If it's true (and who the heck knows in this new world of AI everything), the US Mint is seriously considering issuing a one dollar commemorative coin with Donald Trump on both sides and, in celebration of our nation's 250 years of attempted unity, the phrase "Fight, Fight, Fight" - presumably with each other.
This is not a good idea.
Oh, sure - it will make the Left apoplectic and that's always worth something. Putting a sombrero on Hakeem Jeffries and playing the "Mexican Hat Dance" in the White House briefing room? Hilarious. Replacing Joe Biden's photograph in the "Presidential Walk of Fame" with a photo of the infamous autopen signing Joe's name? Chef's kiss! But I just can't get behind the shiny new Donald Dollar.
A coin commemorating America's 250th birthday should really be about the country, our history, and our aspirations. Not a highly divisive politician surviving a campaign event assassination attempt that still looks suspiciously like it involved our Intelligence agencies. That deserves investigation rather than commemoration.
Of course, the $1 coin would have practical value making it worth the significant expense of minting and distributing. Who among us doesn't feel a bit more confident and cocky with a Susan B. Anthony dollar coin in our pocket? To say nothing of the fiscal delight that comes from paying for a Forever stamp with a golden-hued Sacagawea dollar coin. Remember when skeptics said those coins would never catch on? And now each of us probably uses several of them a day!
Just kidding - everybody hated them (they were frequently mistaken for quarters) and they were pulled out of circulation and likely stored in an underground facility where they'd only be brought out again in event of a Kamala Harris presidency or other national disaster.
Surely we can find a design that speaks to our entire 250 year history rather than just the couple of years in which the country has gone certifiably nuts.
COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT
I know I said I'd try to post more often (and I will!) but for an emotionally challenged guy (if there's not already a condition called PermaGrief, I should trademark it) the news is just brutal every day lately. One or more mass murders, well-funded "protesters" attacking ICE officers who are trying to enforce the law, troops being sent into out-of-control cities to finally help make citizens safe (while the city officials side with the criminals)... how the heck does a satirist jump into that meat grinder?! And don't suggest primal screams - I've tried it and it doesn't help. Much.
SPEAKING OF SPOOKING
Just to add a little color and foolishness here, I'm still playing with AI music and video tools and enjoying it. I recently knocked out this little project about a carnival "dark ride." Perfect for helping you get into the Halloween spirit!
So step right up - tickets are just one shiny Susan B. Anthony dollar!
