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In reply to the discussion: Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison [View all]GP6971
(38,045 posts)41. Keep in mind the $154m is only for the 2027 FY.
And as we all know, Trump doesn't care about being cost effective...it's not his money.
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Like everything else with Trump, this is just for show, and has no practical value.
Aristus
Yesterday
#2
I'm sure it's that, but I never underestimate the impact of movies and tv on his worldview.
Ilikepurple
Yesterday
#27
He has the oddest obsessions and whims. So remind me, how did he become president?
Martin68
Yesterday
#15
Oh for the love of dog Alcatraz was closed in 1963 because it was the most expensive federal prison..
Botany
Yesterday
#18
I'm tired of talking about, the war I started, the economy, my polls and the
Buddyzbuddy
Yesterday
#20
I got to see Alcatraz back in the 1970's, it was something you could see from a tourist boat
FakeNoose
Yesterday
#32