Trump's plan to destroy DC

[Anonymous]

Not happening. You guys are so gullible.

[Anonymous]

Keep off the grass.

[Anonymous]

Troll

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:its no secret trump has stated his hatred of DC which votes 93% for democrats.

I heard this from a friend of a friend with some ties to Trump's inner circles, the plan in the next few years will be to hit/move significant number of agencies out of DC, for the ones which will have to be in the area for logistical reasons/defense/dod will be moved across the river into Virginia in a bid to have loyalists turn Virginia into permanent red state rather than having their people waste their electoral position in MD/DC. Virginia went blue by about 200k. Eventually firing about 100k democrats and having about 100k loyalists in VA will shift it red. DC and MOCO will be rendered into a slum outside of a few places next to the mall/capital hill.

Any how, I am praying this is not true, but it sounds like something they are capable of.

I am quite worried about my job, but what you are describing is way easier said than done - just because of real estate practicalities, never mind laws and requirements for moving agencies. Where are all these agencies going to be located in congested NoVA? Or are they moving to red counties, in which case you need to build out the space from scratch? And, wouldn't this exercise be pointless since his loyalists can live and vote in VA even if they commute to DC?

Also, he cannot make DC and MOCO a slum. Among other reasons - Federal employees are not a major economic engine, as we've seen in the countless failed attempts to revitalize sketchy parts of DC by moving an agency there. Lobbyists etc. will still be in DC and they are the ones spending money at nice retail/restaurant developments and nice housing, which is what actually revitalizes areas.

Lots to worry about, but this is not on the list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:its no secret trump has stated his hatred of DC which votes 93% for democrats.

I heard this from a friend of a friend with some ties to Trump's inner circles, the plan in the next few years will be to hit/move significant number of agencies out of DC, for the ones which will have to be in the area for logistical reasons/defense/dod will be moved across the river into Virginia in a bid to have loyalists turn Virginia into permanent red state rather than having their people waste their electoral position in MD/DC. Virginia went blue by about 200k. Eventually firing about 100k democrats and having about 100k loyalists in VA will shift it red. DC and MOCO will be rendered into a slum outside of a few places next to the mall/capital hill.

Any how, I am praying this is not true, but it sounds like something they are capable of.

This sound like the same thing Amazon promised to Arlington and Alexandria and now there are half finished buildings in Crystal City and Potomac Yard.

The HQ buildings in Crystal and Pentagon City are finished. Nothing is half-built. Phase two will probably never happen though.

Yes federal government jobs are endangered and there is much talk of moving out of the area and looking for new opportunities. Expect the foreign service to also be gutted.

[Anonymous]

Nothing new. The mayor and the council are destroying DC.

[Anonymous]

I don't think the federal government can afford to buy in Virginia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:its no secret trump has stated his hatred of DC which votes 93% for democrats.

I heard this from a friend of a friend with some ties to Trump's inner circles, the plan in the next few years will be to hit/move significant number of agencies out of DC, for the ones which will have to be in the area for logistical reasons/defense/dod will be moved across the river into Virginia in a bid to have loyalists turn Virginia into permanent red state rather than having their people waste their electoral position in MD/DC. Virginia went blue by about 200k. Eventually firing about 100k democrats and having about 100k loyalists in VA will shift it red. DC and MOCO will be rendered into a slum outside of a few places next to the mall/capital hill.

Any how, I am praying this is not true, but it sounds like something they are capable of.

This sound like the same thing Amazon promised to Arlington and Alexandria and now there are half finished buildings in Crystal City and Potomac Yard.

The HQ buildings in Crystal and Pentagon City are finished. Nothing is half-built. Phase two will probably never happen though.

Yes federal government jobs are endangered and there is much talk of moving out of the area and looking for new opportunities. Expect the foreign service to also be gutted.

The Foreign Service is largely in Virginia. There's severe retention problems at State now, so this election isn't the problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:its no secret trump has stated his hatred of DC which votes 93% for democrats.

I heard this from a friend of a friend with some ties to Trump's inner circles, the plan in the next few years will be to hit/move significant number of agencies out of DC, for the ones which will have to be in the area for logistical reasons/defense/dod will be moved across the river into Virginia in a bid to have loyalists turn Virginia into permanent red state rather than having their people waste their electoral position in MD/DC. Virginia went blue by about 200k. Eventually firing about 100k democrats and having about 100k loyalists in VA will shift it red. DC and MOCO will be rendered into a slum outside of a few places next to the mall/capital hill.

Any how, I am praying this is not true, but it sounds like something they are capable of.

Honestly, I'm ok with this. It will lessen my commute to work.

Agreed.

Frankly they should go further and distribute agencies across the whole country. It is deeply unhealthy for our Democracy for our vast unelected bureaucracies to live in a one-party bubble city -- I cannot think of any other nation that does this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your friend must be a narcissist. Trump is concerned about the border crisis and Middle East. Not Feds.

He is concerned about sharks and being electrocuted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think the federal government can afford to buy in Virginia.

Then buy in West Virginia.

[Anonymous]

Sounds expensive and detailed! Requires actual governance! Not exactly his forte. He will get distracted by shiny objects while his "administration" fights each other for influence and back stab each other. Fun times.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not happening. You guys are so gullible.

100% this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:its no secret trump has stated his hatred of DC which votes 93% for democrats.

I heard this from a friend of a friend with some ties to Trump's inner circles, the plan in the next few years will be to hit/move significant number of agencies out of DC, for the ones which will have to be in the area for logistical reasons/defense/dod will be moved across the river into Virginia in a bid to have loyalists turn Virginia into permanent red state rather than having their people waste their electoral position in MD/DC. Virginia went blue by about 200k. Eventually firing about 100k democrats and having about 100k loyalists in VA will shift it red. DC and MOCO will be rendered into a slum outside of a few places next to the mall/capital hill.

Any how, I am praying this is not true, but it sounds like something they are capable of.

Honestly, I'm ok with this. It will lessen my commute to work.

Agreed.

Frankly they should go further and distribute agencies across the whole country. It is deeply unhealthy for our Democracy for our vast unelected bureaucracies to live in a one-party bubble city -- I cannot think of any other nation that does this.

Only something like 18% of the federal workforce lives in the DC region. Vast majority are spread throughout the U.S.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:its no secret trump has stated his hatred of DC which votes 93% for democrats.

I heard this from a friend of a friend with some ties to Trump's inner circles, the plan in the next few years will be to hit/move significant number of agencies out of DC, for the ones which will have to be in the area for logistical reasons/defense/dod will be moved across the river into Virginia in a bid to have loyalists turn Virginia into permanent red state rather than having their people waste their electoral position in MD/DC. Virginia went blue by about 200k. Eventually firing about 100k democrats and having about 100k loyalists in VA will shift it red. DC and MOCO will be rendered into a slum outside of a few places next to the mall/capital hill.

Any how, I am praying this is not true, but it sounds like something they are capable of.

Honestly, I'm ok with this. It will lessen my commute to work.

Agreed.

Frankly they should go further and distribute agencies across the whole country. It is deeply unhealthy for our Democracy for our vast unelected bureaucracies to live in a one-party bubble city -- I cannot think of any other nation that does this.

Only something like 18% of the federal workforce lives in the DC region. Vast majority are spread throughout the U.S.

Make it 5-10%.