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So in that case, what were they there to do, exactly? Don't forget, an actual noose was erected on the capitol grounds: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/16/us/p
by ipython 3mo ago
So in that case, what were they there to do, exactly?
Don't forget, an actual noose was erected on the capitol grounds: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/16/us/politics/jan-6-gallows.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/16/us/politics/jan-6-gallows.... Do I think they intended to literally drag Mike Pence out and physically hang him? No. But damned if that doesn't send a clear message.
- Auracle 3mo agoI'm not defending them, I'm just pointing out that the two things aren't equivalent. And yeah, sure, the message was that they thought he was a traitor. I don't agree with them on that and I certainly don't agree that's a good way to send that message. My point is that if a bunch of conservatives want to do an actual coup they would be armed to the damned teeth.