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In reply to the discussion: "This building is full of asbestos": Veteran contractor stunned at Trump's demo of the White House [View all]BannonsLiver
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                        "This building is full of asbestos": Veteran contractor stunned at Trump's demo of the White House [View all]
							Botany
							Oct 27
							OP
                        
        
        There was a guy with a hose watering as they ripped it down, wasn't doing much though.
        Blues Heron
        Oct 27
        #4
      
        
        Who is 'he'? Are you referring to the contractor who is explaining the problems and danger of the rash destruction...
        Attilatheblond
        Oct 27
        #28
      
        
        Trump is using the rubble as land fill (probably for free) for one his golf courses.
        Botany
        Oct 27
        #9
      
        
        Not surprised.  The man's an idiot with childish impulses.  "Wanna, wanna, gimme.gimme."
        surfered
        Oct 27
        #8
      
        
        Watch for Trump offering "Trump Asbestos, the best asbestos in the World" soon!
        RedWhiteBlueIsRacist
        Oct 27
        #11
      
        
        From my understanding, no standard pre-work was done to the structure. That's not normal. He simply wanted it down as
        Jbraybarten
        Oct 27
        #13
      
        
        Things like asbestos abatement, salvaging things like windows, doors, plumbing, and flooring, getting the
        Botany
        Oct 27
        #25
      
        
        The EPA and OSHA are the primary federal agencies responsible for enforcing asbestos-related laws.
        sop
        Oct 27
        #34
      
        
        Asbestos was the first thing I thought of when I saw the way the East Wing was being demolished.
        patphil
        Oct 27
        #36