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Summary

The article "Au Diable, DT" by Dennett expresses a fervent hope for a permanent departure of Donald Trump from politics, reflecting on the tumultuous four years of his presidency and the desire to leave behind the associated negativity and divisiveness.

Abstract

The piece, titled "Au Diable, DT," is a poignant reflection on the end of Donald Trump's presidency, marked by a sense of relief and overflowing gratitude. It emphasizes the need to prevent a recurrence of the events of January, advocating for a definitive farewell to Trump's political influence. The author, Dennett, uses vivid imagery and strong language to convey a deep-seated wish for Trump to remain in the past, engaging in personal pursuits like golf and avoiding any further involvement in government. The article calls for Trump to join the ranks of historical infamy alongside figures like Rudy Giuliani, Oath Keepers, and Q-Anon, stressing that there is no place for hate in the future. It recounts the presidency's legacy of lies, turmoil, and international embarrassment, and concludes with a resolute declaration to never allow such an era to repeat itself.

Opinions

  • The author expresses profound gratitude for the end of Trump's presidency but remains vigilant against future threats.
  • There is a clear sentiment that Trump's actions and policies were detrimental to the nation and international relations.
  • The article suggests that Trump's presidency was characterized by dishonesty, chaos, and shame.
  • Dennett implies that Trump's place is not in government but rather in the annals of historical disgrace.
  • The author's tone conveys a strong desire to exclude Trump and his associated negative influences from the future political landscape.
  • The piece concludes with an emphatic and expletive-reinforced assertion that the era of Trump's leadership should never be repeated.

Au Diable, DT

lock the door / toss the key

Photo by Jacob Morch on Unsplash

The house of white is empty of orange, my gratitude is overflowing, but let’s make sure that shit don’t happen again.

Congressional ReTrumplicans didn’t do their job, leaving us with future fears — got to make that January adios a forever adieu.

“To God” is not literal, She’d never let you near, but there is no “to devil” goodbye . . . until now — au diable, DT.

Leaving you in the past, hoping you stay — play golf, cheat on taxes, stiff contractors, just stay the hell out of government.

Find your place in historic shame with Rudy and your Oath Keepers and Q-Anons, our future has no place for the hate.

Four years of tweeted lies. Four years of turmoil and international shame. Four years of anti-everything that matters.

Never again, hear me? Never fucking again.

© Dennett 2021

And, all because Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) asked about what I want to leave in the past:

How about you? What do you want to leave in the past?

Lisa Bolin / Tracy Aston / Pierre Trudel / Harper Thorpe / Kathy Jacobs

Poetry
The Past
Writing Prompt Response
Trump
Goodbye
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