Under the section titled "Oppose the Trump Arch" the last sentence before the picture is "You can review planning documents, impact reports, and renderings at the National Park’s comment page and submit feedback through June 15." The words Comment page are underlined and that's what I clicked on. Maybe you clicked on the general comment icon to comment on the essay. Next time I'll be more specific.
While it is easy to make a comment, because this is the Trump Admin, the website stated that potentially Any information you provide could become Public Record. So Even if you Ask them to Not publish your personal information, they specifically state that this might not happen. Which means, unfortunately, that you could Easily be doxxed or hassled or what? by any folks who might learn that you have posted a negative comment in regard to The Arch which would absolutely and completely affect not only the long term architecture already there, but also Block the views of various other buildings that people from all over our country go to Washington, DC just to see. I really don't know How anyone, regardless of political leaning, would or could choose to put something like The Arch up in Washington, DC. It would be Beyond Ugly and simply not fit in with any other building already there. It would be Far Beyond just an "eyesore", it would be a Permanent Scar.
Please go back to the website and Read what it says, okay? What I wrote, while not a quote, is pretty close to what it states. Yes, you can file a comment Without your name, the website also states some info about doing your comment that way.
I haven’t done it yet but I’m going to do it and have done in the past, and I understand the concern about them publishing information. That only happens if you do not want to be anonymous. That is if you publish it anonymously, they don’t ask all that stuff. But, I don’t know whether they count the comment if you don’t put your name on it.
Thanks for the link on the arch. I commented my opposition with the following - feel free to paraphrase
"I am opposed to any conceived arch on the National Mall in an area designed for horizontal memorials. Any planned arch would block views of views of the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Any monument or memorial is supposed to be solemn and understated. This is to allow it to quietly reflect the reason for the memorial or monument. We are also not supposed to errect anything to celebrate any living person regardless if they are the current holder of the US President. History will not be kind to those who enable corruption."
All actions should be as easy to perform as comments against the arch. I wrote "It is a travesty to implement structural designs based on the whims of one man. It will block historical sites, including the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, and possibly disrupt flight patterns in nearby National Airport. It is the wrong shape for the area and it is totally unnecessary because it does not honor any distinguished action or a person such as Abraham Lincoln. It should not be built."
Trump claims wer'e close to a deal with Iran (worse than Obama's). Like his promise of a bigger better health plan "in 2 weeks" for years that has never arrived? Bring on a Blue Tsunami. 86 47
I am reminded of the Star Wars movie with the emperor telling Luke he is about to die. "Only now, at the end do you understand." Unfortunately, we don't have Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker here to save us. NSPM-7 must be challenged in Court and eventually get SCOTUS to agree that it is many times unconstitutional.
Robert Reich just posted a letter from Richard Gephardt and Tim Wirth detailing just how dangerous it is. It clarifies that the huge ICE budget and all that extra detention facility space is for an upcoming wave of political prisoners:
I have submitted a comment. Since I have a background in the Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act requirements that NPS is attempting to comply with here, I can suggest some wording for your letters, which will require them to respond (rather than just state, "comment noted."). Refer to how the proposed undertaking would have an adverse effect on the "feeling and association" of the historically significant resources throughout historic Washington, D.C. Describe the feelings that these resources evoke (sacredness, hope, inspiration, etc.) from visitors to our world-famous capital. Then describe how this proposed project would adversely affect such feelings (it will be known as "Arc de Trump," which was cause divisiveness, it is twice as tall as the Lincoln Memorial, it is not commemorating a decisive event in our history, it is typically many years after a president's death that, after careful consideration and years of planning, a monument commemorating the president is constructed, when the extent of their contribution can be objectively assessed.
Also, as I expect they are going to try to get out of all other environmental analysis and review (and public comment) by saying that the 125 year old approval of a monument on the site covers this project. it would be useful to state that the old approval was for two tall columns, a much less massive structure, and for the purpose of commemorating the end of the Civil War and the reunification of the country. Say that an Environmental Impact Statement is required to fully assess all the impacts of the project (such as public safety, given its proximity to Reagan National Airport, and to provide the public an adequate time to review the report. The 10 days allowed for this current partial analysis of impacts is inadequate.
I read the report and annexes about building the Trump’s Ass Arch on the National Mall. I submitted comments noting that it is not a celebration of the 250 years of American Democracy, but rather the celebration of one individual’s efforts to destroy our Democracy. I also pointed out that there was no documentation of the estimated cost to demolish the said arch and recycle it materials. It is not us and it will come down. I was not ugly, but I was direct. You have to provide full identifying information about yourself.
And when I saw they required personal information, I decided not to post a comment. Frankly, I don’t want to submit any information that could eventually lead to retribution. This is the sad state of affairs right now. Perhaps I overreact, but the truth is that this is even crossing my mind. So sad.
If the atrocious arch were to be built, then the next thing would be to bring in a ginormous flock of pigeons to crap everywhere, to give the arch some meaningful texture!
I clicked on the link provided and submitted a comment against the building of the arch. It's easy to do.
I could not get to the comments page by clicking on the link. It took me to “Substack” and nothing opened up.
As Patricia Jaeger noted: click only on "comment page" part of the sentence.
Under the section titled "Oppose the Trump Arch" the last sentence before the picture is "You can review planning documents, impact reports, and renderings at the National Park’s comment page and submit feedback through June 15." The words Comment page are underlined and that's what I clicked on. Maybe you clicked on the general comment icon to comment on the essay. Next time I'll be more specific.
While it is easy to make a comment, because this is the Trump Admin, the website stated that potentially Any information you provide could become Public Record. So Even if you Ask them to Not publish your personal information, they specifically state that this might not happen. Which means, unfortunately, that you could Easily be doxxed or hassled or what? by any folks who might learn that you have posted a negative comment in regard to The Arch which would absolutely and completely affect not only the long term architecture already there, but also Block the views of various other buildings that people from all over our country go to Washington, DC just to see. I really don't know How anyone, regardless of political leaning, would or could choose to put something like The Arch up in Washington, DC. It would be Beyond Ugly and simply not fit in with any other building already there. It would be Far Beyond just an "eyesore", it would be a Permanent Scar.
The only information one is required to input is city, state and zip code. Names are not required.
Please go back to the website and Read what it says, okay? What I wrote, while not a quote, is pretty close to what it states. Yes, you can file a comment Without your name, the website also states some info about doing your comment that way.
not permanent...
I haven’t done it yet but I’m going to do it and have done in the past, and I understand the concern about them publishing information. That only happens if you do not want to be anonymous. That is if you publish it anonymously, they don’t ask all that stuff. But, I don’t know whether they count the comment if you don’t put your name on it.
Thanks for the link on the arch. I commented my opposition with the following - feel free to paraphrase
"I am opposed to any conceived arch on the National Mall in an area designed for horizontal memorials. Any planned arch would block views of views of the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Any monument or memorial is supposed to be solemn and understated. This is to allow it to quietly reflect the reason for the memorial or monument. We are also not supposed to errect anything to celebrate any living person regardless if they are the current holder of the US President. History will not be kind to those who enable corruption."
All actions should be as easy to perform as comments against the arch. I wrote "It is a travesty to implement structural designs based on the whims of one man. It will block historical sites, including the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, and possibly disrupt flight patterns in nearby National Airport. It is the wrong shape for the area and it is totally unnecessary because it does not honor any distinguished action or a person such as Abraham Lincoln. It should not be built."
Trump claims wer'e close to a deal with Iran (worse than Obama's). Like his promise of a bigger better health plan "in 2 weeks" for years that has never arrived? Bring on a Blue Tsunami. 86 47
I am reminded of the Star Wars movie with the emperor telling Luke he is about to die. "Only now, at the end do you understand." Unfortunately, we don't have Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker here to save us. NSPM-7 must be challenged in Court and eventually get SCOTUS to agree that it is many times unconstitutional.
Robert Reich just posted a letter from Richard Gephardt and Tim Wirth detailing just how dangerous it is. It clarifies that the huge ICE budget and all that extra detention facility space is for an upcoming wave of political prisoners:
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/warning-trumps-rolling-coup-is-underway?r=44pdaf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Pressure Congressional Republicans.
I have submitted a comment. Since I have a background in the Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act requirements that NPS is attempting to comply with here, I can suggest some wording for your letters, which will require them to respond (rather than just state, "comment noted."). Refer to how the proposed undertaking would have an adverse effect on the "feeling and association" of the historically significant resources throughout historic Washington, D.C. Describe the feelings that these resources evoke (sacredness, hope, inspiration, etc.) from visitors to our world-famous capital. Then describe how this proposed project would adversely affect such feelings (it will be known as "Arc de Trump," which was cause divisiveness, it is twice as tall as the Lincoln Memorial, it is not commemorating a decisive event in our history, it is typically many years after a president's death that, after careful consideration and years of planning, a monument commemorating the president is constructed, when the extent of their contribution can be objectively assessed.
Also, as I expect they are going to try to get out of all other environmental analysis and review (and public comment) by saying that the 125 year old approval of a monument on the site covers this project. it would be useful to state that the old approval was for two tall columns, a much less massive structure, and for the purpose of commemorating the end of the Civil War and the reunification of the country. Say that an Environmental Impact Statement is required to fully assess all the impacts of the project (such as public safety, given its proximity to Reagan National Airport, and to provide the public an adequate time to review the report. The 10 days allowed for this current partial analysis of impacts is inadequate.
It's going to be tough to keep this year's celebration from appearing to be a banana republic bending a knee for Dear Leader!
I have a banana flag...you can get them at amazon
Imagine the reaction of dogs who would see such a structure as this arch heaven’s fire hydrant.
In other words I've produced the Facts and outlasted you.
I accept your surrender.
I read the report and annexes about building the Trump’s Ass Arch on the National Mall. I submitted comments noting that it is not a celebration of the 250 years of American Democracy, but rather the celebration of one individual’s efforts to destroy our Democracy. I also pointed out that there was no documentation of the estimated cost to demolish the said arch and recycle it materials. It is not us and it will come down. I was not ugly, but I was direct. You have to provide full identifying information about yourself.
And when I saw they required personal information, I decided not to post a comment. Frankly, I don’t want to submit any information that could eventually lead to retribution. This is the sad state of affairs right now. Perhaps I overreact, but the truth is that this is even crossing my mind. So sad.
If the atrocious arch were to be built, then the next thing would be to bring in a ginormous flock of pigeons to crap everywhere, to give the arch some meaningful texture!
In the meantime, the PRESIDENT'S REFLECTION POOL has epitomised everything that's good about MAGA AMERICA... replacing the democrat shit swamp
Did you see today’s picture of the algae? Outstanding
I saw the Washington residents praising the monument, did you?
not gonna get into a dumosity contest with you...I would lose
There's a beautiful quote, "Point one finger and Three point back...I've got one finger pointing at me...shit load pointing back
(eye roll)
A response only a democrap could give
Nice ad hominem attack, Ernie. Have anything intelligent to say?
a responce to (eye roll) I don't think you deserve another one, do you?
(eye roll)
Childish...definitely a democrap that has no concept of beauty or national pride
ernie, cut it out