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AverageOldGuy

(4,360 posts)
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:12 PM Jun 9

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

underpants

(197,790 posts)
1. He's pissed about last night.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:17 PM
Jun 9

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

yellow dahlia

(6,881 posts)
2. Say what?
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:20 PM
Jun 9

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

(2,784 posts)
4. May Ms Average Old Guy...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:24 PM
Jun 9

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

Diamond_Dog

(41,500 posts)
5. He is shutting DC down for his BIRTHDAY??
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:24 PM
Jun 9

What a prick.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Mrs. AOG.

Amaryllis

(11,550 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
Jun 9

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

(28,907 posts)
7. Will there be a UFC fight at all ?
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 12:32 PM
Jun 9

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

(9,477 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
Jun 9

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

(28,695 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
Jun 9

Momma

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

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

(11,790 posts)
67. Now, let's be real here.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 07:34 AM
Jun 10

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

We do.

Grim Chieftain

(2,303 posts)
69. I am being real
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 10:14 AM
Jun 10

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

(11,790 posts)
71. Then, I missed it and I salute you.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 01:36 PM
Jun 10

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.

Kid Berwyn

(25,475 posts)
16. Glad you got her to the hospital.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:07 PM
Jun 9

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

(64,736 posts)
36. Hell, come on alien invasion! We'll take you to
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:01 PM
Jun 9

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

Kid Berwyn

(25,475 posts)
55. Like a lobster.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 04:14 PM
Jun 9
From the Before Time:



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

TBF

(37,610 posts)
17. Hope she feels better soon, AverageOldGuy -
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:07 PM
Jun 9

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

progressoid

(53,554 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
Jun 9

So it is written.

Job 37:3

niyad

(135,288 posts)
20. Holding you both in light and love. Vibes for swift healing and
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:12 PM
Jun 9

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

(27,894 posts)
21. To Mrs AOG's complete recovery! As for drumphf...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:14 PM
Jun 9

Vindictive Bastard!

TUES through Sunday?!
Ridiculus!

BidenRocks

(3,642 posts)
22. When I started my working career, I asked my engineer...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:18 PM
Jun 9

"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

(14,626 posts)
23. I'm not religious so I'll wish
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:23 PM
Jun 9

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

(5,735 posts)
25. Wishing the best for the Mrs
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:25 PM
Jun 9

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

(1,458 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
Jun 9

electron_blue

(3,632 posts)
27. confirming link? I am only finding info on shutting down DC starting Sunday morning.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:27 PM
Jun 9

pls share where this is confirmed

nitpicked

(2,043 posts)
34. WTOP lists some closures starting Thursday Jun 10, expanding until Sunday Jun 14
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:46 PM
Jun 9
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

(4,229 posts)
29. Hard to be "unchristian" to a combo of Nero and Caligula 2.0
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:36 PM
Jun 9

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
Jun 9

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

(5,124 posts)
31. NOT un-Christian of you at all
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:39 PM
Jun 9

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

niyad

(135,288 posts)
33. Please check carefully. In the DC forum, mahatmakanejeeves' OP
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 01:43 PM
Jun 9

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

onenote

(46,344 posts)
42. The traffic closures are extensive but don't start until Thursday night
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:21 PM
Jun 9

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

(109,616 posts)
44. I will do everything I can to *NOT* watch this abomination.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 02:24 PM
Jun 9

Fuck Dana White, fuck UFC, fuck Trump.

chouchou

(3,425 posts)
50. I would gladly enjoy the marvelous festivities...really would but.....
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 03:01 PM
Jun 9

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

Totally Tunsie

(12,231 posts)
53. We'll be joining you in your prayers, AOG.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 03:12 PM
Jun 9

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

GoodRaisin

(11,183 posts)
57. As long as the lightning only fries him.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 04:43 PM
Jun 9

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

MerryBlooms

(12,563 posts)
62. Maybe trump's new reflecting pool will turn red!
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 08:49 PM
Jun 9

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

JMCKUSICK

(6,859 posts)
63. Yes it would be lol, but no worse than the constant hypocrisy of the right,
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 10:18 PM
Jun 9

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

(1,794 posts)
65. Will be keeping you and Ms Average Old Guy in my thoughts.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 02:30 AM
Jun 10

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

(7,420 posts)
68. I would say that lightning strikes
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 08:19 AM
Jun 10

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

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