At least those folks went after the government instead of smashing the windows of every business in my city. But that event, despite being in the “worst global pandemic of 100 years” somehow got a free pass. It was labeled as “the summer of love”.

This country was founded by government distrust and rebellion. It was not founded on bashing your neighbors windows.

Those people who stormed the capitol put the fear of god into a bunch of politicians. Good for them.

…the people who set fire to neighborhood buildings… not so sure about that one.

Based on voting patterns, I think to many americans today, the main claim of the J6ers (that there were some fraudulent ballots in the 2020 election) is looking more likely, not less. If anything were to come out, the J6ers would become freedom fighters, just as they are apparently in the hearts of many Americans. Like it or not, perception is how you win an election.

On the other hand, the democrats have tried politically-inspired prosecutions, selecting a nominee while ignoring the party writ large.

Anyway, the simple truth is that Americans worried about democracy went to trump by large margins. Consider that

Democracy always dies by democracy though. Thats the fundamental flaw.

Does this not get exhausting?