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Fil1957

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3. I never really cared much for most of the occupants of the White House during my lifetime, hence I didn't care much for

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 01:41 PM

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the building, or so I thought. I'm unpleasantly surprised at how upsetting the destruction of the East Wing is to me.

I can't imagine how those who have always held the building in high esteem must feel.

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