The Confederate Flag on Trump's Coffin: A Speculative Discussion
As we reflect on the possibility of the Confederate flag appearing on Donald Trump's coffin, it's important to consider various perspectives and traditions surrounding presidential funerals.
The Eventuality of His Death
It is inevitable that Donald Trump, like all humans, will eventually pass away. The saying "all men must die, and some are forgot," though perhaps not entirely fitting in this context, suggests that even his critics will view his demise with a mix of indifference and relief:
“One day he'll die. Valar morghulis, right. Even his enemies will say: Yeah whatever - Just get it over with.”
Symbolism and Traditions
When a president dies, there are specific rituals and protocols that traditionally follow to ensure a dignified send-off. In the case of Richard Nixon, he did not die in office but resigned. He was never formally charged with any crimes and thus faced a different set of circumstances during his funeral:
“Remember Nixon resigned he was not impeached. He was never formally charged with any crime let alone convicted.”
Trump's Potential Conviction and Consequence
If the future holds a scenario where Donald Trump is convicted of significant crimes during his presidency, the traditional funeral arrangements may be denied to him. The decision in such cases would likely be made by the current president:
“Even if not - nothing prevents his family from draping a flag on his coffin that's something anybody can do for any deceased - although traditionally it is only done for military veterans and high-ranking politicians.”
The Confederate Flag and its Symbolism
Given his controversial history and the holds he has on certain symbols, it is plausible to imagine the Confederate flag being a part of his funeral. There is a historical precedent for the flag being present at the funerals of notable figures, but such an occurrence with Trump would be fraught with controversy:
“Donald Trump Nobody would think it strange. Many would find it disrespectful but sigh and get on with their lives because let’s face it: He woulda wanted it that way.”
Symbolic Closures and Traditions
President Lincoln’s funeral, for instance, was a solemn affair with the Stars and Stripes gracing his coffin, despite the political divide of the time. Even for less notable figures, the use of flags can be a deeply personal choice:
Your kid's hamster died You can drape a little flag over the shoebox if you want to. I bet the kid will be very proud of that.
Folding the flag with precision may not be feasible for a tense moment, but the act of honoring the deceased, whether in a formal or informal manner, can provide a measure of closure:
“Folding the little triangle will be difficult and the kid won’t have that kind of patience so just fold it like a napkin present it solemnly and say ‘this is to remember Fuzzy by’ and call it good the kid will love it and treasure it. It’s for Fuzzy and Fuzzy was a very good hamster. Fuzzy was the BEST hamster.”
Regardless of the flag used, it is essential to remember that such an honor is ultimately a personal choice:
“All that said - since when has he respected tradition My guess is he'll order his own flag delivered beforehand - and it will have gold fringes for the simple reason that he likes to have gold around him.”