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I'm Sitting Here Trying to Imagine Trump's Funeral--Any Thoughts? (Original Post) DoctorJoJo Dec 2018 OP
NOT one single thought. elleng Dec 2018 #1
Gonna get lit and pump up the jams Roland99 Dec 2018 #2
Bonfire on the beach, fireworks...and leis, of course. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #3
Just hoping for sooner rather than later. nt MANative Dec 2018 #4
Next week works for me YessirAtsaFact Dec 2018 #27
Here's a prophetic film clip. MineralMan Dec 2018 #5
Mariachi bands and loud sighs of relief. Vinca Dec 2018 #6
And taco trucks serving the celebraters DesertRat Dec 2018 #58
Appropriate ceremonial send-off. It's only fair for a creature of his stature Glorfindel Dec 2018 #7
He wil have an open casket because he thinks people will want to see his godly body Doreen Dec 2018 #8
In actuality, we just want to be sure he's in there! Totally Tunsie Dec 2018 #10
Yeah, like standing with a stake next to the casket in case he rises from the dead. Doreen Dec 2018 #21
a gas station in Milan,Italy? DBoon Dec 2018 #9
That's a Grade A reference BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #38
Similar to Thatcher's death Yavin4 Dec 2018 #11
I imagine police and federal marshalls waiting patiently outside Ilsa Dec 2018 #12
I have just learned that as soon as a president takes office The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2018 #13
Any pomp and circumstance will be a waste of time and $$$ on this oaf, Totally Tunsie Dec 2018 #14
Line the casket with Odor Eaters and he will just disappear. Voila! Job done. Arkansas Granny Dec 2018 #15
LOVE it!! DoctorJoJo Dec 2018 #23
There's always this: Scattering Donny's ashes (Big Lebowski) malchickiwick Dec 2018 #16
all while remembering people who actually served 47of74 Dec 2018 #25
I'm Envisioning People Partying And Dancing ChoppinBroccoli Dec 2018 #17
The last scene of "Don Giovanni." The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2018 #22
Well, even Nixon got a send-off... MountCleaners Dec 2018 #18
His ashes will be spread over Rot's Knot's North Dakota, where the toxic waste dump is at.. Just a Weirdo Dec 2018 #19
Bing Crosby singing, "I'm dreaming of an orange melt-down." Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #20
Everybody dies. I know there are those here who would love to see Trump dead elocs Dec 2018 #24
Honestly, he probably thinks that Bettie Dec 2018 #32
But I would bet that Barron still loves his father regardless. elocs Dec 2018 #48
I really believe he's that terrible of a person Bettie Dec 2018 #49
Judging from the few videos I've seen of Barron and Donnie-dusch together, I doubt Barron 3Hotdogs Dec 2018 #33
Only the best people will be there. Like no one has ever seen. CentralMass Dec 2018 #26
ding dong the witch is dead. trueblue2007 Dec 2018 #28
Nobody will be there except his kids, MoonRiver Dec 2018 #29
Eulogies by Sarah Palin, James Woods, and Sheriff David Clarke. BlueStater Dec 2018 #30
Also eulogy by Sheriff Joe if he's not in prison at the time. 3Hotdogs Dec 2018 #37
I picture Hannity and Jeannine Pirro (wearing a full black veil) in the front row. DesertRat Dec 2018 #55
Well, they can dispose of him in a dumpster Bettie Dec 2018 #31
The Hoarse Whisperer says: Ponietz Dec 2018 #34
Nope. n/t cynatnite Dec 2018 #35
Well, since nobody's posted it yet, I guess I will blogslut Dec 2018 #36
Who cares as long as its soon jcgoldie Dec 2018 #39
2 cars. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #40
I have other plans for the day struggle4progress Dec 2018 #41
Here's a sneak preview. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2018 #42
I think Trump lives rent free in many people heads fescuerescue Dec 2018 #43
That's often a result of being selected as one of the most powerful people on the planet LanternWaste Dec 2018 #44
I think you missed the point fescuerescue Dec 2018 #46
"Unwept, unhonored, and unsung" comes to mind. nt Hekate Dec 2018 #45
This might be feasible jmowreader Dec 2018 #47
In exile - Russian Orthodox liturgy? muriel_volestrangler Dec 2018 #50
Not sure, but I think he would have to have been baptized in the Orthodox Church for the liturgy. yonder Dec 2018 #63
Champagne. Turbineguy Dec 2018 #51
Fromt end loader.... OneBlueDotBama Dec 2018 #52
The end (or beginning) of Citizen Kane C_U_L8R Dec 2018 #53
party, baby n/t RussBLib Dec 2018 #54
I have been in a time machine, and I have this to report.... jberryhill Dec 2018 #56
Pity the pall bearers having to carry that 300+ lbs plus the casket DesertRat Dec 2018 #57
Sorry for the visuals, but----- Atticus Dec 2018 #59
I couldn't get that out of my ,ind when the casket was being loaded on AF1 to be flown to DC, napi21 Dec 2018 #60
Sorry to burst your bubble but, ..... missingfink Dec 2018 #61
But are they in positions of power or influence who will be invited DesertRat Dec 2018 #64
National Day of Celebration! tinrobot Dec 2018 #62
whatever they did to Kashoggi n/t librechik Dec 2018 #65

Ilsa

(61,694 posts)
12. I imagine police and federal marshalls waiting patiently outside
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:28 PM
Dec 2018

to arrest the co-conspirators that are attending. My guess is most of them will be looking for something to snatch off the body to hock.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,670 posts)
13. I have just learned that as soon as a president takes office
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:30 PM
Dec 2018

plans have to be made for their funeral, which is kinda creepy - but since presidents are entitled to state funerals I suppose that has to be done.

Trump's funeral (which I hope I live to see) will present some interesting challenges, some of which will depend on the results of the Russia investigation. It's possible he will be impeached or resign, and if that happens his funeral will probably be more subdued, like Nixon's. And there's also the likelihood that regardless of how his presidency ends a whole lot of people will be damn glad the mofo is dead.

It's not likely that there will be a big fancy Christian funeral in the National Cathedral, since Trump sets foot in a church only when he absolutely has to, as for weddings and funerals. Otherwise he doesn't go to church and apparently never has. So it would be difficult for the presiding clergy to say anything relating to Trump's religion, which is basically himself.

I can imagine him wanting a funeral that's bigger than any previous funerals - more people, especially more important people. He wouldn't care about any religious ceremony - he'd only want expressions of adoration from masses of people. Whatever's the biggest stadium in the country, he'd want it, and there would have to be a Jumbotron.

Would all of his wives and mistresses attend?

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
14. Any pomp and circumstance will be a waste of time and $$$ on this oaf,
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:32 PM
Dec 2018

and please spare us the hypocrisy of the religious services for the devil incarnate.

malchickiwick

(1,474 posts)
16. There's always this: Scattering Donny's ashes (Big Lebowski)
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:35 PM
Dec 2018

Of course, this Donny was a much better person than the dotard...

ChoppinBroccoli

(3,784 posts)
17. I'm Envisioning People Partying And Dancing
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:35 PM
Dec 2018

Besides, he's not going to have a funeral. I imagine it's going to be like that scene from "Ghost" where the shadow creatures pop up out of a crack in the ground and drag him down into it.

MountCleaners

(1,148 posts)
18. Well, even Nixon got a send-off...
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:39 PM
Dec 2018

And look! Ronald Reagan makes an appearance.



I have to admit, it brought a tear to my eye, not because I had any love for Nixon, but because it was like I was burying a piece of my childhood, burying the 1970's. And he was such a tragic figure.

Trump's life and death is so crass it doesn't rise to the level of literature. But he'll get the same treatment, unless he's impeached, of course. Then I don't know what will happen. Probably something low-key, to avoid embarrassment. And of course, do we need to see all of his criminal, horrible family and feel sad for them?

Frankly, it's not something that will happen in the distant future, if he keeps downing the cholesterol. My bet is he's next after Carter.
 

Just a Weirdo

(488 posts)
19. His ashes will be spread over Rot's Knot's North Dakota, where the toxic waste dump is at..
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:41 PM
Dec 2018

Then the ashes reburied in the salt mines somewhere in New Mexico.

elocs

(22,566 posts)
24. Everybody dies. I know there are those here who would love to see Trump dead
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:51 PM
Dec 2018

as soon as possible.
I wonder, how many would personally have the guts to say to 12 year old Barron Trump's face, "I hope your father dies"?

Many do not get what they deserve in this life and I must say that I'm happy that I haven't always got what I deserved.

Whether we like it or not, when Trump dies there will be millions of people who will be sad and they probably would be the ones who wouldn't shed a tear when Carter, or Clinton, or Obama dies.
So I guess we all have something in common.

Bettie

(16,089 posts)
32. Honestly, he probably thinks that
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:57 PM
Dec 2018

every day of his life.

People with terrible parents often know they are terrible.

elocs

(22,566 posts)
48. But I would bet that Barron still loves his father regardless.
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 04:01 PM
Dec 2018

I'm sure that he does not wish his father dead every day of his life.
Do we really hate Donald Trump so much that we would say such a thing?

Bettie

(16,089 posts)
49. I really believe he's that terrible of a person
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 04:12 PM
Dec 2018

I feared my parents and only later realized that the fear ended up erasing any love I ever had for them.

I grew up with extraordinarily toxic parents, so I do know what it feels like. If he doesn't hate his father now, he will.

Has nothing to do with my hatred for Trump, has everything to do with my firsthand knowledge of shitty parents.

3Hotdogs

(12,372 posts)
33. Judging from the few videos I've seen of Barron and Donnie-dusch together, I doubt Barron
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:59 PM
Dec 2018

gives any more of a shit about him then we do.

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)
30. Eulogies by Sarah Palin, James Woods, and Sheriff David Clarke.
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 02:56 PM
Dec 2018

Vladimir Putin will send his condolences via a live video message from Russia.

Kid Rock will play Amazing Grace.

fescuerescue

(4,448 posts)
43. I think Trump lives rent free in many people heads
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 03:24 PM
Dec 2018

I'm sure it'll be a big huge affair.

But Id rather not waste my brain cells thinking about his major life events.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
44. That's often a result of being selected as one of the most powerful people on the planet
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 03:30 PM
Dec 2018

" I think Trump lives rent free in many people heads..."

That's often a result of being selected as one of the most powerful people on the planet making decisions that both directly and indirectly impact many aspects of our lives.

But I can certainly understand not wanting to waste one's brain over that.

fescuerescue

(4,448 posts)
46. I think you missed the point
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 03:44 PM
Dec 2018

I think everyone know that he's President. Not much of a secret right?

And policies and generally idiocy on the world stage IS something that we should discuss etc.

But burning brain cycles, thinking about how he, or his kids will plan his eventual funeral? Well be my guest!

I just don't know why that would be important to most people now....Given that he is still alive and as you reminded us "one of the most powerful people on the planet". Right now I worry about his policies and actions. Not a future funeral flower arrangement.

jmowreader

(50,553 posts)
47. This might be feasible
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 03:56 PM
Dec 2018

Have him cremated. Use the ashes to fill little capsules - one gram per capsule. Sell the capsules to Deplorables for the same price as a Trumpy Bear, and use the proceeds to pay down the debts Trump ran up. They can make little shrines to their Lord and Savior with them.

As for a funeral service, forget it. It'd be full of Nazis, sovereign citizens, Russian agents and other people you really don't want collecting in large numbers.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,306 posts)
50. In exile - Russian Orthodox liturgy?
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 04:22 PM
Dec 2018

I suppose it depends on whether Vladimir will think he needs to make an effort or not.

yonder

(9,663 posts)
63. Not sure, but I think he would have to have been baptized in the Orthodox Church for the liturgy.
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 04:45 PM
Dec 2018

I don't see that happening anytime soon.

And tRump in his speedos, in a baptismal basin having some unknown Father Alexander pouring water over his head?
I'd kind of want to see that, but probably mostly not.

napi21

(45,806 posts)
60. I couldn't get that out of my ,ind when the casket was being loaded on AF1 to be flown to DC,
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 04:42 PM
Dec 2018

and on through the speeches delivered in the Capitol. I tried to forget about it, but things like "Who will want to speak at Oranges funeral? Will anybody be able to think of any good things to say about him? Will the Military Band HAVE to play for him?" and many more like that. I felt sad that we as a Country have a presz we have to think such thoughts about.

BTW, I still don't have the answers to those questions.

missingfink

(174 posts)
61. Sorry to burst your bubble but, .....
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 04:43 PM
Dec 2018

as misguided as they are, there are plenty of Trump worshipers. They will truly mourn his passing and attempt to tell the world how he was what America needed after the disaster of Obama & that he saved them from Hilary. Of course, those are total lies but his faithful will surely believe them. Yes, there are those that think more of him that most of us on here.

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
64. But are they in positions of power or influence who will be invited
Wed Dec 5, 2018, 04:58 PM
Dec 2018

or close friends who will be called upon to eulogize him?

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