Post-Trump: Biden President Elect II (Trump tantrums, riots etc)

[MartinC]

The prior commentator was correct, if they were black they would be shot or at least arrested. Seem like Trump calls out the military to clear a path through peaceful protestors but gives these assholes a pass. It's a national embarrassment.

 

[Nick_G]

The b*llock-faced foghorn of ignorance weighs in:

https://twitter.com/Nigel_Farage/status/1346918543401615365?s=19

 

[Tony L]

It's a national embarrassment.

It is fascism. The Republican Party no longer believes in democracy.

 

[Sue Pertwee-Tyr]

CNN calling it insurrection and treason. Blaming Trump directly.

Maybe now the politicians and media feel the backlash, and realise it’s something that can affect them too, they’ll pause and reflect.

 

[Nick_G]

CNN calling it insurrection and treason. Blaming Trump directly.

Maybe now the politicians and media feel the backlash, and realise it’s something that can affect them too, they’ll pause and reflect.

But what will Boris say?

 

[Tony L]

But what will Boris say?

“Here, hold my beer....”

 

[Sue Pertwee-Tyr]

Entire DC National Guard activated in full.

What happens if this insurrection prevents the due process of recognising the vote beyond the end of the appointed day, can it be done later or is this uncharted constitutional waters?

 

[DonQuixote99]

Just saw a video of a squad of about 30 geared-up guys--helmets, shields, body armor. No insignia visible. Walking calmly through street in front of Capitol. Paramilitaries I believe.

Just say video of what may have been this group breaking out a window of the Capitol and climbing into the building.

 

[gustav_errata]

As an American watching helplessly from abroad, this is crushing. I don't know whether to be sick or to cry or to attempt both at the same time.

But seriously, this is just...no, I'm genuinely without words.

 

[Nagraboy]

Entire DC National Guard activated in full.

What happens if this insurrection prevents the due process of recognising the vote beyond the end of the appointed day, can it be done later or is this uncharted constitutional waters?

I think they have another place they can use

 

[Weekender]

Amazing scenes.
I'm not missing Grand Designs though.

 

[Sue Pertwee-Tyr]

They now have to recognise that you can’t just tut and criticise Trump, this cannot be tolerated.

 

[TheDecameron]

Entire DC National Guard activated in full.

I find this situation bizarre. What if this had been a Mumbai style terrorist attack on the Capitol, how long would it have taken for security to arrive and secure the site?

 

[NeilR]

They now have to recognise that you can’t just tut and criticise Trump, this cannot be tolerated.

i wonder how many of those republicans protesting the electoral college vote will now reverse their opposition.

 

[mykel]

Apparently the cops are taking selfies with the rebels.

https://twitter.com/TheTNHoller/status/1346920538191654912

 

[sean99]

25th Amendment, anyone?

Bit late for that I think.

 

[Tony L]

Superb speech by Biden live now; “...at their best the words of a President can inspire, at their worst they can incite...”.

 

[notaclue]

I bet he is referring to Biden's victory as the disgrace and I bet he means that he wants Trump to be declared President. https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1346926138057220103

 

[Bart]

I predict Trump tweets in the near future that this mess was started by Democrat agitators, if not incited by Biden himself.... and that his supporters will ‘believe’ it

 

[Seeker_UK]

I bet he is referring to Biden's victory as the disgrace and I bet he means that he wants Trump to be declared President. https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1346926138057220103

I bet he's not and I bet doesn't.