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As you can guess, I’m furious, heartbroken and embarrassed over the disgusting, shameful, embarrassing events of Wednesday. While it’s easy to lay the blame at Trump’s feet, he’s not the only one responsible for the treasonous assault on the Capitol and democracy itself. His sons, lawyers, and the politicians who have encouraged and backed his behavior for the last four years are equally responsible. People like Missouri Senator Josh Hawley, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, and Alabama Representative Mo Brooks, not only tried to overturn a lawful election, but espoused inflammatory rhetoric in recent days that helped light this fire. They are traitors, not patriots, and if they had one iota of decency (they don’t), would immediately resign. Even worse, Trump’s supporters in Congress, and on right wing media outlets like Newsmax, and Fox News are now spreading a new conspiracy: the insurrectionists that attacked the Capitol yesterday were really left wing activists and Antifa.
Never mind that several leaders and associates of QAnon and neo Nazi and other white supremacist groups have already been identified as ringleaders, never mind that some of these “Patriots” were not just carrying and wearing pro-Trump insignias, Nazi symbols, and confederate flags, but they had visible right wing hate group tattoos.
Ashli Babbitt, the 35-year-old woman who was shot and killed was an Air Force veteran. In addition to being a Trump supporter, she also was a fervent believer in QAnon conspiracy theories. These are not Antifa boogeymen.
Right wing chatter has been going on about the people in helmets, saying that only Antifa wears them, not Trump supporters. This guy here, in the dark helmet—that’s newly elected West Virginia Republican state delegate, Derrick Evans.
The events of Wednesday could have been prevented. If our political leaders had put the country before their political ambitions, this wouldn’t have happened. If the Capitol police had taken seriously the plans of the rioters which were out there for the last few weeks on social media, this wouldn’t have happened. If social media sites like Twitter and Facebook grew a backbone and done more, maybe this wouldn’t have happened. Four people are dead, multiple police officers were injured, yet of the thousands who were part of the attack yesterday, only 68 have been arrested. I’m sorry, but is there any doubt whatsoever that if these rioters had been Muslims, or members of BLM, this would have been handled differently?
– Police officer taking selfie with rioters –
While I expected violence yesterday, never in my wildest dreams did I envision the insanity that took place. Our country has its problems and a lot of ugliness has bubbled to the surface over the last several years, but this is not the country I love.
I pray that the events of January 6, 2021 is a wake up call to all of us, no matter our political persuasion, because this needs to stop before something even worse happens.
Like many, this has had a huge emotional impact on me. I’ve been doing a lot of raging, crying, and I’m having trouble sleeping. I’ve decided to take a short break over the weekend, so I beg for your patience. I’m going to indulge in a binge watch of Bridgerton and the 3rd season of Cobra Kai on Netflix, and try to stay away as much as I can from the news. Rest assured I’ll be back Monday, hopefully with my batteries recharged. So to all of you I say, we will get through this. Stay safe!
Of course it could have been prevented….but they were mostly white and their a difference of response…..I hope you get to feeling better….you will be missed…be well and be safe chuq
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Thanks chuq. I’m interested in hearing the story behind the police moving the barrier and the officer taking a selfie.
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I am working on a post along those lines….chuq
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Yes have a break from the news and recharge. 😘
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What scares me, living in Australia. I do strongly believe that our Australian Prime Minister, admires Trump. A LOT of the stuff that he does, is what Trump does. All about the show.
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There’s more than one Trump-like leader out there. Boris Johnson is another one.
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That was a much needed rant, Kim. And your break is much needed too.
Enjoy the rest from all this, and come back refreshed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks Pete. I really needed to get that off my chest.
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Kim, people died because of the actions and deceit of the outgoing president, especially over the last two months. He invited, wound up and encouraged these extremists to do what they did, putting them in danger and putting targets on members of Congress, including his supporters. That is sociopathic behavior. Full stop.
Democracy held serve Wednesday. And, Trump’s career as a politician is done. I am hopeful Ted Cruz’ is as well, as he was looking to use this lie to launch his presidential candidacy in 2024. Cruz has always been a grandstander and, before Trump, was one of the least liked politicians in DC. Yet, what amazes me about Cruz’s support, is during the 2016 campaign, Trump said Cruz’ father had a hand in the JFK assassination. And, Cruz still supported the candidate.
Josh Hawley was on the end of scathing editorial in the Kansas City, MO paper and Ron Johnson has long been a puppet of the outgoing president, to an extent that other GOP Senators would not support certain actions.
They are learning a lesson that many folks tried to preach to them for the last three years. When you fly to close to the sun, you will get burned. Keith
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AL Rep. Mo Brooks needs to criminally charged especially for inciting the insurrection.
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I, too, am exhausted. I have written and commented about this and I continue to be appalled at the lack of action from our legislative branch. Take your break and recharge. It will take a lot of energy and courage for the days to follow. I believe we can only get through this together – and for some, that’s a big ask.
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Thanks Maggie.
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An exhausting and troubling day all around. I think even Trump went too far this time to recover politically. I know he will still have his share of folks who feel he can do no wrong, but extremist politicians from the left and right are too radical for moderates.
Take care of yourself, Kim. Self-care should be a top priority.
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Thanks Pete. I wish he’d just resign.
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Take the weekend to recharge Kim. I can only imagine what you and so many Americans are going through after what happened this week. Enjoy Bridgerton and make sure your curtains are shut or the neighbours might wonder about you. 😁😁
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Thanks Carla. I managed to stay away from the news (mostly), and I didn’t need to shut my curtains as Bridgerton steamed up my windows!😁
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🤣🤣🤣
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Unplugging is the best idea right now especially if it is afftecting your well being. The past few days have been incredibly overwhleming & you are not alone feeling the way you do.
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Thank you for your kind words.
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Totally with you, Kim. Take care of yourself. I must continue my Wednesday rant today, but I completely understand.
We will get through this!!
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Thanks Annie.
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So sorry to see you like this Kim. My aunt and her family have decided to leave the country asap. All Muslims evacuate has started in our mosques and all indians are coming back to their country. If these people don’t spare lawmakers, we are normal human beings. Hope you feel better by the time you see this message. Btw how is Cobra Kai??? I want to watch it too🤔🤔🤔
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I’m so sorry to hear that Suzan. As a caucasian woman it’s scary enough here right now. I can’t imagine how terrifying it is for Muslims and other minorities.
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Hope you are okay now. I feel really sad seeing you in this state😞😞
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I’m still upset and anxious, especially about the inauguration on the 20th. There’s a lot of chatter out there on social media from extremist groups.
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Everything will be fine. Don’t worry, we are all with you🤗🤗💖.
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I spent the last two days watching Bridgerton, so I’ll probably start on the new season of Cobra Kai this week. I liked the first two seasons.
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Terrible things to witnessand downright frightening. There are many to blame, and yes, perhaps the Capitol Police could have done more. However, as a member of law enforcement, they may have had their hands tied by orders not to engage as quickly as they should have. It took Trump over an hour after the riot began to call in the National Guard . . . seems a bit suspicious to me.
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According to multiple reports, Trump was not involved in the deployment of the National Guard. It was Pence and Pelosi. As far as the Capitol Police go, I blame the leaders for the most part, who not only put politicians and Capitol staff in danger, but also their own officers. Whether their decision making was due to pure ineptitude or something more sinister, needs to be investigated. While I believe the majority of the officers did the best they could, the disturbing videos and accounts of complicity with the mob are frightening.
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I am so sorry, Kim. I can only imagine how frustrating it is for you and other Americans to see the mess that the outgoing president and his cronies keep creating.
I hope the rest helped you. I am only on episode 3 of Bridgerton and oh my, Duke of Hastings has a new fan. I like Daphne too.
Have a wonderful week 🙂
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Thanks Diana. It’s really a mess here right now. I’m a member of the Duke of Hastings fan club as well. I have one episode to go.🥰
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Btw, have you read the statement from poor little Melania today?
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MeMeMeMelania?🤦🏻♀️
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Loves. Yes, memememelaniaI’m going to use a bad word here, but she’s a thundercunt. She actually had the gall to mourn the “patriots” before mentioning the police who died. Wow, what a huge pendulum swing from Michelle to MeMe to Jill.
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She and her husband are well matched.
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I hear people say that they feel sorry for her, but I think this statement might change their minds
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The infamous jacket changed mine!
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Oh yeah same here. Well, that and plagiarizing Michelle’s speech.
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Unpleasant insanity
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Indeed.
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