Staff Reports
As fireworks painted the sky red, white, and blue, real Americans seemed to be in a patriotic paradise. Picture the scene: President Donald Trump and the First Lady, Melania, enjoying the evening with all the elegance you’d expect from the White House balcony. They swayed together under the lights, bringing a touch of romance to the skies lit by F-35 fighters and B2 bombers over Washington, D.C. It was a spectacle that could make anyone’s chest swell with pride.
Now, onto the complete opposite of this uplifting scene: Rosie O’Donnell. While most Americans were grilling burgers and waving flags, she found herself in a different sort of holiday spirit. Far, far away in the lush greenery of Ireland, Rosie had decided it was a prime opportunity to call for an overthrow of the U.S. government. It seems like someone didn’t get the memo about enjoying Independence Day with sparklers and family picnics instead of inciting rebellion.
Oh, Rosie. The same folks who’ve been shouting “insurrection” at others now seem to be the ones doing the shouting themselves. It’s a funny twist, isn’t it? The very same voices that denounced election deniers have tuned their pitch to a new tune: one of calling for change hardcore enough to be considered an insurrection. They seem to have borrowed a page from the book they criticized so passionately. It’s a classic case of the pot meeting the kettle.
One can’t help but admire Rosie’s commitment, though. She did what many only threaten to do—leave the country to find solace across the pond. Maybe those rolling Irish hills offer her the perspective to rally against a government she’s half a world away from. It’s a strange notion to start a revolution from a remote perch in Europe, but hey, here we are.
So as we reflect on this rollercoaster of a Fourth of July, it begs the question: Where would you rather spend your time? Do you join the camp of spectacle and celebration, like President Trump and his epic White House soirée, or do you find yourself leaning into the darkness of Rosie’s Irish lament? Whichever side you land on, it’s a testament to the wild tapestry of opinions and personalities that make up this great land. Epic dances or dramatic speeches—pick your poison, America.
