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AverageOldGuy

(4,280 posts)
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:12 PM 7 hrs ago

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

underpants

(197,532 posts)
1. He's pissed about last night.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:17 PM
7 hrs ago

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

yellow dahlia

(6,701 posts)
2. Say what?
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:20 PM
7 hrs ago

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
7 hrs ago

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

Diamond_Dog

(41,331 posts)
5. He is shutting DC down for his BIRTHDAY??
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:24 PM
7 hrs ago

What a prick.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Mrs. AOG.

Amaryllis

(11,480 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
5 hrs ago

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

(28,799 posts)
7. Will there be a UFC fight at all ?
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:32 PM
6 hrs ago

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
6 hrs ago

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

(28,651 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
33 min ago

Momma

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

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

calimary

(91,152 posts)
59. Totally!
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 06:35 PM
50 min ago

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

Kid Berwyn

(25,291 posts)
16. Glad you got her to the hospital.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:07 PM
6 hrs ago

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

(64,682 posts)
36. Hell, come on alien invasion! We'll take you to
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:01 PM
5 hrs ago

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

Kid Berwyn

(25,291 posts)
55. Like a lobster.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 04:14 PM
3 hrs ago
From the Before Time:



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

TBF

(37,494 posts)
17. Hope she feels better soon, AverageOldGuy -
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:07 PM
6 hrs ago

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

BaronChocula

(4,888 posts)
18. "Is this un-Christian of me?"
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:08 PM
6 hrs ago

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

progressoid

(53,442 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
6 hrs ago

So it is written.

Job 37:3

niyad

(134,718 posts)
20. Holding you both in light and love. Vibes for swift healing and
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:12 PM
6 hrs ago

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

(27,621 posts)
21. To Mrs AOG's complete recovery! As for drumphf...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:14 PM
6 hrs ago

Vindictive Bastard!

TUES through Sunday?!
Ridiculus!

BidenRocks

(3,587 posts)
22. When I started my working career, I asked my engineer...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:18 PM
6 hrs ago

"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

(14,141 posts)
23. I'm not religious so I'll wish
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:23 PM
6 hrs ago

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

(5,696 posts)
25. Wishing the best for the Mrs
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:25 PM
6 hrs ago

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

(1,354 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
5 hrs ago

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
5 hrs ago

pls share where this is confirmed

nitpicked

(2,021 posts)
34. WTOP lists some closures starting Thursday Jun 10, expanding until Sunday Jun 14
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:46 PM
5 hrs ago
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

(4,191 posts)
29. Hard to be "unchristian" to a combo of Nero and Caligula 2.0
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:36 PM
5 hrs ago

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
5 hrs ago

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

(5,031 posts)
31. NOT un-Christian of you at all
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:39 PM
5 hrs ago

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

niyad

(134,718 posts)
33. Please check carefully. In the DC forum, mahatmakanejeeves' OP
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:43 PM
5 hrs ago

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

onenote

(46,282 posts)
42. The traffic closures are extensive but don't start until Thursday night
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:21 PM
5 hrs ago

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

(109,453 posts)
44. I will do everything I can to *NOT* watch this abomination.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:24 PM
5 hrs ago

Fuck Dana White, fuck UFC, fuck Trump.

chouchou

(3,385 posts)
50. I would gladly enjoy the marvelous festivities...really would but.....
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 03:01 PM
4 hrs ago

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

Totally Tunsie

(12,112 posts)
53. We'll be joining you in your prayers, AOG.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 03:12 PM
4 hrs ago

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

GoodRaisin

(11,132 posts)
57. As long as the lightning only fries him.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 04:43 PM
2 hrs ago

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

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