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Trueblue Texan

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19. I thought the same thing...

Reply to AverageOldGuy (Original post)

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 07:12 PM

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I picked up An American Tragedy to read the other day—I think that choice was inspired by something I read on DU. Early in the book a scene describes a Kansas City brothel and the description made me think of the crap in the White House, which I’ve seen only in photos. Still the description was apt.

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A South Louisiana cajun gentleman visits the White House [View all] AverageOldGuy Monday OP

Bravo Blue Full Moon Monday #1

That reminds me of an old joke. I'll make a small change, since this is a Democratic board. cloudbase Monday #2

Oh, that is brilliant! 3catwoman3 Monday #15

"Who put this gold crap on the walls? This place looks like an old-time New Orleans whorehouse!!" Ray Bruns Monday #3

He hit the nail on the head! Bordello Chic! All that's missing is an enormous nude painting behind the bar. Martin68 Monday #4

Trump family tradition. His grandfather ran a bordello wnylib Monday #11

There are plenty of the First Lady to choose from. MLAA Monday #21

I love your cousin! She made my day. Vinca Monday #5

Trump feels more at home with the whorehouse motif. patphil Monday #6

"The Rising Sun" Bo Zarts Monday #7

I'm surprised he wasn't arrested and deported The Madcap Monday #8

And the odor? usonian Monday #9

ding. this . AllaN01Bear Monday #10

Your cousin is awesome 😎 MustLoveBeagles Monday #12

When someone is correct Attilatheblond Monday #13

I love it, too! 3catwoman3 Monday #14

love it. somaticexperiencing Monday #16

Brilliant! debsy Monday #17

I would have applauded! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Monday #18

I thought the same thing... Trueblue Texan Monday #19

I love it! blue-wave Monday #20

Please kiss your cousin for me ! fierywoman Monday #22

As a South Louisiana part Cajun myself, LA Blue Bengal Tuesday #23

Now we know why Mierda47 loves those gold appliques, it reminds him of whorehouses. n/t aggiesal Tuesday #24

I can't agree with the comparison. Although I've visited New Orleans, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Tuesday #25

Classy guy! mdbl Tuesday #26

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