Finally! A tribute has been erected—although temporary—for individuals who stormed the nation’s capital on January 6th, 2021. This homage to the “patriots” as Donald Trump cans them sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It was about time that these “insurrectionists”—oops, I mean “patriots”—received a recognition fittingly acknowledging their bravery on that day. The artwork is titled The Resolute Desk, but it has earned the more popular name of The Poop Desk. It is fitting and appropriate tribute to those “patriots” who heroically rose up to save the nation from the ramifications of an election stolen from Donald Trump.
The temporary artwork . . . a bronze statue of poop plopped atop the desk of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi . . . went on display across from the capital building on the National Mall on October 24th and will remain there until October 31st. A plaque accompanying the statue reads:
“This memorial honors the brave men and women who broke into the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021, to loot, urinate, and defecate throughout those hallowed halls in order to overturn an election. President Trump celebrates these heroes of January 6th as ‘unbelievable patriots’ and ‘warriors.’ This monument stands as a testament to their daring sacrifice and lasting legacy.”
Apparently, the artist/sculptor speaks with “tongue in cheek.” It reeks of irony . . . sarcasm . . . humor. I suppose though it depends on how you look at it and which side you are on. I think it is funny. . . and protected—get this—the First Amendment. Ironic, huh?
Humanity likes to honor those who are admired and seen as heroes by erecting statues, memorials, and other tributes. The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is filled with such tributes and memorials—the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Washington Monument, the Viet Nam Wall, the Holocaust Memorial, M.L. King, Jr. statue, and many others. If one is to fall in step with Donald Trump then it is fitting that the “insurrectionists”—dang, did it again . . . I mean “patriots”—of the January 6th, 2021, peaceful protest should have their own too. Even if it is only temporary. They earned it. They deserve it.
It is estimated that approximately 1,500 people were charged with federal crimes for their actions on January 6th, 2021. More than 1,100 were found guilty of their crimes. Over 600 received prison sentences. The trials continue . . . hundreds of them. It was definitely a revolt . . . a day of violence . . . a day of mayhem. Trump, as the Republican candidate for president, has called it a “day of love” and speaks glowingly of those arrested as “patriots.”
Day of love!!!
Over 140 law enforcement officers were injured, people lost their careers, some even lost their lives. It was a day that our nation’s democracy was assaulted. The majority of the nation was appalled . . . sickened . . . angry . . . with what Trump calls a “day of love.” If what took place that day was a “day of love” . . . well, watch out! Trump is promising to dole out some more “love” whether he wins the election or not.
These people broke the law when they stormed the nation’s capital to stop the certification of the election. An election that has been proven repeatedly to be lawful, legitimate, and fair. Most of these people admitted guilt for their crimes. They were convicted. Sadly, they are caught up in the lies and rhetoric of the one who will eventually have his day in court . . . maybe! If Trump wins the election, he will shower the “patriots” not with “love” but pardons—all of them, including himself. Which is a bunch of poop.
It has been poop from day one with Trump and his self-appointed “patriots” spreading their “love” for our nation. Thus, the temporary monument honoring the January 6th “patriots” and the party of Make America Great Again is fitting. It summarizes it all quite well in such a way that everyone can grasp its meaning. It is poop and it is just revving up because it is not over. There is more to come no matter whether Trump wins or loses the election—a real poop show. Why? Because Trump loves us . . . love our nation. Watch your back. In the meantime, enjoy the fittingly appropriate monument of those brave and heroic “patriots.”
Smile . . . its humor.
(To see the story as reported in the news, go to this LINK.)
