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Who's to Blame?
Author: BobR
Date: 10/27/2021 13:24:43
The news broke over the weekend that 6 organizers for TFG's Jan 6 rally, had "dozens of meetings" with specific members of Congress:
In addition, at least five former TFG staffers have been talking to the House Jan 06 Committee.
Naturally, this has raised huge implications for those involved. The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (section 3) specifically states:
If it's found that any of these members of Congress helped with the planning of the riot, they could be booted out - permanently.
So how have they been responding? Predictably. The "personal responsibility party" certainly think it doesn't apply to them.
Who is next to attempt to shift the blame. Should this be a bingo card or drinking game?
The two organizers described participating in dozens of planning briefings ahead of the Jan. 6 riot. "I remember Marjorie Taylor Greene specifically," one organizer told Rolling Stone. Along with Greene (R-Ga.), both planners said GOP Reps. Paul Gosar (Ariz.), Lauren Boebert (Colo.), Mo Brooks (Ala.), Madison Cawthorn (N.C.), Andy Biggs (Ariz.), and Louie Gohmert (Texas) or their top staffers participated in the conversations.
In addition, at least five former TFG staffers have been talking to the House Jan 06 Committee.
Naturally, this has raised huge implications for those involved. The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (section 3) specifically states:
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.
If it's found that any of these members of Congress helped with the planning of the riot, they could be booted out - permanently.
So how have they been responding? Predictably. The "personal responsibility party" certainly think it doesn't apply to them.
- Rep Mo Brooks (R-AL) is trying to blame his staffers. That's a quick way to get your staffers to testify against you for immunity.
- Rep MTG (R-GA) is claiming that the Declaration of Independence justifies the attack. Obviously, she is not a lawyer.
- Paul Gozar (R-AZ) promised rioters a “blanket pardon†to encourage them to organize the pro-Trump protests on Jan. 6. No word yet on who he's throwing under the bus.
Who is next to attempt to shift the blame. Should this be a bingo card or drinking game?
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Comment by 
Raine on 10/27/2021 13:38:54
Raine on 10/27/2021 13:38:54
MTG comment was stunning!
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 10/27/2021 13:41:01
Will in Chicago on 10/27/2021 13:41:01
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I think that we have to treat those involved in the insurrection as domestic enemies who should not hold office.
I think that we have to treat those involved in the insurrection as domestic enemies who should not hold office.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 10/27/2021 13:59:10
Scoopster on 10/27/2021 13:59:10
Mornin' all.. 
Dealing with doctors and their stupid games today.
Dealing with doctors and their stupid games today.
Comment by 
TriSec on 10/27/2021 14:55:27
TriSec on 10/27/2021 14:55:27
This is fucking treason.
Can we channel Sam Adams and start a "Committee of Correspondence" among like-minded individuals throughout the several states and maybe even start stockpiling arms and supplies at Concord again?
Can we channel Sam Adams and start a "Committee of Correspondence" among like-minded individuals throughout the several states and maybe even start stockpiling arms and supplies at Concord again?
Comment by 
livingonli on 10/27/2021 15:14:58
livingonli on 10/27/2021 15:14:58
The only way that democracy can be saved is if all these fascist traitors are locked up and disgraced.
Comment by Raine on 10/27/2021 15:33:49
HEy Tri, how'd you do weather wise yesterday? My fam in The Hudson Valley got slammed.
Raine on 10/27/2021 15:33:49
Quote by TriSec:
This is fucking treason.
Can we channel Sam Adams and start a "Committee of Correspondence" among like-minded individuals throughout the several states and maybe even start stockpiling arms and supplies at Concord again?
Comment by 
wickedpam on 10/27/2021 16:26:42
wickedpam on 10/27/2021 16:26:42
Afternoon 
Sorry to have missed everyone - today and tomorrow having fun at Kaiser for mom's appointments. Nothing serious just routine
Sorry to have missed everyone - today and tomorrow having fun at Kaiser for mom's appointments. Nothing serious just routine
Comment by TriSec on 10/27/2021 16:45:45
TriSec on 10/27/2021 16:45:45
Weather was not really an issue. I'm far enough inland (15 miles) that there was little trouble. Most of the wind and heavy rain was downcape, pretty far from here.
But I was coming back to note that I have an unscheduled day off today. Trolleys decided to have a late start due to the weather - and I was scheduled as a "standby" driver and doing some Ghost tours tonight. Ghosts are still on, so I don't have to be in until 6:30.
That said - it's a weird day in the TriSec compound. I feel strangely energized today. I commented elsewhere that I tend to consider fall a 'time of renewal', as school, scouts, and many other things are starting up at this time of year. I've been busy today, so I suppose I should make the most of that burst of energy.
But I was coming back to note that I have an unscheduled day off today. Trolleys decided to have a late start due to the weather - and I was scheduled as a "standby" driver and doing some Ghost tours tonight. Ghosts are still on, so I don't have to be in until 6:30.
That said - it's a weird day in the TriSec compound. I feel strangely energized today. I commented elsewhere that I tend to consider fall a 'time of renewal', as school, scouts, and many other things are starting up at this time of year. I've been busy today, so I suppose I should make the most of that burst of energy.