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GPV

(73,416 posts) Tue Jun 30, 2026, 06:29 AM Tuesday

The biggest mistake of the 250 shindig

is not truly replicating a country fair. I always went for the rides, games, and food, then I'd see the animals, stage acts, and finally some exhibitions. And a lot of other people came just for the stage acts, sulky racing, and demolition derby type stuff.

The booths are pretty cool, but a ferris wheel does not a carnival make.

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The biggest mistake of the 250 shindig (Original Post) GPV Tuesday OP

and an arch glorifying dear leader. Norrrm Tuesday #1

Trump has never been to one CanonRay Tuesday #2

I read that the Smithsonian had planned a celebration over the past 10 years. yardwork Tuesday #3

Back in the day, they had "freak shows." harumph Tuesday #4

People would go see the geek. yardwork Tuesday #5

They could balance the budget if they had a dunking tank with Administration officials. Midnight Writer Tuesday #6

Norrrm

(6,167 posts)

1. and an arch glorifying dear leader.

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Tue Jun 30, 2026, 06:40 AM

Tuesday

CanonRay

(16,321 posts)

2. Trump has never been to one

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Tue Jun 30, 2026, 09:32 AM

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So how could he replicate one?

yardwork

(70,052 posts)

3. I read that the Smithsonian had planned a celebration over the past 10 years.

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Tue Jun 30, 2026, 09:36 AM

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It was planned to be a "festival of festivals" including representation of major U.S. festivals, with headlining artists and booths showcasing American food, etc.

That was all scrapped by Trump.