As Republican Rep. Troy Nehls attempted to place blame for the January 6, 2021, riot on Capitol Police officials and not on President Donald Trump, former Washington, DC, police officer Michael Fanone — who was severely beaten by protestors that day — interrupted with a cough and a quick message.
“If we don’t hold people to account when they commit crimes, it sends a message that those crimes are okay, that our society accepts that … it can endanger our election process, it can endanger election workers, and ultimately our democracy,” Smith said.
I’m not American, but this seems to be the current state over there already. The lack of consequence, even from the populus, is astounding. It’s like everyone is rolling over—complaining as they do it, but rolling over nonetheless.
It’s like everyone is rolling over—complaining as they do it, but rolling over nonetheless.
American here.
As best I can tell, you have just perfectly described ‘The American Way’, as it actually exists.
We’ve got all our idols and heroes we love, for being rebellious badasses… but we miss the point that they ultimately fail in achieving anything other than being smug.
I’m not American, but this seems to be the current state over there already. The lack of consequence, even from the populus, is astounding. It’s like everyone is rolling over—complaining as they do it, but rolling over nonetheless.
American here.
As best I can tell, you have just perfectly described ‘The American Way’, as it actually exists.
We’ve got all our idols and heroes we love, for being rebellious badasses… but we miss the point that they ultimately fail in achieving anything other than being smug.
People are protesting and getting murdered by ice for it.
Yep.
I know this is new for your country, but… Yep. Not even exercising the constituin yet. Early days.