I look forward to driving by Woke, Wisconsin, in the future.
MADISON – Leaders of a small Wisconsin city named after Christopher Columbus voted this week to remove a monument to its namesake, joining legions of government officials grappling with how to recognize American history while acknowledging its flaws.
The statue of Christopher Columbus has stood in a major thoroughfare at the intersection of two highways in Columbus — about 27 miles northeast of Madison — for three decades.
That’s changing after the Columbus Common Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to remove the statue from its prominent location and put it in storage until officials can find a new home for it.
The removal comes after a Columbus High School student, Abbi Adams, started a petition following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was killed by a white police officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes while arresting him.
Bunch of fools.
Ship it to Kewaskum.
We honor history.
Kevin,
Have you reached out to them to let them know Kewaskum wants it?
Pat,
Do you genuinely care?
Yes
I think it would be a great addition to the village. Perhaps there are other unwanted/retired statues that could be obtained. They could be position throughout the community. It would make for a great draw in tourism. I believe there will be a great demand to view them, and I can’t think of a more welcoming place than Kewaskum. They already have a 911 memorial.
Pat,
“Home for the Western Civilization culture leftists hateand scorn” could be the motto.
Pat,
I have not reached out yet, but I’ll send the mayor a message.
Kevin,
Excellent!
Pat,
Sent the Mayor this quick note.
Dear Mayor Thom,
Based on press reports, I understand your community has removed your Christopher Columbus statue. Those same press reports indicate this important piece of artwork has been put into “storage” until the community decides what to do with it.
If you, and the City of Columbus Common Council are willing, the Village of Kewaskum would be happy to take the artwork off your hands at no cost to the Columbus community. I am certain we can find somewhere to display artwork that gives proper honor and respect to Western civilization in our community.
Thank you for your consideration on giving this important artwork a new home.
Kevin Scheunemann
Village of Kewaskum President
That is a well written letter! Good luck, Kevin.
Pat,
Thanks.
How about some thoughts on this travesty. This is right up Johnny Foust’s alley
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/seattle-held-segregated-training-session-on-undoing-whiteness-encouraged-staffers-to-forfeit-guaranteed-physical-safety/ar-BB16urGn
According to the City of Seattle HR dept, if you’re born white, you’re racist. Why does that sound like Racism to me? Huh!
Well, jjf I assume is white and is a racist.
So, at least 1 time they are correct.
Unless jjf looks like this: https://www.amazon.com/Funko-Pop-Trolls-Rainbow-Multicolor/dp/B07TS8MZZY
Good solution Kevin. Win-win.
When cities take down statues they should sell them to people who want them. For example the statues Richmond is taking down could be sold to a private collector. The collector could display the statues on their private property, and even charge admission to recoup what they paid for the statue. And, the city gets some much needed money.
Win-win.
Jason:
My thought is that the training should have never happened, and those that organized it should be terminated.
Randall,
Sell? Columbus has determined this important piece of artwork and history to be worthless in their shameful lack of defense of Western civilization.
They should be thankful I am willing to take it off their hands for free.
If it is a “value” on the other hand…why do you hide that value from the public, to see and benefit from, by putting it into storage?
Pat,
Can we say this piece of radio, is partially your doing? :-)
Minute 78. Abouy Minute 66 starts Columbus conversation. Somebody reads Boots and Sabers. I can confirm there is another press person that read this B&S exchange between me and Pat, who I did give quotes to.
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-the-friday-afternoon-show-55844297/episode/7-10-20-things-pre-covid-we-miss-the-most-67956757/?cmp=android_share&sc=android_social_share&pr=false