Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 2001855)

Except for your inability to realize who led this attack, the anti United States Government movement you describe is real.

I have mentioned it relative to the anti vaccine movement, the Afghanistan agreement and release of leaders in advance then turning on our country for honoring such an agreement, the imergence of and seemingly love for Qanon and it’s followers firmly implanted as elected officials, etc. etc.

I think those you describe as fed up and instigating this anti United States movement will find, if they are successful in bringing the country down, will find they lived in a wonderful country.

Remember Steve Brannon sayin. “We want to tear this country down, etc”. Remember the theory about Wuhan and Bannon involvement....remember even GOP could not tolerate him inside WH , and remember the chief adviser to our ex Pres was Steve Bannon.

Your being proud of supporting anti United States Government with violence is symptomatic of sickness.

Most of us will spend 9/11 remembering.. I imagine you will be attending that boxing match instead,

Originally Posted by Bsturner (Post 2001874)

Jan 6 riot vs George Floyd riots vs 2017 Inauguration riot

To compare domestic terrorism and the attempted over throw of our government to miscreants acting out during protests of our police murdering a citizen in the street, and the fact that you can’t see the difference, is what’s wrong with our country today. When did the hate of fellow Americans become patriotism?

Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 2001872)

I think anyone who violates the law is a criminal. I believe anyone who lies in court, or before Congress is a criminal...those who lie before congress deserve serious jail time.

I also think that those who advocate the overthrow of the United States Government should receive the maximum punishment allowed.

I believe that elected officials who do anything criminally that is anti US government should have special more severe punishment, and leading folks to insurrection based on untruths and falsehoods deserve a special treatment

Wondering how you feel about all the proven criminal activity in that campaign. Never anything close to that in history.

Originally Posted by Bsturner (Post 2001874)

Jan 6 riot vs George Floyd riots vs 2017 Inauguration riot

To compare domestic terrorism and the attempted over throw of our government to miscreants acting out during protests of our police murdering a citizen in the street, and the fact that you can’t see the difference, is what’s wrong with our country today. When did the hate of fellow Americans become patriotism?

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2001744)

A violent mob was pointed at the US Capitol Building with the motive of stopping the count of a legitimate vote. That is extremely serious no matter who did it.

Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 2001706)

A relatively peaceful demonstration (except for the incompetent out of control cop murdering an unarmed female veteran) compared to three months of domestic terrorism.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2001908)

January 6 select committee refutes claim by McCarthy that the Justice Department cleared Trump of any role in insurrection - CNNPolitics

Do some more Googling.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2001783)

I hope they do too, Jan 6 was inexcusable. BUT FIRST, lets go back and throw all the "culprits" in jail from LA, Ferguson, Baltimore, Atlanta and Minneapolis

Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 2001699)

I realize I am considered biased because I consider Jan 6 one of the most world wide embarrassing moments in our history, from the instigator to the ignoring of it since.

I also will not waste the time regaling you with all the misinformation contained in the charts beginning with the basic format.

I also object to the comparison in any way. The purpose of each event is vital.

Having said that, I winced and had a heavy heart during the Floyd demonstrations, and nobody should ever endorse such actions.

Hearing the testimony of the officers before Congress, the pep talks given by elected officials and the threats since, again by elected officials, if it does not give you pause, there is a problem. The comments by elected officials since and , the disregard even for the legal process is disgusting at best. I can only hope that the testimony and actual records to be given at the upcoming hearings extends to punishment fitting for an invasion of our nationals capitol.

Originally Posted by capecoralbill (Post 2001905)

I am so thankful to god for taking Rush Limbaugh.

Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 2002003)

Rush is in Heaven for sure. He was a great American Patriot. My he rest in peace.

Originally Posted by BoatRatKat (Post 2001903)

God Help Us, Amen.

Originally Posted by jdulej (Post 2001820)

Wow, there are some crazy, scary people on this topic. Knowing that the Villages has more guns per household than you'd find in South Chicago doesn't help me sleep any better.

That said, I'll throw my worthless 2 cents in after all the others I've read here.

This is what I think happened - The person we will not name and his/her minions planned the riots and assault on the Capitol, but they fully expected the DC police to repel the rioters, beating up a few in front of the cameras and if they were real lucky a few would get killed. This would have made for great optics - poor "protesters", trying to defend the Constitution, slaughtered by the only lefty cops in the US - DC cops.
Unfortunately, they underestimated the incompetence of the DC police (managers and planners, not the front liners) and the whole effort went south when the Capital was breached. That flipped the optics (which was always the only thing that mattered to he/she who will not be named).

Originally Posted by rlcooper70 (Post 2001823)

The George Floyd riots were a cry of frustration. The Jan6th riot was a call to overthrow the election system. Very different animals.

Originally Posted by Bsturner (Post 2002130)

Being coordinated or not is not the issue. What they ultimately attempted to do is a fact. Nevertheless someone requested permits, raised money, organized the event, scheduled the speakers and advertised that debacle. This was not a random insurrection.

Originally Posted by stanley (Post 2001738)

Yes.............what's your take?

Originally Posted by SkBlogW (Post 2001741)

Police Officers Assaulted/Injured: Floyd = 2037 Jan 6 = 140

Arrests: Floyd = 16,241 Jan 6 = 570

Floyd = Invasions of Public Space + Defacement of property + explosions + shootings by rioters + arson + looting + vehicular crimes

Jan 6 = Invasions of Public Space + Defacement of property

Jan 8 = single event single location

Floyd = 8,700 events, 574 involving violent acts; 140+ cities

Jan 6 = $1.5 million actual propert damages + 30 million in support services, temporary fencing etc

Floyd = Between 1 and 2 BILLION DOLLARS in property damages

Originally Posted by holger danske (Post 2002178)

So who cares how a private citizen (even a former president) spends 9/11? I'm afraid he lives rent free in your head. The present resident of the WH is not making any public appearances by the way, choosing instead to send out a video from his Delaware basement.

Who cares? For myself I'll reflect on my remembrances of visiting Ground Zero- the feel of the cement/asbestos dust on my fingers, the twisted steel, the smells, the eerie silence across lower Manhattan. I'll be spending my day visiting a church in NY where the kids planted some 2700 flags on the church grounds and thinking about the 40 some odd people I once knew. Weather up here is very similar to what it was 20 years ago. Enjoy your day Bucco.

Originally Posted by Sheltie-Lover (Post 2001803)

The only hate I see is your comment

Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 2001809)

i think you misspelled illegitimate

Originally Posted by Nannyof3 (Post 2001831)

extremely well said, thank you

Originally Posted by SkBlogW (Post 2001696)

Real Clear Investigations did some research and produced a data chart compariong the riots. Interesting to see the contrasts in actual numbers compared to what the media deems important.

Screenshot of the data chart. see more at link below.

Attachment 90746

https://www.realclearinvestigations....se_791370.html

Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 2001706)

A relatively peaceful demonstration (except for the incompetent out of control cop murdering an unarmed female veteran) compared to three months of domestic terrorism.

Originally Posted by kenoc7 (Post 2002202)

This is the most absurd and untrue post I have ever seen here and that is quite something for this incredibly biased forum. Just watch the video - it was not a relatively peaceful protest - it was a violent insurrection.

Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 2002201)

In actuality, all of the past living Presidents were in New York, except Carter (health) and G Bush who was in Shanksville. Remembering and honoring. ALL but one.

Former President Trump — absent from the 20th anniversary 9/11 ceremony in his own city.

You evidently are part of the anti United States group.

Originally Posted by John41 (Post 2002197)

Yes it was patriots standing up for America and it was peaceful until the speaker of the house ordered shots fired at the protesters.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2002210)

I know some refer to The Villages as an adult Disneyland but reading some of these makes it seem like we only have Fantasyland.