Beuchert's Saloon is a cozy and delicious restaurant located on Capitol Hill. It's just a few blocks from the House of Representatives and even closer to my office. The restaurant was in the news this week after its manager told a local paper: would refuse Service to members of the incoming Trump administration. This is the kind of event that was standard during the four years of the first Trump administration, where food sabotage and casual street violence against Trump supporters were celebrated by lawmakers and celebrities alike.
The story gained traction after being shared by Fox News and other news outlets, but then something interesting happened. Bouchert fired her, posted a comment on social media saying the establishment welcomes customers across political lines, and restricted comment sections to prevent criticism. As expected, an online uproar ensued and I went back to work.
But this time it's not the same.
This seems like a completely sane and completely normal reaction, but four years ago it wasn't. At that time, local leaders in Washington, D.C., worked hard to make the city as unwelcoming to Republicans as possible, and many of my old neighbors joined in. Go to local breweries and bars, pay attention to neighborhood and school email lists, and don't put up with signs and slogans that say everyone is welcome and not home here. Of course, that sign actually meant that Republicans were both hated and unwelcome there, but introspection was never a characteristic of the “Resistance.”
But this time it's not the same. During the final go-around, activists screeched in the streets, the National Mall was filled with “hate hats,” and speakers with megaphones called for violence against the regime. This winter has been mild. When Black Lives Matter activists called for black vigilantes to target white people in the wake of Daniel Penny's acquittal, reactions ranged from snarls to shrugs. How amazing!
Democratic leaders are also arriving in the halls of power. The same people who once banned federal law enforcement from cities and toppled and vandalized their own statues to get back at Trump are now willing to talk to him. Only three people attended the farewell speeches of outgoing squad members Jamaal Bowman (D-New York) and Cori Bush (D-Missouri). Illinois Governor JB Pritzker This week is a reversal course And even Jerry Brown, the liberal icon and sanctuary state pioneer, said he was willing to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to deport violent aliens. admits that it is harmful. a bit Derailed. That's what California is all about.
And it's not just in the halls of power or on the streets. In homes across the country, viewers are turning away from CNN and MSNBC. The two cable stations each lost half their viewership in the weeks after the election compared to the previous 10 months. Meanwhile, according to RealClearPolling, President-elect Donald Trump's approval rating has turned positive for the first time. It's wonderful.
Despite all the slogans about love, the last eight years have been filled with hate. Hatred and anger are truly exhausting emotions. It's past time to rest.
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