The illegal effort to put Donald Trump's name on the Kennedy Center has always been a metaphor — but, this weekend, it became a story of how we get through this.
What is highly concerning is the lack of substantiation in Shumate’s claims. Where are the affidavits supporting the allegations? Where are the reports evidencing serious structural defects rendering the Center unsafe for occupancy? Trump’s lawyers appear to have this habit of making stuff up and putting it in pleadings in a manner that would embarrass a first year attorney and open a lawyer practicing in any court reprimand if not referral to an appropriate disciplinary committee.
I hope this time in our country can put the final nails in the coffin of "Rugged individualism." None of this change happens due to a single person. As mentioned, it's many people working together to strive, pick each other up, and celebrate. No one does anything worth doing alone, and we as a country need to remember that now more than ever.
Dealing with Trump’s shame is going to be the most difficult I think. It’s so pronounced. I feel in a way that the only way forward in removing him will involve this battle with his narcissism, where every gain will involve his feeling humiliated and then lashing out.
I guess I’m speaking to my concerns about keeping our own dignity and integrity intact in the process. His hanging that tarp to hide the process is really bothering me. It seems harmless but it’s not.
Anyway, second edit here, thanks for compiling the whole story into one post and for the encouraging guidance at the end.
Snap! I know why I’m troubled. That curtain sends a message to his base that he’s a victim. That he’s being humiliated by us when in actuality he’s his own source of humiliation. He amped up the live-streaming event into a spectacle.
“From the support Beatty got for her effort to the guy going around offering pizza to people at the Kennedy Center on Friday night, Trump’s effort to destroy community is best combatted by simply not allowing it… Celebrate the wins… Get up the next day, and start it all over again.”
What is highly concerning is the lack of substantiation in Shumate’s claims. Where are the affidavits supporting the allegations? Where are the reports evidencing serious structural defects rendering the Center unsafe for occupancy? Trump’s lawyers appear to have this habit of making stuff up and putting it in pleadings in a manner that would embarrass a first year attorney and open a lawyer practicing in any court reprimand if not referral to an appropriate disciplinary committee.
I hope this time in our country can put the final nails in the coffin of "Rugged individualism." None of this change happens due to a single person. As mentioned, it's many people working together to strive, pick each other up, and celebrate. No one does anything worth doing alone, and we as a country need to remember that now more than ever.
It’s our legacy from the moment the constitution was signed: “We the People.”
Beautifully said Law Dork.
Dealing with Trump’s shame is going to be the most difficult I think. It’s so pronounced. I feel in a way that the only way forward in removing him will involve this battle with his narcissism, where every gain will involve his feeling humiliated and then lashing out.
I guess I’m speaking to my concerns about keeping our own dignity and integrity intact in the process. His hanging that tarp to hide the process is really bothering me. It seems harmless but it’s not.
Anyway, second edit here, thanks for compiling the whole story into one post and for the encouraging guidance at the end.
Snap! I know why I’m troubled. That curtain sends a message to his base that he’s a victim. That he’s being humiliated by us when in actuality he’s his own source of humiliation. He amped up the live-streaming event into a spectacle.
Love the metaphor- we have many such efforts ahead and this is actually an inspiring win to keep in mind, as small as it may seem.
AMEN! The next day, GET UP AND DO IT AGAIN!
“From the support Beatty got for her effort to the guy going around offering pizza to people at the Kennedy Center on Friday night, Trump’s effort to destroy community is best combatted by simply not allowing it… Celebrate the wins… Get up the next day, and start it all over again.”
Amen.
The tarp is still up, covering JFK's name--yes? Congress intended his name to show to the public. The tarp must go, asap.