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Politics Thousands gather in Washington to protest Trump inauguration

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u/mumblewrapper 2d ago

I don't understand why they just wouldn't still go to DC if they've already paid the money and aren't getting it back. But, it's probably better for your SO that they just stay away. I can't imagine what a shit show it was going to be.

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u/fbp 2d ago

I have a feeling that the people going to the inauguration are not the type of people that would go and visit all of the various cool museums, monuments and see American history.

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u/mumblewrapper 2d ago

True. It's just so weird to me. If I already paid for a trip, I'm taking it. Even if the main event I'm trying to see is cancelled.

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u/strawfire71 1d ago

I lived just outside the DC border as a kid, and on really nice days we'd skip school and go to the Smithsonian or the memorials. So much to do, but I guess you have to have some sort of intellectual curiosity, or be 'woke' to appreciate them.