>>>More frightening is for me that this is half of what brought a certain Austrian into power over here not even a century ago. I had always dismissed discussion about a coup / civil war in the states before, and the things happening early January were ugly, but not IMO not really a danger (yet). More like Munich Putsch attempt in the twenties than Machtergreifung in the 30ies.
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>It's worth recalling that not so long ago, 300 were arrested after they invaded the Senate buildings to protest a Supreme Court nominee. Another 164 were arrested trying to break into the Supreme Court when he was sworn in, while Pence was threatened by another mob as he tried to leave the Senate. Some of those now rearing back in horror, were very pleased about these earlier "insurrections" or even could be considered to have instigated them- so by today's standards, at least 3 current representatives ought to be charged for inciting violence and insurrection.

Please dont muddy the waters lol :)