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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDer Fuehrer is shutting down DC
Der Fuehrer announced at last minute he is shutting down basically all of downtown DC tonite thru midnight Sunday for his gladiator brawls.
Previous occupants of White House and all other DC traffic restrictions were announced 2-3 weeks in advance.
Ms Average Old Guy taken to ER yesterday, admitted with pneumonia. Im depending on family who live on Capitol Hill to help but now they must hurry back home right now and cant help otherwise they cannot get back home due to street closures.
Im praying for thunderstorms with fatal lightning strikes on his giant steel monstrosity. Is this un-Christian of me?
underpants
(197,988 posts)From TUESDAY until Sunday???
Is he aware of tourists and reservations?
ultralite001
(2,864 posts)but himself...
AllaN01Bear
(30,243 posts)yellow dahlia
(6,994 posts)This can't be right? How many times have I said that in the past 17 months?
How are people supposed to function and live their lives for the five days their city is shut down?
I'm so sorry to hear that Ms. AverageOldGuy is battling pneumonia. To be deprived of the support of family and friends makes being in the hospital even harder.
questionseverything
(12,235 posts)yellow dahlia
(6,994 posts)ultralite001
(2,864 posts)receive the care needed so she may return home soon...
Y'all stay safe out there...
GreenWave
(12,895 posts)Hoping she gets better soon!
Permanut
(8,755 posts)Non carborundum aurentius illegitimi.
Diamond_Dog
(41,588 posts)What a prick.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Mrs. AOG.
Attilatheblond
(9,522 posts)kimbutgar
(27,754 posts)on Sunday?
Amaryllis
(11,584 posts)www.nokings.org
Amaryllis
(11,584 posts)This explains it also: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221294425
Jane Fonda - "Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment" /Sunday June 14 (The Daily Show)
Response to Amaryllis (Reply #40)
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dweller
(29,019 posts)An Update on Trump's Birthday Celebration
Will there or won't there be cage fights on the South Lawn of the White House?
JOYCE VANCE
JUN 08, 2026
There was a flurry of activity this morning in Douglas v. NPS, the lawsuit we discussed last night that challenges Trumps plan to hold UFC cage fights to celebrate his birthday the 250th anniversary of our independence. The federal courts' electronic document system, PACER, is only available to users who pay for its services, and at the time I wrote this, none of the documents from this case were publicly available yet, so Ive taken screenshots. Hopefully, more of them will show up with public links by the end of the day or tomorrow if you like to read the entire document for yourself.
The case has been assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta, an Obama appointee. A little background on him is relevant because were likely to see a barrage of attacks from Trump.
see more at
https://joycevance.substack.com/p/an-update-on-trumps-birthday-celebration
✌🏻
BumRushDaShow
(174,064 posts)Attilatheblond
(9,522 posts)if he plans an outdoor carnival for his birthday.
I keep thinking back to how the military deliberately looked bad for that parade he threw himself for his birthday a few years back. Squeaking, barely moving tanks and troops doing anything but marching together smartly. Yeah, they really slapped the egomaniac good!
cstanleytech
(28,712 posts)Vinca
(54,621 posts)Momma
(24 posts)1. Defendants response in opposition to Plaintiffs motion will be due on Tuesday, June 9, by 9:00 PM EST.
2. Plaintiffs reply brief will be due on Wednesday, June 10, by 9:00 PM EST.
3. The Parties are available at the Courts convenience on Thursday, June 11, should the Court wish to hold oral argument.
MINUTE ORDER
Per the parties' 9 Joint Stipulation as to Briefing Schedule, Defendants' opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for emergency relief shall be due by June 9, 2026, at 9:00 PM EST, and Plaintiffs' reply shall be due by June 10, 2026, at 9:00 PM EST. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 6/8/2026. (lcapm1)
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.293217/gov.uscourts.dcd.293217.9.0.pdf
Vinca
(54,621 posts)Grim Chieftain
(2,388 posts)Every damn thing.
OldBaldy1701E
(11,883 posts)There is not some mysterious power that is allowing him to 'get away with everything'.
We do.
Grim Chieftain
(2,388 posts)That's exactly the point. We all are responsible for his reign of terror. I'm reminded of the words "Stand up! Fight back!" Our resistance as a nation has been lackluster at best. And the "No Kings" rallies, while well intended have had little effect.
OldBaldy1701E
(11,883 posts)You ar completely correct.
But... there is this little issue to contend with, and since we won't do so, we are screwed and we refuse to see it.

Because the programming worked and very few want to recognize just how deep into it they are. Because the whole thing would collapse and they know their positions of power and wealth would no longer exist. Because they would rather let it all burn to the ground than just stop with the lies and let's start fixing the imbalances and injustices in our rigged system.
It is very disheartening.

Grim Chieftain
(2,388 posts)We're in this fight together. Let's just keep fighting.
Tactical Peek
(1,443 posts)
oasis
(54,470 posts)you cataracts and hurricanoes .
BH liberal
(204 posts)Without equal.
King Liar. Really fits him. To a T with its rump added in.
Initech
(109,762 posts)mwmisses4289
(5,285 posts)Kid Berwyn
(25,638 posts)Pneumonia is a very serious illness. The hospital can be the best place for rapid recovery.
As for the traitor shutting the town down for his birthday: Come on lightning.
Ilsa
(64,813 posts)our so-called leader. And you can fry him or boil him and eat him. Plenty to go around.
Kid Berwyn
(25,638 posts)
Not just Al the Toupee, we must fry the whole thing.
niyad
(135,697 posts)TBF
(37,759 posts)as for teh Fuehrer - he can take a long walk off a short pier (one of my mom's favorite sayings)
BaronChocula
(5,029 posts)Not if the Lord is considering it.
May Mrs. AOG recupe comfortably.
progressoid
(53,597 posts)So it is written.
Job 37:3
niyad
(135,697 posts)recovery for Mrs. AOG. Please take good care of yourself as well.
Since there is nothing "christian" about krasnov, I would not worry about being "unchristian".
electric_blue68
(28,083 posts)Vindictive Bastard!
TUES through Sunday?!
Ridiculus!
BidenRocks
(3,702 posts)"How do you know when you've pushed too far?
When someone stops you!
Chump doesn't have the authority to do ANY of this crap, if only he were told NO!
Stop showing him ANY deference or phony respect!
Figarosmom
(15,079 posts)for him to be struck by lightiening for you. He likely thinks he's a god and controls it anyway. Old orange guy is likely figuring out how really hated he is from all that booing last night.
malaise
(299,948 posts)Hope Ms AverageOldGuy is recovering well
70sEraVet
(5,785 posts)I thought he was having trouble getting fighters for these matches?
Maybe he'll just throw Rubio in with a hungry lion. I know Rubio will do it if it pleases Der Fuhrer. But the hungry lion may have too much self respect to debase himself.
ChicagoTeamster
(1,542 posts)electron_blue
(3,633 posts)pls share where this is confirmed
niyad
(135,697 posts)electron_blue
(3,633 posts)nitpicked
(2,053 posts)On Sunday, selected areas stretching from 23rd St NW to 7th Street NW and from K Street NW to Independence Ave SW.
SheltieLover
(82,951 posts)Gawd, closing down DC?
Stay calm...
JT45242
(4,258 posts)But here we have NO BREAD and circuses
neohippie
(1,268 posts)I found this local story related to the traffic closures it didn't appear to be a complete shutdown
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/transportation/extensive-dc-road-closures-planned-for-ufc-fight-at-white-house-heres-a-map/4114210/
Extensive DC road closures planned for UFC fight at White House. MAP at link
Arlington Memorial Bridge will close Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight. Other major roads affected include part of Constitution Avenue, the 12th Street Expressway/Tunnel, the Potomac Freeway, certain eastbound I-66 exits and streets around Farragut Square.
snip
Police are going to start locking things down beginning Thursday.
Expect mass road closures and parking restrictions through Monday evening.
Arlington Memorial Bridge will close from 6 p.m. until midnight Friday. Other major roads affected include parts of Constitution Avenue, the 12th Street Expressway/Tunnel, the Potomac River Freeway, certain eastbound I-66 exits and streets along the east and west sides of Farragut Square.
Thursday and Friday might be tough for commuters working near the White House or Lincoln Memorial; all of those areas will be affected.
If you're traveling downtown, take Metro to avoid gridlock.
vapor2
(5,199 posts)My cousin is a preacher and feels the same way. This monster is clearly evil, vindictive and cruel
niyad
(135,697 posts)says closures start Thursday. Maybe call police help desk to confirm? Ii hope tht information is accurate, although Thursday is bad enough.
C Moon
(13,853 posts)He didnt get it, so hes pretending.
onenote
(46,420 posts)Heres a detailed breakdown. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/transportation/extensive-dc-road-closures-planned-for-ufc-fight-at-white-house-heres-a-map/4114210/?amp=1
Some of the closures are limited in time for example Memorial Bridge will be closed for 12 hours noon to midnight on Friday. Its probably going to be a mess depending of course on the number of folks foolish enough to go downtown over the weekend
Initech
(109,762 posts)Fuck Dana White, fuck UFC, fuck Trump.
Permanut
(8,755 posts)chouchou
(3,465 posts)...I have to wash my hair...
Xipe Totec
(44,608 posts)Totally Tunsie
(12,252 posts)Sending healing wishes to Mrs. AOG, and hoping for her swift recovery.
GoodRaisin
(11,214 posts)I dont want another human being harmed because of Der Jackass.
louis-t
(24,706 posts)Preceded by huge thunderstorms.
MerryBlooms
(12,637 posts)Someone bound to sneak in with red Jello and make it happen!
JMCKUSICK
(6,952 posts)on a more serious note, I wish your spouse a speedy and full recovery AverageOldGuy, and also wish you a good state of mind while she's gone. God Speed
FoxNewsSucks
(12,019 posts)It absolutely is not.
HeartsCanHope
(1,830 posts)Sending healing vibes to Ms Average Old Guy and hugs to you both. I think everyone is wishing DonOld a horrible birthday and
a huge flop of a celebration!
Old Crank
(7,463 posts)Would fit in with the Old Testament God.
So I have no problem with it.