Yellowfuture 71 Posted January 6, 2021 Thugs in Pelosi’s office, my god !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,935 Posted January 6, 2021 Well, if those people caught trespassers on their property, they'd be the first to say "our property, we shoot them". So, let's see if the powers that be exercise the same force. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,763 Posted January 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, ricardo said: American Civil War part 2. Thought had crossed my mind - From that now very dated and extremely politically incorrect old movie "Gone with the Wind..." The south doesn't make cannons... and Atlanta burning. Frankly Trump needs charging with sedition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,293 Posted January 6, 2021 Simply astonishing scenes! 4 years ago this country was considered the leader of the free world. Now it's a model for right-wing insurrectionists. What a legacy Trump has left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,508 Posted January 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Well, if those people caught trespassers on their property, they'd be the first to say "our property, we shoot them". So, let's see if the powers that be exercise the same force. Ivanka Trump tweeted calling the protesters "American patriots" before deleting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 6, 2021 Apparently Gump has called in the National Guard. I wouldn't be surprised if he has actually called the Home Guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,508 Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Biden speaking now. Very good speech. Proper statesmanship. Calling on Trump to go on TV now in his role. Quite incredible scenes really. Not great start to 2021 for the US. This will take some time to heal. Edited January 6, 2021 by sonyc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted January 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, sonyc said: Biden speaking now. Very good speech. Proper statesmanship. Calling on Trump to go on TV now in his role. Quite incredible scenes really. Not great start to 2021 for the US. This will take some time to heal. As Biden said, the world is watching, shameful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted January 6, 2021 Oh this has been building up for almost 40 Years. Trump was just petrol poured on the slow burning fire. Blame goes to Nixon, Reagan, Ryan, McConnel, Cruz there are too many to name. it’s probably best to have it flare up now so that Biden can work his concensus politics magic. I can not imagine a bigger incentive for the GOP to redeem itself and expel these traitors in their midst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,293 Posted January 6, 2021 Trump just posted an unbelievable video on twitter telling the protesters to go home but basically defending their anger at a stolen election. Shocking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted January 6, 2021 Just now, horsefly said: Trump just posted an unbelievable video on twitter telling the protesters to go home but basically defending their anger at a stolen election. Shocking! “ I understand your anger, we had this election stolen from us”. “Please go home” it just gets worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,743 Posted January 6, 2021 Filth lost the Senate. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,763 Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) So how does this play out? A rubicon has been crossed with Trump's storm troopers seizing the Capitol. They will have to be arrested and charged if American law and order is to survive. Trump will have to disown them (and not egg them on) or go down with them. I'm not sure I can see another way out. Edited January 6, 2021 by Yellow Fever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,293 Posted January 6, 2021 He needs to be impeached again for inciting this insurrection. He may only have days left but never again should a president get away with such criminal behaviour. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Yellow Fever said: So how does this play out? A rubicon has been crossed with Trump's storm troopers seizing the Capitol. They will have to be arrested and charged if American law and order is to survive. Trump will have to disown them (and not egg them on) or go down with them. I'm not sure I can see another way out. I think more importantly the GOP has to disown him. He is taking succour from the rabble. The idiot we have seen with the horned skin and painted face are itching for disobedience. He has to be thrown out of the party and even if he stands in 2024 will just guarantee a Harris win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,508 Posted January 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: He has to be thrown out of the party Impeachment papers being prepared according to BBC 24 news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,599 Posted January 6, 2021 God I miss when the world was boring. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,763 Posted January 6, 2021 Just now, king canary said: God I miss when the world was boring. The old Chinese curse - May you live in interesting times... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted January 6, 2021 1 minute ago, king canary said: God I miss when the world was boring. We could be closer to a global tipping point than people think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted January 6, 2021 If Trump were impeached (by the House) and convicted (by the Senate) he would be blocked from running for any public office again. It's a way that Republicans could put the knife in this vampire's heart. But they won't do it. It needs a 2/3 majority in the Senate and there are 34 GOP Senators who would block the conviction - just "because" or "to own the libs" . Then again today isn't over yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted January 6, 2021 1 minute ago, wcorkcanary said: We could be closer to a global tipping point than people think. No, we will be just fine. My American friends are angry. But they are angry that the symbols of US power are bing abused in this way. The rabble will be contained. Order will be restored. We have an alternate President - Biden is calling the shots. Sleep well, everyone and do not worry for America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted January 6, 2021 Just now, Surfer said: No, we will be just fine. My American friends are angry. But they are angry that the symbols of US power are bing abused in this way. The rabble will be contained. Order will be restored. We have an alternate President - Biden is calling the shots. Sleep well, everyone and do not worry for America. I'm not worried for America... they made their bed. I'm concerned that the ' leaders of the free world's have set a terrible example to those they 'lead'. Good may come of this ,but not in the short term . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,763 Posted January 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: I think more importantly the GOP has to disown him. He is taking succour from the rabble. The idiot we have seen with the horned skin and painted face are itching for disobedience. He has to be thrown out of the party and even if he stands in 2024 will just guarantee a Harris win. I suspect many a GOP member is already regretting how they have acquiesced with Trump and how evil has crept up upon them - and now look where it has got them - an attempted if not thought through coup no less. Trump and the National Guard gives me a sick feeling - it opens or rather enables other options for Trump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,199 Posted January 6, 2021 At least one person shot at Capitol riot One person has been shot during violent protests inside the US Capitol, according to the Associated Press. Lindsay Watts, a reporter with a Fox News affiliate, tweeted that DC paramedics said resuscitation efforts were under way. News that a woman was in a critical condition after being shot in the chest was also reported by CNN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,380 Posted January 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, sonyc said: Impeachment papers being prepared according to BBC 24 news He'll finish up behind bars at the rate he's going. My USA relations are disgusted at what is happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,199 Posted January 6, 2021 Trumps go home address to his supporters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,199 Posted January 6, 2021 Fair question ? Imagine if Black Lives Matter did this?' Amid the bedlam at Capitol Hill, many are comparing the response by law enforcement to pro-Trump protesters today with that of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters across the country this summer. "Imagine if #BlackLivesMatter were the ones who were storming the Capitol building," wrote CNN political commentator Van Jones. "Thousands of black people laying siege to the seat of government." BLM protests this summer were frequently met with police and National Guard members decked out in riot gear. The mostly peaceful demonstrations resulted in dozens of arrests and some 20 deaths of protesters, according to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data project. Demonstrators in Washington DC today were able to breach the temporary barriers set up outside the Capitol building. Footage appears to show police officers - who were vastly outnumbered - opening the gates to allow protesters through, while members of law enforcement posed for selfies with the rioters who had broken inside the building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted January 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Well b back said: Fair question ? Imagine if Black Lives Matter did this?' Amid the bedlam at Capitol Hill, many are comparing the response by law enforcement to pro-Trump protesters today with that of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters across the country this summer. "Imagine if #BlackLivesMatter were the ones who were storming the Capitol building," wrote CNN political commentator Van Jones. "Thousands of black people laying siege to the seat of government." BLM protests this summer were frequently met with police and National Guard members decked out in riot gear. The mostly peaceful demonstrations resulted in dozens of arrests and some 20 deaths of protesters, according to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data project. Demonstrators in Washington DC today were able to breach the temporary barriers set up outside the Capitol building. Footage appears to show police officers - who were vastly outnumbered - opening the gates to allow protesters through, while members of law enforcement posed for selfies with the rioters who had broken inside the building. Given the majority of the police support the fascist Trump it's not surprising! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites