America, Land of the Free Fakes. You may have heard of “Fake News.” I’ll elucidate on that somewhere below. We also must admit to fake patriots, fake Christians, fake militias, and real guns, AKA fake penises. Rabid Rudy’s appeal for a trial by combat brought to mind the above cartoon. My apologies for stealing a page from Trump’s play (picture) book.
The yo-yos that attempted a coup-d’état on January 6, 2021 carried American flags as camouflage. They also bore flags of the ‘Fantasyland of Trump.’ That particular country bears a strong resemblance to Lower Slobbovia (for those too young to ken that reference, search for the comic strip Li’l Abner). Then there was the clown parading with what he thinks is the flag of the treasonous Confederacy. That clown and his son have been arrested. In reality, it was the battle flag of General Lee. Regular readers already know that one of my great grandfathers was my state’s last surviving veteran of the Civil War. He fought for the Union. I was just short of 9 years old at his funeral.
These loonies claim to be the ones dedicated to law and order. Apparently, that includes killing policemen. It is uncertain if he was the one that killed Capitol Policeman Brian Sicknick, but a retired fireman hit at least 3 policemen in the head with a fire extinguisher. Arrested.
Those to be found in the Rotunda and trashing various offices are not the only ones responsible for the attack. In a video, a congressional aide with a bullhorn is shown giving specific directions to various targets. Intelligence reports claim one or more congressmen actually procided a tour for some of the raiders the night prior to the assault.
Ironically, these bozos are targeting some Republican congressmen as “traitors.”
Even though it is likely that within the mob there were a few deluded innocents, that provided mass for intimidation of the police and distraction for those attacking the offices and using the routes from the offices into the Capitol itself. As 5 people died, everyone there could and should be charged with felony murder, as well as sedition.
This is the most serious threat to our system of government since the Civil War. If these anti-Americans are not held responsible, law and order becomes nothing more than an empty slogan and a television fantasy series.
Wearing camouflage and carrying a weapon does not make one a hero or a patriot or member of what the Constitution refers to as “a well regulated militia.” Such a militia is presently called the National Guard. As for any claims to be Christians, they failed to display even a modicum of Christian love. All fake. All frauds. And like their supreme leader, all liars.
Now to the “fake media.” These knuckle-draggers are ignorant of the Constitution and the role the Founders set for it. The media, the press, is supposed to represent the populace as a check on the politicians.
The period when I worked as a journalist is usually thought of as journalisms “Golden Age.” Not because of me, I hasten to add. Though the pantheon most famously included Edward R. Murrow and a very credible number of other serious professionals, even then it was not perfect. Now, one needs only a good hair stylist and a great publicist. Researchers have been moved down the ladder a couple of rungs. The worst sin of journalists in this day is their fraternization with their constitutional antagonists. It is not possible to attend the same parties and otherwise socialize with the people whose feet they are supposed to hold to the fire.
The Delusion
The odds are against these mob members ever coming to the realization that their wannabe demigod is the most incompetent person ever to sit behind the Resolute desk. How can they expect him to keep his promises, even if he wanted to? They are following someone that can claim casinos among his 6 bankruptcies, fail to deliver the wall and make Mexico pay for it, create jobs or bring any back or keep any here, lose trade wars with China and others at a greater cost to Americans, humiliate America in the eyes of international leaders, weaken our most important friends and get taken for a ride by the Chinese and North Korean leaders. Even his handpicked members of SCOTUS dismissed his attempts to overturn the election. He lost the House, the Senate and the Oval Office. And don’t forget his failure to get rid of Obamacare and replace it with his own promises.
The authorities underestimated the danger this bunch represented. There was no excuse. They are prepared for the next one. The Capitol and surrounding area is the temporary address of 4 times the number of military as are currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. That compares fairly well with the first mob of an estimated almost 2,000. With many of their more prominent members in custody or hiding, The expectation is for a far less problematic event. Their leader has planned a rally in Florida to compete with Joe’s. Hid Secret Service detail should arrest him at 12:01 on the 20th and unceremoniously drag his hinny off to the hoosegow.
If you found this educational, edifying, interesting or otherwise worth your time, this geezer would appreciate a little supplement to those Social Security checks, They forgot to factor in the cost of publishing a blog. I would like to continue being able to afford my daily cup of coffee and pound of caviar.
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