Absolutely fascinating thread as @jsralton & others track down the identity of key players in the Capitol Hill breach.
Including highly decorated ex-members of the military.
The double wrist ties, tasers, discarded weapons all show an intention to go much further than they got
BREAKING I can now confirm Male #2 w/ restraints is highly decorated combat vet & @AF_Academy graduate Lt. Colonel. Ret. Larry Brock of Texas.
— John Scott-Railton (@jsrailton) January 9, 2021
Releasing his name now after 24h of collaboration w/@RonanFarrow & his investigations team to confirm.https://t.co/nog9HI7DzX pic.twitter.com/ClHImsFucM
And when you think about it rather cowardly. Can’t even take responsibility for what he has done.
Who else were involved in the planning? Which mates of his?
There’s going to be a lot more doors knocked in in the next few weeks.
How high and how deep into the Trump establishment does it go.?
If the people involved in this insurrection succeeded where would the establishment face of the movement be?
I suspect not making the denouncements they are now that it failed.
https://t.co/rEXtrmnPYk
These are the facilitators and no less responsible.
https://t.co/jjPWaiPPZD
Is Tommy Hicks any relation to Hope Hicks does anyone know?
H/T @ aw_what got the @bellingcat link https://t.co/8T7n3JQWny
This is also a fascinating study of the woman that was sadly killed at the Capitol. https://t.co/YycwLSI7Nv
— Paul (@Aw_what) January 9, 2021
These people in the smart suits, respectable hair cuts, and political positions are RESPONSIBLE for feeding the storylines and decay that led to this act of sedition. https://t.co/x6gm0d7RHo
Even after five deaths, Missouri senator feeds baseless conspiracy theories. https://t.co/AXRc7pWLpl
— Omaha World-Herald (@OWHnews) January 8, 2021
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— Tom Clark (@prospect_clark) January 7, 2021
Trump is today disowned as an aberration
In truth he is the culmination of how the US Right has been going for yearshttps://t.co/nw8fy7gDyH
When George Floyd was murdered by police, the media highlighted his criminal record
— Zach \U0001f3f3\ufe0f\u200d\U0001f308 (@zachtoseptember) January 8, 2021
When Ashli Babbitt was murdered by the police, the media highlighted her status as a Air Force veteran
... & largely ignored her property destruction charges & 3 restraining orders
Peaceful process my arse.
The Capitol staff must have been terrified..and the clear intention to incite sedition by Trump et al just before it is also shown.
And 45% of Republican voters polled thought it was OK https://t.co/PqaAtKZ1ZM
Was planning to stay off Twitter today but have just been sent this MSNBC clip with things - as they say - much worse than I\u2019ve seen.
— Jo Wolff (@JoWolffBSG) January 9, 2021
Must-see new video shows Capitol riot was way worse than we thought https://t.co/gMlpkEDb7E via @msnbc
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More severe police injuries and deaths on that one day of rampaging Trumpers than in five years of Anti-Police protests.
You can tell a lot about the stance of a angry crowd by whether they come with shields or pitchforks.
If people protesting police brutality for years had wanted to use their large numbers to attack, maim and kill police, they damn well could have.
But they came to resist police.
Which is completely different.
Why did the police suffer more at the hands of those who claimed to support them and waved their flags than at the hands of those who think they should be defunded or abolished?
Because one group is literally arguing for human dignity and the other glorifies violence.
The people who uncritically support police brutality are those who believe that instrumental violence should be a standard tool in response to those standing opposed to you.
Once you accept that... WHO is standing opposed to you doesn't matter much.
Nearly 140 officers were injured during pro-Trump extremists' Capitol siege \u2014 including officers who sustained brain injuries, smashed spinal discs, one who'll likely lose an eye, and another stabbed with a metal fence stake, the Capitol Police union said.https://t.co/D9jFSkKtJm
— NPR (@NPR) January 28, 2021
You can tell a lot about the stance of a angry crowd by whether they come with shields or pitchforks.
If people protesting police brutality for years had wanted to use their large numbers to attack, maim and kill police, they damn well could have.
But they came to resist police.
Which is completely different.
Why did the police suffer more at the hands of those who claimed to support them and waved their flags than at the hands of those who think they should be defunded or abolished?
Because one group is literally arguing for human dignity and the other glorifies violence.
The people who uncritically support police brutality are those who believe that instrumental violence should be a standard tool in response to those standing opposed to you.
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After a long wait, proceedings against
@advocatemahere finally commence in Courtroom No. 11 before Magistrate Utahwashe.
David Drury tells Magistrate Utahwashe that the State can't make a "Lazarus" resurrection to a law which is non-existent.
Prosecutor Muchemwa tells Magistrate Utahwashe that the State is sticking to allegations contained in the charge sheet and applies for @advocatemahere to be placed on remand.
lawyers challenge State bid to place her on remand.
Drury says he is interested in knowing the identity of the woman who was allegedly roughed up by @PoliceZimbabwe.
@advocatemahere finally commence in Courtroom No. 11 before Magistrate Utahwashe.
We are also with @advocatemahere at Harare Magistrates Court where remand proceedings against her are yet to commence.
— ZLHR (@ZLHRLawyers) January 12, 2021
David Drury tells Magistrate Utahwashe that the State can't make a "Lazarus" resurrection to a law which is non-existent.
Prosecutor Muchemwa tells Magistrate Utahwashe that the State is sticking to allegations contained in the charge sheet and applies for @advocatemahere to be placed on remand.
lawyers challenge State bid to place her on remand.
Drury says he is interested in knowing the identity of the woman who was allegedly roughed up by @PoliceZimbabwe.
