Saw what you posted before you edited it, Dartz. But I'm not offended. Shit, man. I forgot - you're actually here in the states trying to tour DC aren't you?
Sorry for all of this. Man, talk about bad timing. And outside all the outrage, this is indeed damn embarrassing on an International level. As mentioned above, you're not the only one by far to be getting a vacation ruined.
But just so you know who to blame - look straight up the mall at the White House. President Pissypants is the one laying down the direct orders to ruin your day. Those normally friendly Park Rangers looking rather uncomfortable at the barrycades at the monuments? Their marching orders came directly from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). And that office reports to and answers directly to the Office of the President. Throw the bastard a one-finger salute through the fence while you're there. You'll hardly be alone.
Look on the bright side. You're actually present during a moment in history. One of the darker moments, sure. But at least you can later say - "No shite, there I was!"
Sorry for all of this. Man, talk about bad timing. And outside all the outrage, this is indeed damn embarrassing on an International level. As mentioned above, you're not the only one by far to be getting a vacation ruined.
But just so you know who to blame - look straight up the mall at the White House. President Pissypants is the one laying down the direct orders to ruin your day. Those normally friendly Park Rangers looking rather uncomfortable at the barrycades at the monuments? Their marching orders came directly from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). And that office reports to and answers directly to the Office of the President. Throw the bastard a one-finger salute through the fence while you're there. You'll hardly be alone.
Look on the bright side. You're actually present during a moment in history. One of the darker moments, sure. But at least you can later say - "No shite, there I was!"