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One more on that January 6 protest

Journal by khallow
Once more, we have journals about the alleged insurrection of January 6. My take on that is that even if you're a US poster, the US is a free country and thus, you are free to be idiots. I'm also free to tell you that.

But you miss the real story. I quite agree that Trump riled up a bunch of loyal supporters and pointed them at the Capitol. I quite agree that he and his lackeys then dragged their feet on defending the Capitol from a riot that he caused. Those are shitty moves, but genuine politics - meaning any supporter who put up with his shenanigans (he's done worse) to that point isn't going to be concerned about some more shenanigans. Maybe it even rises to the level of insurrection though I'd like to see more there than some impotent whining that Trump didn't sign a confession.

The nasty move is near instantly throwing those supporters under the bus. This is the real Trump. They did what Trump wanted them to do and now they're fucked without a word of encouragement or any other support from Trump. Same goes for the people who filed all those useless lawsuits.

He's over it.

Here, we have naked betrayal of his most loyal followers - rewarded for their efforts with prison time and huge fines. If Trump's critics can't run with that, then we need a new batch.
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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 03 2022, @07:35PM (5 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 03 2022, @07:35PM (#1264826)

    If you don't think that's an issue in this case then why did you mention it?

  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 03 2022, @10:48PM (4 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 03 2022, @10:48PM (#1264847)

    The dictionary is your friend. Look up "hypothetical".

    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 03 2022, @11:05PM (3 children)

      by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 03 2022, @11:05PM (#1264850)

      Yes, I'm sure we all know the meaning of hypothetical, but that is not what khallow claimed. When pressed about people being convicted or taking plea deals, khallow suggested that some of these people were being "framed" by the police. This wreaks yet again of deflection. When I asked him if he had any evidence to support his accusation he said no. Again, this wreaks of khallow's standard playbook of deflection when cornered. Of course, if he does find any evidence that people were being framed by the police then he should put it forward so that we can all evaluate it on its merits.

      • (Score: 1) by khallow on Thursday August 04 2022, @02:19AM (2 children)

        by khallow (3766) Subscriber Badge on Thursday August 04 2022, @02:19AM (#1264870) Journal

        Yes, I'm sure we all know the meaning of hypothetical, but that is not what khallow claimed.

        Actually it is what I claimed. Reading comprehension is your friend.

        • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 05 2022, @08:59AM (1 child)

          by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 05 2022, @08:59AM (#1265068)

          hypothetically guilt of a crime is not proven in disfunctional legal process, just as insurrection cannot happen in disfunctional political processes. got it: US was always a bannana republic, not worthy of serious consideration.

          • (Score: 1) by khallow on Friday August 05 2022, @11:52AM

            by khallow (3766) Subscriber Badge on Friday August 05 2022, @11:52AM (#1265082) Journal

            hypothetically guilt of a crime is not proven in disfunctional legal process

            As has been noted, the defendant is just as convicted.

            got it: US was always a bannana republic

            Maybe learn something next time rather than sputter non sequiturs?