It’s no secret by now that BLM is a grift. Many Americans willingly jumped on the bandwagon of this cultural time-bomb, and while many’s initial support was coming from a good place, their ignorance to the easily predictable consequences has cost lives, money, and now, professional sports teams.
Quietly, a story broke last week confirming DC’s NHL franchise, the Washington Capitals, & NBA franchise, the Washington Wizards, are planning to relocate from Washington D.C. to Northern Virginia. The leading factors into the decision by these franchises to leave our nation’s capital is the city’s current unsafe & unlivable conditions.
Bad press has followed democrat DC Mayor Muriel Bowser like a fart in a pair of jeans; from her outspoken support of BLM’s efforts to cancel law enforcement, to re-releasing criminals back onto the streets causing historically bad crime numbers, to bragging about being a sanctuary city (while simultaneously telling immigrants to stop coming, “we’re too full”), and now, the potential loss of the downtown’s main revenue streams.
But I’m almost shocked at how little traction this story has gotten. It’s almost like Legacy Media aka “The Usuals” didn’t want people seeing what shitholes these cities have become, after bending the knee to a bunch of obnoxious adult-children throwing temper-tantrums & blue-haired perpetual miserables.
I mean, who could’ve possibly predicted the long-term consequences of empowering criminals?
Oh yeah, every one with a clear, working brain.
The landscape-shifting news was announced by team owner Ted Leonsis & Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin from their homebase in Alexandria, VA. This announcement is part of a $2 billion development project in Potomac Yard, which includes a new arena & practice facilities for both teams, along with additional facilities for Leonsis’s Monumental Sports & Entertainment company.
Scheduled for 2028, this move represents a significant shift for downtown D.C., where the Capitals & Wizards have been based at the Capital One Arena since its opening in 1997. Their presence has been instrumental in the area’s redevelopment, and one has been a point of pride for DC citizens (the Capitals won the NHL’s Stanley Cup in 2018). The departure of these teams could further impact the already crime-stricken downtown economy which has seen major outlets close their doors due to the unhinged, violent level of crimes.
Similar to other cities with progressive starlets at the helm (like the democrat mayor of San Francisco, London Breed), their downtowns have come to look like lawless, post-apocalyptic hellscapes; where living zombies zonked out on fentanyl & meth-amphetamines slunk around as bandits of Jordan-wearing teens raid local businesses.
Now, I am not saying the move of these franchises is based solely on the ever-growing criminal statistics in DC. Much of the issue has to do with a desire for new facilities & renovations. But let’s be real.
Lots of crime = less businesses & customers.
Less business & customers = less taxable revenue.
Less taxable revenue = less money for the city.
Less money for the city = less resources & investments.
D.C. officials did throw a Hail Mary in effort to retain the teams, with Mayor Muriel Bowser & Council Chair Phil Mendelson proposing a $500 million public funding plan for Capital One Arena renovations and lease extension until 2052, but it will take a lot more than some last-minute effort to fix this massive problem.
On the other hand, the Potomac Yard development is extensive, featuring a 20,000-seat arena, practice facilities for the teams, offices, and studios for Monumental, an e-sports facility, a performing arts venue, and new infrastructure including parking, roads, a fan plaza, and various commercial and residential buildings.
The project’s funding is primarily taxpayer-based, involving $1.4 billion in bonds from the new Virginia Sports and Entertainment Authority, $459 million from Monumental, and $106 million from Alexandria city.
The plan, set to break ground in 2025 and open in 2028, still requires finalization and approval from Alexandria’s city government and Virginia’s state legislature. The approval process may be complicated by the public’s general aversion to funding sports facilities and the potential reluctance of a Democrat-controlled Virginia legislature to grant a political win to Republican Governor Youngkin.
D.C. still has a slim chance to retain the teams, but it’s a challenging path ahead. The move stems from Leonsis’s dissatisfaction with the financial terms of Capital One Arena and failed negotiations for renovation funding from D.C. leaders.
“No money means mo problems.”
I think Biggie said that.
This development could also influence the Commanders’ stadium negotiations. Leonsis’s move will certainly tarnish his previously favorable image as a sports team owner in the D.C. area.
The relocation would mean a significant change for the downtown D.C. area, losing substantial economic & symbolic value. The future of the area, the teams, and their impact on the community remains uncertain.
But don’t worry, DC. You still have the WNBA.
Will the WNBA fill the crater left by the departure of the Wizards & Capitals?
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