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Sat Jan 9, 2021, 08:45 PM Jan 2021

Insurrection Day: Citizen-Journalism Edition

Last edited Wed Jan 13, 2021, 10:36 PM - Edit history (1)

Internet detectives are identifying scores of pro-Trump rioters at the Capitol. Some have already been fired. https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../capitol-rioters-fired.../

This is my record of two days of madness. Links culled from DU, Twitter, major news organization websites, etc.

Like all such events, I feel the need to make a record that exists when the revisionists attempt to change history. Please feel free to add, revise or link to additional information I may have missed.

NOTE:
US Justice Dept says it has NO indication Antifa played any role in Wednesday chaos at US Capitol

Pelosi's Twitter feed:
This morning, @SenSchumer and I placed a call to Vice President Pence to urge him to invoke the 25th Amendment which would allow the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet to remove the President. We have not yet heard back from the Vice President.



Insurrection Day: Citizen-Journalism Edition Pt.2
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214891592







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Insurrection Day: Citizen-Journalism Edition (Original Post) Generic Other Jan 2021 OP
His name is Aaron Mostofsky. His dad is Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge. Generic Other Jan 2021 #1
The woman trampled to death by rioters was carrying "Don't Tread on Me" flag Generic Other Jan 2021 #2
State Legislators being arrested Generic Other Jan 2021 #3
West Virginia Delegate Derrick Evans Generic Other Jan 2021 #4
Man shown with feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk arrested in Arkansas... Generic Other Jan 2021 #5
Feds say police found a pickup truck full of bombs and guns near Capitol Generic Other Jan 2021 #52
UPDATE: Magistrate judge plans to release man who sat at Pelosi office desk while allegedly having Generic Other Jan 2021 #99
Chief judge BLOCKED the release of Richard Barnett, the rioter who kicked his feet up on Pelosi's.. Generic Other Jan 2021 #100
Zip Tie Guy Generic Other Jan 2021 #6
Arrested Generic Other Jan 2021 #83
UPDATE: Zip Tie Guy's mother arrested Generic Other Jan 2021 #101
Former state Rep. Rick Saccone has resigned as an adjunct professor at St Vincent College Generic Other Jan 2021 #7
Pictured with Doug Mastriano, PA State Legislator. Generic Other Jan 2021 #8
The Atlantic Generic Other Jan 2021 #9
Former CIA Director: John O. Brennan Generic Other Jan 2021 #10
Ted Cruz Insurrection Day Speech Generic Other Jan 2021 #11
White House Response to Nancy Pelosi moving forward with second impeachment Generic Other Jan 2021 #12
Daily Beast: Trump Having Second Thoughts About Concession Video Generic Other Jan 2021 #13
Pelosi regarding her conversations with the Joint Chiefs Generic Other Jan 2021 #14
Trump Tweets Generic Other Jan 2021 #15
Richard Barnett Insurrectionist Generic Other Jan 2021 #16
Times of India Generic Other Jan 2021 #17
DARWIN "Lifetime Achievement" AWARD Generic Other Jan 2021 #18
He went out in a blaze of glory WhiteTara Feb 2021 #102
Senate's Sedition Caucus Generic Other Jan 2021 #19
Trump permanently banned from Twitter Generic Other Jan 2021 #20
Trump tries to use official POTUS account Generic Other Jan 2021 #21
Trump tries to use other accounts Generic Other Jan 2021 #22
A Twitter post now erased Generic Other Jan 2021 #24
Virginia candidate for governor Amanda Chase calls for Revolution and blames ANTIFA Generic Other Jan 2021 #23
More Insurrectionists Generic Other Jan 2021 #25
Ginni Thomas Generic Other Jan 2021 #26
UPDATE: Debunked by Snopes Generic Other Jan 2021 #79
Statement of Insurrectionist Chip Roy (R-Tx) Generic Other Jan 2021 #27
Tweet by John Scott-Railton@jsrailton Generic Other Jan 2021 #28
Brock's ex-wife ID'd him Generic Other Jan 2021 #92
College revokes Trump's honorary degree Generic Other Jan 2021 #29
Liberty University is the Only College That Won't Rescind Honorary Degree Generic Other Jan 2021 #77
Politico: Trump went 'ballistic' after being tossed off Twitter Generic Other Jan 2021 #30
New York Post@nypost Generic Other Jan 2021 #31
Q-Shaman guy Generic Other Jan 2021 #32
Jake Angelli with Rudy "Trial By Combat" Guiliani Generic Other Jan 2021 #33
Podium Stealing guy Generic Other Jan 2021 #34
Posing with Don Jr. Generic Other Jan 2021 #35
Josiah Colt Generic Other Jan 2021 #36
The timeline at the Trump rally Generic Other Jan 2021 #37
Capitol Police Chief resigns Generic Other Jan 2021 #38
Applying for a Trump pardon Generic Other Jan 2021 #39
Houston Chronicle: Resign, Senator Cruz. Your lies cost lives. Generic Other Jan 2021 #40
The path to the Insurrection Day shitshow Generic Other Jan 2021 #41
Another man pounding the pavement looking for work Generic Other Jan 2021 #42
Newly fired head of data analytics marketing firm Cogensia Generic Other Jan 2021 #43
The Insurrection Day Anthem (sing-a-long) Generic Other Jan 2021 #44
Vermont trooper who supported 'insurgency' in DC is suspended without pay Generic Other Jan 2021 #45
Trump thinks his cult followers are "low-lifes" Generic Other Jan 2021 #46
Banned from Pinterest? Generic Other Jan 2021 #47
Damn, that was a lot of work on your part -- thanks! SMC22307 Jan 2021 #48
One thing I have learned over time Generic Other Jan 2021 #49
Snopes unable to confirm whether testicles were tased. Generic Other Jan 2021 #50
North Carolina woman has already been fired... SMC22307 Jan 2021 #56
Nurse Ratched? Generic Other Jan 2021 #59
Yep, her. SMC22307 Jan 2021 #61
She needs to be raked over the coals by the Secret Service Generic Other Jan 2021 #63
This message was self-deleted by its author SMC22307 Jan 2021 #53
Rep. Brendan Boyle of Philadelphia rebukes Insurrectionist Ted Cruz Generic Other Jan 2021 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author SMC22307 Jan 2021 #54
Nutty Dr. Simone Gold... SMC22307 Jan 2021 #55
750 Billion for Defense wasted Generic Other Jan 2021 #57
You have no idea how much I appreciated reading this thread. Dem2theMax Jan 2021 #58
Sadly I haven't gotten through the whole police line-up Generic Other Jan 2021 #60
This is gold. Thank you for compiling so much information in one place, Generic Other! nt crickets Jan 2021 #62
We the People Generic Other Jan 2021 #64
I would bet people are so busy reading and taking all of this in, Dem2theMax Jan 2021 #66
Republican Fear Of What They Have Wrought Generic Other Jan 2021 #65
Charlie Kirk deletes tweet saying he sent '80+ buses full of patriots' to D.C. Generic Other Jan 2021 #67
Man with a Confederate flag Generic Other Jan 2021 #68
Camp Auschwitz and neo-Nazis Generic Other Jan 2021 #69
Ex-wife identifies Camp Auschwitz on Twitter Generic Other Jan 2021 #70
This message was self-deleted by its author SMC22307 Jan 2021 #72
Jenna Ryan, Texas real estate broker, who took private jet to DC SMC22307 Jan 2021 #71
NEW FOOTAGE: a long, disciplined line of men in body armor moves as a unit up the Capitol steps SMC22307 Jan 2021 #73
Members of Several Well-Known Hate Groups Identified at Capitol Riot Generic Other Jan 2021 #75
Posted by Molly Jong Fast Generic Other Jan 2021 #81
Iced Earth guitarist JON SCHAFFER in Oath Keepers Hat Generic Other Jan 2021 #87
Disturbing: Video shows fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt in the Capitol Generic Other Jan 2021 #74
Thank you, Rep. Andy Kim Generic Other Jan 2021 #76
THey need to take a vow of silence and eat bread and water for penance Generic Other Jan 2021 #78
OMFG. Are those really nuns or MAGATs playing dress-up like Rudy G's viking dude? (n/t) SMC22307 Jan 2021 #80
I'm not sure you can buy those habits anywhere but a Catholic supply store Generic Other Jan 2021 #82
The Neo-Benedictines who long for the return of the last pope Generic Other Jan 2021 #98
Alex Jones Generic Other Jan 2021 #84
Crybaby on No-Fly List Generic Other Jan 2021 #85
Ha ha, that was very satisfying. SMC22307 Jan 2021 #86
Proud Boys Generic Other Jan 2021 #88
More crybaby Insurrectionists get arrested Generic Other Jan 2021 #91
WWG1WGA Generic Other Jan 2021 #89
Schwarzenegger: "The Nazi equivalent of the Proud Boys" Generic Other Jan 2021 #90
NPR: D.C.'s Acting U.S. Attorney Calls Scope Of Capitol Investigation 'Unprecedented' Generic Other Jan 2021 #93
CNN Horrific new video obtained of beating of Metro cop with American flag pole Generic Other Jan 2021 #94
Looking for Holocaust denier who livestreamed his crimes Generic Other Jan 2021 #95
Active Duty Troops involved Generic Other Jan 2021 #96
10 U.S. Code § 894 - Art. 94. Mutiny or sedition Generic Other Jan 2021 #97

Generic Other

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3. State Legislators being arrested
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 08:49 PM
Jan 2021

The FBI just raided several Tennessee republican house members offices and homes. No reason given.

Generic Other

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4. West Virginia Delegate Derrick Evans
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 08:50 PM
Jan 2021

West Virginia Delegate Derrick Evans posted a video of himself entering the building but later deleted it, The New York Times reported. https://www.independent.co.uk/.../republican-lawmakers...

W.Va. lawmaker Derrick Evans asked to resign over recording himself storming the Capitol https://bit.ly/3noBCXF
VIDEO of the arrest: https://twitter.com/Porters.../status/1347646384116101120...
A West Virginia legislator who recorded, then deleted a video of himself storming the Capitol with rioters is under mounting pressure to resign. Nearly 32,000 people signed a petition demanding that Repub Del. Derrick Evans step down.

WV GOP Delegate livestreamed the Capitol breach on camera: “We’re in. We’re in. Derrick Evans is in the Capitol”.

Taken into federal custody earlier today, he is now "claiming" that he was working as an amateur journalist.
Derrick is having a bad day.

Derrick Evans, facing federal charges for entering the U.S. Capitol with a mob, has resigned from West Virginia’s House of Delegates. "“I take full responsibility for my actions, and deeply regret any hurt, pain or embarrassment I may have caused my family, friends, constituents and fellow West Virginians,” Evans stated. https://wvmetronews.com/.../derrick-evans-resigns-w.../...

Generic Other

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52. Feds say police found a pickup truck full of bombs and guns near Capitol
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:07 AM
Jan 2021

near Capitol insurrection as wide-ranging investigation unfurls

An Alabama man allegedly parked a pickup truck packed with 11 homemade bombs, an assault rifle and a handgun two blocks from the US Capitol building on Wednesday for hours before authorities ever noticed, according to federal prosecutors.

Another man allegedly showed up in the nation's capital with an assault rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition and told acquaintances that he wanted to shoot or run over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, prosecutors said.

The details about the weapons cache in the pickup truck were contained in federal documents charging Lonnie Leroy Coffman of Falkville, Alabama, with federal offenses. A bomb squad detected the arsenal during the scramble to secure the federal complex after it was overrun by pro-Trump rioters and other bombs around Washington, D.C., were found.

The Department of Justice announced charges against 13 Capitol riot-related defendants on Friday, including a West Virginia lawmaker and a man who entered House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office and sat at a staff member's desk.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/08/politics/us-capitol-riots-arrest-pelosi-desk/index.html

Generic Other

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100. Chief judge BLOCKED the release of Richard Barnett, the rioter who kicked his feet up on Pelosi's..
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 01:01 AM
Jan 2021

Linking to DUer Nevilledog's Thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214937670

Generic Other

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6. Zip Tie Guy
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:01 PM
Jan 2021

The Sparrow Project @sparrowmedia:
After many contributions from people following this thread we now have confirmation that zip-tie guy is Eric Munchel, of Nashville, TN.





Generic Other

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7. Former state Rep. Rick Saccone has resigned as an adjunct professor at St Vincent College
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:02 PM
Jan 2021

after school's investigation into his Facebook video at the Capitol.

Generic Other

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9. The Atlantic
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:18 PM
Jan 2021

On Twitter and other platforms, Trump superfans are feuding over whether to celebrate Wednesday’s insurrection or to blame it on antifa and “crisis actors," writes Kait Tiffany Pastrana. Atlantic@Atlantic

Generic Other

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10. Former CIA Director: John O. Brennan
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:29 PM
Jan 2021

"Articles of impeachment, calling for Trump’s removal as well as prohibiting him from holding future office, must be initiated in response to the deadly assault on the Capitol. A compressed timeframe presents practical challenges, but Trump’s heinous actions demand it."

Generic Other

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11. Ted Cruz Insurrection Day Speech
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:30 PM
Jan 2021

... @SenTedCruz
is guilty of inciting violence with his dangerous rhetoric: “We will not go quietly into the night..."

Generic Other

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12. White House Response to Nancy Pelosi moving forward with second impeachment
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:31 PM
Jan 2021

“This is a time for healing and unity as one nation, a politically motivated impeachment would only further divide our country.”

Generic Other

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13. Daily Beast: Trump Having Second Thoughts About Concession Video
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:32 PM
Jan 2021

rumored to have spent the night worrying and asking advisers if he’d pissed off his supporters with his "stupid fucking video last night..."

Generic Other

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14. Pelosi regarding her conversations with the Joint Chiefs
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:33 PM
Jan 2021

Pelosi told Democrats today she was assured by the Joint Chiefs that there are steps in place to prevent a nuclear launch.

Generic Other

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16. Richard Barnett Insurrectionist
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:43 PM
Jan 2021

He looted Speaker Pelosi’s office, and then bragged about it.https://www.nytimes.com/.../richard-barnett-pelosi.html


Under United States Code 18 Section 1708, federal mail theft is a felony. If you are charged with mail theft, you could face up to five years in federal prison and fines of up to $250,000.


Richard Barnett. Looks like he shaved his "insurrectionist" beard off.

Generic Other

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19. Senate's Sedition Caucus
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:50 PM
Jan 2021

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel calls on Senate's Sedition Caucus to be expelled: Ron Johnson, Scott Fitzgerald and Tom Tiffany https://www.jsonline.com/.../ron-johnson.../6585447002/

Generic Other

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20. Trump permanently banned from Twitter
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:55 PM
Jan 2021

Trump permanently banned from Twitter due to "further incitement of violence."



Generic Other

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21. Trump tries to use official POTUS account
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 09:58 PM
Jan 2021

He then tried to use the official @POTUS account but Twitter immediately deleted his tweets.

Generic Other

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23. Virginia candidate for governor Amanda Chase calls for Revolution and blames ANTIFA
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:06 PM
Jan 2021

for the attack on the Capitol Building, then whines because her FB page is deleted.

Generic Other

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25. More Insurrectionists
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:09 PM
Jan 2021

Last edited Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:27 AM - Edit history (2)


... Jenny Cudd from Midland, Texas used to own a flower shop.
Yelpers are currently helping her go out of business. https://www.yelp.com/biz/beckys-flowers-midland

Generic Other

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79. UPDATE: Debunked by Snopes
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:38 PM
Jan 2021

Last edited Tue Feb 2, 2021, 08:05 PM - Edit history (2)

It has been reported from numerous sources that Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sponsored 80 busloads of “protesters” to Wednesday’s insurrection at the Capitol. Let’s say each bus held 30 people. That’s over 2,000 individuals. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/1/9/2007521/-Ginni-Thomas-Aiding-Abetting-the-Capitol-Insurrection

Thomas is indeed a well-known right-wing organizer and conspiracy theorist. She provided Trump with several memos outlining what she believed to be government officials unfaithful to Trump, lobbied successfully for appointments of Trump loyalists to government posts, and along with other activists met with him in 2019 to discuss “appointments … that they accused the president’s aides of blocking,” for example. In 2016 — as Snopes reported in an October 2020 investigation, she was also part of efforts to promote false talking points regarding illegal voting by immigrants in the 2016 election.

However, as Stern, the Slate reporter, tweeted: “even if [Turning Point USA] funded transportation to the insurrection (and we should not automatically believe Charlie Kirk), Thomas had nothing to do with it.” As such, the claim that Ginni Thomas organized “80 buses” for the Save America Rally is false.


NOTE: DUer DLCWIdem responded to Snopes debunking:

27. I don't trust Slopes as a fact checker

They once answered false to a question about the underground railroad using those lawn jockey decorations to mark "stops". Snopes marked it for false saying that there were no "documented" historical evidence. But the study of history has evolved over the years to include oral history.

In this case the page states that the "rumor" came from the leader of talking points saying they funded 80 buses and she was once on the talking points board in 2019.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/ginni-thomas-buses/

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=2686684



Generic Other

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27. Statement of Insurrectionist Chip Roy (R-Tx)
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:13 PM
Jan 2021

When they brag about what kind of people they are: Chip Roy (R-Tx): I want to be clear to
@Twitter @apple @Facebook
and all you leftist assholes. I don’t care what you do. You are irrelevant to my life & happiness. We’re going to do as we damned well please. #ComeAndTakeIt

Generic Other

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28. Tweet by John Scott-Railton@jsrailton
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:15 PM
Jan 2021

John Scott-Railton@jsrailton
BREAKING I can now confirm Male #2 w/ restraints is highly decorated combat vet &
@AF_Academy graduate Lt. Colonel. Ret. Larry Brock of Texas.
Releasing his name now after 24h of collaboration w/
@RonanFarrow & his investigations team to confirm.
https://newyorker.com/.../an-air-force-combat-veteran...




Generic Other

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92. Brock's ex-wife ID'd him
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 08:48 PM
Jan 2021

Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
Larry Rendall Brock, a charged U.S. Capitol rioter seen with flexi-cuffs, was ID-ed by ex-wife.

"I just know that when I saw this was happening I was afraid he would be there. [...] It is such a good picture of him and I recognize his patch," she told FBI, per court doc w/ pics




Update: @DavidSFOX4 reports he turned himself in to the FBI at the Grapevine, Texas Police Dept.

Generic Other

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29. College revokes Trump's honorary degree
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:16 PM
Jan 2021

CNN: Lehigh University, a private college in Pennsylvania, has revoked the honorary degree it awarded Donald Trump more than 30 years ago.
The decision was affirmed by the school's Board of Trustees on Friday, the school said in a brief announcement.

Generic Other

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30. Politico: Trump went 'ballistic' after being tossed off Twitter
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:19 PM
Jan 2021

"The 'Hemingway of 140 characters' has lost his favorite bullhorn."

Generic Other

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34. Podium Stealing guy
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:30 PM
Jan 2021

Police arrest Florida man who was allegedly carrying Nancy Pelosi's lectern in the Capitol
Adam Johnson, who is suspected to be the man photographed carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's lectern after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol on Wednesday, was arrested in Pinellas Country, Florida, at the request of the Department of Justice. Dozens of others have been arrested or charged in connection with insurrection.



Podium Guy acting like he's on "Antiques Roadshow" and after in his orange jumpsuit.

Generic Other

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36. Josiah Colt
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:38 PM
Jan 2021

“I’m in downtown D.C.,” he said in the video. “I’m all over the news now. But, like, I’m just like every single one of those people that was marching. A peaceful protest, we’re here to represent America … we’re tired of being lied to. We’re tired of people stealing from us, stealing our freedoms, stealing our liberties. I didn’t hurt anybody in there. Like, yeah, I did sit in Nancy Pelosi’s seat. She shouldn’t be there."


Following the riots that engulfed the Nation’s Capitol, Josiah Colt issued a statement to Boise’s CBS2 News. He apologized for his actions and called the Senate Chamber “sacred ground... sincerely apologize to the American people,” Colt said in the statement. “I recognize my actions that have brought shame upon myself, my family, my friends, and my beautiful country. In the moment I thought I was doing the right thing. I realize now that my actions were inappropriate and I beg for forgiveness from America and my home state of Idaho.”

Note: His apologies ring hollow. https://www.eastidahonews.com/.../updated-boise-man.../

?w=790&f=ee7cf0067fe1dca35e37ff9a4cfe0a89

Generic Other

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37. The timeline at the Trump rally
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:39 PM
Jan 2021

Last edited Sat Jul 30, 2022, 01:42 PM - Edit history (1)

This is backstage at the Trump Rally after Don Jr and Rudy "Trial By Combat" Giuliani have incited violence and just before Trump takes to the stage to exhort the mob to march on the Capitol.

&feature=youtu.be

The entire rally which ends with Trump inciting the crowd. 4:46:32


This is just before the mob moves on the building. The Trumps get in their cars, go back to the White House and crow about their little coup. Sedition. Insurrection.

Generic Other

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39. Applying for a Trump pardon
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:54 PM
Jan 2021

Co-conspirators and Insurrection Day rioters believe Trump will pardon them. Just put down your name, city and list of crimes you think you committed:

Generic Other

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40. Houston Chronicle: Resign, Senator Cruz. Your lies cost lives.
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 10:56 PM
Jan 2021

The editorial board for the Houston Chronicle is now calling for Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to resign from office after he led Republican efforts to invalidate the Electoral College certification. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/.../Editorial-Resign...

Generic Other

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42. Another man pounding the pavement looking for work
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:23 PM
Jan 2021

NEW: A Maryland tech company has terminated an employee captured in a picture during the mob riot in the Capitol yesterday. @wbaltv11

MY ADVICE: Next time you decide to be this stupid, don't wear your work ID around your neck.

Generic Other

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43. Newly fired head of data analytics marketing firm Cogensia
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:25 PM
Jan 2021

Newly fired head of data analytics marketing firm Cogensia and Trump donor: "Rukstales, 52, of Inverness, was among the dozens arrested and charged in the aftermath of the riots Wednesday in Washington. After his arrest, Rukstales released a statement calling it 'the single worst personal decision of my life.'"
"https://www.dailyherald.com/.../schaumburg-firm-fires-ceo...


&updated=202101082020&imageversion=Facebook&exactH=630&exactW=1200&exactfit=crop&noborder

Generic Other

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45. Vermont trooper who supported 'insurgency' in DC is suspended without pay
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:29 PM
Jan 2021

Vermont trooper who supported ‘insurgency’ in DC is suspended without pay: This morning, the Vermont State Police received a report of “personal, off duty, social media” posts by Lucas Hall of the Shaftsbury barracks. State police say these posts appear to support the “criminal insurgency” that happened in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6. https://www.news10.com/.../vermont-trooper-who-supported.../

Generic Other

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46. Trump thinks his cult followers are "low-lifes"
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:32 PM
Jan 2021

TWO TWEETS:

Barbara Malmet@B52Malmet
FUN FACT: Donald was embarrassed by seeing his supporters on Wednesday because he didn’t approve of their attire. He thought they looked like low-lifes.

Ellyn@egayle333
Funny, most of them were decked out in the shit they bought from him.

Generic Other

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47. Banned from Pinterest?
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:33 PM
Jan 2021

Travis Akers@travisakers
Donald Trump got banned from Pinterest.
Pinterest, y’all! Face with tears of joyFace with tears of joyRolling on the floor laughing.


NOTE: I cannot substantiate this report, but I can't imagine wanting to look at Melania's nude modeling shots anyway.

SMC22307

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48. Damn, that was a lot of work on your part -- thanks!
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:36 PM
Jan 2021

I'm emailing that healthcare system in Smithfield, North Carolina... I'm sure they'll love that she appears to be in uniform while recording that video.

Not sure about the dead dude tazing himself in the nuts -- I thought that was debunked.

Generic Other

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49. One thing I have learned over time
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:53 PM
Jan 2021

the links get taken down, erased, fall down the memory hole. It happened enough times that I always like to keep some links and notes. The images and articles may disappear, but my outline stands.

I will go check the tasered testicle guy. I try to be accurate. Thanks for your comments.

Generic Other

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50. Snopes unable to confirm whether testicles were tased.
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:55 PM
Jan 2021

According to reporting from Alabama.com, Greeson’s son said his father died of a heart attack.

There have been unconfirmed reports, echoed by at least one journalist who was on the ground, that one of the adult males included in this tally died of a heart attack after accidentally tasing himself, but Snopes is unable to confirm that assertion at this time, or if that report refers to Greeson.

SMC22307

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56. North Carolina woman has already been fired...
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:17 AM
Jan 2021
Some of you may have seen a very disturbing video posted on social media by one of our now-former employees. In this video, the individual displayed unsafe COVID-19 practices that directly violated Med First's strict safety policies. In addition, this individual engaged in hateful speech related to recent political events. The act of posting this video and its content violated numerous Med First policies.

We did not know about this video before it was posted. We at Med First, like many of you, found it disturbing and offensive to our fundamental values. Please be assured that we have taken appropriate action. The person who posted this video is no longer employed by Med First.

We learned about this offensive video when some of our patients emailed it to us or re-posted it on Med First's social media. In light of the offensive nature of the video, we are removing these re-posted videos and comments from Med First's social media sites.

Med First takes the safety of our patients very seriously. All of our employees are required to follow very specific safety rules and protocols designed to limit the spread of COVID-19.

We apologize if the actions of this individual caused you concern. (Wow, is THAT lame!)

https://abc11.com/smithfield-medfirst-tiktok-video-capitol-police/9473851/


SMC22307

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61. Yep, her.
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:34 AM
Jan 2021

Wonder what healthcare system or doctor's office will hire her now... and what federal charges await.

Lawyer: Med First had right to fire woman for social media video that suggested Biden be shot
https://www.wral.com/lawyer-med-first-had-right-to-fire-woman-for-social-media-video-that-suggested-biden-be-shot/19463593/

Generic Other

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63. She needs to be raked over the coals by the Secret Service
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:36 AM
Jan 2021

Placed on the "NO FLY" list. Some jail time even. And NO MORE TIKTOK.

Response to SMC22307 (Reply #48)

Generic Other

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51. Rep. Brendan Boyle of Philadelphia rebukes Insurrectionist Ted Cruz
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:59 PM
Jan 2021

'It's not a f---ing game': Democratic lawmaker gives the sternest of rebukes against Ted Cruz after deadly Capitol Hill siege. https://www.businessinsider.com/stop-ted-cruz-capitol-hill-riots-2021-1

Rep. Brendan Boyle of Philadelphia, in what is most likely the harshest public words yet by a Democrat, rebuked Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.
Boyle told Cruz to "end this s---" of playing politics after the deadly riots on Capitol Hill.
"What the f--- is it going to take for you to end this s---," Boyle tweeted. "How many more 20-yr old staffers do you want to be terrorized and hiding in our offices?"

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Dem2theMax

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58. You have no idea how much I appreciated reading this thread.
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:29 AM
Jan 2021

Thank you so much for all the time and hard work it took to put all of this together.

Generic Other

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60. Sadly I haven't gotten through the whole police line-up
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:34 AM
Jan 2021

We must not let the Insurrectionists evade responsibility. And we know there will be those who call for "unity."

Never Forget!

Generic Other

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64. We the People
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:41 AM
Jan 2021

Just like your logo says. Thanks for making me feel I have not just typed this on a note and set it afloat in a bottle...

Dem2theMax

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66. I would bet people are so busy reading and taking all of this in,
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:46 AM
Jan 2021

that they aren't even thinking about posting. There is so much to read, and then follow up through all the links you've provided.

It's absolutely mind-blowing. Some of these people I had heard about earlier, but you have so much more information on here than I have run across anywhere else.

Generic Other

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65. Republican Fear Of What They Have Wrought
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:45 AM
Jan 2021



Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.)—the Republican who won the seat previously held by Justin Amash—tells Reason some House Republicans who voted to reject the election results knew they were lying about the election but worried about the safety of their families.

Generic Other

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67. Charlie Kirk deletes tweet saying he sent '80+ buses full of patriots' to D.C.
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 12:54 AM
Jan 2021

Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative student group Turning Point USA (TPUSA), deleted a tweet in which he claimed to have sent more than 80 buses filled with President Donald Trump’s supporters to Washington, D.C.

The deleted tweet, uncovered by the Daily Dot on Saturday, was posted just two days before Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

https://www.dailydot.com/debug/charlie-kirk-delete-tweet-buses-capitol/

So many traitors...

Generic Other

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68. Man with a Confederate flag
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:03 AM
Jan 2021

The man has not been identified, but the image has certainly shocked many Americans as it is the first time the Confederate flag has ever been flown inside the Capitol.



https://news.sky.com/story/us-capitol-from-neo-nazis-and-conspiracy-theorists-to-a-politician-who-stormed-the-capitol-12181628

Generic Other

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69. Camp Auschwitz and neo-Nazis
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:07 AM
Jan 2021

A man standing by the Capitol steps wearing a hoodie branded with "Camp Auschwitz: Work brings freedom" on the front, and "staff" on the back was trending on Twitter the following day as people condemned him.

He was then seen inside the Capitol building.



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErF-iN-XEAIImXr?format=jpg&name=large

Generic Other

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70. Ex-wife identifies Camp Auschwitz on Twitter
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:14 AM
Jan 2021



His name is Bradley Dane Loose and he lives in Mansfield,Ohio. I’m his ex-wife and we share a son. He had been known as Brad Loos,and he pretends to be our son at times.

NOTE: Tentative ID.

Response to Generic Other (Reply #70)

SMC22307

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73. NEW FOOTAGE: a long, disciplined line of men in body armor moves as a unit up the Capitol steps
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:35 AM
Jan 2021

(I posted too soon... they're Oathkeepers according to replies in the Twitter thread)


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Generic Other

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75. Members of Several Well-Known Hate Groups Identified at Capitol Riot
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:44 AM
Jan 2021

The eight men, whose movements were captured on video, were identified by ProPublica and FRONTLINE as members of the Oath Keepers, a long-standing militia group that has pledged to ignite a civil war on behalf of Trump. Members of the group joined the protesters and insurrectionists flooding into the Capitol. Footage from later in the day shows Oath Keepers dragging a wounded comrade out of the building.

Stewart Rhodes, a former soldier and Yale law school graduate, who founded the Oath Keepers in 2009 and built it into a nationwide network, was seen on video standing outside the Capitol building. While he was not seen entering the Capitol, he could be seen talking with his militia followers throughout the day.

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/several-well-known-hate-groups-identified-at-capitol-riot/

Generic Other

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87. Iced Earth guitarist JON SCHAFFER in Oath Keepers Hat
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 08:07 PM
Jan 2021

Iced Earth guitarist JON SCHAFFER seen wearing an Oath Keepers hat while pointing and yelling at someone out of frame.


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Iced Earth? Frozen Mud is more like it.

Generic Other

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74. Disturbing: Video shows fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt in the Capitol
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:39 AM
Jan 2021
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2021/01/08/ashli-babbitt-shooting-video-capitol/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Babbitt’s Twitter account shows a woman deeply engaged for months with a conspiracy theory that painted Democratic lawmakers as evil pedophiles, and then persuaded, and infuriated, by Trump and his allies’ lies about election fraud.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/09/ashli-babbitt-capitol-mob-trump-qanon-conspiracy-theory

Generic Other

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82. I'm not sure you can buy those habits anywhere but a Catholic supply store
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 03:04 PM
Jan 2021

I suppose they side with Trump over SCOTUS picks and Roe v. Wade.

Generic Other

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84. Alex Jones
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 06:04 PM
Jan 2021

Alex Jones bragged that the White House urged him to lead the March on the Capitol. He said he raised $500K for the insurgency rally. He video taped his brag. Now he is blaming antifa. Let’s not forget, he planned this!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-will-be-removed-one-way-or-another-alex-jones-tells-pro-trump-rally/ar-BB1bTIrY



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Generic Other

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85. Crybaby on No-Fly List
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 07:29 PM
Jan 2021

Last edited Sun Jan 10, 2021, 08:44 PM - Edit history (1)




People who broke into the Capitol Wednesday are now learning they are on No-Fly lists pending the full investigation. They are not happy about this.

Generic Other

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88. Proud Boys
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 08:10 PM
Jan 2021

@WillSommer: Quick thread about this video I took shortly before the Capitol riot, since Proud Boys leaders like Gavin McInnes are now claiming the guys in orange hats aren't Proud Boys.

After their leader was arrested on Monday, the Proud Boys have ditched their usual yellow and black for bright orange hats and armbands.


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Generic Other

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93. NPR: D.C.'s Acting U.S. Attorney Calls Scope Of Capitol Investigation 'Unprecedented'
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 09:02 PM
Jan 2021

The acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia says "hundreds" of people may face charges for storming the Capitol. And, he says, if evidence points to crimes by elected officials — such as incitement of violence — he's prepared to bring charges.

https://www.npr.org/2021/01/10/955314373/d-c-s-acting-u-s-attorney-calls-scope-of-capitol-investigation-unprecedented?utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr

Generic Other

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94. CNN Horrific new video obtained of beating of Metro cop with American flag pole
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 09:06 PM
Jan 2021

Bill Weir@BillWeirCNN
Horrific new video obtained by CNN shows a MAGA rioter (in white hat and backpack) grab a DC Metro officer and pull him down Capitol steps where he is stomped and beaten with an American flag pole.
At one point they sing the Star Spangled Banner.


Generic Other

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95. Looking for Holocaust denier who livestreamed his crimes
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 09:57 PM
Jan 2021

Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes and neo-nazi loser Baked Alaska both live-streamed from Pelosi's office after storming the capitol. Neither have been arrested.


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Generic Other

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97. 10 U.S. Code § 894 - Art. 94. Mutiny or sedition
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 10:09 PM
Jan 2021

(a)Any person subject to this chapter who—
(1)with intent to usurp or override lawful military authority, refuses, in concert with any other person, to obey orders or otherwise do his duty or creates any violence or disturbance is guilty of mutiny;
(2)with intent to cause the overthrow or destruction of lawful civil authority, creates, in concert with any other person, revolt, violence, or other disturbance against that authority is guilty of sedition;
(3)fails to do his utmost to prevent and suppress a mutiny or sedition being committed in his presence, or fails to take all reasonable means to inform his superior commissioned officer or commanding officer of a mutiny or sedition which he knows or has reason to believe is taking place, is guilty of a failure to suppress or report a mutiny or sedition.
(b)A person who is found guilty of attempted mutiny, mutiny, sedition, or failure to suppress or report a mutiny or sedition shall be punished by death or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/894

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