February, a month that some call Black History Month, seems to have been hijacked as a time to rehash grievances that have apparently been crafted since the age of the dinosaurs. Normally, this is when certain folks try to whip up some historical angst and sprinkle around some premium-grade white guilt with the hopes of scoring free stuff. Yet, this year, the progressive lament has been oddly silent. Why, you ask? Well, it seems many federal agencies are opting for an intermission from the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) extravaganza, all thanks to orders strolling down from the top – a little gift from President Trump’s executive suite.
But wait, that’s not to say that the month was canceled entirely. February still holds its calendar square for Black History thanks to a formal nod. However, the Department of Defense decided to make February a bit less noisy in the military by cutting out the obligatory celebrations. They went another step further, axing the fanfare for LGBTQ pride. Seems like the star-spangled troops can now focus on their real duties without needing to break out the streamers and rainbow flags.
Now, onto the rainbow month of June, touted as LGBTQ pride month, a festive season that’s all fizz and sparkle, meant to cultivate a culture of equality – or something along those lines. One can barely imagine military personnel being roped in to make an enthusiastic PSA about how the pride parade has contributed to the national defense. It’s enough to make one reach for the remote, fingers swiftly pressing mute during yet another CNN segment glorifying this modern cult of inclusivity and acceptance. Even the beloved Fox News jumped on the bandwagon, shouting from the rooftops how June’s pride should be honored.
Transitioning away from DEI and parades, the U.S. government is cleaning house, and the departments are slimming down. With the help of MAGA-powered leadership, buyouts have been placed on the table for anyone looking for an early exit. Who knew that cutting bureaucracy and serving pink slips would restore democracy? And don’t get folks started on the Department of Education or the IRS – they’re next on the chopping block.
Now, if there’s excitement on one side, there’s unhinged paranoia on the other. We’ve got the likes of Squad members whining about constitutional crises, spurred on by Twitter’s very own clown-in-chief, Elon Musk. To listen to them, you’d think Musk is single-handedly dismantling every liberal pet project on the globe. Apparently, taking stock of where taxpayer dollars seep into progressive pet projects overseas is a crime against everything sacred.
So as the government tightens its belt, and patriots cheer budget cuts, the sound of lament from the streets makes for quite an opera. With all the drama, let’s hope for some popcorn before the grand finale of the Washington soap opera, featuring a guest appearance by reality – where taxpayers pinch pennies, and sanity pays a visit to Capitol Hill.
