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CNN: White House contracted for deep cleaning after Trump leaves... (Original Post) brooklynite Jan 2021 OP
Who's doing the exorcism? The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #1
I'd do it. Richard D Jan 2021 #28
They should call in Shamans and Priests from every religion for it. alittlelark Jan 2021 #34
Gonna need a deep electronics cleaning as well. I'm sure there's plenty of Putin like listening fearnobush Jan 2021 #2
+1 dalton99a Jan 2021 #8
I'm sure the IC will properly sweep it. NT Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #17
this has been my #1 thought about the way the move happens seamlessly during the inauguration renate Jan 2021 #66
Including the gop... Maxheader Jan 2021 #70
Bring back the Cone of Silence. LibfromtheNorth Jan 2021 #3
Good one! I agree. 2naSalit Jan 2021 #9
Only COVID deniers will use the mobile version. Marcuse Jan 2021 #65
The WH will have to be swept for listening devices & other bugs too. NT CottonBear Jan 2021 #4
the biggest listening device for them was trump. AllaN01Bear Jan 2021 #37
Hence why he cannot be allowed to receive intelligence briefings after he leaves. NYC Liberal Jan 2021 #60
Intelligence briefings? In prison? RVN VET71 Jan 2021 #67
Former presidents can get intelligence briefings, but it's entirely up to the current president. NYC Liberal Jan 2021 #74
this is my first biggest concern along with the virus. TOGETHER msfiddlestix Jan 2021 #51
It needs a deep scan for bugs and listening devices and hidden cameras Roland99 Jan 2021 #5
An absolute must. dalton99a Jan 2021 #10
THIS Mike Niendorff Jan 2021 #82
They need to smudge the place too. Neema Jan 2021 #6
Gonna need a mountain of sage GreenPartyVoter Jan 2021 #21
You have what is most needed. Harker Jan 2021 #25
Lol GreenPartyVoter Jan 2021 #26
They need one big assed fumigation tent! Four years of infestation by ignorant, filthy, disease brewens Jan 2021 #7
They also need to do tight background checks on anyone contracted for this work iwillalwayswonderwhy Jan 2021 #11
And close supervision dalton99a Jan 2021 #13
Gonna lmao if this gets tossed around the MSM. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #12
Call Vamonos central scrutinizer Jan 2021 #14
Bring in a priest for a rite of exorcism as well Tanuki Jan 2021 #15
I was hoping this would happen... Deuce Jan 2021 #16
They probably contracted a company specializing in cleaning Crime Scenes. madaboutharry Jan 2021 #18
Those poor cleaning people probably SledDriver Jan 2021 #19
Trump should move out now to allow for fumigation C_U_L8R Jan 2021 #20
I would completely creeped out living there after tRump. flying_wahini Jan 2021 #22
I'd want to replace the toilets, mattresses and bed linen. patphil Jan 2021 #53
Get rid of the carpeting and rugs too. Anything Melania has to be bad. LiberalFighter Jan 2021 #73
Send trump the bill for removing his stench out of the White House. Denvermosaic Jan 2021 #23
Someone should contact Dr Strange... First Speaker Jan 2021 #24
Dr Strange. My favorite comic book of the early and mid sixties. Then I discovered girls and pot. marble falls Jan 2021 #49
Interesting OldBaldy1701E Jan 2021 #55
Dr Strange was the only book I was still reading after HS except for Zap! Comix and all those ... marble falls Jan 2021 #57
I feel ya! OldBaldy1701E Jan 2021 #58
Those Match box/Hot Wheels can be valuable. I have a nephew who buys and sells ... marble falls Jan 2021 #62
Remove and replace the toilet seats. n/t LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2021 #27
Melon wouldn't move in until she got a new toilet and shower. OMGWTF Jan 2021 #39
can you imagine finding one of tRumps 3 foot long strands of orange hair, the ones he uses to yaesu Jan 2021 #29
That's DNA evidence bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #32
Good point! Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #69
Nuke Trump's bedroom from orbit. It's the only way. n/t sarge43 Jan 2021 #30
Comb for forensic evidence bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #31
Pun intended? BlueInPhilly Jan 2021 #42
"Comb for forensic evidence" BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #76
Was that considered bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #77
Mel Brooks was a master of multi-racial satire and comedy BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #78
you can probably guess bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #79
I loved "Young Frankenstein" BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #80
You could also bet that it is going to be... Bonhomme Richard Jan 2021 #33
Thank god ismnotwasm Jan 2021 #35
I've had cleaner colonoscopies. NT theneworiginal Jan 2021 #36
dont cross the streams !!!!!. AllaN01Bear Jan 2021 #38
Best sweep for ALL kinds of bugs HAB911 Jan 2021 #40
Spray for cooties! ewww..... iscooterliberally Jan 2021 #41
Biden won't move in (will stay in a hotel) until completed. 3825-87867 Jan 2021 #43
Replace ALL the mattresses. OnDoutside Jan 2021 #44
Don't forget to sweep for Russian bugs in the Oval Office. TrevEB Jan 2021 #45
I think a gutting will be necessary, and a thorough de-bugging by NSA. marble falls Jan 2021 #46
Thank goodness cp Jan 2021 #47
They're going to need a truckload of bleach to get the stink out. nt kstewart33 Jan 2021 #48
Fumigation, exorcism and plenty of sage smoke! PatrickforO Jan 2021 #50
Not to mention the aromatics of left-over KFC Buckets and stale fries 3825-87867 Jan 2021 #52
There isn't enough sage RexLipton Jan 2021 #54
They had better bring black light equipment Loubee Jan 2021 #56
That's when they'll find the place crawling with bedbugs. llmart Jan 2021 #59
".... look like a Jackson Pollock painting" ? n/t sarge43 Jan 2021 #71
fumigation followed by sage stick smudging and an exorcism. librechik Jan 2021 #61
Biden is one smart dude LymphocyteLover Jan 2021 #63
No sane person would do otherwise. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #64
Maybe the WH will be under a fumigation tarp? Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #68
That is one hell of a Tim Burton setup if ever there were one Maru Kitteh Jan 2021 #75
The Smell of Stupidity will be Hard to Get Out Swamp Country Po Boy Jan 2021 #72
Let's hope they heed urban legends: Totally Tunsie Jan 2021 #81
Hope his hotel can be well protected. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #83

fearnobush

(3,960 posts)
2. Gonna need a deep electronics cleaning as well. I'm sure there's plenty of Putin like listening
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:25 AM
Jan 2021

Devices to be removed, destroyed.

renate

(13,776 posts)
66. this has been my #1 thought about the way the move happens seamlessly during the inauguration
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 02:15 PM
Jan 2021

I can't imagine there aren't bugs all over the West Wing and maybe even the residence. It's going to take a while to sweep for those. I'm so glad they won't be moving in for a while.

Maxheader

(4,373 posts)
70. Including the gop...
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 02:27 PM
Jan 2021


I say they will find no fewer than a dozen various countries hardware

within the premises..White house security couldn't keep a bunch of

rabid wingers out, they might miss other "things" too...

RVN VET71

(2,694 posts)
67. Intelligence briefings? In prison?
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 02:15 PM
Jan 2021

Don’t think a twice impeached president would be eligible in any case, but in Trump’s case, even if he avoids prison, I doubt the courtesy would be extended to him. His only use for the information, in any case, would be to sell to the highest bidder.

NYC Liberal

(20,136 posts)
74. Former presidents can get intelligence briefings, but it's entirely up to the current president.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 02:56 PM
Jan 2021

So, yeah, I highly doubt Biden will allow that.

You're right -- he's up to his eyeballs in debt. He would 100% sell it. I think his passport should be revoked too.

msfiddlestix

(7,284 posts)
51. this is my first biggest concern along with the virus. TOGETHER
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:03 PM
Jan 2021

Good to affirm what I had expected. Logically expected. With no less great Relief.

brewens

(13,603 posts)
7. They need one big assed fumigation tent! Four years of infestation by ignorant, filthy, disease
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:30 AM
Jan 2021

spreading vermin.

MontanaMama

(23,333 posts)
12. Gonna lmao if this gets tossed around the MSM.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:35 AM
Jan 2021

Traitor45 and family want people to think they’re the upper crust of society...if people start talking about them being dirty people, literally or figuratively, it’ll send him over the top.

madaboutharry

(40,213 posts)
18. They probably contracted a company specializing in cleaning Crime Scenes.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:50 AM
Jan 2021

There are companies specializing in this.

patphil

(6,193 posts)
53. I'd want to replace the toilets, mattresses and bed linen.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:05 PM
Jan 2021

I don't think they could ever truly be cleaned of the Trump taint.

OldBaldy1701E

(5,138 posts)
55. Interesting
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:15 PM
Jan 2021

Discovering cannabis only made me enjoy Dr. Strange even more, except it was in the late 70s for me. I discovered something else but it was not girls I am afraid. Heh.

marble falls

(57,134 posts)
57. Dr Strange was the only book I was still reading after HS except for Zap! Comix and all those ...
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:24 PM
Jan 2021

... wonderful "underground" books. Most mainstream comics were kinda right wingy to me.

I came up reading all the EC books - Crypt, Eerie etc in the fifties. I wish I still had them, they disappeared after my grandparents sold the farm.

OldBaldy1701E

(5,138 posts)
58. I feel ya!
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:29 PM
Jan 2021

I could have retired by now if I had all the comics, G.I.Joe and Star Wars stuff I used to have. But, the Vortex (my mother) had to clear that stuff out after my brother got old enough and did so before I could even say anything. At least I still have my Matchbox/Hot Wheels collection. They are not in the best of shape, but there are some 'gems' in there for sure.

marble falls

(57,134 posts)
62. Those Match box/Hot Wheels can be valuable. I have a nephew who buys and sells ...
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:41 PM
Jan 2021

... I can't figure the market and values at all. But he does crazy good with them.

Where's my bootbox full of baseball cards with Mantle, and Maris's ROOKIE card, mom!!!

Bob Feller, Whitey Ford, all the Indian team cards from '55 - '61 with all the player's card, where are they mom ....


I hardly ever think about those cards, dammit.

yaesu

(8,020 posts)
29. can you imagine finding one of tRumps 3 foot long strands of orange hair, the ones he uses to
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 12:24 PM
Jan 2021

coil around the top of his bald head, in your soup?

bucolic_frolic

(43,229 posts)
77. Was that considered
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 04:33 PM
Jan 2021

to have a tad of racist stereotype in its day? Because the first 2 are combs in the conventional sense, and the third is what was called in the 80s an Afro-pik, don't know if that term's still used today, and the spaceman operating Comb #3 is black.

Sort of like the Hitler in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes - the helicopter gyrates in circles and Hitler is a black guy with a Hitler mustache.

70s and 80s humor.

BumRushDaShow

(129,206 posts)
78. Mel Brooks was a master of multi-racial satire and comedy
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 05:08 PM
Jan 2021

(like Gene Wilder) which was extremely rare for Hollywood. His work on "Blazing Saddles" was another example of his ability to incorporate humor across races without the negative racial stereotypes, which is often tricky to do even when done by black comedians.

The pick scene was just hilarious and Eddie Murphy's guest appearance was even funnier. The helmets all 6 of them had on were "'fro shaped" too. It helped to make his films cross-over favorites.

There is a pick sculpture on the plaza in front of Philly's Municipal Services Building (installed next to the now-removed Frank Rizzo statue).



Because the coiffed tall afro was a common hairstyle by the mid-'70s (what many of us would called the "J5 'fro" - in reference to the hair styles worn by the Jackson 5), the pick was very popular and a big seller, and was not only used for combing and shaping, but as a hair ornament, so many of them were decorative. Spaceballs came out when the hairstyles had switched to the Jheri Curl in the '80s, but people were still fondly remembering "the old days" of the "Afro sheen Blow-out kits".

bucolic_frolic

(43,229 posts)
79. you can probably guess
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 05:27 PM
Jan 2021

I embarrassingly missed pop culture. I did see Young Frankenstein though.

Thanks for the perspective.

3825-87867

(853 posts)
43. Biden won't move in (will stay in a hotel) until completed.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 12:50 PM
Jan 2021

Maybe it's time for a new "White House."

It would probably be quicker to build a new one than clean the Trump Stink from the old!

TrevEB

(18 posts)
45. Don't forget to sweep for Russian bugs in the Oval Office.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 12:56 PM
Jan 2021

Been there since 2017. Not that they heard anything useful.

cp

(6,645 posts)
47. Thank goodness
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 12:57 PM
Jan 2021

Been worried about the Bidens moving in before a thorough cleaning, de-bugging, cleansing. Bet the White House staff will be vastly relieved, too.

PatrickforO

(14,584 posts)
50. Fumigation, exorcism and plenty of sage smoke!
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:02 PM
Jan 2021

Trump and his criminal cabal are like excrement that you have to clean off of your shoes after you step in it.

3825-87867

(853 posts)
52. Not to mention the aromatics of left-over KFC Buckets and stale fries
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:04 PM
Jan 2021

Kinda like the smell of a greasy spoon kitchen that hasn't had the deep fryer oil replaced in several days or the built-up snark all over a 50 year old grill for the last 4 years.



Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
81. Let's hope they heed urban legends:
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 06:26 PM
Jan 2021
According to someone who knows someone who knows someone, a recently divorced woman had to give up her home and all its furnishings as part of her divorce settlement. She packed her personal belongings into boxes, garment bags and suitcases. Then, she sat down for a farewell meal in what had once been her happy home. She put candles on the dining room table, soft music on the CD player, and laid out a feast of shrimp, caviar and champagne.

When she had finished, she walked around her home for one last time. She went into each and every room and focused on the happy memories. And then she deposited a few half-eaten shrimp shells, dipped in caviar, into the hollow of the curtain rods. Then she cleaned up the kitchen, put her things into a U-Haul and left.

The next day, her ex-husband and his new girlfriend moved into the home. All was bliss for the first few days. Then slowly, the house began to smell. They tried everything: cleaning and mopping and airing the place out. Vents were checked for dead rodents, and carpets were steam-cleaned. Air fresheners were hung everywhere. They moved out for a few days while exterminators set off gas canisters. They replaced the expensive wool carpeting. Nothing worked.

People stopped coming over to visit. Repairmen refused to work in the house. The maid quit. Finally, they could not take the stench any longer and decided to move.

A month later, even though they had cut their price in half, they could not find a buyer for their stinky house. Word got out, and eventually, the local real estate agents would not return their calls. Finally, they had to borrow a huge sum of money from the bank to buy a new place.

The ex-wife called her ex-husband and asked how things were going. He told her the saga of the smelly house. She listened politely and said that she missed her old home terribly and would be willing to buy the house, even though it obviously had some kind of a problem. Knowing his ex-wife had no idea how bad the smell was, he agreed on a price that was a 10th of what the house had been worth -- but only if she were to sign the papers that very day. She agreed, and within the hour, his lawyers delivered the paperwork.

A week later, the man and his new girlfriend stood smirking as they watched the moving company pack everything to take to their new home. Including the curtain rods.


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