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AverageOldGuy

(4,280 posts)
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:12 PM Yesterday

Der 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. I’m depending on family who live on Capitol Hill to help but now they must hurry back home right now and can’t help otherwise they cannot get back home due to street closures.

I’m praying for thunderstorms with fatal lightning strikes on his giant steel monstrosity. Is this un-Christian of me?

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Der Fuehrer is shutting down DC (Original Post) AverageOldGuy Yesterday OP
He's pissed about last night. underpants Yesterday #1
The mofo cares about nothing... ultralite001 Yesterday #3
he dont give a hoot hoot hoot. AllaN01Bear Yesterday #54
Say what? yellow dahlia Yesterday #2
This version of reality just gets weirder and weirder lol questionseverything 19 hrs ago #66
The constant barrage of insanity is off the charts. yellow dahlia 9 hrs ago #70
May Ms Average Old Guy... ultralite001 Yesterday #4
Don't let the orange bastardo grind you down, GreenWave Yesterday #35
Or in Latin.. Permanut Yesterday #48
He is shutting DC down for his BIRTHDAY?? Diamond_Dog Yesterday #5
Sure! It will provide him with an excuse why nobody shows up for his par-tae! Attilatheblond Yesterday #8
Is he also doing to this to stop the "stop the kings" match in DC? kimbutgar Yesterday #6
What stop the kings march? I have heard nothing about this. Amaryllis Yesterday #10
June 14th OMGWTF Yesterday #37
No march this year. It's a concert that will be live streamed nationwide. It is described on the website. Amaryllis Yesterday #40
This message was self-deleted by its author kimbutgar Yesterday #43
Will there be a UFC fight at all ? dweller Yesterday #7
Here is the free Courtlistener link to that case BumRushDaShow Yesterday #58
Pretneding it's a security thing? Since we questioned why he needs a bomb proof ballroom Attilatheblond Yesterday #9
It's to avoid being embarrassed as he's so despised that he even makes Nixon and Epstein look good in comparison cstanleytech Yesterday #60
Wonder what's happening with that court case. Vinca Yesterday #11
There's been a joint stipulation on the Briefing Schedule Momma Yesterday #38
Thanks. Still a chance then. Vinca Yesterday #46
And he gets away with everything Grim Chieftain Yesterday #12
Now, let's be real here. OldBaldy1701E 14 hrs ago #67
I am being real Grim Chieftain 12 hrs ago #69
Then, I missed it and I salute you. OldBaldy1701E 8 hrs ago #71
Thank you, friend Grim Chieftain 8 hrs ago #72
Let the good times roll. Tactical Peek Yesterday #13
"Blow winds and crack your cheeks, rage, blow oasis Yesterday #15
Is Trump King Lear or King Leer? BH liberal Yesterday #41
King Liar oasis Yesterday #51
Totally! calimary Yesterday #59
Come on Mother Nature! Initech Yesterday #45
Healing 🫂 to you and the Mrs. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #14
Glad you got her to the hospital. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #16
Hell, come on alien invasion! We'll take you to Ilsa Yesterday #36
Like a lobster. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #55
Wouldn't they consider that a hostile act? Might poison them. niyad Yesterday #56
Hope she feels better soon, AverageOldGuy - TBF Yesterday #17
"Is this un-Christian of me?" BaronChocula Yesterday #18
:He unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heaven and sends it to the ends of the earth" progressoid Yesterday #19
Holding you both in light and love. Vibes for swift healing and niyad Yesterday #20
To Mrs AOG's complete recovery! As for drumphf... electric_blue68 Yesterday #21
When I started my working career, I asked my engineer... BidenRocks Yesterday #22
I'm not religious so I'll wish Figarosmom Yesterday #23
This is unacceptable madness malaise Yesterday #24
Wishing the best for the Mrs 70sEraVet Yesterday #25
He doesn't want the news media showing that the No Kings march drew more people than his birthday brawl ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #26
confirming link? I am only finding info on shutting down DC starting Sunday morning. electron_blue Yesterday #27
Go to DC. forum. Mahatmakanejeeves OP niyad Yesterday #32
Thx, looks like it starts Thursday, not tonight as originally claimed electron_blue Yesterday #49
WTOP lists some closures starting Thursday Jun 10, expanding until Sunday Jun 14 nitpicked Yesterday #34
Healing vibes on the way to your wife SheltieLover Yesterday #28
Hard to be "unchristian" to a combo of Nero and Caligula 2.0 JT45242 Yesterday #29
I was looking for news about this neohippie Yesterday #30
NOT un-Christian of you at all vapor2 Yesterday #31
Please check carefully. In the DC forum, mahatmakanejeeves' OP niyad Yesterday #33
He really did expect to be made king of the US. C Moon Yesterday #39
The traffic closures are extensive but don't start until Thursday night onenote Yesterday #42
I will do everything I can to *NOT* watch this abomination. Initech Yesterday #44
All the best to you and Ms. AverageOldGuy. Permanut Yesterday #47
I would gladly enjoy the marvelous festivities...really would but..... chouchou Yesterday #50
I think it's properly spelled Duh Furor. Xipe Totec Yesterday #52
We'll be joining you in your prayers, AOG. Totally Tunsie Yesterday #53
As long as the lightning only fries him. GoodRaisin Yesterday #57
I'm predicting hordes of locusts, gnats, fleas, and mosquitos. louis-t Yesterday #61
Maybe trump's new reflecting pool will turn red! MerryBlooms Yesterday #62
Yes it would be lol, but no worse than the constant hypocrisy of the right, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #63
No, not at all. FoxNewsSucks 23 hrs ago #64
Will be keeping you and Ms Average Old Guy in my thoughts. HeartsCanHope 19 hrs ago #65
I would say that lightning strikes Old Crank 14 hrs ago #68

underpants

(197,540 posts)
1. He's pissed about last night.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:17 PM
Yesterday

From TUESDAY until Sunday???
Is he aware of tourists and reservations?

yellow dahlia

(6,709 posts)
2. Say what?
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:20 PM
Yesterday

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.

ultralite001

(2,753 posts)
4. May Ms Average Old Guy...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:24 PM
Yesterday

receive the care needed so she may return home soon...
Y'all stay safe out there...

Diamond_Dog

(41,345 posts)
5. He is shutting DC down for his BIRTHDAY??
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:24 PM
Yesterday

What a prick.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Mrs. AOG.

Amaryllis

(11,486 posts)
40. No march this year. It's a concert that will be live streamed nationwide. It is described on the website.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:08 PM
Yesterday

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)

dweller

(28,802 posts)
7. Will there be a UFC fight at all ?
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:32 PM
Yesterday

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 Trump’s 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 I’ve 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 we’re likely to see a barrage of attacks from Trump.

see more at

https://joycevance.substack.com/p/an-update-on-trumps-birthday-celebration



✌🏻

Attilatheblond

(9,391 posts)
9. Pretneding it's a security thing? Since we questioned why he needs a bomb proof ballroom
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:38 PM
Yesterday

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

(28,653 posts)
60. It's to avoid being embarrassed as he's so despised that he even makes Nixon and Epstein look good in comparison
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 06:51 PM
Yesterday

Momma

(23 posts)
38. There's been a joint stipulation on the Briefing Schedule
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:05 PM
Yesterday

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 Court’s 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

OldBaldy1701E

(11,700 posts)
67. Now, let's be real here.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 07:34 AM
14 hrs ago

There is not some mysterious power that is allowing him to 'get away with everything'.

We do.

Grim Chieftain

(2,203 posts)
69. I am being real
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 10:14 AM
12 hrs ago

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

(11,700 posts)
71. Then, I missed it and I salute you.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 01:36 PM
8 hrs ago

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.



Our resistance as a nation has been lackluster at best.


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.

calimary

(91,173 posts)
59. Totally!
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 06:35 PM
Yesterday

“King Liar”. Really fits him. To a “T” with its “rump” added in.

Kid Berwyn

(25,299 posts)
16. Glad you got her to the hospital.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:07 PM
Yesterday

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

(64,688 posts)
36. Hell, come on alien invasion! We'll take you to
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:01 PM
Yesterday

our so-called leader. And you can fry him or boil him and eat him. Plenty to go around.

Kid Berwyn

(25,299 posts)
55. Like a lobster.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 04:14 PM
Yesterday
From the Before Time:



Not just Al the Toupee, we must fry the whole thing.

TBF

(37,502 posts)
17. Hope she feels better soon, AverageOldGuy -
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:07 PM
Yesterday

as for teh Fuehrer - he can take a long walk off a short pier (one of my mom's favorite sayings)

BaronChocula

(4,893 posts)
18. "Is this un-Christian of me?"
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:08 PM
Yesterday

Not if the Lord is considering it.
May Mrs. AOG recupe comfortably.

progressoid

(53,443 posts)
19. :He unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heaven and sends it to the ends of the earth"
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:09 PM
Yesterday

So it is written.

Job 37:3

niyad

(134,759 posts)
20. Holding you both in light and love. Vibes for swift healing and
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:12 PM
Yesterday

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

(27,648 posts)
21. To Mrs AOG's complete recovery! As for drumphf...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:14 PM
Yesterday

Vindictive Bastard!

TUES through Sunday?!
Ridiculus!

BidenRocks

(3,591 posts)
22. When I started my working career, I asked my engineer...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:18 PM
Yesterday

"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

(14,188 posts)
23. I'm not religious so I'll wish
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:23 PM
Yesterday

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.

70sEraVet

(5,704 posts)
25. Wishing the best for the Mrs
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:25 PM
Yesterday

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

(1,364 posts)
26. He doesn't want the news media showing that the No Kings march drew more people than his birthday brawl
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:26 PM
Yesterday

electron_blue

(3,631 posts)
27. confirming link? I am only finding info on shutting down DC starting Sunday morning.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:27 PM
Yesterday

pls share where this is confirmed

nitpicked

(2,022 posts)
34. WTOP lists some closures starting Thursday Jun 10, expanding until Sunday Jun 14
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:46 PM
Yesterday
https://wtop.com/traffic/2026/06/ufc-white-house-event-brings-string-of-road-closures-in-dc/

On Sunday, selected areas stretching from 23rd St NW to 7th Street NW and from K Street NW to Independence Ave SW.

JT45242

(4,198 posts)
29. Hard to be "unchristian" to a combo of Nero and Caligula 2.0
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:36 PM
Yesterday

But here we have NO BREAD and circuses

neohippie

(1,268 posts)
30. I was looking for news about this
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:37 PM
Yesterday

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

The UFC fight at the White House on Sunday, which also is President Donald Trump’s birthday, will bring extensive road closures and parking restrictions in downtown Washington, D.C.

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

(5,036 posts)
31. NOT un-Christian of you at all
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:39 PM
Yesterday

My cousin is a preacher and feels the same way. This monster is clearly evil, vindictive and cruel

niyad

(134,759 posts)
33. Please check carefully. In the DC forum, mahatmakanejeeves' OP
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:43 PM
Yesterday

says closures start Thursday. Maybe call police help desk to confirm? Ii hope tht information is accurate, although Thursday is bad enough.

onenote

(46,284 posts)
42. The traffic closures are extensive but don't start until Thursday night
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:21 PM
Yesterday

Here’s 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. It’s probably going to be a mess — depending of course on the number of folks foolish enough to go downtown over the weekend

Initech

(109,472 posts)
44. I will do everything I can to *NOT* watch this abomination.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:24 PM
Yesterday

Fuck Dana White, fuck UFC, fuck Trump.

chouchou

(3,387 posts)
50. I would gladly enjoy the marvelous festivities...really would but.....
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 03:01 PM
Yesterday

...I have to wash my hair...

Totally Tunsie

(12,120 posts)
53. We'll be joining you in your prayers, AOG.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 03:12 PM
Yesterday

Sending healing wishes to Mrs. AOG, and hoping for her swift recovery.

GoodRaisin

(11,133 posts)
57. As long as the lightning only fries him.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 04:43 PM
Yesterday

I don’t want another human being harmed because of Der Jackass.

louis-t

(24,677 posts)
61. I'm predicting hordes of locusts, gnats, fleas, and mosquitos.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 08:32 PM
Yesterday

Preceded by huge thunderstorms.

MerryBlooms

(12,486 posts)
62. Maybe trump's new reflecting pool will turn red!
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 08:49 PM
Yesterday

Someone bound to sneak in with red Jello and make it happen!

JMCKUSICK

(6,754 posts)
63. Yes it would be lol, but no worse than the constant hypocrisy of the right,
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 10:18 PM
Yesterday

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

HeartsCanHope

(1,771 posts)
65. Will be keeping you and Ms Average Old Guy in my thoughts.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 02:30 AM
19 hrs ago

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

(7,392 posts)
68. I would say that lightning strikes
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 08:19 AM
14 hrs ago

Would fit in with the Old Testament God.
So I have no problem with it.

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