"Our nation was robbed." Reddit poster: Smithsonian was denied a permit for a 250th Folklife festival on the mall.

[pnwmom]

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I worked at Smithsonian, specifically raising money for 250th. What I want people to know is we secured millions of private philanthropy to host a month long Folklife Festival on the mall, “The Festival of Festivals”. Was going to feature well known festivals, think Burning Man, Farm Aid, Grand Ole Oprey etc. as well as smaller local and regional festivals from across the U.S. and territories. Goal was to feature truly the best and most beautiful creative expression in music, dance, arts and craft traditions, food, community etc. Can’t name names but plan was to have headliners every night for free concerts…. Think the types of names who might be affiliated with the aforementioned large festivals. Stars were willing to perform because was under banner of Smithsonian. It had to all be scrapped bc the administration would not release permits to host on the mall. The money went elsewhere, but our nation was robbed of what would have been a once in a generation cultural moment.

https://www.reddit.com/r/washingtondc/comments/1ueelg6/does_anyone_actually_know_whats_going_on_at_the/

[Deuxcents]

1. Our 250 anniversary is a fiasco instead of a celebration of a great milestone. The chaos in chief has seen to it

Wonder what history will say about this

[Ilsa]

2. Instead of this, what are we getting,?

Another trump political rally where he rants, lies, and acts like he has neurological problems for two hours? Why would anyone waste their time on that lld schtick?

[FakeNoose]

4. That's why I refuse to watch any of it

He will ruin it for everyone ... that's guaranteed.

[wcmagumba]

3. I for one will not be watching t-rump swing his tiny mushroom around on the 4th...

I think there is an alternative Liberal show, if so I'll watch that...otherwise I'll do my usual and watch 1776 the musical online somewhere...

[Mr.Bee]

5. In such a rush

to create a 'Not-See' nation.

[aggiesal]

6. I'm betting that didn't grease Mierda47's palm, so they were denied the permit..Just wait and see. n/t

[Figarosmom]

7. Another time will have to suffice.

As a celebration of getting it all back when this guy and his cohorts are gone. A celebration of woke throughout the world.

[pioche4]

8. We should celebrate in that way when he's gone

!!!

[LuvLoogie]

9. Our nation was not robbed.

Our nation squandered it's position. Mistook power for morality, wealth for well being.

This regime is peak America.

[EnergizedLib]

10. We weren't robbed

Some foreign country didn’t instill some dictator against our will via a violent coup.

We ate ourselves.

[Lasher]

11. Locking.

Please, no politics in the Lounge.