Best idea I've heard re: "inauguration" - an anti-inauguration w/ big name performers same day/time

[CousinIT]

...as SHitler's funeral for America (aka his "inauguration&quot

Big artists/performers, huge venue, big party - something media almost has to cover -- at the same time on the same day as SHitler's funeral for America. If done well could take a LOT of media attention from SHitler's funeral.

The Narcissist in Thief would be SO mad that the spotlight wasn't all on HIM for a change.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I think that would be excellent. It could be a benefit concert

for some liberal charity or cause - the ACLU, for example, or the Southern Poverty Law Center, or Planned Parenthood. Maybe concerts could be held simultaneously all over the country.

[progressoid]

2. Yes!

I like that idea too! Get the music channels to run it live on TV!

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

23. Call it "Mourning in America"

Just kidding. I like the idea of it being a fund-raiser for organizations we'll need to fight Trump every step of the way.

[milestogo]

39. How about voting rights and fair elections

[progressoid]

3. That would be awesome!

[AgadorSparticus]

4. That is A GREAT idea!

[J_William_Ryan]

5. That is a good idea.

[AJT]

6. Great idea.

The American Democracy Farewell Tour

[lastone]

7. Best idea I've heard in a looooong time!

Nice work! I love it!

[AlexSFCA]

8. best idea!!!

This is the best idea I've heard from DU!!!!

[napi21]

9. Terrific idea. Needs promo so media has no excuse for not airing it! nt

[Lisa0825]

10. When W was inaugurated there was a Jazz Funeral for Democracy, a Wake for Peace in NOLA

It was amazing. 3000 people did a procession down Canal Street, dressed in black, while local jazz musicians played the dirge.

[Maru Kitteh]

11. A great idea. I would watch it!

[cwydro]

12. Yeah, great idea.

But is it happening?

Probably not.

[silverweb]

13. Awesome idea!

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Now... who has the connections to get the ball rolling?

[loyalsister]

14. I've been remembering this performance

Looking at it now takes on a whole new sense of mourning.

[loyalsister]

16. Obama has celebrated music so much over the past 8 yrs.

I will miss him and these kinds of performances so much!

[Beartracks]

18. Man, I'm gonna miss the Obamas and...

... their positive energy.

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[world wide wally]

15. I love it!

[jmowreader]

17. What's the biggest park in San Francisco?

If we're going to have an event like that - and it would be a LOT of fun - let's do it somewhere it's warm.

The fact Trump has a grade-A case of the ass over San Francisco's sanctuary city status is just icing on the cake.

[moonscape]

20. Oh, I think it'd be great in Central Park, to rub T's face in it!

I'd be willing to near freeze to death for that, and I live on the California coast!

[yeoman6987]

25. The oath is at 12 EST

So the concert would have to be in at 8 am in California. Early but doable.

[jmowreader]

38. 9 am, not 8 am

Still early, more doable.

[yeoman6987]

45. Oh you are right. I like that. 9 o'clock is a much better time.

[wordpix]

37. I think should be done in every state, let's make it easier for

working people, parents with small children, old people, caregivers...

[moonscape]

19. Fantastic! n/t

[Hamlette]

21. Call it the "Impeachment Ball"

we had one both times Reagan was elected.

[inanna]

22. Stevie Wonder needs to be on THAT list

[eShirl]

24. an Unauguration because he's the Unpresident

[CousinIT]

32. UNauguration. I like it! n/t

[wordpix]

36. great name, love it

[COLGATE4]

27. A wonderful idea. Except the networks wouldn't cover it

to preempt the coronation. They're not about to take on the Petulant-elect when he becomes Petulant in Chief. Unfortunately.

[awoke_in_2003]

28. Call it Truck Fump

So the network censors don't nix the name.

[Vinca]

29. That's a fantastic idea. I bet REALLY BIG names would gladly perform.

[ananda]

30. I would watch it.

I sure won't be watching Trumputin, the traitor and criminal.

[KittyWampus]

31. I think it should live linked to artist's various studios. And all online...

Cheaper, easier than trying to get artist's all in one space. There's not enough time to do it any other way.

Have a comedian do the "disc jockeying" and filling in between artists.

The hardest part would be coordinating and getting timing right.

Have a fund raiser.

[brooklynboy49]

33. I Would Love To See 'em Pull This Off!

n/t

[CousinIT]

34. Joe Conason came up with this:

[wordpix]

35. that would be great - maybe anti-inaug's around the nation

Statements in every state

[Initech]

40. We should reach out to Alec Baldwin to put this on.

And I think he could get the kind of star power needed to put on such an event. I'm sure he could hit Dave Grohl up for some A list performers.

[CousinIT]

41. Tweeted it to him @AlecBaldwin n/t

[Initech]

42. I think his official Twitter handle is @ABFalecbaldwin (Alec Baldwin Foundation)

[CousinIT]

43. Could tweet it there too. @AlecBaldwin is 'certified' ie: has the blue check

But maybe it's his personal acct. Dunno.

[Initech]

44. I think @ABFalecbaldwin is his personal account. But either way works.

But we should also hit up Dave Grohl too - he knows just about everyone in the music industry and definitely is not a Trump supporter. I'm sure he could get a ton of A-listers who aren't Trump supporters to play an event on short notice.