BLM riot at the Capitol

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Well, well, well...

What have we here?

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news ... ng-capitol

Oh look it’s the one guy we already discussed.

[audiophile]

Well, well, well...

What have we here?

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news ... ng-capitol

Friends that were there said much of this to me on Jan 6th.

[MWmetalhead]

So, 1 in about 100 offenders arrested to date was a far left activist.

Sorry, but scores of far right nuts converged on D.C. with predetermined intent to cause violence. No "egging on" from the left was required.

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I was referring to those who were doing the physical break in with force. BIG difference.

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I was referring to those who were doing the physical break in with force. BIG difference.

That changes nothing. They were still right wing folks.

[craig11152]

1.That changes nothing. They were still right wing folks.
2.That changes nothing. They were still mostly right wing folks.

If you were taking a test one answer is correct.

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1.That changes nothing. They were still right wing folks.
2.That changes nothing. They were still mostly right wing folks.

If you were taking a test one answer is correct.

I was referring to the people breaking down the doors and windows. Try to keep up.

[MotorCityRadioFreak]

Mr. Treason is in DBR. Hallelujah.

[Turkeytop]

Mr. Treason is in DBR. Hallelujah.

He's back again already, as of 5:58 PM today.

Why do you all hate me?

https://www.mibuzzboard.com/phpBB3/post ... 4&p=653746

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I was referring to those who were doing the physical break in with force. BIG difference.

That changes nothing. They were still right wing folks.

Incorrect. I just finished a meeting with someone that was there.

[Honeyman]

I was referring to those who were doing the physical break in with force. BIG difference.

That changes nothing. They were still right wing folks.

Incorrect. I just finished a meeting with someone that was there.

You are so full of shit.

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So did I and they admitted everything.

[jadednihilist]

I know this post is cheesy, but this "us vs them" framework is so toxic. No matter our political leanings, most of us share basic commonalities. These commonalities *should* include contempt for violence, particularly threats for violence against lives, livelihoods, and property (in my view, prioritized in that order). They should also include the protection of peaceful First Amendment rights to those we have vehement disagreements. The events of January 6th were atrocious, criminal, and according to the Department of Justice and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, seditionist and insurrectionist. Those who partook in violence or broke federal law by entering trespassing into the Capitol should be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This also applies to those who pose further credible threats under the auspices of due process.

For those who have invested passionate interest in the 2020 election, or BLM, need to recognize that public opinion tends to shift away from perceived aggressors. On the left, the teachings of Dr. King Jr., Congressman Lewis, Congressman Cummings, and even the Reverend Al Sharpton preach the importance of peaceful civil disobedience and "good trouble." Many revered civil rights activists have been arrested for speaking truth to power, however, they still managed to always try to fight oppression peacefully. On the right, I have great respect for Representatives Liz Cheney, Peter Meijer, and to an extent, Leader McCarthy for acknowledging the wrongs done by their colleagues and their supporters.

It should be incumbent on all of us to reflexively condemn bad actors, rather than deflect, make excuses, or point fingers to the other side. It also should be incumbent on us to adapt to, rather than reject, new information, even if that information contradicts our initial conclusions. We can also condemn actions of leaders we support, without completely disavowing them. It's totally fair for our reactions to be proportionate to offenses; and that the degree of proportionality can vary reasonable from person-to-person. Finally, we should also be able to freely admit when we, ourselves, are in the wrong. That's where we make our greatest growth, and how we can ensure we become a better person today than we were yesterday.