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George II

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8. You'd never see that anywhere but in this country.

Reply to Grammy23 (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 2, 2019, 11:45 AM

Jan 2019

I don't know if they still do it, but NYS years ago removed all trash cans from the interstate rest stops and put up signs instructing people to take their waste with them after using the facility. It worked!

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If this isn't the most emblematic picture of the Trump presidency, I don't know what is. [View all] kpete Jan 2019 OP

It sure is emblematic. Awful, disruptive, criminal "administration." n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2019 #1

Kinda sad when people can clearly see an overflowing trash can Grammy23 Jan 2019 #2

You'd never see that anywhere but in this country. George II Jan 2019 #8

People don't litter in other countries? Huh. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2019 #10

Ever been to Europe dugog55 Jan 2019 #12

Several times. Germany in particular may have a more vigorous response to litter, but to pretend WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2019 #15

Greece and Italy come to mind readily..... KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2019 #20

Yup. And i LOVE Italy. But they love to strike, and if it involves garbage workers Texin Jan 2019 #26

You've obviously never been to Amsterdam SoCalNative Jan 2019 #18

I recommend you check out Seacleaners in New Zealand GusBob Jan 2019 #39

I see it too and never understood it... Phentex Jan 2019 #9

Never understood people that are too stupid to crumple up a paper towel. LakeSuperiorView Jan 2019 #13

Yep. A bunch of trash that will require a massive cleanup. marmar Jan 2019 #3

And the cans need emptying too! n/t Beausoleil Jan 2019 #4

What a disgrace to our nation. Trump letting all his trash soil America. Fla Dem Jan 2019 #5

Truer words SCVDem Jan 2019 #19

How about just carrying a water bottle? greymattermom Jan 2019 #6

Can you cross a security check SCVDem Jan 2019 #21

Yes, you can, Wheezy Jan 2019 #32

trump has made our Capital and government a garbage dump. George II Jan 2019 #7

You are mistaken. That is the Trump monument. gibraltar72 Jan 2019 #11

That is far more fitting for his monument than a wall world wide wally Jan 2019 #25

That would make a great commercial. CrispyQ Jan 2019 #36

this is what reminds me of Trump, his supporters, and the Presidency lovemydogs Jan 2019 #14

+1 2naSalit Jan 2019 #16

That's why I went yesterday IronLionZion Jan 2019 #17

The Washington Monument and the tRump Monument....... lastlib Jan 2019 #22

They ought to bronze the trash SCVDem Jan 2019 #23

They need to take the trash out at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2019 #24

Yosemite and Joshua Tree parks are also littered with feces because the toilets are closed/full. SunSeeker Jan 2019 #27

Garbage in, Garbage Out B Stieg Jan 2019 #28

Well that will draw the rats. Butterflylady Jan 2019 #29

I don't live near DC... but this presents a golden opportunity for Zoonart Jan 2019 #30

I like the way your mind works kpete Jan 2019 #33

Shambles. democratisphere Jan 2019 #31

Send all the trash to mar a lago Augiedog Jan 2019 #34

WTF? Who throws trash in an overflowing bin? CrispyQ Jan 2019 #35

This WH has always reminded me of Malheur...now more than ever Leghorn21 Jan 2019 #37

All this from the Nine Most TERRIFYING Words /Jews will not replace us crowd. MarinCoUSA Jan 2019 #38

Garbage pResidency Blue Owl Jan 2019 #40

Yes, it is! A big POS Trash pile. Cha Jan 2019 #41