Saturday, January 9, 2021

Must-See New Video Shows Capitol Riot Was Way Worse Than We Thought

 The security guards were scared! 


Chris Hayes: “It is entirely possible that there were people in that crowd, looking to apprehend, possibly harm, and possibly murder the leaders of the political class that the President, and people like Mo Brooks, and even to a certain extent Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, have told them have betrayed them."



 

18 comments:

peterc said...

The footage at around 6:30 was filmed by Jon Farina of YouTube channel Status Coup. I was watching the stream live (perhaps others here were as well).

The struggle in that entrance went on for quite some time. Footage is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJOgGsC0G9U

Peter Pan said...

It's entirely possible there were people who would have killed some congress critters. So what? Does it transform a riot into a coup?

If I recall, there was a man who attacked Congress and did kill a congressman, and at least one other person. But he had schizophrenia and couldn't be convicted.

They are trying to tie Trump to this incident, and his public pronouncements are there for everyone to analyze. In the meantime, MSNBC and other major networks are busy inciting hatred.

Tom Hickey said...

Some folks are in deep do-do.

lastgreek said...

"It's entirely possible there were people who would have killed some congress critters. So what?"

Yeah, so what that elected officials could have been killed. Shit happens. [facepalm]

"If I recall, there was a man who attacked Congress and did kill a congressman, and at least one other person. But he had schizophrenia and couldn't be convicted."

Just one man, not 10s of thousands violently storming and entering the US Capitol. Can't you people see the equivalent comparison? Wake up and smell the fresh brew of a folgers cup of coffee [facepalm]


"Does it transform a riot into a coup?"

The US Capitol was stormed by a mob numbering in the 10s of thousands using violence to stop the lawful certification of the electoral college vote. Of course that is not a coup -- it's a southern style jamboree, for Daisy's sake. [facepalm]

"They are trying to tie Trump to this incident, and his public pronouncements are there for everyone to analyze. In the meantime, MSNBC and other major networks are busy inciting hatred."

Because, you know, bringing those who incite and commit violence to justice will only incite hatred. Best to let bygones be bygones. So the US Capitol was stormed by an ugly mob (very ugly in appearance i might add), and people were injured and killed. Let's move on. Hey, when does the NHL start its 2021 season? :) [facelpalm]

Wow, 4 *facepalms*, PP. That's a record. :)

Tom Hickey said...

Oh, and did anyone notice that the breach involved "breaking windows"? Sounds mild until one notices that the window were made of bulletproof glass.

Did you ever try to break safety glass in a vehicle. Difficult. Bulletproof glass is much much harder to get through even with a sledgehammer. Probably easier to break through the door.

Tom Hickey said...

May not be over yet. Still the inauguration to go.

QAnon Doesn't Think Trump Conceded

lastgreek said...

"Some folks are in deep do-do."

There was a suggestion that because these our federal crimes there is the possibility that Trump will pardon all the rioters that are arrested and charged, because it's the least he could do since it was he who riled them up for months with his baseless election fraud claims and his ordering of them to march to the US Capitol and show strength.

Well I have some bad news for the fools who heeded the words of a shameless, lifelong drifter: It's the proverbial bus for you!

These dummies are looking at 20 - 40 years prison time. And while they're doing hard time, the shameless, lifelong drifter will be wobbling his fat ass on his golf courses.

What fools these mortals be :(

lastgreek said...

Yeah, I enjoy Shakespeare's plays. I bet you thought I only read Homer, didn't you ;)

Tom Hickey said...

What I Saw At The Capitol Riot by Declan Leary at The American Conservative

It was more than a small group of agitators who stormed the building Wednesday—and what happened was only the beginning.

lastgreek said...

"Oh, and did anyone notice that the breach involved "breaking windows"?"

Tom, that guy inside the Senate chamber with the zip ties (handcuffs) -- that guy needs to be identified and fast. Unfortunately, unlike most of the MAGA rioters inside the Capitol, this fucker had his face concealed, so he will be hard to track down.

Tom Hickey said...

that guy needs to be identified and fast

I suspect that this investigation is going to be longterm, be pretty thorough, and there will be many tears and a lot of gnashing of teeth.

Not only are the offenses serious but a lot of powerful people are monstrously pissed off.

At this point, DJT is in jeopardy of jail time and possibly others, like Giuliani, and some officials too. Inciting to riot and worse, sedition, are very serious crimes and they are being talked about.

At first this may have looked like political theater but now it is coming out that it was a planned attempt at an autogolpe or putsch.

lastgreek said...

"putsch"

Yes, that German word just reminded me of one of the MAGA jackasses inside the Capitol -- the zombie-looking guy with the long beard wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt.

I really shouldn't rush to judgment though. For sure some people wearing such stuff are good people. You know, "good people on both sides."

Tom Hickey said...


Not just criminal exposure. The civil suits are starting too.

Kraken Lawyer Sidney Powell Sued By Dominion Voting For $1.3 BILLION!! Crooks and Liars by Red Painter

Difficult to prove defamation but this is going to tie up a lot of her life for some time even if she beats it.

Tom Hickey said...

According to the Miami Herald, the man in the viral photo [holding the Speaker's podium] has been identified as 36-year-old Adam Christian Johnson of Parrish, Fla. On Friday night, Johnson, described as a stay-at-home dad to his five children, was arrested on a federal U.S. marshal warrant and taken into custody at the Pinellas County jail.

BUSTED: Man in viral photo carrying Speaker Nancy Pelosi's lectern identified and arrested in Florida

Peter Pan said...

The US Capitol was stormed by a mob numbering in the 10s of thousands using violence to stop the lawful certification of the electoral college vote. Of course that is not a coup -- it's a southern style jamboree, for Daisy's sake.

Of those 10s of thousands, how many will face arrest?
How many will be charged with sedition?

That will give you an idea of who had the intent (if obviously not the means) to overthrow the government. More to the point, who had the intent of killing some politicians.

Because, you know, bringing those who incite and commit violence to justice will only incite hatred. Best to let bygones be bygones.

Given Russiagate, they should just drop it. Smearing 10s of thousands of people, and eventually millions of citizens, can lead to a far worse outcome.

Charge Trump with a relevant crime, or stop inciting hatred. Or go ahead and implement Patriot Act II, which is what this whole media campaign is about.

Peter Pan said...

Oh, and did anyone notice that the breach involved "breaking windows"? Sounds mild until one notices that the window were made of bulletproof glass.

Did you ever try to break safety glass in a vehicle. Difficult. Bulletproof glass is much much harder to get through even with a sledgehammer. Probably easier to break through the door.


They couldn't bring a regular hammer?
Hitting it with wooden poles and 2x4s wasn't doing the trick.

Tom Hickey said...


How to Break Bulletproof Glass
Wikihow

Peter Pan said...

Must have used a silencer, because no one noticed.