The whole thing was an assault on our democracy.
But I can’t personally dismiss a violent assault on Congress during the ceremonial certification of the election as just trespassing. I think it was a premeditated effort to overrule the voters. A coup. With a large number of members in both houses participating it with no basis any of them can point to.
So, I think what makes it such an unprecedented threat includes actions by repub lawmakers. I also think the spectacular example of a violent, unprecedented assault on the Capitol is the greatest possible launching point for the propaganda campaign you worry about - just because it puts such a spotlight on a day that used to slip by unnoticed by all.
The best chance to minimize that risk would be a 9/11 type commission to fully disclose the entire event. But of course, one of our two major parties is basically the perpetrator, so I don’t hold out much hope.
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Posted: 05/12/2021 at 2:25PM