# 6 January 2021; A Day worth a Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [January 6, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770 "2021-01-06T04:30:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 26
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/502 "2021-01-06T21:53:43Z")
There have been some interesting moments. I did enjoy Trump un-following Pence on twitter. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/503 "2021-01-06T21:54:48Z")
I bet the people who protest police murdering black people wish they got this soft-glove treatment from the police. Insurrectionists literally taking over the capitol building? Treat them with kid gloves. Some school teachers and parents and moms and dads protesting black people being unjustly murdered by police? Break out the fucking batons, it’s beatin time. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/504 "2021-01-06T21:55:17Z")
> [@Aspidistra](#): > > How long till the next phase - bombs in public buildings? > [@silenus](#): > > Already past that. [They’ve found pipe bombs at both RNC and DNC headquarters.](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/us/politics/pipe-bomb-rnc.html) Those were outside, though. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/505 "2021-01-06T21:55:36Z")
Okay, that made me crack up. There’s like, a literal assault on our capitol like all the military coups in history, and shit is going down… and Trump unfollows Pence like a high school girl having a spat with her friend. I bet he thinks that was a huge deal. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/506 "2021-01-06T21:56:01Z")
The scaffolding is making it difficult to clear that side of the capital. There is something flashing at one of the doorways. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/507 "2021-01-06T21:57:09Z")
I know we really have to get this acute shitshow under control first, but it’s probably time we take a long hard look at primary education in this country. Nothing off the table. Ground up eval. Understand best practices around the world and implement them fearlessly. We have never won a war against supply. It’s time we seek to reduce demand (for totalitarianism, fascism, demagoguery, and kakistocracy). ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/508 "2021-01-06T21:57:34Z")
> [@Jungian\_Camisole1](#): > > I wonder if Mike Pence is thinking some long thoughts about the 25th Amendment right about now. What good would that do now? ---
**Author:** ![Max\_S](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/46a35a/32.png) [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/509 "2021-01-06T21:58:03Z")
Maybe they were ordered to fall back and opened the gates to prevent a stampede… that sort of thing has happened in sports games. I hope it’s not what it looks like, 'cause it really looks like they are assisting the protesters. ~Max ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/510 "2021-01-06T21:58:33Z")
Not reading the previous 500 responses and I’m sure this has already been said, but where are the rubber bullets? The tear gas? The riot squad? The nameless federal agencies? Why were there so few capitol police there when this has been the obvious outcome for a couple months now? Why is the media not using the words coup, sedition, terrorism in the chirons? I’m so fucking disgusted and not just with the fascist Trumpists. The measured reporting and commentary from the media and Democrats for the last 30 days are just as culpable. If you don’t state the obvious you’re participating in the cover-up. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/511 "2021-01-06T21:59:43Z")
> [@Max\_S](#): > > Maybe they were ordered to fall back and opened the gates to prevent a stampede… that sort of thing has happened in sports games. I hope it’s not what it looks like, 'cause it really looks like they are assisting the protesters. > > ~Max They’ve been taking selfies with the traitors, so we know what side they’re on. ---
**Author:** ![squidfood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a87d85/32.png) [@squidfood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squidfood)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/512 "2021-01-06T22:00:37Z")
Interesting Pentagon statement reported on the NYT live blog: > The Pentagon has issued a curious statement in the name of Chris Miller, the acting secretary of defense, in which he says that he and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff had spoken with Pence, Pelosi, McConnell, Schumer and Hoyer about the situation at the Capitol – a list that notably does not include Trump. “We have fully activated the D.C. National Guard to assist federal and local law enforcement as they work to peacefully address the situation,” Miller said. “We are prepared to provide additional support as necessary and appropriate as requested by local authorities. Our people are sworn to defend the constitution and our democratic form of government and they will act accordingly.” ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/513 "2021-01-06T22:00:50Z")
> Observe the date printed on the shirts. This is organized and planned. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/514 "2021-01-06T22:01:08Z")
Rep Hakeem Jeffries said that the people who raided the capitol are engaging in treasonous and seditious behavior and it is directly the fault of the president. Thank you, ffs. Call it like it is, the rest of you gutless motherfuckers. ---
**Author:** ![ctnguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@ctnguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ctnguy)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/515 "2021-01-06T22:01:24Z")
Ilhan Omar is drawing up articles of impeachment. > ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/516 "2021-01-06T22:01:53Z")
More directness here. > ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/517 "2021-01-06T22:02:11Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > Not reading the previous 500 responses and I’m sure this has already been said, but where are the rubber bullets? The tear gas? The riot squad? They’re white people. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/518 "2021-01-06T22:02:41Z")
You gotta say, Mike Pence has the most thankless job in politics. He gets savaged as a Trump toady by the left and a Democrat rollover by the right. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/519 "2021-01-06T22:03:02Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > Not reading the previous 500 responses and I’m sure this has already been said, but where are the rubber bullets? The tear gas? The riot squad? The nameless federal agencies? Why would the police attack their allies? ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/520 "2021-01-06T22:03:23Z")
Is this enough evidence of sedition yet? What more do we have to wait for? ---
**Author:** ![Chingon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chingon/32/17645_2.png) [@Chingon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chingon)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-january-2021-a-day-worth-a-thread/929770/521 "2021-01-06T22:03:26Z")
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