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'Maybe we'll never take it down': Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, says it could be permanent (abcnews.com)

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[-] bampop@lemmy.world 16 points 3 months ago

I can see the logic. Build a colosseum and stage gladiatorial contests, distract the masses and get made emperor for life. But what a pathetic attempt at a colosseum this is.

[-] Stern@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago

NO BREAD. ONLY CIRCUS.

[-] ThanksObama@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 months ago

No room for chariot races, fierce wild animals, or simulated naval battles. Pathetic indeed.

[-] YerLam@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

AI will fix it! It will be all computer!

[-] Tja@programming.dev 2 points 3 months ago

Nothing bad can happen, it can only good happen.

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