Vespasian builds a Colosseum

 

UFC Arena under Construction
The White House, Washington, D.C.
May 2026

Construction of the Roman colosseum began under Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was completed by his son Titus in AD 80 with final modifications made by Domitian in AD 82. Authoritarian leaders seem to enjoy hosting sporting events. 

Which brings me to the White House. Our president is building  a modern colosseum on the White house grounds. He plans to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on Flag Day and his birthday. Modern gladiators will compete at this event.

How depraved is that? 

The People's House will be host to a gladiator style sporting event.

I'm revolted!

Of course, this is after the president destroyed the East Wing, plowed under the Rose Garden, and added far too much gold to the venerable People's House. The White House is not the residence of an emperor, it is the residence of a public servant. He doesn't realize that he is living there at the pleasure of "We the People" and shouldn't be making changes on a whim. He doesn't own it, he doesn't rent it.

And why is this all happening? To distract us. To keep us from pulling back the layers of corruption and uncovering what is happening in America today. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL