totally Tunsie Dec 2018 #10
Yeah, like standing with a stake next to the casket in case he rises from the dead. Doreen Dec 2018 #21
a gas station in Milan,Italy? DBoon Dec 2018 #9
That's a Grade A reference BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #38
Similar to Thatcher's death Yavin4 Dec 2018 #11
I imagine police and federal marshalls waiting patiently outside Ilsa Dec 2018 #12
I have just learned that as soon as a president takes office The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2018 #13
Any pomp and circumstance will be a waste of time and $$$ on this oaf, Totally Tunsie Dec 2018 #14
Line the casket with Odor Eaters and he will just disappear. Voila! Job done. Arkansas Granny Dec 2018 #15
LOVE it!! DoctorJoJo Dec 2018 #23
There's always this: Scattering Donny's ashes (Big Lebowski) malchickiwick Dec 2018 #16
all while remembering people who actually served 47of74 Dec 2018 #25
I'm Envisioning People Partying And Dancing ChoppinBroccoli Dec 2018 #17
The last scene of "Don Giovanni." The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2018 #22
Well, even Nixon got a send-off... MountCleaners Dec 2018 #18
His ashes will be spread over Rot's Knot's North Dakota, where the toxic waste dump is at.. Just a Weirdo Dec 2018 #19
Bing Crosby singing, "I'm dreaming of an orange melt-down." Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #20
Everybody dies. I know there are those here who would love to see Trump dead elocs Dec 2018 #24
Honestly, he probably thinks that Bettie Dec 2018 #32
But I would bet that Barron still loves his father regardless. elocs Dec 2018 #48
I really believe he's that terrible of a person Bettie Dec 2018 #49
Judging from the few videos I've seen of Barron and Donnie-dusch together, I doubt Barron 3Hotdogs Dec 2018 #33
Only the best people will be there. Like no one has ever seen. CentralMass Dec 2018 #26
ding dong the witch is dead. trueblue2007 Dec 2018 #28
Nobody will be there except his kids, MoonRiver Dec 2018 #29
Eulogies by Sarah Palin, James Woods, and Sheriff David Clarke. BlueStater Dec 2018 #30
Also eulogy by Sheriff Joe if he's not in prison at the time. 3Hotdogs Dec 2018 #37
I picture Hannity and Jeannine Pirro (wearing a full black veil) in the front row. DesertRat Dec 2018 #55
Well, they can dispose of him in a dumpster Bettie Dec 2018 #31
The Hoarse Whisperer says: Ponietz Dec 2018 #34
Nope. n/t cynatnite Dec 2018 #35
Well, since nobody's posted it yet, I guess I will blogslut Dec 2018 #36
Who cares as long as its soon jcgoldie Dec 2018 #39
2 cars. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #40
I have other plans for the day struggle4progress Dec 2018 #41
Here's a sneak preview. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2018 #42
I think Trump lives rent free in many people heads fescuerescue Dec 2018 #43
That's often a result of being selected as one of the most powerful people on the planet LanternWaste Dec 2018 #44
I think you missed the point fescuerescue Dec 2018 #46
"Unwept, unhonored, and unsung" comes to mind. nt Hekate Dec 2018 #45
This might be feasible jmowreader Dec 2018 #47
In exile - Russian Orthodox liturgy? muriel_volestrangler Dec 2018 #50
Not sure, but I think he would have to have been baptized in the Orthodox Church for the liturgy. yonder Dec 2018 #63
Champagne. Turbineguy Dec 2018 #51
Fromt end loader.... OneBlueDotBama Dec 2018 #52
The end (or beginning) of Citizen Kane C_U_L8R Dec 2018 #53
party, baby n/t RussBLib Dec 2018 #54
I have been in a time machine, and I have this to report.... jberryhill Dec 2018 #56
Pity the pall bearers having to carry that 300+ lbs plus the casket DesertRat Dec 2018 #57
Sorry for the visuals, but----- Atticus Dec 2018 #59
I couldn't get that out of my ,ind when the casket was being loaded on AF1 to be flown to DC, napi21 Dec 2018 #60
Sorry to burst your bubble but, ..... missingfink Dec 2018 #61
But are they in positions of power or influence who will be invited DesertRat Dec 2018 #64
National Day of Celebration! tinrobot Dec 2018 #62
whatever they did to Kashoggi n/t librechik Dec 2018 #65
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