The Kennedy Center honorees have been announced — Earth, Wind & Fire, Linda Ronstadt, Sally Field, Michael Tilson Thomas, "Sesame Street" — and once again, the nation is wondering whether Benedict Donald and Moose & Squirrel will show up for the ceremony.
They were no-shows at the last two. And of course, none of the honorees are yet expressing any particular regret at the possibility that this year's event may be Trump-less.
Still and all, there's something important here that needs to be said. The Trumpsters' disregard for the creative arts is just plain un-American. Yes, we know that we have far more important matters to worry about — the continuing existence of the rule of law, for example. But the fact that we cannot remember a time when a performing artist was invited to the White House is disgraceful. And we're sure that the reason Trump can't abide the Kennedy Center honors is simply because the show is all about someone else and not him.
Benedict Donald spent about two seconds of his time awhile back trying to compare Moose & Squirrel to Jackie O. If that comparison were apt, the current occupant of the East Wing would be promoting the arts like there was no tomorrow. Instead, she's just proven herself to be a self-absorbed Slovenian nude model who can't possibly compete with the elegance and sophistication of Mrs. John F. Kennedy. We cats HISS.
PHOTO: Cellist Pablo Casals plays the East Room, 1962.
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