That's a good question. I don't think it has changed my opinion, although I am glad to have had a contemporaneous account of how I reacted hours later.
It was true then and still true today no matter what the insurrectionists or their enablers say. These people were breaking the law and now most of them walk free. Something ain’t right. Stop rewriting history enablers.
The 1/6 insurrectionists want reparations. You heard me correctly. The get out of jail free card didn't "make them whole." So, brace yourselves, you can look forward to having to give them tax dollars for insurrection. Every day brings a new test to the gag reflex.
When I woke up this morning and checked the time on my watch I also noticed the date and thought “How will 1/6 be played today?” Your essay decision was thoughtful and hit the mark; the facts of the day remain the same and we can never forget.
We still had cable so we watched the day unfold in real time. The photo of the insurrectionist walking inside the capitol with a confederate flag is chilling. To think this was a group of Americans encouraged by the current president is simply unthinkable. I grew up practicing nuclear war drills but the sense of foreboding as a result of this event is even more frightening.
I have a naive hope that this will pass. Time will tell.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”
Well said as always Bill. Thank you for publishing this. Reiterating the facts is crucial. A needed reminder in the chaos of today’s current political climate.
I guess first I’d suggest not repeating an old story - if it’s not the basis for some other point (“how things have changed” etc) then I do not see the point (as I didn’t here - it’s not your usual anniversary of 50 or 100 years ago). And if I was going to repeat a story from 5 years ago it wouldn’t be one that has such hit (and mutually exclusive) sides. Just thinking of your business here - I am a long time paid reader and this won’t change that. I just think this one is a miss and look forward to other enlightenment.
That is the title of the article. It is the same today as it was then. It can easily be argued that 1/6 has had as much impact on our country as did 9/11, an event we remember every year.
Is it an “old story” or merely a chapter in a continuing saga? The facts of 1/6 are there for all to see, facts I - and many others - believe we should never forget. The continued implementation of the Heritage Foundation 2025 plan is evidence that things have not changed, only that they are constantly evolving. That is the point if you are searching for one, hidden right there between the lines.
I respect your right to your opinion. I also respect and value Bill’s right to his opinion, as well as his obligation in his newsletter to share his opinions.
I have definitely lost a lot of money (easily in the tens of thousands ... that's a lot to me, anyway!) over the years from subscribers unsubscribing because they didn't like a specific post.
Usually, they decided I'm not conservative enough for them. Often they don't put it that nicely!
A few years back I got back to back replies from two people reacting to the same newsletter. One of them said they thought I was "in the tank for Trump" but said they still would subscribe, and the other said, "you're a libtard, but you're my favorite libtard."
I cannot please everyone even if I wanted to. Frankly, since I hastily decided years ago to publish a DAILY newsletter, I often don't have the luxury of a few days to think over what I'm publishing.
So, I often have to go with my gut. My gut said publish.
I think I might write something soon on all the things I've learned after (my God!) going on 7 years of writing a daily newsletter on Substack!
Thank you for reposting this. It couldn't have been the easiest decision, knowing how every click matters to your livelihood. But if there are readers who think the insurrectionists of January 6th were "patriots", or "tourists", and that their enablers in Congress were anything but treasonous, they need to have this mirror held up in front of them again and again and again.
First of all, thank you for publishing your article from 1/7/2021. Amazing how much we have “forgotten” after 5 short years. Breaking the law seems to be the theme of this presidency and his kool-aide followers. It’s disgusting how Trump has pardoned so many of the criminals that broke into the Capitol and mocked our democracy. So, yes Maduro is also a criminal but who the heck is our fat president to spend millions of taxpayer dollars to kidnap him? We don’t exactly have a good record with regime changes, or have we forgotten that as well? I was raised by conservative republican parents, however the current regime makes it impossible to support the cult.
I usually try to stay out of political conversations such as these, but I strongly believe we as a country need to remember the big events in history to move forward with the most positive outcome possible. And the events in our most recent history are by far the most important to remember because they are modern with modern people and outcomes. Events from 100 years ago are important, too - don't get me wrong - but it's so important to reflect on recent history. Thanks, Bill, for reminding us, with tact, as always!!
I was watching the news that day for some reason and ended up watching it live. As the daughter of military parents, I was shocked and horrified. I texted my mom to turn on the news. She was busy and didn't see it until later that day. She told me she burst into tears watching the news that night (she's a Republican). I have no idea how anyone could see this footage, these photos, and come to the conclusion it was anything but an attempted coup. Even five years later, as memories fade. This moment in our history proves the point that we must remember history as it was, not as rewritten, for political purposes or otherwise.
I am still very dissapointed in the actions of my fellow Americans and the forces who fomented and encouraged such disrespectful behavior. When we elected a person with no moral compass, what did we expect would happen? And good heavens, when we saw the results of his first term, why did we elect him to a second? I used to be considered "conservative" but that word doesn't mean what it used to.
We need to pass laws to prevent the actions that led to this not pardon dangerous criminals and blame the police.
Regarding the events of Jan. 6, 2021, the only thing more shameful than the event itself is the pardoning of those who were involved. They were clearly rioting, destroying property (that belongs to all Americans), attacking police, and interrupting official government business.
"...before hindsight had a chance to reshape it." I'm curious how hindsight has changed your opinion?
That's a good question. I don't think it has changed my opinion, although I am glad to have had a contemporaneous account of how I reacted hours later.
Thank you for putting this out again. I feel like we have become numb to the chaos going on politically right now. This is a good, stark reminder.
It was true then and still true today no matter what the insurrectionists or their enablers say. These people were breaking the law and now most of them walk free. Something ain’t right. Stop rewriting history enablers.
The 1/6 insurrectionists want reparations. You heard me correctly. The get out of jail free card didn't "make them whole." So, brace yourselves, you can look forward to having to give them tax dollars for insurrection. Every day brings a new test to the gag reflex.
When I woke up this morning and checked the time on my watch I also noticed the date and thought “How will 1/6 be played today?” Your essay decision was thoughtful and hit the mark; the facts of the day remain the same and we can never forget.
We still had cable so we watched the day unfold in real time. The photo of the insurrectionist walking inside the capitol with a confederate flag is chilling. To think this was a group of Americans encouraged by the current president is simply unthinkable. I grew up practicing nuclear war drills but the sense of foreboding as a result of this event is even more frightening.
I have a naive hope that this will pass. Time will tell.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”
— George Santayana
Well said as always Bill. Thank you for publishing this. Reiterating the facts is crucial. A needed reminder in the chaos of today’s current political climate.
I guess first I’d suggest not repeating an old story - if it’s not the basis for some other point (“how things have changed” etc) then I do not see the point (as I didn’t here - it’s not your usual anniversary of 50 or 100 years ago). And if I was going to repeat a story from 5 years ago it wouldn’t be one that has such hit (and mutually exclusive) sides. Just thinking of your business here - I am a long time paid reader and this won’t change that. I just think this one is a miss and look forward to other enlightenment.
“No Both Sides”
That is the title of the article. It is the same today as it was then. It can easily be argued that 1/6 has had as much impact on our country as did 9/11, an event we remember every year.
Is it an “old story” or merely a chapter in a continuing saga? The facts of 1/6 are there for all to see, facts I - and many others - believe we should never forget. The continued implementation of the Heritage Foundation 2025 plan is evidence that things have not changed, only that they are constantly evolving. That is the point if you are searching for one, hidden right there between the lines.
I respect your right to your opinion. I also respect and value Bill’s right to his opinion, as well as his obligation in his newsletter to share his opinions.
Stuart I appreciate you being here.
I have definitely lost a lot of money (easily in the tens of thousands ... that's a lot to me, anyway!) over the years from subscribers unsubscribing because they didn't like a specific post.
Usually, they decided I'm not conservative enough for them. Often they don't put it that nicely!
A few years back I got back to back replies from two people reacting to the same newsletter. One of them said they thought I was "in the tank for Trump" but said they still would subscribe, and the other said, "you're a libtard, but you're my favorite libtard."
I cannot please everyone even if I wanted to. Frankly, since I hastily decided years ago to publish a DAILY newsletter, I often don't have the luxury of a few days to think over what I'm publishing.
So, I often have to go with my gut. My gut said publish.
I think I might write something soon on all the things I've learned after (my God!) going on 7 years of writing a daily newsletter on Substack!
Thank you for reposting this. It couldn't have been the easiest decision, knowing how every click matters to your livelihood. But if there are readers who think the insurrectionists of January 6th were "patriots", or "tourists", and that their enablers in Congress were anything but treasonous, they need to have this mirror held up in front of them again and again and again.
I agree with your comments on this scandalous event!
First of all, thank you for publishing your article from 1/7/2021. Amazing how much we have “forgotten” after 5 short years. Breaking the law seems to be the theme of this presidency and his kool-aide followers. It’s disgusting how Trump has pardoned so many of the criminals that broke into the Capitol and mocked our democracy. So, yes Maduro is also a criminal but who the heck is our fat president to spend millions of taxpayer dollars to kidnap him? We don’t exactly have a good record with regime changes, or have we forgotten that as well? I was raised by conservative republican parents, however the current regime makes it impossible to support the cult.
I usually try to stay out of political conversations such as these, but I strongly believe we as a country need to remember the big events in history to move forward with the most positive outcome possible. And the events in our most recent history are by far the most important to remember because they are modern with modern people and outcomes. Events from 100 years ago are important, too - don't get me wrong - but it's so important to reflect on recent history. Thanks, Bill, for reminding us, with tact, as always!!
I was watching the news that day for some reason and ended up watching it live. As the daughter of military parents, I was shocked and horrified. I texted my mom to turn on the news. She was busy and didn't see it until later that day. She told me she burst into tears watching the news that night (she's a Republican). I have no idea how anyone could see this footage, these photos, and come to the conclusion it was anything but an attempted coup. Even five years later, as memories fade. This moment in our history proves the point that we must remember history as it was, not as rewritten, for political purposes or otherwise.
Love the Guy in Pelosi's Office!
Because….?
Was then and still is horrifying. So glad my husband never lived to see where we are today. Someone wrote that Jan 6 succeeded; it just took 5 yrs.
As for over-used words, “unprecedented” has been worn slap out.
I am still very dissapointed in the actions of my fellow Americans and the forces who fomented and encouraged such disrespectful behavior. When we elected a person with no moral compass, what did we expect would happen? And good heavens, when we saw the results of his first term, why did we elect him to a second? I used to be considered "conservative" but that word doesn't mean what it used to.
We need to pass laws to prevent the actions that led to this not pardon dangerous criminals and blame the police.
Regarding the events of Jan. 6, 2021, the only thing more shameful than the event itself is the pardoning of those who were involved. They were clearly rioting, destroying property (that belongs to all Americans), attacking police, and interrupting official government business.