snoopdoggie
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I didn't read or listen to Trump's speech. But the video clips I saw showed him saying, over and over, "they rigged the election. We're going to march, and fight, fight, fight." So, that's what they did.I confess I've not read this thread, I'm posting only to comment on the choice of the word "insurrection" in the title.
To believe this was an insurrection and label it as such requires unquestioning acceptance of what is being reported in the media. I don't think reading Trump's actual statement could bring you to that conclusion. Did Trump say untrue things and use irresponsible language for a leader? Yes of course he did. Could his language have egged on the wilder supporters to break the law? Yes. But did he tell anyone to storm the Capitol building and use force? Not to my knowledge. This morning I read the full transcript of his statements to the crowd which had gathered to protest. A full transcript (btw) has not been readily shared by most legacy media and the video of his speech was actually banned on Twitter and Facebook. Think about that...and the fact that the majority is ok with it. Astonishing.
If you maintain Trump broke the law here, please explain why and how. As well, be prepared to explain why we should not apply the same judgment to the scores of Dem politicians who over the last year have encouraged and supported the BLM and Antifa protests that have caused so much damage and injury.
Where was Trump when all this was happening. Hiding in his bunker, watching it unfold on CCTV, like a Coward?