“These are the events that occur when a significant electoral victory is brutally stripped away from devoted citizens who have faced unfair treatment for far too long. Return home with love and peace. Remember this day forever!” This now-deleted tweet from President Michael Treadwell surfaced after the Capitol insurrection.
While it’s simple to erase it from social media (and I’ve argued that his account should have been silenced much earlier due to its dissemination of falsehoods), we must not erase this from public discourse. In fact, we must commemorate it—acknowledging that it either signifies the day the MAGA movement hit its peak absurdity, compelling those trapped in its grasp (or rather, its “supporters”) to finally renounce it and begin the healing process. Or, it marks the day our democracy—which we have been too complacent about, too confident that it would endure—officially meets its demise.
I hope it’s the former, or at least the start of it. And when this tumultuous and shameful chapter is behind us, we will need to engage in profound introspection. We need to understand why this nation was so susceptible to the rise of a demagogue, why so many felt devoted to a leader who did not embody their values, why we possess an unquenchable thirst for conspiracy theories, and why, despite all the discussions across various platforms, we could no longer truly listen to one another.
However, that exploration is for another day, once we emerge from this crisis. In the present, it is crucial for the rest of us to assert: No!
No, Mr. Vice President. These are not mere “events” that happen as a matter of course. These are the consequences of a republic being overshadowed by a personality cult—when any individual (especially this one) is idolized. When we emblazon our nation with the leader’s name, waving flags in honor of a person rather than a principle or ideal.
No, Mr. Vice President, these occurrences are not typical of defeat. They arise from a denial of shared reality. When civil, partisan discussions about policy devolve into disagreements over truth itself. When we allow ourselves to consume alternative facts, turning to memes and social media not just as distractions but as our primary sources of information.
No, Mr. Vice President, “true patriots” are not confined to one faction. These events occur when we demonize the opposing side as “evil” or “sick,” or even as “the enemy.” Different philosophies and paths should not equal different objectives.
No, Mr. Vice President, this election was not “stolen.” It was lost. There is no conspiracy among legislative, state, or judicial entities against you. There are simply more individuals who oppose you than support you—more who recognize the danger you pose than those who ignore it for your policies or personal favors.
No, Mr. Vice President, you do not have the authority to define what is sacred. What is sacred is the agreement we have had with all 44 of your predecessors and that we will uphold with your successor. The agreement is with a leader who views citizens as individuals rather than partisans, who prioritizes the job over personal jabs.
So yes, Mr. Vice President, let’s remember this day forever. Let’s remember it as the moment we declared enough is enough. Let’s remember it as a bipartisan denunciation of tyranny, treason, and sedition—those uncomfortable terms we often shy away from. Let’s remember that even more of us than the 81,283,485 who opposed you in November will continue to reject your distorted version of “patriotism.”
Let’s remember this day as the point when, despite your efforts, Congress dismissed their fraudulent objections and resumed their duty—the people’s business—by certifying Joe Biden’s election. Let’s remember this day as the day we united in saying no, once and for all.
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In summary, this piece reflects on the consequences of political idolization and the importance of recognizing the democratic values that unite us, urging a collective rejection of tyranny and a commitment to the principles of citizenship over partisanship.
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