As I type this it's been a week and a half since the Capital building riot on Jaqnuary 6, 2021 that, in retrospect, seems to be a failed coup attempt to stop the electoral vote count and overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential election. While the coup attempt, thankfully, only delayed the inevitable vote count it has left a deep wound and many questions regarding security issues at the Capital building in DC and wondering what role the Mad Fuhrer of Mar-A-Lago and his minions had in instigating this (enough, according to the House of Representatives that he's being impeached a second time - just days before his term is supposed to end). However, there's another issue that's emerging in all this garbage that needs to be addressed.
In the aftermath of the riots, a number of right wing pundits and Repub (Coupublican?) politicians have been urging president elect Biden and the Democratic controlled House of Representatives to drop impeachment proceedings against the Mad Fuhrer of Mar-A-Lago rather than hold him accountable for what role he may have played in this mess. Those promoting this line of thought claim the country needs "healing" and :"unity" in this time and that impeachment would only "bring on more violence" at this time. While the mainstreeam media, under the illusion of being neutral and non partisan, air this with the illusion that these folks are arguing in good faith it is, in fact, bullshit.
First off, this intention of this line of reasoning is based more on plausible deniability for the Mad Fuhrer than anything else. At first, many of the right tried to claim that it was antifa activists pretending to be fans of the Mad Fuhrer that stormed the Capital. However, this was undercut by participants often going on social media and claiming that they were acting on the invitation of the President. They then attempt to claim those who rioted were anarchists, which [unfortunately and stupidly] drew a little more traction even amongst some mainstream media types and Democrats who seem unable to understand the simple reality that those following a philosophy that's mostly anti authoritarian and against all bosses and leaders would never support the Mad Fuhrer of Mar-A-Lago and the Coupublicans.
Since then the arrests have come at a semi brisk pace. Anger first mounted as the coup people were allowed to leave the Capital building with minor incidents. In the time sense, social media (and the white privilege that made these idiots think they could post these acts wihout consequence) led to the police and FBI arresting a lot of them - many on seemingly minor charges though some may get more serious down the road. It also brought to light reports from one Congressperson saying she witnessed Repub colleagues escorting people in tactical gear on a tour of the Capital, including some possibly verboten areas. It also brought to light racial tensions within the Capital police where some officers were trying to fight off those in the coup while others took pictures with them and gave them directions to certain places. Some of this may be proven to be conjecture in due time but what does emerge right now is a system unprepared for something lie this to happen, even when reports have emerged that they were warned about it days in advance (and social media accounts of those involved found them planning often in plain sight). Because of this there needs to be accountability.
So what action do we take? Some have suggested going further into a security state but much of this could've been stopped if they enforced the laws they already have. Also, more laws regarding terrorism may backfire as police use them to target black and brown communities instead of the white supremacists and militias that have grown into this threat.
What can be doe involves government involvement in this coup attempt, especially those in the House and Senate that objected, may have helpd plan it, or some combination of both. First off Senators Joshy (Josh Hawley [R, MO]) and Teddy (Rafall Edward a/k/a/ Ted Cruz [R, TX]) have to go. Joshy was seen leaving th eCapital building just as the marchers were about to take it over and giving them a solidarity fist while bothe Jishy and Teddy continued to object to the electoral count in Pennsylvania even after the coup attempt failed and the vote eventually resumed. They may claim it was out of concern but it was a way to appeal to the base. They should be made to resign but, since that';s unlikely, they need to be removed from office. This also goes for those repubs in the House who objected to the electoral votes as a way to try and overturn the election as well.
As for the reports that have emerged that aides to some of those in Congress may have helped plan the coup attempt with three Congresspeople helping plan the event that may have led to the riot itself. These need to be investigated and, if found to be true, people need to lose their jobs at best if not face charges for their role in this shit. In addition, some off duty police and military people have been found to have taken part in the coup, which means they should be fired from their jobs and face charges for their actions. Admittedly this might be easier to do in the military due to the Uniform Code of Military Justice as well as those in the military have taken an oath to uphold the constitution. Regardless, it's something that needs to happen.
That takes us to those who claim we need healing or more violence will happen. While some in the media are thinking these people act in good faith they really aren't. What they're actually doing is threatening violence if they don't get their way and couching it in plausible deniability. While there may be times that this might be a useful tactic in negotiation, in this instance it becomes another example of trying to make the Democrats give the Repubs what they want or else. So far it appears this isn't working mainly because Repubs in both Houses of Congress were thratened, leading a handful of them in the House to vote for impeachment, making the Mad Fuhrer of Mar-A-Lago the only leader in the U.S. to have been impeached twice. Now it's up to the Senate whehter or not to convict.
Does calling the Repubs bluff mean more acts like this won't happen in the future? That can't be answered at this time. What we do know is that if the government fails to hold those truly res;ponsible for this coup attempt accountable for their actions and tried to focus on healing and cries of false unity without the need for real accountabilitiy, then it's definitely likely to happen again somwhere down the road - and that time might be successful (which, on soem level, I personally think those Coupublicans crying for unity noiw really want).
And that is why calls for healing and unity on a national level without actual accountability is bullshit. Let's just hope those in the legislative branch realize that and don't fall for the Coupublicans trap.
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