Anything from hopes, fears, expectations, predictions, etc. What are your thoughts on the events that transpired today, and what do you think comes next?
I personally, was initially shocked. Not mortified, not surprised, but shocked in a human way, as a reaction to the initial footage of people getting in to the Capital building. I wasn't one of the people thinking that Trump was going to cross the rubicon any time soon.
Then I started feeling other emotions. I was pissed, for one, as this shit was being demonized super fucking quick and had immediate national guard response as opposed to the months of burning, looting, rape, murder, and carnage of the George Floyd riots. I was full of patriotism and pride, as this was Americans fighting back. It may be futile, it may be for nothing in the grand scheme of things, but I was happy to see people actually do something like this for their country and the ideas its built upon.
What happened today is something that, quite frankly, needs to happen, and needed to happen for a while now. Our government and politicians have failed to represent us for many years, it was only a matter of time before people pushed back. Politicians need a reminder of who is actually in charge of this country.
Maybe I'm being hopeful. Maybe the adrenaline of today is still kicking in my veins. But honestly, at the end of the day, I am proud that there are still people left who aren't afraid to stand up, even if there aren't enough, there are still those who care about the country I've called home my whole life.
I’m glad people stood up, but it wasn’t enough. I’m pissed at these “conservatives” who are saying “This isn’t the right way! I don’t support protesting like this from any side!” They try to sound like intellectuals above all of these “petty” politics because they think that sticking to “principles” will somehow overcome the media lies and manipulation. Really they are just cowards who are ready to surrender at the slightest provocation.
Right now, we are witnessing the most blatant election steal in US History, and at least half of the country refuses to understand anything other than what Big Brother CNN tells them is true or false. With Democrats controlling (basically) all three branches of government, the decay will accelerate. I will have to prepare a backup plan when the bottom 3/4ths of the economy collapses. I need to be ready to leave the country at a moment’s notice, but I don’t know where I would be able to go if Europe becomes an Islamic controlled continent. Maybe Japan if they would even let me in, though probably not since I don’t speak any Japanese.
My mom is one of those "I don't agree with any of the violence, it's not right," and it makes no sense to me. She literally told me it's easier to ignore what's happening, and I just can't bring myself to come along that line of thinking.
Our government has failed us for decades at this point, selling out to foreign powers, separating the American people, and over reaching their power over us. What happened yesterday has needed to happen for a while now. I'm glad it happened, and hope it inspires more people to act out.