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RandySF

(88,232 posts)
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 07:57 PM 14 hrs ago

Several hundred people have refused to leave the National Mall


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NYT: Several hundred people have refused to leave the National Mall despite an order to evacuate because of severe inclement weather that is approaching.

Some are even arguing with Secret Service agents. At one point, a crowd of people began running back toward the stage. An officer is sternly repeating the order over a bullhorn and the crowd is booing.

Many have begun chanting “U.S.A., U.S.A.” A federal law enforcement officer is trying to assure people that the event has not been canceled.

One man walking by blamed the situation on “liberals in the weather service,” adding, “I think this is baloney.”
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Several hundred people have refused to leave the National Mall (Original Post) RandySF 14 hrs ago OP
Tis true, we liberals do control the weather...ha ha... wcmagumba 14 hrs ago #1
Seriously MustLoveBeagles 14 hrs ago #6
Marjorie, why can't you republicans control the weather? Norrrm 14 hrs ago #14
It's under control sarisataka 14 hrs ago #2
Idiots. Solly Mack 14 hrs ago #3
Our plan worked Renew Deal 14 hrs ago #4
C'mon, lightning strike!! Coventina 14 hrs ago #5
To every storm or lightning deity ever worshipped by mankind: RockRaven 14 hrs ago #7
Lugh RandySF 14 hrs ago #9
It's possible that's supposed to be Odin, not Thor. Aristus 11 hrs ago #41
Lugh RandySF 11 hrs ago #45
Oh, cool! Aristus 11 hrs ago #46
This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF 11 hrs ago #44
. Scrivener7 14 hrs ago #8
............ doublethink 14 hrs ago #10
They're up on metal bleachers. RandySF 14 hrs ago #11
Not high enough dem4decades 14 hrs ago #13
So... Let them stay there. Srkdqltr 14 hrs ago #12
I read that Thor was a Democrat and a member of ANTIFA. sheshe2 14 hrs ago #15
And all of these God fearing idiots... Enter stage left 14 hrs ago #16
Video from bsky. sheshe2 13 hrs ago #17
That whole thread is awesome. Best comment: Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #21
Oy! sheshe2 13 hrs ago #22
wait Skittles 11 hrs ago #43
Definitely in a metaphorical sense! Scrivener7 11 hrs ago #48
ROFL ananda 13 hrs ago #23
IKR?! sheshe2 13 hrs ago #24
IKR?! sheshe2 13 hrs ago #25
They have been saying, since this afternoon mercuryblues 12 hrs ago #36
Maybe the "crowd" that won't leave could be strapped into PufPuf23 13 hrs ago #18
Start arresting them EnergizedLib 13 hrs ago #19
Nah. Hand them all tall metal batons. And lead them in song. Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #20
This is just so great, lol. 50 Shades Of Blue 13 hrs ago #26
J6 part 2 BlueWaveNeverEnd 13 hrs ago #27
Unexpected consequences of those pardons newdeal2 12 hrs ago #31
Vaccine status? Iris 13 hrs ago #28
Darwin, do your thing. C_U_L8R 12 hrs ago #29
Let them die dave99 12 hrs ago #30
Leave them there. Freedom! Figarosmom 12 hrs ago #32
Dumbfucks. Many people don't know dumbfucks is spelled with a b Bristlecone 12 hrs ago #33
MAGAts are not reality-based. Martin68 12 hrs ago #34
Let tRump voters be tRump voters Blue Owl 12 hrs ago #35
Satire or real? uppityperson 12 hrs ago #37
Don't know, but I just read on Bluesky that several incidents of cannibalism have been reported around the Nationa Mall. Scrivener7 12 hrs ago #39
Darwin Award seekers. surfered 12 hrs ago #38
Whoa! Seriously? PatSeg 11 hrs ago #40
Well, then let them get what they get. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #42
So Trump couldn't even make Netanyahu share control of the Jewish Space Lasers in return for bombing Iran BlueSpot 11 hrs ago #47
the National Guard onethatcares 3 hrs ago #49
Always with the kid gloves with these scofflaws... EarthFirst 2 hrs ago #50

Norrrm

(6,224 posts)
14. Marjorie, why can't you republicans control the weather?
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 08:20 PM
14 hrs ago

Marjorie, why can't you republicans control the weather?
Are you stupid?
God won't let you?

RockRaven

(20,138 posts)
7. To every storm or lightning deity ever worshipped by mankind:
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 08:08 PM
14 hrs ago

if you wish for us to resume our previous devotions, give us a sign.

RandySF

(88,232 posts)
45. Lugh
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 11:17 PM
11 hrs ago

The Irish god of nobility, Lugh of the Long Arm was a master of crafts and a cunning warrior. He was both Ollamh Érenn and King of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and wielded the Spear of Assal, which none could stand against.

His dwellings were at Tara in County Meath, and at Moytura, in County Sligo. His holy day was Lughnasa, which fell on August 1st.



https://mythopedia.com/topics/lugh/

Response to RandySF (Reply #9)

sheshe2

(99,140 posts)
17. Video from bsky.
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 08:51 PM
13 hrs ago

OFFS! They told them where to go shelter and ALL the buildings are locked for The 4th. Great planning!


Here's the situation:

The fairgoers have been expelled by force

They have been told to shelter in nearby buildings, but all the buildings are locked because it is the Fourth of July

People are clustering at the entrance points and blocking traffic for blocks

The clouds are growing darker

Laura Jedeed (@laurajedeed.bsky.social) 2026-07-05T00:30:06.964Z

Scrivener7

(60,438 posts)
21. That whole thread is awesome. Best comment:
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 08:58 PM
13 hrs ago
People came for Trump's "National State Fair" but instead of cotton candy and corn on the cob they're getting reenactments of at least one and I think several books of the Old Testament.

mercuryblues

(16,577 posts)
36. They have been saying, since this afternoon
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:35 PM
12 hrs ago

to use those buildings a emergency shelters. Did anyone even check to see if they were open?

Or

They remembered the attempted coo, where they threw shit on the walls in the Capitol Building. And said, uh-uh. Not here.

PufPuf23

(10,055 posts)
18. Maybe the "crowd" that won't leave could be strapped into
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 08:53 PM
13 hrs ago

the roller coaster to keep them out of the way until the crisis is over?

Scrivener7

(60,438 posts)
20. Nah. Hand them all tall metal batons. And lead them in song.
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 08:55 PM
13 hrs ago

Last edited Sat Jul 4, 2026, 09:27 PM - Edit history (1)

newdeal2

(5,681 posts)
31. Unexpected consequences of those pardons
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:12 PM
12 hrs ago

They’ll turn on Trump too. They are just looking to destroy stuff and hurt people.

Bristlecone

(11,270 posts)
33. Dumbfucks. Many people don't know dumbfucks is spelled with a b
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:25 PM
12 hrs ago

Like the kind of person who blames “liberals in the weather service.”

Scrivener7

(60,438 posts)
39. Don't know, but I just read on Bluesky that several incidents of cannibalism have been reported around the Nationa Mall.
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:40 PM
12 hrs ago

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hamsterjill

(18,009 posts)
42. Well, then let them get what they get.
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:58 PM
11 hrs ago

If they are that stupid, then why or how should anyone stop them? But when they get hurt, they don't need to depend on "socialism" and call an ambulance.

Fucking assholes!!!

BlueSpot

(1,360 posts)
47. So Trump couldn't even make Netanyahu share control of the Jewish Space Lasers in return for bombing Iran
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 11:20 PM
11 hrs ago

Worst deal maker ever!!!

onethatcares

(17,021 posts)
49. the National Guard
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 07:08 AM
3 hrs ago

wandering thru the crowd lends a nice touch for those celebrating "freeddumb"

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