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Lonestarblue

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4. It's been awhile since I was in DC, but I don't remember vendors on the Mall.

Reply to Tommy Carcetti (Original post)

Wed Jul 5, 2023, 01:14 PM

Jul 2023

Is this recent, or has it just been too long since I’ve been there? I actually think the Mall should be vendor free. It is almost a dorm of national park that should not be so commercial.

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Took my family to visit DC this past week. Enjoyed it a lot, with one exception. [View all] Tommy Carcetti Jul 2023 OP

I agree with you - political campaign merchandise should never be considered souvenirs FakeNoose Jul 2023 #1

That's every day in my house SouthernDem4ever Jul 2023 #9

I've lived my entire life in the DC area and campaign merch has been sold by vendors for a long time onenote Jul 2023 #14

They sell it because idiots buy it IronLionZion Jul 2023 #2

Don't forget the Drumpf Tower jayschool2013 Jul 2023 #12

I would panhandle for a living Mr.Bill Jul 2023 #3

It's been awhile since I was in DC, but I don't remember vendors on the Mall. Lonestarblue Jul 2023 #4

There's a long row of vendors and food trucks in front of every museum and attraction. Tommy Carcetti Jul 2023 #5

There are tons of vendors in tourist areas anywhere IronLionZion Jul 2023 #6

I know how you feel DownriverDem Jul 2023 #7

I've been living here for a year and a half, the sellers have a larger market than you think. sir pball Jul 2023 #8

We're going to DC next week so my daughter can attend a National Council on Disability meeting deurbano Jul 2023 #10

Air quality was okay. Not great, not terrible. Tommy Carcetti Jul 2023 #11

We went in April and I noticed that too. It sucks, but he will be the nominee, sadly. Over 70 Evolve Dammit Jul 2023 #13

My favorite city to visit. Every place looks to be an inch away on the map, until you walk it. 😂 TheBlackAdder Jul 2023 #15

they sell some of that sh*t at the fair in Southern California. I avoid those booths BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2023 #16