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Golden Raisin

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24. He razed Bonwit Teller which previously occupied the site.

Wed Aug 10, 2022, 09:08 PM

Aug 2022

The Metropolitan Museum wanted 2 Art Deco friezes from the facade of Bonwit Teller which Trump promised to save for them then reneged and they were destroyed along with the rest of the iconic NYC department store.

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George Soros should buy Trump Tower when it's auctioned off. sarcasmo Aug 2022 #22

Tear it down. LudwigPastorius Aug 2022 #23

He razed Bonwit Teller which previously occupied the site. Golden Raisin Aug 2022 #24

...but, he really likes those statues of confederate generals! LudwigPastorius Aug 2022 #36

I know, that infuriates me. LisaM Aug 2022 #40

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Salting is more of a ritualistic thing. LudwigPastorius Aug 2022 #63

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That would happen in a just world. ;) Chainfire Aug 2022 #35

Several floors to Planned Parenthood services. ChazInAz Aug 2022 #37

With all the corners he cut in construction and maintenance? JHB Aug 2022 #66

Low cost or free housing for New York's homeless.... SergeStorms Aug 2022 #62

So much to smile about is a nice change! Brainfodder Aug 2022 #5

Hey if corporations are people, they can get the death penalty! Initech Aug 2022 #6

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I don't want to put myself in the position... NNadir Aug 2022 #52

I Read That Too ProfessorGAC Aug 2022 #53

I Was More Talking About... ProfessorGAC Aug 2022 #55

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I think she's going after COL Mustard Aug 2022 #9

Awww ... BlueWavePsych Aug 2022 #10

Meltdown if it happens EnergizedLib Aug 2022 #11

badda big boom bringthePaine Aug 2022 #13

Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow .... ificandream Aug 2022 #15

Oh happy day!!! iluvtennis Aug 2022 #16

There needs to be massive civil fines too. LiberalFighter Aug 2022 #17

Perhaps he can be a greeter at Walmart Schmice3 Aug 2022 #18

Crossing guard. ;) ificandream Aug 2022 #27

I would rather he left the planet. niyad Aug 2022 #34

Me, too. I'm still hoping he and Ivana get back together. BComplex Aug 2022 #44

Exactly. niyad Aug 2022 #50

OH!!!!! DO EEEEET!!!!! 😄 electric_blue68 Aug 2022 #19

Finally we have someone with the courage to put this corporate shyster down Cozmo Aug 2022 #20

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I will celebrate if/when it actually happens. But I am smiling at the niyad Aug 2022 #26

niyad, I'm with you... slightlv Aug 2022 #30

If TFG loses his golf courses, 70sEraVet Aug 2022 #28

I still think there's documents in there! N/T slightlv Aug 2022 #31

it will kill him to lose his golf courses.... bahboo Aug 2022 #29

I don't think he kept two sets of books jmowreader Aug 2022 #32

Your last sentence. . . niyad Aug 2022 #33

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But he's a "legitimate businessman" JohnnyRingo Aug 2022 #39

And the fucking Manhattan D A won't pursue charges edhopper Aug 2022 #41

My husband and I speculated that he's been well paid for that. BComplex Aug 2022 #45

✔️ live love laugh Aug 2022 #48

Not an unwarranted edhopper Aug 2022 #56

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What I've dreamed of for years wryter2000 Aug 2022 #43

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Label everything that tRUMP has as fruits of criminal enterprises and seize it. SWBTATTReg Aug 2022 #54

Oh Dear Lord, MAKE IT SO!!! calimary Aug 2022 #57

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Becoming like Al Capone. Can't get ya for the worst reasons LakeArenal Aug 2022 #61