DC Unrest Megathread

[neostassenite31]

Apparantly the YouGov poll says that 68% of Republicans don't think the storming of the Capitol building is a threat to democracy and only 28% of Republicans blame Trump for actions of those who stormed the Capitol building.

[neostassenite31]

Apparantly the YouGov poll says that 68% of Republicans don't think the storming of the Capitol building is a threat to democracy and only 28% of Republicans blame Trump for actions of those who stormed the Capitol building.

As pathetic as that is, Republicans can't win elections if 28% of their base thinks they're traitors to the Country (which they are).

But it would suggest that they do stand a chance of being beaten in a GOP primary

[neostassenite31]

There are only two things I am willing to hear from Trump supporters right now.

1) "I am sorry. My vote aided and abetted an attempt at a fascist coup in the United States. I will now live the rest of my life attempting to atone for what I have done."

2) "I am clearly a terrible judge of character. Democrats, please educate me. How did you know the warning signs of Trump's narcissistic, dictatorial personality before I did? Before I ever cast another vote, I should learn how to watch for these things."

Anything else is either apologism, whataboutism, or genuine fascism.

Looks like a majority of Republicans do not think there is anything to apologize for according to the latest poll

[neostassenite31]

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/12/trump-defends-pre-riot-speech-458129

This morning, Trump defends his pre-riot speech: "...what I said was totally appropriate."