Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 14:32     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.


There's no burden of proof on me to prove your fantasies. If they had these discussions, the moment the lawyers were consulted, the visions of permits quickly evaporated.


That's not at all what happened. There was a massive debate within the Bowser administration over this. It went all the way up to the mayor, and many are very angry that she is giving Trump a pass.


Then the “many” need to spell out exactly what Bowser should have done — within the very real limits of her authority— while also attempting to spare DC from Trump’s well-known wrath.

I suspect that many of these anti-Bowser comments are being made by people who feel certain that they themselves won’t be impacted by things like ICE and the National Guard occupation, and who don’t care very much about those of us who daily risk paying the price for their sheltered hubris.


Ok, Vidkun Quisling.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 14:29     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.


There's no burden of proof on me to prove your fantasies. If they had these discussions, the moment the lawyers were consulted, the visions of permits quickly evaporated.


That's not at all what happened. There was a massive debate within the Bowser administration over this. It went all the way up to the mayor, and many are very angry that she is giving Trump a pass.


I haven't seen any evidence of this. Not a single news story. Just a post from an angry rando.


FOIA the emails.


Why should I? They don't exist as far as I am concerned. No one in the DC government should be dumb enough to believe they have regulatory authority over a federal enclave.


Good thing no one listens to you.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 14:27     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.


There's no burden of proof on me to prove your fantasies. If they had these discussions, the moment the lawyers were consulted, the visions of permits quickly evaporated.


That's not at all what happened. There was a massive debate within the Bowser administration over this. It went all the way up to the mayor, and many are very angry that she is giving Trump a pass.


Then the “many” need to spell out exactly what Bowser should have done — within the very real limits of her authority— while also attempting to spare DC from Trump’s well-known wrath.

I suspect that many of these anti-Bowser comments are being made by people who feel certain that they themselves won’t be impacted by things like ICE and the National Guard occupation, and who don’t care very much about those of us who daily risk paying the price for their sheltered hubris.


What? Bowser has practically rolled out the red carpet for ICE.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 13:30     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.


There's no burden of proof on me to prove your fantasies. If they had these discussions, the moment the lawyers were consulted, the visions of permits quickly evaporated.


That's not at all what happened. There was a massive debate within the Bowser administration over this. It went all the way up to the mayor, and many are very angry that she is giving Trump a pass.


I haven't seen any evidence of this. Not a single news story. Just a post from an angry rando.


FOIA the emails.


Why should I? They don't exist as far as I am concerned. No one in the DC government should be dumb enough to believe they have regulatory authority over a federal enclave.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 13:06     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.


There's no burden of proof on me to prove your fantasies. If they had these discussions, the moment the lawyers were consulted, the visions of permits quickly evaporated.


That's not at all what happened. There was a massive debate within the Bowser administration over this. It went all the way up to the mayor, and many are very angry that she is giving Trump a pass.


Then the “many” need to spell out exactly what Bowser should have done — within the very real limits of her authority— while also attempting to spare DC from Trump’s well-known wrath.

I suspect that many of these anti-Bowser comments are being made by people who feel certain that they themselves won’t be impacted by things like ICE and the National Guard occupation, and who don’t care very much about those of us who daily risk paying the price for their sheltered hubris.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 12:41     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.


There's no burden of proof on me to prove your fantasies. If they had these discussions, the moment the lawyers were consulted, the visions of permits quickly evaporated.


That's not at all what happened. There was a massive debate within the Bowser administration over this. It went all the way up to the mayor, and many are very angry that she is giving Trump a pass.


I haven't seen any evidence of this. Not a single news story. Just a post from an angry rando.


FOIA the emails.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 12:17     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.


There's no burden of proof on me to prove your fantasies. If they had these discussions, the moment the lawyers were consulted, the visions of permits quickly evaporated.


That's not at all what happened. There was a massive debate within the Bowser administration over this. It went all the way up to the mayor, and many are very angry that she is giving Trump a pass.


I haven't seen any evidence of this. Not a single news story. Just a post from an angry rando.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 09:17     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.


There's no burden of proof on me to prove your fantasies. If they had these discussions, the moment the lawyers were consulted, the visions of permits quickly evaporated.


Why didn't Bowser warn the public that Trump was sending clouds of asbestos into the air of downtown DC?
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 08:59     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.


There's no burden of proof on me to prove your fantasies. If they had these discussions, the moment the lawyers were consulted, the visions of permits quickly evaporated.


That's not at all what happened. There was a massive debate within the Bowser administration over this. It went all the way up to the mayor, and many are very angry that she is giving Trump a pass.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 08:56     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.


There's no burden of proof on me to prove your fantasies. If they had these discussions, the moment the lawyers were consulted, the visions of permits quickly evaporated.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 08:15     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:Stupid thread. DC has no authority or oversight over White House construction projects.


All of the subject matter experts within the Bowser administration would disagree.


Then they would be wrong. There is no question that they have no authority. If they thought they did and they ever tried to use it, DC would be stripped of home rule.


Read the room. Trump doesn't even care about DC anymore. He's moved on. Bowser can come out from under the bed now.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 08:11     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


Receipts?


Ever heard of FOIA? You can read all about it.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 08:10     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The DC municipal government has no jurisdiction over the WH grounds. They can’t even enter the property without an invite.

wtf are you talking about OP?

Exactly. This whole thread is ridiculous.


The White House is subject to the city's environmental regulations. You think the administration can just do anything it wants? You think they could set up an oil refinery on the South Lawn and no one could say boo?


Federal enclaves are exempt from any local regulations. Yeah, they could.


Oh stop. Even Bowser's own advisers are pissed she's looking the other way on this.


Is it because they’re excellent muni lawyers, or because they’re dumb and angry?


The entire Department of Energy and Environment is really unhappy with the mayor.


And yet, DOEE has zero jurisdiction over the white house.


Of course, it has jurisdiction. It would be pretty weird if our air quality laws didn't apply to federal lands, given the massive amount of federal land in DC.


Why do you keep posting this stuff? Puerto Rico had a bombing range they hated and couldn’t do anything about. The locals can’t tell the feds what to do.


There was a big fight within the Bowser administration over whether to confront the White House on this stuff. If DC doesn't have jurisdiction (though it does), it sort of begs the question of why Bowser didn't warn the public that Trump was ignoring every environmental regulation on the books with the destruction of the East Wing. Reminder: asbestos causes cancer.


+1
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2025 23:32     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

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Anonymous wrote:Stupid thread. DC has no authority or oversight over White House construction projects.


All of the subject matter experts within the Bowser administration would disagree.


Then they would be wrong. There is no question that they have no authority. If they thought they did and they ever tried to use it, DC would be stripped of home rule.
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2025 23:19     Subject: Bowser could have stopped the East Wing demolition and chose not to

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Stupid thread. DC has no authority or oversight over White House construction projects.


All of the subject matter experts within the Bowser administration would disagree.


Is this a joke? Because DC has no authority or oversight in this matter.