This is probably going to be a thread where I dump the various news tidbits from today and tomorrow. At my own pace. No rush.
Downtown DC street closures planned for Jan. 6 pro-Trump rally wtop.com/dc/2021/01/dow…
A federal judge in Atlanta denied a last-minute effort by Trump to decertify Biden’s victory in Georgia. nytimes.com/2021/01/05/us/…
Judicial Watch: Over 4,700 of Georgia’s Absentee Votes in November 2020 Election Tied to Non-Residential Addresses judicialwatch.org/press-releases…
(December 29th 2020) "Georgia elections manager left state job, got $200K per year contract" ajc.com/politics/georg…
"Kyle Rittenhouse, Illinois teen, pleads not guilty in Kenosha protest slayings" washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/…
ENRIQUE TARRIO has been BANNED from being in Washington DC by order of a judge.
On the grounds that DC has BLM banners everywhere.
On the grounds that DC has BLM banners everywhere.
Trump Supporters Gathering for March to Save America, D.C. Mayor Readies National Guard for Those ‘Seeking Confrontation’ breitbart.com/2020-election/…
Many Twitter talking heads doubt the person interviewed in this video is genuinely a Republican.
https://twitter.com/thehill/status/1346480460671684608
The stage is set
This maps "glitch" could be ANYTHING but I'm adding it in because apparently people are making rumble grumbles online about it
"Military Police are here in downtown DC in preparation for the January 6th demonstrations" -- video via twitter.com/BGOnTheScene/
A nod to the Ashley St Clair Mask Lady saga. I won’t go too much into that but here’s the latest.
DRAMA in Pennsylvania. The GOP State Senators there are refusing to seat newly elected Dems.
report by Georgia poll watcher doesn't bode well for people having confidence in the upcoming election results
*WHICHEVER WAY* they end up
*WHICHEVER WAY* they end up
"No charges filed against Kenosha officers in Jacob Blake shooting" nbcnews.com/news/us-news/n…
"Someone just paged FIGHT FOR TRUMP on this flight to D.C." -- video via twitter.com/Brick_Suit/
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
"Pro-Trump rallies scheduled for 3 days straight in Washington DC. Trump supporters from all around the country and making their wait to the nation's capitol. The president will speak tomorrow in DC at 9 am" -- via twitter.com/VenturaReport
"No Republican observers are present at Georgia World Congress Center where single individuals are scanning & adjudicating ballots. I was told they are not #Dominion reps. No dual control. No observers." -- video via twitter.com/TalkMullins/
"Trump supporters gathering at Freedom Plaza in DC. President Trump is set to speak tomorrow at 9 am at Ellipse Park. Congress will meet Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. EST, to formally count the votes cast by the Electoral College" -- via twitter.com/VenturaReport/
"Chaos and shouting in the Pennsylvania State Senate as the Republican majority refuses to swear in a Democratic senator and votes to remove Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D-PA) from presiding over the session." -- video via twitter.com/therecount/
"A Trump Protestor was just arrested for carrying a firearm." -- says twitter.com/TaylerUSA
"Workers are still putting boards on business windows in DC ahead of tomorrow’s rally and protests." -- via twitter.com/Julio_Rosas11/
PROBABLY a very good reason for:
- Propane Tanks
and
- Big wood planks
TO BE IN DC
on
January 5th 2021. The day before January 6th 2021.
- Propane Tanks
and
- Big wood planks
TO BE IN DC
on
January 5th 2021. The day before January 6th 2021.
"FULTON COUNTY: Georgia World Congress Center. Screens all facing away from media pen. No observers. No dual control. Single individuals scanning ballots into dominion while kept from public view." -- via twitter.com/TalkMullins/
"We hear you from the West Wing—THANK YOU" -- via twitter.com/DanScavino/
Things that might get memory holed later
"A few chants of “Pence, do your job!” as Trump supporters rally at Freedom Plaza ahead of January 6th in DC" -- via twitter.com/BGOnTheScene
That Flynn guy spotted
Exit polls on Georgia and shiiiiiii
49%
Sad trombone for red probably
"Georgia Senate runoffs: Democrat Raphael Warnock projected to win first of the two Senate runoff elections, according to AP, NBC and ABC" twitter.com/i/events/13040…
This is what many say happened
The new normal then
"DC: Echos of Patriots chanting “USA” can be heard through DC with a packed Washington Monument in ahead of President Trump speaking at the “Save America March” -- twitter.com/DrewHLive/
"The crowd in front of the Ellipse is growing #DCProtests" -- twitter.com/willcarless/
"Tens of thousands of Trump supporters are out in DC this morning, packing The Ellipse and now filling up much of the space near the Washington Monument as an overflow area to watch the rally" -- twitter.com/BGOnTheScene/
"Alex Jones on the scene at the #SaveAmericaMarch" -- video via twitter.com/mattmiller757/
"AMAZING! Aerial view shows the massive size and scope of the crowd here in DC for [Trump]. This isn't even the full crowd!" -- video from twitter.com/RSBNetwork/
"Boarding up continuing near BLM Plaza this Wednesday morning. Otherwise quiet in the area as most remain gathered south of the White House for the morning speeches" -- via twitter.com/BGOnTheScene/
TRUMP up soon
Let's check in with CNN
"President Trump departing shortly!" -- Dan Scavino
In the meantime: FOLLOW me, Crab Man, as I'll be adding to this thread cataloging the US political chaos today
(and if you already follow me RETWEET this to tell your pals)
(and if you already follow me RETWEET this to tell your pals)
"Crowd continues to increase in size with Trump supporters for today’s rally in Washington, DC." -- video via twitter.com/Julio_Rosas11/
TRUMP speaking now pscp.tv/w/1eaJbnwgERXJX
President Trump calls out “weak Republicans” during rally speech
Crowd chants "BULLSHIT"
TRUMP: "We will never give up, we will never concede"
Trump says he will join the marchers
“I wonder if he enjoyed his flight in.” -- Trump remarks on Mitt Romney
"Republican senators are being swarmed by Trump protesters on the Hill. Here’s an exasperated Sen. Todd Young saying he won’t vote against certifying the election." -- video via twitter.com/rebtanhs/
SCALISE set to oppose vote certification
""you can take third-world countries, they are more honest than what we have been going through in this country, it's a DISGRACE!" -- Trump says in his speech
"President Donald Trump supporters have already begun to gather at the Capitol Hill chanting “FIGHT FOR TRUMP” as black SUV’s begin to pull up" -- via twitter.com/DrewHLive
TRUMP on "getting rid of the weak congress people"
"Trump supporters march along Constitution Avenue en route to the Capitol Building this afternoon" -- twitter.com/BGOnTheScene/
SOON: Congress meets to count the electoral college votes
https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1346877073395093505
“Almost 75 million people voted for our campaign – the most of any incumbent President by far in the history of our country. 12 million more people than four years ago!”
"Kevin McCarthy opposes certifying Biden as President."
SOON
SOON SOON
🚨🚨🚨Pence will not try to block Biden's electors
LIVE: Joint Session of Congress for Counting of Electoral College Ballots
c-span.org/video/?507663-…
c-span.org/video/?507663-…
"Trump supporters are storming the grounds of the Capitol Building and tearing down fencing." -- via twitter.com/Julio_Rosas11
Here we go
"Procession of the Electoral College votes make their way across the Capitol to the House floor, followed by Senators" -- via twitter.com/scottwongDC/
Wew
"Hundreds of Trump supporters have stormed the barricades at the back of the Capitol and are marching toward the building." -- via twitter.com/rebtanhs/
"BREAKING: Trump supporters have breached the Capitol building, tearing down 4 layers of security fencing and are attempting to occupy the building — fighting federal police who are overrun" -- via twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/
"“Whose house? Our house!” chants as the Trump supporters arrive at the Capitol Building"-- via twitter.com/BGOnTheScene
It's on
"Crowd begins fanning out toward the Capitol as Trump continues speaking" -- via twitter.com/akarl_smith/
"The Madison building on Capitol Hill is being evacuated"
"This is just straight up turning into a brawl between police and patriots." -- via twitter.com/KBoomhauer/
Here's the moment @DrPaulGosar and @SenTedCruz objected to Arizona electoral college certification
What a photo
video via twitter.com/AdamCrigler/
ANOTHER building in the Capitol being evacuated
"I don't know how police can contain this much longer.
Capitol Building - Washington, DC" -- twitter.com/KBoomhauer/
Capitol Building - Washington, DC" -- twitter.com/KBoomhauer/
"A million people just jumped the fence and stormed the Capitol lawn. No big deal." -- via twitter.com/JasonRink/
"President Trump called for his supporters to march from the White House area down Penn toward the Capitol. Hundreds doing so now." -- via twitter.com/FordFischer/
"This is genuinely something I never thought I’d see." -- via twitter.com/StmCh_/
McConnell made remarks and here they are
CHAOS in DC (video via twitter.com/zerosum24/)
(photo from twitter.com/MichiganZoomer/)
"Broke down the barriers- storming Congress" -- via twitter.com/StmCh_/
"Apparently it’s a bomb threat." -- reports twitter.com/JanJekielek/ on Cannon House Building evacuation
"They just put up a cross in front of the capitol building" -- via twitter.com/VeritasSola
"Protesters stormed the steps of the Capitol as Flash Bangs are being thrown into the crowd" -- via twitter.com/WhiteHovse/
Update on Cannon Building
"Rep. Jim Jordan breaks down why some Republican members plan to object to the certification of some states' electors." -- via twitter.com/mrctv/
Clip from McConnell's speech
PROTESTERS are ADVANCING closer to the Capitol Building in DC, via this new video from twitter.com/DrewHLive
"Capitol Police are using flashbangs to try to get the Trump crowd to disperse." -- via twitter.com/Julio_Rosas11
(video via twitter.com/DanScavino/)
found a livestream for what that's worth pscp.tv/w/1YpKkzjBwAYxj
"Would appear that protesters have injured a capital police officer in earlier clashes." -- via twitter.com/IntelCrab
"Capitol Police are now firing tear gas into the crowd." -- via twitter.com/ZTPetrizzo/
PSA: Follow ME, Mr. Crab Man.
And if you already do? Retweet this tweet so your friends can see me.
In the meantime I got a THREAD to make.
And if you already do? Retweet this tweet so your friends can see me.
In the meantime I got a THREAD to make.
Another LIVESTREAM pscp.tv/w/1OyKAEnLgpbKb
"The US Capitol is now on lockdown."
"sheltering in place"
TED CRUZ speech
https://twitter.com/thehill/status/1346896585020608516
LIVESTREAM via NBC pscp.tv/w/1OwGWVbXrgWKQ
"Protesters have breached police lines and are now on the steps of the U.S. Capitol" -- via twitter.com/LACaldwellDC
There it is
"US Capitol right now." -- via twitter.com/BrianEntin/
"There is a sea of Trump supporters marching to the US Capitol. Can’t even see Pennsylvania Ave" -- video via twitter.com/JackPosobiec
"U.S. Senate proceedings have been halted as Trump supporters attempt to storm the U.S. Capitol building; some lawmakers being escorted from the chamber."
https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/1346898730658766855
"The Feds have lost control of the Capitol building"
here we go
reports indicate the protestors "got through the back entrance"
"They breached the Capitol" -- via twitter.com/MattLaslo
"Protestors have entered the Capitol." -- twitter.com/jazmineulloa
weareintheendgamenow.jpg
"revolution in process as Trump supporters break into the Capitol building, attacking police, breaking windows, and knocking down doors" [...] "The people have pushed through & are storming to main chambers" -- twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/
"Trump supporters attempting to break a door inside the U.S. Capitol" -- video from twitter.com/jim_newell
"Trump protesters just discharged a fire extinguisher outside Senate chamber. Many protesters are inside building, and most people are hiding from them" -- via twitter.com/stevennelson10/
"Protesters are in the building."
"U.S. lawmakers are now asked to "get under the chairs" as a precaution if protesters breach into the US Senate or House floors."
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1346902891622248458
"The Mayor of Washington DC has declared a citywide curfew starting at 6pm"
https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/1346903079359180800
"HOLY: TEAR gas has been used in the Rotunda. Members are being told get gas masks under their seats."
https://twitter.com/Olivia_Beavers/status/1346903163849342987
"Alex Jones speaks to Trump supporters outside the Capitol" -- via twitter.com/henryrodgersdc/
This is it folks
This is it
This is it
"Trump supporters break into the U.S. Capitol Building after storming the police line here in DC" -- twitter.com/BGOnTheScene/
"Protestors are surrounding the House chamber" -- via twitter.com/bresreports/
Wew
"Patriots climbing the walls of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC" -- via twitter.com/KBoomhauer/
O__O yeah we're past a point of return all around
"They’re shooting into the chamber." says twitter.com/MEPFuller/
ELIJAH SCHAFFER IS IN NANCY PELOSI'S OFFICE
They’re in the chamber.
"Video from the chamber." -- via twitter.com/MEPFuller/
"The Pentagon has denied request to deploy National Guard to the US Capitol"
"Reports of shots fired on Capitol Hill. Police on their way." -- via twitter.com/charlottecuthb…
2021 Invasion of Washington DC Capitol Building (colorized) (video from twitter.com/DC_Draino/)
When I started this thread I did not expect what would happen.
Wow
Wow
"Pro-Trump rioters have unfurled a giant US flag over scaffolding on the Capitol." -- via twitter.com/therecount/
GUNS DRAWN on protesters
uhhh yeah FOLLOW my Twitter account because.... wow I have no idea where this thread will go next
"Someone was just brought out of the U.S. Capitol on a stretcher with what appears to be a very serious injury." -- via twitter.com/CalebJHull/
grabbed this from NBC
photo via twitter.com/AnthonyQuintano
photo via twitter.com/Friended4Ever
"BREAKING: Protesters are on the Senate floor now" -- video from twitter.com/frankthorp/
(photo via twitter.com/colincampbell/)
"Here’s the scary moment when protesters initially got into the building from the first floor and made their way outside Senate chamber." -- via twitter.com/igorbobic/
"We’ve been told rioters have breached the third floor of the Capitol. Here’s the view from the windows." -- via twitter.com/jazmineulloa/
"Trump supporters storm the Capitol in DC as hundreds enter the building" -- via twitter.com/BGOnTheScene/
That Baked Alaska guy has been spotted in Nancy Pelosi's office
photo via twitter.com/DrewHLive/
🚨🚨"A young woman was just shot in the neck right besides me in the Capitol Building" -- video from twitter.com/TaylerUSA/
FOLLOW UP VIDEO VIA twitter.com/TaylerUSA
"This guy told me he and others broke into Nancy Pelosi’s office inside Congress just now." -- via twitter.com/mattmiller757/
ITS NOT JUST DC
"Crowd of around 100,000 people are now outside the United States Capitol in Washington, DC" -- via twitter.com/KBoomhauer/
A NEW CHALLENGER APPEARS
KANSAS UPDATE: Confirmation on protester takeover
TRIVIA TIME
"A Trump supporter carries a podium around the U.S. Capitol after protesters breached the Capitol Building during a joint session of #Congress in Washington, DC" -- Getty Images
NATIONAL GUARD (from Virginia) incoming
"An officer quakes in fear as the crowd rushes past, pushing officers against the wall inside the U.S. Capitol Building" -- via twitter.com/BGOnTheScene/
Old AOC tweet people are sharing NOW because they like irony
REPORT: Hard Drives LOOTED from US Capitol
INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION is coming to US Capitol siege
FBI TACTICAL UNITS arriving
here we go
"The crowd enters the Capitol Rotunda after police stand down while the building is occupied. All legislators were moved to the basement as they tried to lock down the area" -- via twitter.com/BGOnTheScene/
"The crowd rushes a line of police attempting to block access to inner parts of the Capitol. Police are forced to retreat and stand down" -- via twitter.com/BGOnTheScene/
CBS News report
INTERVIEW with protester on international news (via twitter.com/Sophiavista17/)
wew wew wew
Comment from NATO
Explosive device found at RNC -- DNC has been evacuated. nytimes.com/live/2021/01/0…
"Man shatters Capitol window, moments before people storm through it" -- via twitter.com/LisaBennatan/
(Video via twitter.com/DanielsCongres…)
"A supporter of President Trump sits inside Speaker Pelosi's office." -- NBC
video via twitter.com/bubbaprog/
"Explosive device was found and safely detonated at the Republican Party's HQ in Washington DC."
O__O
"Democratic Party HQ in Washington DC evacuated due to suspicious package."
"Members congress shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington." -- twitter.com/andyharnik/
"The president caused this protest to occur. He’s the only one who can make it stop...
The president has to come out and tell his supporters to leave the Capitol grounds, and to allow the Congress to do their business peacefully." -- Chris Christie
The president has to come out and tell his supporters to leave the Capitol grounds, and to allow the Congress to do their business peacefully." -- Chris Christie
ok where were we.
WELP
WELP
WTF is he wearing? It wasn't biochemical warfare. (as far as I know)
It's probably too late for anyone to disavow ANYTHING
But here's this take
But here's this take
Trump put out a video message calling for an END to violence.... but this happened. thepostmillennial.com/breaking-twitt…
"Trump supporters moved in and attacked a media section near the Capitol Building and are trashing their cameras and equipment" -- via twitter.com/KenDuffyNews/
"Rioters just mobbed camera crews and destroyed their equipment." -- via twitter.com/Julio_Rosas11
"We’re in D.C." says twitter.com/TCCpodcast_/
Noted. I can't exactly stop the thread now though
another picture of Capitol Hill today
TRIVIA FACT TIME
Details emerge on who exactly called in the National Guard
Comment from Rep. indicates they're returning to Capitol TODAY
(Also when we talk about the buildings in DC, the correct term is CAPITOL and not "capital." The latter of which is used to describe the capitals of states/countries in a general sense)
"Police cleared the doorway House side, east with spray and force. Word is spreading through the crowd a woman was shot inside (I didn't see or hear), and rioters and protesters are screaming "murderer" and "traitor" at police." -- via twitter.com/CBedfordDC/
"Smoke appears to rise from the steps of the Capitol building as pro-Trump supporters and protesters stormed Capitol Hill amid a joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College in Pres.-elect Joe Biden's favor." -- ABC
"Mob of Trump supporters swarm the media near the US Capitol. They yell what Trump frequently says, “the media is the enemy of the people.” They destroy equipment and chased out reporters. I’ve never seen anything like this in my 20 year career" -- via twitter.com/shomaristone/
"This is stalemate at Southwest corner. From where I sit it seems Capitol is more or less secure and the remaining protesters are no more than a tenth of the numbers they started with." -- via twitter.com/FordFischer/
FLASHBACK: CNN's Cuomo back when he defended Black Lives Matter taking to the streets, looting in New York City.
"SHOW WHERE IT SAYS PROTESTS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE POLITE AND PEACEFUL" he told viewers
"SHOW WHERE IT SAYS PROTESTS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE POLITE AND PEACEFUL" he told viewers
(photo via twitter.com/corinne_perkin…)
"Teargassing protesters attempting to break into the Capitol" -- video via twitter.com/mattmiller757/
"Congresswoman Cori Bush to introduce resolution calling for expulsion of members of Congress who 'incited domestic terror attack'"
Violent clashes outside the Capitol as crowds try to re-enter the building late this afternoon
"Police perimeter breached in front of The Capitol" -- via twitter.com/RichieMcGinniss
photo via NBC
"Sergeant at Arms says the Capitol building is secure.
The room breaks out into applause."
The room breaks out into applause."
"There were no police around us. We were on our own. I remember one of the protesters standing next to me said, 'The police don't care about you guys. They're only protecting the senators. You're on your own, buddy'" -- CBS News' Chip Reid
MSM "hot take" tweet comparison spotted in the wild
Screenshot from Fallout New Vegas (2010)
"Police push the mob away from steps of the Capitol" -- via twitter.com/nieto_phillip/
"Crowds are dispersing after large amounts of teargas were deployed in front of the Capitol Building. Still several hundred out here on the lawn after 5:30 pm" -- via twitter.com/BGOnTheScene/
"Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher said he was sheltering in place in his office at the U.S. Capitol after Trump protesters swarmed it" -- via twitter.com/Reuters/
"lots of blood was spilled today by both the Capitol police & occupiers. Many officers injured, some appeared to be hurt very badly as Trump supporters were throwing projectiles & in some cases violently assaulting them" -- via twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/
"DC: Police used multiple non lethal munitions on demonstrators outside attempting to storm the Capital building
Inside, one woman was fatally shot" -- via twitter.com/DrewHLive/
Inside, one woman was fatally shot" -- via twitter.com/DrewHLive/
"Person shot at US Capitol today has died, per law enforcement source"
Even though Trump requested the rioting to STOP... Facebook took it down because he still made no-no remarks about the election
"A man who was inside the Capitol tells his experience in there. Says two have been shot inside." -- via twitter.com/mattmiller757
Politicians are regrouping
statement from former president bush
"Remember this day forever!" -- Trump
Mayor De Blasio blames Sen. Hawley
WASHINGTON (state. not DC) "Protesters just broke through the gates of the governor's mansion in Olympia."
Woof
another 9/11 comparison
GAETZ: "America is not a country where political violence is acceptable."
TRUMP tweets being DELETED. By either his own hand (unlikely) or NOT, and Twitter is deleting them (likely).
"Demonstrators in Olympia have broken through the gate in front of the governor’s mansion." -- video via twitter.com/drewmikkelsenk5
Man stabbed outside Trump hotel in DC
U.S. Capitol BACK on lockdown
"WHERE WE AT?"
Hereabouts
Hereabouts
Statement from Condy Rice
DC police arrest 13 people amid the Capitol riot thehill.com/homenews/news/…
🚨🚨Twitter LOCKS Trump from account for 12 hours
"exact moment the siege of the Capitol building began as the two men in front ripped down a preliminary barrier & rushed officers who were behind a 2nd barrier"
"encouraged others to follow their lead. Officers appeared to be taken completely off guard" -- twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer
"encouraged others to follow their lead. Officers appeared to be taken completely off guard" -- twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer
Cell jammers
DEBATES BACK ON
https://twitter.com/thehill/status/1346973574247149569
Update
"Riot police is attempting to clear the crowd" -- via twitter.com/VenturaReport/
SOON
REVERSE UNO CARD
WASHINGTON EXAMINER reporter interviewed today's protesters
Stephanie Grisham RESIGNS
"Police pushed back much of the crowd, then circled much of the crowd that remained, possibly to arrest them." -- video via twitter.com/JerryDunleavy
FACEBOOK is intending to basically censor the HECK out of even TALKING about the protests
soon
"Heavy law enforcement detail escorting senators to the Capitol, the joint session is expected to resume at 8pm" -- via twitter.com/alizaslav/
RNC
let's go
TWEETS THAT DON'T AGE WELL
Chuck Schumer calls today Pearl Harbor II
Welp
Welp II the Welpining nationalfile.com/caved-ted-cruz…
With all the attention on this thread: I petition @NintendoAmerica to remake Sinnoh and Generation IV
ANYWAY for the sake of my sanity the thread is over I hope you appreciated it
probably gonna continue over here but i make no promises
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