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Iclearwater Posted 9 years ago
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More than a fresh coat of paint is needed

The greatest achievement of Donald Trump’s first 100 days as president was that there was a 101st. If things continue this way, he will finish out his term and then the nation, like someone after a boozy night, can right itself and get on with its business. We will restore the environment, repair alliances, recognize science, welcome immigrants, cherish honesty, value knowledge and return dignity to a White House where Jefferson may have dined alone but where Trump was joined by Sarah Palin. More than a fresh coat of paint is needed.
---Washington Post



1. Could anyone please explain what "More than a fresh coat of paint is needed" means?

2. where Jefferson may have dined alone but where Trump was joined by Sarah Palin. --what's the meaning of this sentece?

3. can right itself and get on with its business. ---what's the meaning of this phrase?

Many thanks!
  

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1. This refers to the fact that White House has become so ugly and gross due to his presence that more than a fresh coat of paint is needed to clean and re-stabilize it. 2.

— Anonymous

  • 1.
  • This refers to the fact that White House has become so ugly and gross due to his presence that more than a fresh coat of paint is needed to clean and re-stabilize it.
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  • I don't really get the 2nd one but it's just a jab at Palin.
  • 3.
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1. This refers to the fact that White House has become so ugly and gross due to his presence that more than a fresh coat of paint is needed to clean and re-stabilize it.

2. I don't really get the 2nd one but it's just a jab at Palin.

3. "The nation can right itself and get on with its business" is meant to be the sentence.

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