Thomas Webster, a Capitol rioter who attacked a police officer with a metal pole and attempted to gouge his eyes, is said to be in “shock” over being detained with people who committed “inner-city” crimes, his lawyer said Friday.
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on Open Mic for the week of 11/11/2024Our current situation is the gov is creating massive market distortions. My suggestion is for the go…
on Open Mic for the week of 11/11/2024Right?.. that's the beauty of it. Protect actual losers (there will be some) allay fears of many who… on Open Mic for the week of 11/11/2024But why? As BB says above, there's a good chance that most of the change will be a net increase. So… on Open Mic for the week of 11/11/2024We managed to get a constitutional amendment to prevent alcohol in the face of the bulk of the natio…
on Open Mic for the week of 11/11/2024I was going to make a joke about how white men struggle hardest with disappointment due to getting t… on Open Mic for the week of 11/11/2024Sure, I agree, but they vote in state level elections too. It isn't realistic to think you're ever g… on Open Mic for the week of 11/11/2024There is no reason why home/zoning regs needs to be set at a local level rather than a state level.… on Open Mic for the week of 11/11/2024That's pretty tough when the tool they use is called democracy. And they're among the most motivated… on Open Mic for the week of 11/11/2024This is rewarding something that needs to be punished. Do this and there will be huge games played o…
on Open Mic for the week of 11/11/2024Ann Selzer has an op-ed in which she announces her retirement from polling. It's kinda defensive in…
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To be fair, these quotes are from his lawyer, not him. This does of course bring into question his choice of lawyer.Report
And yet those 70 million or so people believe they are the “true” Americans, who support the “right policies.Report
The disconnect of these people….
Note to self: Before joining a movement actively working to overthrow the government, first reform the Criminal Justice system to be as kind and forgiving as possible.Report
Or maybe we build gulags for the political prisoners? I mean if the Right wants to toss in with Russia, might as well go all the way . . . .Report