Can’t believe there is a mob at the Capital. It frankly disgusts me. This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans but is about our democracy and our American way. Very sad day to be an American.
OT - Mob at the Capital
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Obviously they are upset about the election but Trump encouraged them to move to the Capital.
There are reports that shots have reportedly been fired
There are reports that shots have reportedly been fired
If you are a democracy-loving American, regardless of political affiliation, you should be heartbroken by what we're seeing here.
This is a breach of our Constitutional process and is very sad. The protest culture that has enveloped our country needs to stop.
This is not good for the reputation of conservatives. Yes, we understand that rioting is expected regarding the left. I imagine that 'Fake News' is all over this, while neglecting footage of their 'so called' peaceful protests. I am against this, but the radicle left set the standard. Civil War will likely be the result. Coruption and voting fraud will only continue and worsen in the future if this is not addressed NOW!!!
This is absolutely horrible and un-American, but I also thought the same thing about Antifa/BLM riots. If you were quiet about the violence last summer, you don't have room to talk right now.
Then as now, I think we should send in the troops.
Then as now, I think we should send in the troops.
Really? So you think what you are watching today is ok? These people are justified in what they are doing?
Forget about Portland or whatever protests you think were out of line...it's irrelevant. Do you condone these actions in DC?
The problem is protesting has been going on for a while now MAINLY by one side. Now the other side has a protest and all of a sudden it’s got to stop.
Not pointed at you, I’ve said all along the protests would get out of hand once the conservatives joined in the “protest party”. Hopefully both sides will see each other’s viewpoints but I’m not going to hold my breath. The proverbial “genie is out of the bottle” now.
And for the record, I don’t condone ANY protests that aren’t peaceful. But for the individuals that are outraged by today I have a question for you.
Were you outraged the last few years when there were riots and protests started by the left?
You honestly think the protests in the summer would have been allowed to get into the capital?
The hypocrisy of America is looking at us all right in the face today.
Once an idiot, always an idiot. The thing I admire about you is that you truly take the Village Idiot mantle every time you type on a keyboard. It's quite striking actually at your level of incompetence on every possible topic...
What fraud and corruption? Those that scream the loudest about such things are usually then ones that committed it..."you know, he who dealt it, smelt it", kind of thinking.
And Dear Leader is quietly enjoying the chaos...somehow hoping he will stay in power despite. Worst leader of a free nation ever; quite an accomplished leader of a cult.
There is not whataboutism or ...but the other side... to this. This is the minority that lost an election attempting to overturn the election they lost. I thought this was the law and order crowd.
One protest was over civil and human rights. The other is based on complete falsehoods and lies that will break down our democracy.
If you see these as equal just because they are protests, then I'm sorry but you are just not a smart individual.
I'm in complete and total shock at the Trumpers trying to excuse this. Just stop! Nobody supported the violence or damage during protests this summer. Multiple Democratic leaders, including the President Elect denounced it.
How can you even attempt to excuse or equate attaching the Capital of the US with violence, while the Sitting President is inviting violence as even in the same stratosphere.
What we are seeing today is unprecedented in the US. It's incredibly sad and disturbing
How can you even attempt to excuse or equate attaching the Capital of the US with violence, while the Sitting President is inviting violence as even in the same stratosphere.
What we are seeing today is unprecedented in the US. It's incredibly sad and disturbing
Holy duck-billed platitude word-salad. I'm not going to keep talking to you because you are just going to keep spewing ******** and eventually say something about the gold badge under your avatar.
I think what they are doing is silly and a waste of time. That's all it is. What I don't see is overturned cars, rocks being thrown, armed nuts taking over a city block and trying to establish their own laws, or fires being set.
I'm sorry but it makes no sense that they made it this far. If this were black folks they would've brought out machine guns and tanks. This is beyond idiocy.
Rent free baby.
You clearly can't see the difference in today and what the summer was about. Because of that, your ignorance is out for everyone to see.
Those are not irrelevant... I dont like rioting for ANY reason. But whats good for the goose is good for the gander
Unfortunately, it's no longer shocking...he told us all in plain language in 2015. "I could walk out onto the street and shoot someone and they'd still love me."
Getting brainwashed by a cult leader is some crazy ****, man...
To summarize your post, "I agree with one protest but not the other"
Must be nice to live in such a simple, uncomplicated reality where things are without context and shades of gray.
For the record, I don't condone rioting either; I do condone peacefully protesting even if I don't agree with the cause.
That said--I do think there is a difference between peaceful protestors that turn into rioters vs rioters that show up to riot.
At the end of the day, motives do actually matter. What instigates said protests from peaceful acts into riots. And where said actions are taken.
Sorry--storming the capital when congress is in session with weapons and (now reportedly explosive devices) is a VERY DIFFERENT ACTION than gathering on the streets of a city in Oregon. One is a military act against our nation; the other is using the rights we have as a citizen of this nation.
No. It's a few morons upset over widespread corruption and fraud. This is not like the morons looting and burning cars, and shutting down a part of the city with a violent autonomous zone.
Of course, you were probably bobbing your head up and down in agreement like a bobble head doll when the CNN reporter said that this was a peaceful protest with buildings and cars burning behind him, as the 'moron' looters were stealing TVs and Noke shoes?
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If you use a house as a stand-in for our democracy, the things you are referencing are like someone breaking all the windows in your house. Even trash the contents inside. Unacceptable and dangerous.
What you are seeing today is like taking a sledgehammer to the foundation and a chainsaw to structural members. Acts like today are an attack on our institutions and the Constitution directly. They are similar in many ways but the potential damage is far greater today.
To summarize yours, herp derp protest is protest herp derp derp.
GTFOH with that nonsense.
I love how you ignore facts when talking about the situation in Oregon. Did you not see the "peaceful" protestors in Oregon with weapons? burning buildings? attacking federal buildings? Did you not see them destroy private property and businesses that people spent their lives building??
The difference is that you agree with one and not the other. It is hypocritical.
We had armed terrorist take over a portion of a major city(including a police Station) for months, setting up armed barricades and not allowing people free access to their own property while the rest much of the rest of the country, most notably the left and the press mostly ignored it day after day. We have watched for as people have been allowed to burn and loot businesses, police stations, for days on end. We have has senators threatened and in fear having to be escorted by police leaving the capital.
Now, after one day of protests and violence by the other side, it is unprecedented? When "trumpers" have taken over several blocks and are standing outside with automatic weapons at barricades deciding who can come and go, let me know. The hypocrisy right now by those on both sides is ridiculous.
Just for the record, I think the violent protestors should be stopped by whatever means are necessary. If they have weapons and do not lay them down and surrender, they should be shot on site. The same thing should have happened in Portland.
Oof. Run along fatty.Someone who thinks America is a democracy telling someone else they're not smart
Uhh, I live in Portland. I don’t think you have any idea what was actually happening here. It certainly isn’t what you described.
You are a fvcking idiot, you and likely your whole clan. One thing I hope will come your way by what your radicle clan is about to do, I hope that the burdens and sufferings that you have contributed in, that will affect your children and grandchildren, they will remember you, and your generation, as the ones who contributed to the fall of this great nation.
Again, this whataboutism is frankly humorous. If you don't see the difference in the President of the US inciting violence by saying that " He will never concede" and "he will never give up" as really ****** up I don't understand you.
This is a coup attempt by all definitions. This is unprecedented in the United States.
This is a coup attempt by all definitions. This is unprecedented in the United States.