Jan. 6 was a nightmare and it certainly was frequented by hardcore elements that were prepared to capture or kill any congresspeople they could get their hands on, but the majority like this dumb bitch were probably LARPing.
I’m a bit pleasantly surprised how they kind of melted away when there were supposed to be worse protests and violence Jan. 17-20 throughout all 50 states. Some combination of the social media crackdown, the law enforcement crackdown, Trump’s own aura of invincibility being dented, and perhaps just waking up to the fact this shit is real, not a game.
As an Atlantic article I’ve been linking recently argues, Trump’s presidency and the lack of accountability fostered a “Lol nothing matters” attitude on the right.
Once the consequences started hitting, they responded accordingly.
Funny how that works, huh?
The past 4 years have taught us it really does all start at the top and to not take decent, plodding Obama-esque leadership for granted. Hopefully, Trump’s most lasting legacy to the country will be a long-term Democratic majority at the national level. Political memories in this country are too short, but hopefully the uniquely appalling nature of the Trumpster fire presidency leaves a lasting impression. I know it will for me.
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