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customerserviceguy

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44. That's why he's going

Fri Nov 1, 2019, 10:02 PM

Nov 2019

so quickly on the heels of being booed at the Nationals' game. People who want to see two fighters trying to kill each other are most likely sympathetic to Republicon "values".

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Trump expected to go to UFC match in NYC Saturday night, CNN has confirmed. [View all] Dennis Donovan Nov 2019 OP

It will be very interesting. Hope he gets another ear opener. LakeArenal Nov 2019 #1

It's a pretty rightwing event, both participants and crowd. AJT Nov 2019 #4

That's why he's going customerserviceguy Nov 2019 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #51

What's UFC? Ugly Face Contest? The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2019 #2

Ultimate Fighting Championship. dewsgirl Nov 2019 #9

How appropriate, Disaffected Nov 2019 #24

I hope that crowd, although likely filled with RWNJ'S, surprises dewsgirl Nov 2019 #25

Talk about fake, True Blue American Nov 2019 #33

I know, we would often be in the audience for TNA wrestling dewsgirl Nov 2019 #34

It is well known True Blue American Nov 2019 #47

It's in NYC so hopefully he'll get boo'ed. Turin_C3PO Nov 2019 #3

A mixed martial group? Where people pay to see guys beat on each other? bobbieinok Nov 2019 #5

I think it's basically boxing without rules or puffy gloves? Dennis Donovan Nov 2019 #8

Yes, like cage fighting I think. dewsgirl Nov 2019 #26

That is so pathetic edhopper Nov 2019 #6

No kidding! docgee Nov 2019 #18

In wrestling, booing is good, I think, but this is MMA so who knows Brother Buzz Nov 2019 #7

Maybe Trump will get in the ring like he did for WWE. When will this reality show jump the shark? Midnight Writer Nov 2019 #10

even the worst UFC fighter would literally end his life in the 'ring', it's hardcore brutal and real Celerity Nov 2019 #31

I called this a "DO-OVER" the other night when it was announced. He just wants bullwinkle428 Nov 2019 #11

Next weeks pResidential field trip.... magicarpet Nov 2019 #35

People who love and glorify violence...probably Trumpers, for the most part. Garrett78 Nov 2019 #12

Not necessarily. Turin_C3PO Nov 2019 #17

UFC seems to be especially gratuitous. But who knows. Garrett78 Nov 2019 #21

I think wrestling would be like that, given the gullibility required to be entertained. docgee Nov 2019 #19

Masculinity is a staple of rightwing dictators underpants Nov 2019 #29

This? True Blue American Nov 2019 #48

Yep underpants Nov 2019 #49

I'm sure he's going there specifically because choie Nov 2019 #13

Perfectly synonymous with his rallies California_Republic Nov 2019 #14

Even though it is probably a right wing audience you... Bonhomme Richard Nov 2019 #15

Yep, the WS boos crushed him so much he asked his aides what sporting event... Dennis Donovan Nov 2019 #16

UFC-The Human equivalent of a cock-fight Dread Pirate Roberts Nov 2019 #20

Yeah but it's quick and perfect for TV. underpants Nov 2019 #27

Speaking of UFC related trash.... OnDoutside Nov 2019 #22

If there is the "throwing of chairs" like wrestling, then I'm tuning in Submariner Nov 2019 #23

Fake sport, fake cheer malaise Nov 2019 #28

It is not a fake sport, it is real and freaking vicious. Blue_true Nov 2019 #38

The POTUS is going to a cage fight. alittlelark Nov 2019 #30

They don't fight in a cage. The ring is high, but not caged. Blue_true Nov 2019 #39

Could he attend a more Caesar-esque event superpatriotman Nov 2019 #32

I am sure he'll have a warm reception.I don't think he wants to risk getting booed again. tulipsandroses Nov 2019 #36

The type of people that go to that stuff is heavily his type of crowd. Blue_true Nov 2019 #41

That is likely his type of crowd. nt Blue_true Nov 2019 #37

Every UFC fan that I've met is a Republican. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2019 #40

Its the best he can do jcgoldie Nov 2019 #46

Twitter reply : Rhiannon12866 Nov 2019 #42

Ha!! Dennis Donovan Nov 2019 #45

Yeah, Acosta!:) True Blue American Nov 2019 #50

Let's see, what's left where he won't be booed. . . tractor pulls and monster truck shows? hatrack Nov 2019 #43