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When the attempted insurrection came, it came from the Republican Party (not the libbie/socialist pigs).

Binary_Digit said:
An insurrection is defined as a violent uprising against authority or government. Both events seem to fit that definition pretty well.
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So much for the party of law and order. Repubs control all three branches and after thousands participated in these "insurrections" not one charge of the same was brought.

Talk about Republicans being weak and feckless on crime.
 
Binary_Digit said:
The American system of government is based on democratic elections and the peaceful transition of power. The Capitol insurrection was a violent attempt to overthrow the democratic elections and transfer power to an illegitimate despot who in truth lost the election.
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It's also based on electing officials and then leaving the governing to them, subject to intelligent and honest discourse with the governed. It's definitely not based on using violence and intimidation to get them to do what you want, and indeed, to try to influence subsequent elections (i.e., "vote for our guy, or you'll get more of this").
 
CaughtInThe said:
yes. they did.
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It's cute how you only quoted the first few words of my post, and didn't bother to respond to the substance of it. Trolls do that.
 
Binary_Digit said:
IMO that's what the thread title should've been, to help avoid all the BLM whataboutism that detracts from the seriousness of an attempt to overthrow American democracy.
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i don't watch enough Fox to know how to avoid all the diversions.
 
Tlrmln said:
It's cute how you only quoted the first few words of my post, and didn't bother to respond to the substance of it. Trolls do that.
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when you deny the attempted insurrection of our federal government the rest is pretty meaningless.
 
CaughtInThe said:
hey, i give you credit for trying to divert the thread.

to be honest, it's probably your best strategy. it's hard to defend the attempted insurrection of our federal government.
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By the way, "divert the thread" my ass. You've made it painfully obvious that you didn't start this thread to have a discussion, or at least any other discussion than the one we're actually having (defining the word "insurrection" (scintillating, I know) or comparing 1/6 to the BLM riots). So what did I divert it away from, exactly?
 
CaughtInThe said:
when you deny the attempted insurrection of our federal government the rest is pretty meaningless.
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I'm just trying to help you understand the definition of important words and phrases, since that seems to be the only thing you want to discuss.

So just to recap, in case it flew past you, "the President" is not "the federal government."
 
Tlrmln said:
By the way, "divert the thread" my ass. You've made it painfully obvious that you didn't start this thread to have a discussion, or at least any other discussion than the one we're actually having (defining the word "insurrection" (scintillating, I know) or comparing 1/6 to the BLM riots). So what did I divert it away from, exactly?
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what's obvious is the fact that the regular ole Republican party tried to overthrow our federal government (after years of preaching that the "dirty" other side were trying to do it).

that's not a me thing.
 
Tlrmln said:
I'm just trying to help you understand the definition of important words and phrases, since that seems to be the only thing you want to discuss.

So just to recap, in case it flew past you, "the President" is not "the federal government."
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no. you're simply trying to divert the thread because you know that the regular ole republican party tried to overthrow our federal government (and you saw a easy way to divert).

here's a picture to make you happy...

January 6 committee has text messages between Ginni Thomas and Mark Meadows | CNN Politics
 
CaughtInThe said:
the regular ole Republican party
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Wrong again. But go ahead and have at your little fantasy that everything one Republican does is something that every Republican does, if it makes your echo chamber a little less lonely.
 
Indlib said:
So much for the party of law and order. Repubs control all three branches and after thousands participated in these "insurrections" not one charge of the same was brought.

Talk about Republicans being weak and feckless on crime.
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I'm just going by the definition I found online, so I can't speak to how the term is used by prosecutors when determining which charges to bring. I do think the Capitol riot was much more serious in terms of significance, so I don't disagree with the more serious charges of sedition coming out of that investigation even as no BLM rioter has been charged with sedition. Not all uprisings vs. government authority are created equal. When you attack the US Capitol building while it's full of members of Congress, you're on a whole 'nother level of insurrection.
 
CaughtInThe said:
no. you're simply trying to divert the thread
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Divert it from what? Are you bitter that you haven't been showered with congratulations for your brilliant use of the word "insurrection?"
 
Tlrmln said:
It's also based on electing officials and then leaving the governing to them, subject to intelligent and honest discourse with the governed. It's definitely not based on using violence and intimidation to get them to do what you want, and indeed, to try to influence subsequent elections (i.e., "vote for our guy, or you'll get more of this").
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Then we agree? The BLM riots were awful. The Capitol riot was awful. We should influence our government leaders through peaceful protests and voting, not by throwing violent temper tantrums like overgrown children.
 
Tlrmln said:
Wrong again. But go ahead and have at your little fantasy that everything one Republican does is something that every Republican does, if it makes your echo chamber a little less lonely.
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as you sit here and deny the attempted insurrection.

:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
 
Tlrmln said:
Divert it from what?
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the fact that it was the republican party that attempted an insurrection of our federal government to save the Republican (outgoing) president.



now, go on with your denials and diversions. it's at least a little entertaining.
 
Tlrmln said:
By the way, "divert the thread" my ass. You've made it painfully obvious that you didn't start this thread to have a discussion, or at least any other discussion than the one we're actually having (defining the word "insurrection" (scintillating, I know) or comparing 1/6 to the BLM riots). So what did I divert it away from, exactly?
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How many times does someone have to tell you to start your own thread about BLM? You are being disrespectful to the OP by attempting to derail his thread.
 
What if...? said:
An insurrection includes the overthrow of a government. BLM was not that. It was definitely riots at times. And attacks on police stations and courthouses. But it was not in any way an attempt to seize power in defiance of the will of the people.

Further, BLM was in response to a real thing, long in need of addressing.

January sixth was an attempt to commit election fraud by fraudulently claiming the election was fraudulent. Full stop.

Not even distantly similar.
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Your concise explanation means nothing to the cultists as their brains have been washed and wired to not understand anything other than what their leader has lied about.
 
dockside said:
Your concise explanation means nothing to the cultists as their brains have been washed and wired to not understand anything other than what their leader has lied about.
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I’m sure it causes them pain when I do it, judging by the rage or silence doing so is greeted by.
 
tres borrachos said:
How many times does someone have to tell you to start your own thread about BLM? You are being disrespectful to the OP by attempting to derail his thread.
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My comment is directly in response to the claim the OP made. Don't like it, don't read it.
 
Gateman_Wen said:
When did they try to overthrow the government?
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Who said anything about overthrowing the government? When did anyone try to overthrow the government?
 
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