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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: Trump Announces Closure of Kennedy Center for Two Years [View all]jls4561
(2,902 posts)9. This country doesn't need another whorehouse, yet Fat Donnie is intent on making everything he can into one.
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BREAKING: Trump Announces Closure of Kennedy Center for Two Years [View all]
mahatmakanejeeves
14 hrs ago
OP
I'm not a lawyer, but someone has standing and the Kennedy family has money. And frankly,
Gaugamela
14 hrs ago
#8
I haven't seen their balance sheet, but I'm going to take a chance and agree with your assertion. NT
mahatmakanejeeves
14 hrs ago
#17
They had better get moving because we could see a demo crew there at any time
Bluetus
12 hrs ago
#45
Maybe it's a matter of licensing or branding. Their name is on the Building. /nt
bucolic_frolic
13 hrs ago
#21
Due to an act on Congress. I seriously doubt that the Kennedys derive any
mahatmakanejeeves
13 hrs ago
#24
They receive publicity and pride at the use of their famous ancestor's name
bucolic_frolic
13 hrs ago
#26
True. I'm not an accountant either, but unless the Kennedy family incorporated itself, and
mahatmakanejeeves
13 hrs ago
#28
Thanks. I figure that as long as I'm up at 2:00 a.m. because of ... you know ... I might as well fire up the tablet. NT
mahatmakanejeeves
13 hrs ago
#35
This country doesn't need another whorehouse, yet Fat Donnie is intent on making everything he can into one.
jls4561
14 hrs ago
#9
He must think gluing faux gold doodads all over the place will draw in more acts.
Vinca
14 hrs ago
#12
One could say, "Melania" was the straw that broke the camel's back. NT
mahatmakanejeeves
13 hrs ago
#25
The 2026 Grosse Pointe High School senior prom committee is looking for talent. NT
mahatmakanejeeves
13 hrs ago
#34
This is only to cover up that thanks to him attendance is down 80% and artists have pulled out.
Doodley
13 hrs ago
#29
Dumb question - but isn't there a Board of Governors or some other board that has some say in all of this?
hamsterjill
12 hrs ago
#38
"... many Events using the Facility ...". More proof that he is delusional.
generalbetrayus
12 hrs ago
#48
They did such a great job with the East Wing, and lest we forget they destroyed
lostincalifornia
11 hrs ago
#50