will DC be safe on the 20th?

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NP. I assume it’s the difference between pre 9/11 and post 9/11 Mall security. Even the folk life festival changed.

The Folklife Festival changed because the National Park Service spent a lot of money on the grass on the Mall and didn't want the tents to ruin it.

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Honestly, I've felt wary in crowds ever since Dylan Roof (which coincided with the rise in Trumpism). I've stayed the hell away from firewerks (July 4th) since

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I've felt wary in crowds ever since Dylan Roof (which coincided with the rise in Trumpism). I've stayed the hell away from firewerks (July 4th) since

I thought I was the only one like this. Was in high school when Columbine happened and I’ve never been comfortable in crowds since.

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Guard troops on lookout for IEDs

https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/534193-guard-units-defending-capitol-warned-if-ied-threat-report

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The entire year will be a dangerous one. Be aware of unattended packages and threats on social media. If you work in a federal building, ask them to dust off their evacuation plans.

Wonder if Madonna will lead the charge?

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Anonymous wrote:Lived here for over 30 years and only went down for Clinton's inauguration - anyone else remember that? They Might Be Giants and other cool bands on the Mall. It was such a fun, inclusive party. I was disappointed Obama didn't do anything like that.

Anyway, this year with all the fuss - the crowds will probably be down and security will be up - I'm contemplating going down for a moment of joy like it was on the day the election was called. That was sublime.

Yes! There were awesome bands. Enjoyed the Radiators out of New Orleans. Also watched the fireworks nearby the Georgetown Harbor area.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lived here for over 30 years and only went down for Clinton's inauguration - anyone else remember that? They Might Be Giants and other cool bands on the Mall. It was such a fun, inclusive party. I was disappointed Obama didn't do anything like that.

Anyway, this year with all the fuss - the crowds will probably be down and security will be up - I'm contemplating going down for a moment of joy like it was on the day the election was called. That was sublime.

Umm. . .Obama's inauguration committee held a concert at the Lincoln Memorial, which I attended. Where were you?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_One:_The_Obama_Inaugural_Celebration_at_the_Lincoln_Memorial

NP. But the tents all over the mall with different bands in each was awesome!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

NP. I assume it’s the difference between pre 9/11 and post 9/11 Mall security. Even the folk life festival changed.

The Folklife Festival changed because the National Park Service spent a lot of money on the grass on the Mall and didn't want the tents to ruin it.

totally off topic ... the folklife festival is always sooo miserably hot. they need to accept global warming and move it to the fall or spring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lived here for over 30 years and only went down for Clinton's inauguration - anyone else remember that? They Might Be Giants and other cool bands on the Mall. It was such a fun, inclusive party. I was disappointed Obama didn't do anything like that.

Anyway, this year with all the fuss - the crowds will probably be down and security will be up - I'm contemplating going down for a moment of joy like it was on the day the election was called. That was sublime.

Umm. . .Obama's inauguration committee held a concert at the Lincoln Memorial, which I attended. Where were you?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_One:_The_Obama_Inaugural_Celebration_at_the_Lincoln_Memorial

NP. But the tents all over the mall with different bands in each was awesome!

we should have a mid-term inauguration festival in DC in 2023

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

NP. I assume it’s the difference between pre 9/11 and post 9/11 Mall security. Even the folk life festival changed.

The Folklife Festival changed because the National Park Service spent a lot of money on the grass on the Mall and didn't want the tents to ruin it.

Oh that pissed me off!

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense officials tell AP they fear possible inside attack at inauguration

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Anonymous wrote:WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense officials tell AP they fear possible inside attack at inauguration

Oh FFS. We have some serious problems as a country. We need to do some deep investigation into what the hell is wrong with us and how we can fix it.