Protestors invading government buildings is quite common in the world, but calling citizens terrorists is usually something you see in non-democratic regimes.
So let's not mince words and false pretenses here. Here is a fair definition of terrorism:
"the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims"
Now, let's go through the list. Was there violence involved? Yes. Was there intimidation. Yes. Was this against civilians and politically motivated.. well yes.
Then it begs the question, is this wilful ignorance, or is there some malice involved. I suppose that is for you to know. But I find it annoying that it's so prevalent. Whichever it is.
Historically, most terrorists, most places in the world, are citizens of the countries they're doing the terrorism in.
> especially on a political basis
Terrorism is essentially always politically motivated.
> but calling citizens terrorists is usually something you see in non-democratic regimes
Eh? No it isn't. Here's a list for Germany, for instance; most are domestic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism_in_Germany#List_of_s...
The talking point is that the violent extremists who broke into the Capitol chanting “kill [Republican Vice President] Mike Pence”, wearing body armor, armed with guns, pipe bombs, and zip ties for taking hostages are terrorists.
Do you disagree?
Regardless I'd agree that the Jan. 6 protestors weren't trying to incite terror so much as stop a process they've been convinced was flawed.
Hopefully with a change of government the US political culture can mellow and maybe even reconcile a bit.