#Jan6th gaslighting continues.

Let's check in on LtCol Ret. Larry Brock:

"Seize all democratic politicians and Biden key staff and select Republicans (Thune and McConnell). Begin interrogations using measures we used on Al Queda... "

1/
h/t @ryanjreilly
2/ Here's Lt. Col Ret. Brock with a set of keys trying to enter Mike Pence's office.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
3/ Government says that Lt.Col. Ret. Brock exercised a "command presence" over groups of insurrectionists.

Oh, and he allegedly concealed the zip tie restraints he carried when #Capitol police were present.

Link: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
4/. Retired Lt.Col Brock's Murder-Coup fantasy...

"Seize national media assets and key personnel. Zuck, Jack, CNN, lead and talking heads, seize WAPO and NYT editors. Eliminate them..."

"General pardon for all crimes..including murder [for] those restoring the Constitution.."

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