Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Swede

(38,074 posts)
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 01:18 PM Nov 29

Demolishing the East Wing before finalizing any plan is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy.

Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.

Justin Wolfers (@justinwolfers.bsky.social) 2025-11-29T15:46:45.369Z
10 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Demolishing the East Wing before finalizing any plan is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. (Original Post) Swede Nov 29 OP
Are they actually doing anything? Srkdqltr Nov 29 #1
yes they are stealing everything they can get their hands on. Irish_Dem Nov 29 #2
That's what i thought Srkdqltr Nov 29 #3
Ready, fire, aim. Gimpyknee Nov 29 #4
Same guy who has a plan BaronChocula Nov 29 #5
Acting before he knows what he's doing is his modus operandi with everything allegorical oracle Nov 29 #6
It's Trump's approach to diplomacy, healthcare, "improving" efficiency, saving money, and everything Martin68 Nov 29 #7
If this approach works for the East Wing, then surely, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 29 #8
"And you'll just love Trumpie-Bear healthcare! We'll tear off your arm struggle4progress Nov 29 #9
Perfect zinger. yorkster Nov 29 #10

Irish_Dem

(78,673 posts)
2. yes they are stealing everything they can get their hands on.
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 02:07 PM
Nov 29

They are busy bees behind the scenes.

Certainly not working for the American people.

BaronChocula

(3,888 posts)
5. Same guy who has a plan
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 02:56 PM
Nov 29

to reimburse patients directly with their health coverage savings. No thanks.

allegorical oracle

(6,095 posts)
6. Acting before he knows what he's doing is his modus operandi with everything
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 03:26 PM
Nov 29

he touches -- from bombing Venezuelan boats to deporting immigrants to placing imbeciles in his cabinet. His sole semblance of "a concept" occurs only when he can smell some personal advantage or profit.

He is the most thoughtless, corrupt, inept POTUS in this nation's history.

Martin68

(26,787 posts)
7. It's Trump's approach to diplomacy, healthcare, "improving" efficiency, saving money, and everything
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 03:51 PM
Nov 29

else he was elected to do.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(24,532 posts)
8. If this approach works for the East Wing, then surely, ...
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 04:16 PM
Nov 29

... it will work for the TrumpCare Health Plan to replace the ACA.

Destroy fast, then plan slowly, if ever.

It's a concept ...

struggle4progress

(125,275 posts)
9. "And you'll just love Trumpie-Bear healthcare! We'll tear off your arm
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 04:48 PM
Nov 29

and then we'll use AI to argue with you about how to design and install a bertter 3D-printed one with next generation Musk neurolinks!"

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Demolishing the East Wing...