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  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,787

    It was Antifa 
    It was BLM
    It was the FBI
    It was a normal tour
    It wasn't an insurrection










    Also, we don't want to investigate, we want to pretend it never happened, we can't dwell on the past we need to move forward.  





    JFC, come on already. 
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,882
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    Oh please.  It was a bullshit defense and was only raised by the members that continually downplay and lie about the ferocity of the event.  And they are the same ones that say Stop the Steal and voted against certification.  In short, this defense is only being raised by the enablers of Jan 6th.  Echoing their arguments does not serve you or anyone well. 
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,385
    mrussel1 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    Oh please.  It was a bullshit defense and was only raised by the members that continually downplay and lie about the ferocity of the event.  And they are the same ones that say Stop the Steal and voted against certification.  In short, this defense is only being raised by the enablers of Jan 6th.  Echoing their arguments does not serve you or anyone well. 
    You asked, don't like my answer?  Fine.

    We agree with everything else on it.

    Don't politicize the Medal of Valor Bill.  That's all I want.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,385
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,787
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,385
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
  • HughFreakingDillon
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    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    the issue, I THINK (don't want to speak for anyone here) the issue is that you are saying the reason is bullshit, but you agree with their reasoning that if it gets politicized it's wrong, but their whole reason for not voting yes is because of that reason, so it sounds like you agree with them, even though you say you don't. 
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  • Merkin Baller
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    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    The problem is you’re contradicting yourself. 

    You acknowledge their reasoning to vote against the bill is bullshit, but also accept the hypothetical “politicization” of the bill as a valid reason to not vote for the bill. 

    Which one is it? Bullshit, or a valid reason to vote against the bill?


    It can’t be both. 
  • Halifax2TheMax
    Halifax2TheMax Posts: 42,227
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    Your logic.
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  • tempo_n_groove
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    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    The problem is you’re contradicting yourself. 

    You acknowledge their reasoning to vote against the bill is bullshit, but also accept the hypothetical “politicization” of the bill as a valid reason to not vote for the bill. 

    Which one is it? Bullshit, or a valid reason to vote against the bill?


    It can’t be both. 
    No it's not.

    I think their reasoning is bullshit because it won't happen.  Politicizing of the bill won't happen.

    If politicizing of the bill does happen then that is bullshit.
  • Halifax2TheMax
    Halifax2TheMax Posts: 42,227

    It was Antifa 
    It was BLM
    It was the FBI
    It was a normal tour
    It wasn't an insurrection










    Also, we don't want to investigate, we want to pretend it never happened, we can't dwell on the past we need to move forward.  





    JFC, come on already. 
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  • tempo_n_groove
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    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    the issue, I THINK (don't want to speak for anyone here) the issue is that you are saying the reason is bullshit, but you agree with their reasoning that if it gets politicized it's wrong, but their whole reason for not voting yes is because of that reason, so it sounds like you agree with them, even though you say you don't. 
    Close.

    I think their reasoning is bullshit because it won't happen.  Politicizing of the bill won't happen.

    If politicizing of the bill does happen then that is bullshit.

  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,385
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    Your logic.
    What is the bill for?

    Easy question.
  • Merkin Baller
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    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    The problem is you’re contradicting yourself. 

    You acknowledge their reasoning to vote against the bill is bullshit, but also accept the hypothetical “politicization” of the bill as a valid reason to not vote for the bill. 

    Which one is it? Bullshit, or a valid reason to vote against the bill?


    It can’t be both. 
    No it's not.

    I think their reasoning is bullshit because it won't happen.  Politicizing of the bill won't happen.

    If politicizing of the bill does happen then that is bullshit.
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    From where I'm standing it seems like you have no idea what you're saying. 
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,385
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    The problem is you’re contradicting yourself. 

    You acknowledge their reasoning to vote against the bill is bullshit, but also accept the hypothetical “politicization” of the bill as a valid reason to not vote for the bill. 

    Which one is it? Bullshit, or a valid reason to vote against the bill?


    It can’t be both. 
    No it's not.

    I think their reasoning is bullshit because it won't happen.  Politicizing of the bill won't happen.

    If politicizing of the bill does happen then that is bullshit.
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    From where I'm standing it seems like you have no idea what you're saying. 
    I thought I explained it well enough but we will try another way.

    What is the bill for?
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,385
    The bill is for the medal of honor.

    If the bill's language is used in the court of law going forward then the bill was politicized.  That is what I am trying to get at.

    Does that make sense?
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,787
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    The problem is you’re contradicting yourself. 

    You acknowledge their reasoning to vote against the bill is bullshit, but also accept the hypothetical “politicization” of the bill as a valid reason to not vote for the bill. 

    Which one is it? Bullshit, or a valid reason to vote against the bill?


    It can’t be both. 
    No it's not.

    I think their reasoning is bullshit because it won't happen.  Politicizing of the bill won't happen.

    If politicizing of the bill does happen then that is bullshit.
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    From where I'm standing it seems like you have no idea what you're saying. 
    I thought I explained it well enough but we will try another way.

    What is the bill for?

    I'm not the only person who found your statements contradictory, so you clearly didn't explain it well enough. 


    Figure out the bill for yourself and explain both how the republicans' reasoning for voting against it is bullshit and valid, because you've argued both here this afternoon. 
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,385
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    The problem is you’re contradicting yourself. 

    You acknowledge their reasoning to vote against the bill is bullshit, but also accept the hypothetical “politicization” of the bill as a valid reason to not vote for the bill. 

    Which one is it? Bullshit, or a valid reason to vote against the bill?


    It can’t be both. 
    No it's not.

    I think their reasoning is bullshit because it won't happen.  Politicizing of the bill won't happen.

    If politicizing of the bill does happen then that is bullshit.
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    From where I'm standing it seems like you have no idea what you're saying. 
    I thought I explained it well enough but we will try another way.

    What is the bill for?

    I'm not the only person who found your statements contradictory, so you clearly didn't explain it well enough. 


    Figure out the bill for yourself and explain both how the republicans' reasoning for voting against it is bullshit and valid, because you've argued both here this afternoon. 
    I give up...
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    The problem is you’re contradicting yourself. 

    You acknowledge their reasoning to vote against the bill is bullshit, but also accept the hypothetical “politicization” of the bill as a valid reason to not vote for the bill. 

    Which one is it? Bullshit, or a valid reason to vote against the bill?


    It can’t be both. 
    No it's not.

    I think their reasoning is bullshit because it won't happen.  Politicizing of the bill won't happen.

    If politicizing of the bill does happen then that is bullshit.
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    From where I'm standing it seems like you have no idea what you're saying. 
    I thought I explained it well enough but we will try another way.

    What is the bill for?

    I'm not the only person who found your statements contradictory, so you clearly didn't explain it well enough. 


    Figure out the bill for yourself and explain both how the republicans' reasoning for voting against it is bullshit and valid, because you've argued both here this afternoon. 
    I give up...
    that's how I took it too, tempo. 
    By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.




  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,385
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    How was this bill politicized, and by whom? 
    OK let's go through this again.

    The reason for the repubs NOT voting for it was the wording, their words.  The wording they think can be used in prosecution.

    I said If, that is IF, this bill is used to prosecute and prove a point then the bill is being politicized.

    I have also said that the reasoning for the repubs to vote no is bullshit.

    So, what is the problem?  
    The problem is you’re contradicting yourself. 

    You acknowledge their reasoning to vote against the bill is bullshit, but also accept the hypothetical “politicization” of the bill as a valid reason to not vote for the bill. 

    Which one is it? Bullshit, or a valid reason to vote against the bill?


    It can’t be both. 
    No it's not.

    I think their reasoning is bullshit because it won't happen.  Politicizing of the bill won't happen.

    If politicizing of the bill does happen then that is bullshit.
    mrussel1 said:
    Why would they not back this?  The language used in the bill they say...

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he disagreed with the description of the Capitol and worried that the “insurrection” label could be used by prosecutors.

    If this gets used politically, the wording in the bill, then we really are in bad shape.
    @tempo_n_groove this is what started the whole thing.  This is what led everyone to believe that you thought the language was a problem.  
    Yeah, if we're all in agreement that this was an insurrection, why would there be concern about the term being used politically? Or by prosecuting attorneys? 

    What's the problem?


    We're worried about people bringing facts to the table now? 

    Facts are out there and should not look at the bill for them is what I am saying.  If prosecution uses the medal of valor bill to convict people I just find that really odd...

    "I present you with evidence that it was an insurrection from the medal of valor bill your honor!"

    No.  Show the damn videos, emails and everything else.  Don't politicize the damn Valor bill.  You cheapen it by doing so.
    You're taking at face value, the reasoning used to vote against the bill, which suggests these republicans care about the people being prosecuted. 


    Let's face facts, here. Republicans don't want to call it an insurrection, because it was a republican insurrection. If they were to call it as much, they would be admitting they tried to overthrow the government. 

    Don't politicize the bill is what I am saying.


    There is plenty of evidence out there that the last thing they need is a bill to help the cause out.

    That is all I am saying.
    From where I'm standing it seems like you have no idea what you're saying. 
    I thought I explained it well enough but we will try another way.

    What is the bill for?

    I'm not the only person who found your statements contradictory, so you clearly didn't explain it well enough. 


    Figure out the bill for yourself and explain both how the republicans' reasoning for voting against it is bullshit and valid, because you've argued both here this afternoon. 
    I give up...
    that's how I took it too, tempo. 
    This last one didn't make sense?


    The bill is for the medal of honor.

    If the bill's language is used in the court of law going forward then the bill was politicized.  That is what I am trying to get at.

    Does that make sense?