On the anniversary of this tragic day, it's a good time to reflect on what we have learned, how far we have come, and what we still have left to do to hold those responsible to account.
Sadly, I think that a huge percentage of the population learned jack sh-t from what we saw on 1/6. They just voted the Republicans back into control of the House (and that is already a sh-t show, less than a week into 2023), and those House members include a huge number of election deniers from 2021 (eg. Norman, Boebert, Gaetz, MTG, Perry, etc.). We handed them the keys to the car and told them to drive it wherever. They seem set to drive it (and us) right off the cliff.
The details of this day are forever etched in my memory. Crying, shaking, terrified watching.
Afraid for my dear friend, who is close to the Capitol. Helping them find an escape route to leave the area, if need be.
Thinking about how afraid my sister, who works in a building very near, must be and not being able to reach her.
Thinking about the hate and lies by the actual President that caused the sickening violence of that day, and all the pain of the country watching.
Worried for all the law enforcement trying to handle it and desperately wondering with fear if we were about to become a dictatorship. Desperately searching the screen for signs of military - and not knowing if they were coming to help or harm.
Being incredibly grateful when National Guard arrived to restore peace.
Being overwhelmingly proud of the vote certification happening in the evening hours, then having fear again as Republican after Republican failed to uphold our Constitution and allow the peaceful transfer of power.
This is really obscene what is happening in the house, forget that Kevin from Bakersfield is lacking in the most fundamental elements of leadership, they( the Republicans👀 are again inciting a “ demure” coup by holding up the People’s business. They were waiting for this day to procedurally complete the coup, by making the house impotent. Just a thought.
Sadly, I think that a huge percentage of the population learned jack sh-t from what we saw on 1/6. They just voted the Republicans back into control of the House (and that is already a sh-t show, less than a week into 2023), and those House members include a huge number of election deniers from 2021 (eg. Norman, Boebert, Gaetz, MTG, Perry, etc.). We handed them the keys to the car and told them to drive it wherever. They seem set to drive it (and us) right off the cliff.
The details of this day are forever etched in my memory. Crying, shaking, terrified watching.
Afraid for my dear friend, who is close to the Capitol. Helping them find an escape route to leave the area, if need be.
Thinking about how afraid my sister, who works in a building very near, must be and not being able to reach her.
Thinking about the hate and lies by the actual President that caused the sickening violence of that day, and all the pain of the country watching.
Worried for all the law enforcement trying to handle it and desperately wondering with fear if we were about to become a dictatorship. Desperately searching the screen for signs of military - and not knowing if they were coming to help or harm.
Being incredibly grateful when National Guard arrived to restore peace.
Being overwhelmingly proud of the vote certification happening in the evening hours, then having fear again as Republican after Republican failed to uphold our Constitution and allow the peaceful transfer of power.
Being grateful my friend and family were safe.
Sad for the darkest day and it's events.
This is really obscene what is happening in the house, forget that Kevin from Bakersfield is lacking in the most fundamental elements of leadership, they( the Republicans👀 are again inciting a “ demure” coup by holding up the People’s business. They were waiting for this day to procedurally complete the coup, by making the house impotent. Just a thought.