Anonymous wrote:I'm the OP, who asked whether or not this Day of Rage was a hoax. We were planning to go to DC - to a restaurant just a block away from the WH - and will have in tow elderly parents (87 and 91) and a teenaged girl.

I might get flamed for this, but we're modifying our plans. There's no way of knowing whether this thing has any "legs," and while I suspect that a protest, if there is one at all, will most likely be peaceful (and small), it seems imprudent to take even a sliver of a chance, especially since I have responsibility for other family members who are more vulnerable. Factor into the equation that there are plenty of nice restaurants out here in suburban Virginia, and that just seems to make more sense.

And just to head off any incoming criticisms that one can't be afraid to live, we're not. We have a nice vacation planned next month, involving airports, and continue to venture fully into the world. But in this case, where a downtown trip is so unnecessary, why continue with plans for the very evening and in the very location when a protest - maybe a hoax, maybe not - is planned? After all, there IS a chance that a protest can reel out of control, as we've unfortunately seen, so....why risk it?

Finally, if there is a protest, I hope it will remain peaceful. We've had enough bloodshed.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm the OP, who asked whether or not this Day of Rage was a hoax. We were planning to go to DC - to a restaurant just a block away from the WH - and will have in tow elderly parents (87 and 91) and a teenaged girl.

I might get flamed for this, but we're modifying our plans. There's no way of knowing whether this thing has any "legs," and while I suspect that a protest, if there is one at all, will most likely be peaceful (and small), it seems imprudent to take even a sliver of a chance, especially since I have responsibility for other family members who are more vulnerable. Factor into the equation that there are plenty of nice restaurants out here in suburban Virginia, and that just seems to make more sense.

And just to head off any incoming criticisms that one can't be afraid to live, we're not. We have a nice vacation planned next month, involving airports, and continue to venture fully into the world. But in this case, where a downtown trip is so unnecessary, why continue with plans for the very evening and in the very location when a protest - maybe a hoax, maybe not - is planned? After all, there IS a chance that a protest can reel out of control, as we've unfortunately seen, so....why risk it?

Finally, if there is a protest, I hope it will remain peaceful. We've had enough bloodshed.

Try Applebee's.

Ha! We've narrowed it down to Applebee's or the Capital Grille. They're both similar.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm the OP, who asked whether or not this Day of Rage was a hoax. We were planning to go to DC - to a restaurant just a block away from the WH - and will have in tow elderly parents (87 and 91) and a teenaged girl.

I might get flamed for this, but we're modifying our plans. There's no way of knowing whether this thing has any "legs," and while I suspect that a protest, if there is one at all, will most likely be peaceful (and small), it seems imprudent to take even a sliver of a chance, especially since I have responsibility for other family members who are more vulnerable. Factor into the equation that there are plenty of nice restaurants out here in suburban Virginia, and that just seems to make more sense.

And just to head off any incoming criticisms that one can't be afraid to live, we're not. We have a nice vacation planned next month, involving airports, and continue to venture fully into the world. But in this case, where a downtown trip is so unnecessary, why continue with plans for the very evening and in the very location when a protest - maybe a hoax, maybe not - is planned? After all, there IS a chance that a protest can reel out of control, as we've unfortunately seen, so....why risk it?

Finally, if there is a protest, I hope it will remain peaceful. We've had enough bloodshed.

Good for you. Also, this "day" of rage is supposed to start at 7pm not a "day" thing at all. I hope it's not true because anything like this at night turns into bad news every time.

Anonymous wrote:I'm the OP, who asked whether or not this Day of Rage was a hoax. We were planning to go to DC - to a restaurant just a block away from the WH - and will have in tow elderly parents (87 and 91) and a teenaged girl.

I might get flamed for this, but we're modifying our plans. There's no way of knowing whether this thing has any "legs," and while I suspect that a protest, if there is one at all, will most likely be peaceful (and small), it seems imprudent to take even a sliver of a chance, especially since I have responsibility for other family members who are more vulnerable. Factor into the equation that there are plenty of nice restaurants out here in suburban Virginia, and that just seems to make more sense.

And just to head off any incoming criticisms that one can't be afraid to live, we're not. We have a nice vacation planned next month, involving airports, and continue to venture fully into the world. But in this case, where a downtown trip is so unnecessary, why continue with plans for the very evening and in the very location when a protest - maybe a hoax, maybe not - is planned? After all, there IS a chance that a protest can reel out of control, as we've unfortunately seen, so....why risk it?

Finally, if there is a protest, I hope it will remain peaceful. We've had enough bloodshed.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm the OP, who asked whether or not this Day of Rage was a hoax. We were planning to go to DC - to a restaurant just a block away from the WH - and will have in tow elderly parents (87 and 91) and a teenaged girl.

I might get flamed for this, but we're modifying our plans. There's no way of knowing whether this thing has any "legs," and while I suspect that a protest, if there is one at all, will most likely be peaceful (and small), it seems imprudent to take even a sliver of a chance, especially since I have responsibility for other family members who are more vulnerable. Factor into the equation that there are plenty of nice restaurants out here in suburban Virginia, and that just seems to make more sense.

And just to head off any incoming criticisms that one can't be afraid to live, we're not. We have a nice vacation planned next month, involving airports, and continue to venture fully into the world. But in this case, where a downtown trip is so unnecessary, why continue with plans for the very evening and in the very location when a protest - maybe a hoax, maybe not - is planned? After all, there IS a chance that a protest can reel out of control, as we've unfortunately seen, so....why risk it?

Finally, if there is a protest, I hope it will remain peaceful. We've had enough bloodshed.

Try Applebee's.

Ha! We've narrowed it down to Applebee's or the Capital Grille. They're both similar.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks everyone for the feedback. We are bsck on with our venture into DC, and a good time will be had by all!

On a serious note, a hoax like this is not funny. It makes an already volatile environment worse and does feed into fears.

But only if people already believe the worst about people who oppose the police killing unarmed black people.

Can you imagine if someone posted that young whites were going to hold a day of rage over anti-abortion laws. Would people really fear traveling into DC if they thought the protestor was Larla and Charles instead of Lakeisha and Chavaughn?

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Anonymous wrote:I'm the OP, who asked whether or not this Day of Rage was a hoax. We were planning to go to DC - to a restaurant just a block away from the WH - and will have in tow elderly parents (87 and 91) and a teenaged girl.

I might get flamed for this, but we're modifying our plans. There's no way of knowing whether this thing has any "legs," and while I suspect that a protest, if there is one at all, will most likely be peaceful (and small), it seems imprudent to take even a sliver of a chance, especially since I have responsibility for other family members who are more vulnerable. Factor into the equation that there are plenty of nice restaurants out here in suburban Virginia, and that just seems to make more sense.

And just to head off any incoming criticisms that one can't be afraid to live, we're not. We have a nice vacation planned next month, involving airports, and continue to venture fully into the world. But in this case, where a downtown trip is so unnecessary, why continue with plans for the very evening and in the very location when a protest - maybe a hoax, maybe not - is planned? After all, there IS a chance that a protest can reel out of control, as we've unfortunately seen, so....why risk it?

Finally, if there is a protest, I hope it will remain peaceful. We've had enough bloodshed.

Try Applebee's.

Anonymous wrote:I'm the OP, who asked whether or not this Day of Rage was a hoax. We were planning to go to DC - to a restaurant just a block away from the WH - and will have in tow elderly parents (87 and 91) and a teenaged girl.

I might get flamed for this, but we're modifying our plans. There's no way of knowing whether this thing has any "legs," and while I suspect that a protest, if there is one at all, will most likely be peaceful (and small), it seems imprudent to take even a sliver of a chance, especially since I have responsibility for other family members who are more vulnerable. Factor into the equation that there are plenty of nice restaurants out here in suburban Virginia, and that just seems to make more sense.

And just to head off any incoming criticisms that one can't be afraid to live, we're not. We have a nice vacation planned next month, involving airports, and continue to venture fully into the world. But in this case, where a downtown trip is so unnecessary, why continue with plans for the very evening and in the very location when a protest - maybe a hoax, maybe not - is planned? After all, there IS a chance that a protest can reel out of control, as we've unfortunately seen, so....why risk it?

Finally, if there is a protest, I hope it will remain peaceful. We've had enough bloodshed.

Anonymous wrote:A number of Federal (DoD, Army, Air Force, etc..) and states are warning of a potential of issues on July 15. So there appears to be some evidence that concerns the intelligence community. The question is what will happen - minor protests with a few 7-11s knocked off or something out of control with more AA killed by the police. Hard to predict. But it is going to be an interesting week - France attack, Republican convention, the Trump card, something else will likely pop up. Just remember the old saying - God watches out for America and Children.

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Anonymous wrote:You have to have real balls to go into DC these days, and it ain't gettin' better. Just my opinion.

LOL. Where you from, bumpkin? Might want to seek help for your agoraphobia and anxiety.

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Anonymous wrote:The day of rage already occurred in Nice, France. It is still Ramadan, so be prepared for anything.

Oh puh-lease, Ramadan has been over for days now. If you're going to be hysterical at least get your dates right.

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Anonymous wrote:Some people choose the suburbs because of better schools, lawns for kids and garden and quiet at night.

....and some choose the suburbs because of racist fear of Black/brown folks. White people - they contain multitudes!

I chose the suburbs because a) my job is there and b) I got a lot more house for my money. Not everything is about race.

...good schools, I like my yard.

I like open space and clear air. And my kids can freely run around the 'hood. not lots of traffic

Did Trump already build the wall necessary to keep your air pristine?