Happy Anniversary of the Attempted Overthrow of the US Government
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I heard that some ppl were advised by their jobs to use leave for today if they work in the DC area near the Capitol.
Yeah.....welcome to 2022.
EDIT, well...seems some govt places or offices/divisions are actually closed today in DC. Also, I dont think the OPM Status is about the weather, it had a different message the last 2 days.
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Republicans have been downplaying the whole thing all year long.
And if they retake the House in 2023, all investigations will be squashed. They're trying to run out the clock for midterms with all the delays and refusing to meet with investigatiors.
And if they retake the House in 2023, all investigations will be squashed. They're trying to run out the clock for midterms with all the delays and refusing to meet with investigatiors.
We must never forget, that just makes it easier for the Republicans and bigots to downplay the events of that day.
If they can get away with it, they will just refuse to acknowledge it.
They all shouted hang Mike Pence. why would Trump supporters wish the death of Trump's VP?
What's crazy is that all these people are breaking the law for a man who is lying non-stop, and he's just sitting back moving the strings like they're are all puppets.
The rioters, right-wing media people, his WH aides and GoP lawmakers who planned and carried out the attacks are being arrested and jailed, or committing contempt of Congress by ignoring subpoenas, are all going to jail for Trump. Why? What the hell is he promising these people that they are willing to go to jail for him?
The rioters, right-wing media people, his WH aides and GoP lawmakers who planned and carried out the attacks are being arrested and jailed, or committing contempt of Congress by ignoring subpoenas, are all going to jail for Trump. Why? What the hell is he promising these people that they are willing to go to jail for him?
This is going to make me sound like a terrible person, but part of me wonders what would be different if they did get to a congressman.
If one of them got hurt or kidnapped or killed maybe actual consequences would happen.
Maybe not, they'd just gaslight sone other way.
If one of them got hurt or kidnapped or killed maybe actual consequences would happen.
Maybe not, they'd just gaslight sone other way.
Doubt it. The last 2 days were maximum telework and delayed reporting of 3 hours. The telework and unscheduled leave there is probably because certain areas, like Stafford County, VA, are still digging out of snow — some people still don't have power.I heard that some ppl were advised by their jobs to use leave for today if they work in the DC area near the Capitol.
Yeah.....welcome to 2022.
EDIT, well...seems some govt places or offices/divisions are actually closed today in DC. Also, I dont think the OPM Status is about the weather, it had a different message the last 2 days.
Anyway, I had a distant view of the Capitol from my apartment in Navy Yard at the time (coincidentally, AOC's building). It remains a totally surreal day. I was glued to the news.
I remember being at work watching as the news unfolded. It made us forget about the whole Bean Dad thing really quickly, didn't it?
Of course, the coup attempt hasn't ended...
www.bostonglobe.com
A year after the insurrection, the lies that fueled it shape the GOP and threaten democracy - The Boston Globe
The false denial of former president Donald Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election has become deeply embedded in the Republican base.
www.bostonglobe.com
Funny how they supported Voter ID laws but not getting a shot and showing proof. It's like they just want to prevent minorities to vote
Well, if a congressman got killed, it probably would have delayed the vote certification, which would have opened the door to Hell basically.
Remember that chud that was easily kited into a group a cops because because he couldn't not chase a black guy.
Almost 250 years as a country. America wasn't a democracy until 1964.
It won't be forgotten as it was the first attempt at a coup. We aren't out of this yet.
This.
Not really. This is the result of a very calculated and active 50 year plan by a wing of 1970s conservatives to wrestle back power and destroy the New Deal and Civil Rights Act, democracy be damned.
Trump is a symptom, not the virus.
Check out Goldwater Coalition and how long people like Atwater, Stone, Manafort, and Gingrich have been at it riding the tiger.
A tragic comedy
I wish I could feel something but Libya/Honduras/Haiti/Bolivia meddling shows me that this is U.S fascism just reaching home
People had advanced warning this entire century (and even further back as a poster mentioned to the 70s) from George W Bush starting another wave of US nationalism and xenophobia, the tea party movement x birther movement beginning under Obama while he allowed for a lopsided economic recovery, the rise of Trump, Charlottesville, increased hate crimes, and a bow tied hit being put out on live tv with everyone assuming that 2020 was just going to be an anomaly of rage
And yet, 6 days after 2021 started, a clear message was sent. Now this next part is something I say as a person who was in DC that day. However, part of the reason I wish I could feel something is that all throughout 2020 when these white folks were sending bomb threats, running over folks at BLM marches, shooting people it was quiet. In fact, specifically in DC they beat up people on every letter of BLM Plaza for justice protests but allowed white supremacists to roam free (some of these same cops eventually lauded as heroes after J6).
When they charge a building full of elite politicians now is the fall of democracy.
I wish I could feel something but Libya/Honduras/Haiti/Bolivia meddling shows me that this is U.S fascism just reaching home
People had advanced warning this entire century (and even further back as a poster mentioned to the 70s) from George W Bush starting another wave of US nationalism and xenophobia, the tea party movement x birther movement beginning under Obama while he allowed for a lopsided economic recovery, the rise of Trump, Charlottesville, increased hate crimes, and a bow tied hit being put out on live tv with everyone assuming that 2020 was just going to be an anomaly of rage
And yet, 6 days after 2021 started, a clear message was sent. Now this next part is something I say as a person who was in DC that day. However, part of the reason I wish I could feel something is that all throughout 2020 when these white folks were sending bomb threats, running over folks at BLM marches, shooting people it was quiet. In fact, specifically in DC they beat up people on every letter of BLM Plaza for justice protests but allowed white supremacists to roam free (some of these same cops eventually lauded as heroes after J6).
When they charge a building full of elite politicians now is the fall of democracy.
I can't think of a bigger crime that was so thoroughly documented by the people committing it that had no punishment.
It helps they control one half the country and the other half are spineless wimps.
This was what drove me crazy. All the Donald trump forums were actively planning this in the open for weeks. They actively took cues from DT whenever he said things needed to be taken into their own hands. He was stoking this for weeks, not just on the day of. And his supporters were listening and planning. Hell, they were out in the open talking about bringing guns to the capitol and how to get around DC gun laws.
Does anyone remember what that DT forum that got popular after the Subreddit got quarantined was?
Listening to President Biden speak.. you can hear the anger in his voice.
If you dont think he's going to make sure Garland holds EVERYONE accountable, you are mistaken.
If you dont think he's going to make sure Garland holds EVERYONE accountable, you are mistaken.
Angry enough to hold powerful people accountable who aided and abetted the attempted coup? If not then it means nothing.
7 January 2021:
www.bbc.com
The photo-op stunt in Lafayette Square received international condemnation, too.
US Capitol riots: World leaders react to 'horrifying' scenes in Washington
Leaders from around the world call for peace and a peaceful transfer of power in Washington.
www.bbc.com
The photo-op stunt in Lafayette Square received international condemnation, too.
Thats what Garland and team are working on, as he spoke about yesterday.
I want to believe but....it feels like they protect themselves, even those across the aisle, moreso than the people that voted them in.
I've seen enough actions to know that this seems different.
The Jan 6th commission is doing a lot of work that the DOJ is going to use to issue indictments to those involved.
Remember, it took two years to get the people involved in Watergate to face justice. Watergate looks like jaywalking compared to an attempted overthrow of the government.
We'll see, I will be very pleasantly surprised if a sitting congressperson or senator faces legal consequences for their actions.
I made this on a request by a fellow user last year, so I thought I'd share it again:
whoa, thats like when scar took over pride rock.
but that's clearly all antifa and their incredible set designs.
I think this section of this Atlantic opinion piece answers your question. They're sticking with Trump because once you go against the network of power, you'll never be let back in:
How Ivy League Elites Turned Against Democracy
Some of the best-educated people in the country have overseen the destruction of their institutions.
www.theatlantic.com