The Big Con

The anniversary of the January 6th riot and breach of the US Capitol has come and gone.  And it has been interesting to me to witness the extent to which obedient adherents have been twisting themselves into knots to downplay and gaslight their ever-evolving version of the event.   

 

Seriously, what’s the point?

Would you publicly announce to anyone willing to listen that the riot (I do not use the term insurrection) which unfolded on January 6, 2021 was righteous and noble? 

Of course not.  And that's because most of us do not break the law (law abiding), know the difference between right and wrong (moral and ethical) and are not easily swayed by a mob (principled).

The reality of the matter is the consequences to participation in the riot and capitol breach range everywhere from a simple dismissal of charges or a ticket for trespassing, to significant prison time; with everything in-between.  That is because the participants range everywhere from ordinary people that got caught-up in the moment to hardcore agitators who conspired and planned to show up in tactical ballistic kit with bear spray and zip ties. 

Hundreds upon hundreds of individuals have incurred thousands upon thousands of dollars in legal expenses.  Many of them now have a misdemeanor or a felony conviction on their  record.  Fines and prison sentences have been imposed.  Some remain in jail pending trial.  Lives, relationships and career prospects have been seriously messed-up.  Permanently ruined perhaps.  Some are likely genuinely remorseful and would tell you they regret their involvement; that there was an abundance of stupid and bad judgement on that day.

 

And like any gangster the hardcore gonna remain unrepentant.  They belong in prison.

Rule #1 - If someone hosts a riot, run the opposite direction. 

In closing, am I the sole observer of the fact that none of the people at the top (Trump, Giuliani, Brooks, et.al.) who egged-on, riled-up and otherwise set the table for the crowd has stepped forward to remedy any of the legal or financial consequences these people have suffered?

 

Nope.

It’s the ultimate con.