Leader
unique
in our history,
upending
the status
quo
of politics
and society.
Charismatic.
Inspiring
a movement.
Protesting
the status
quo.
Calling out
institutions
that have
failed
Americans.
Shifting
perspective
at home
and around
the globe.
Revered.
Feared.
Cheered.
Jeered.
Creating a
movement
and a moment
of history.
MLK.
DJT.
Both
American
sons.
Both dreaming
of freedom—
one from segregation;
the other
from incarceration.
One marched
to change
laws
to invite
democracy
for all;
the other
threw catsup
on the
walls
after inviting
others
to overthrow
a democratic
election.
One exuded
grace;
the other,
not a trace.
Demonstrable
authority
whose priority
was leading
through
new tactics.
One sermonized;
the other,
demonized
and weaponized—
literally—
by proxy.
Both understood
that violence
could
erupt
in an instant.
One welcomed
it;
the other
became a victim
of it.
And the one
who boasts
the most
of anyone
ever,
claims
victimhood
of every
situation
and
negative
comment
other than
his own.
One taught
non-violence;
the other
sought
compliance.
Will DJT
have a
holiday
in his
memory,
or will
today’s
caucus
in Iowa
be the coldest
reminder
of a chilling
future
that has
no historical
precedence
for presidents
of the United
States
of America?
Don’t
just
have dreams.
Take
just
actions
in honor
of MLK Day
today
(and as many
days ahead
as possible).
What
will
you do?
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