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Trump’s legal team also tried to throw cold water on the idea in a filing earlier this week, writing that the “events of January 6 were not an ‘insurrection’ as they did not involve an organized attempt to overthrow or resist the U.S. government.”

Trump disagrees, apparently.

“They kept saying about what I said right after the insurrection,” he said outside Mar-a-Lago after arguments concluded in Washington, D.C. “I think it was an insurrection caused by Nancy Pelosi.

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[–] aseriesoftubes@lemmy.world 180 points 2 years ago (35 children)

But Biden’s brain is the one we should be worried about. 🙄

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 59 points 2 years ago (8 children)

We should, because it's the brain that has to beat Trump. We don't have any better options, unfortunately.

[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Maybe he decides to step down. I think the people are pretty well set on voting either Trump or [person against Trump]

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Nah, I don't think Harris has the charisma to rally the party. Biden needs to survive the election, and then he can step down after beating Trump if needed.

Don't get me wrong, I will vote for just about anybody over Trump, but I think it's going to be a close race.

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[–] Nudding@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sounds like y'all need to start over if this is the pinnacle of 250 years of political evolution.

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

~~evolution~~

festering

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[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 17 points 2 years ago (8 children)

I'm worried about both. Neither should be president. Trump never should have been. Having 70 and 80+ year old presidents that couldn't program a damned TV remote is just a showcase of how terrible our plutocracy has become.

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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 99 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Well, we do have that well publicized viral tweet from Pelosi where she called all her supporters to DC telling them "Will be wild!" then topped that off by whipping the crowd into a frenzy by telling them they have to "fight like hell".

Oh, wait, that was Trump...

[–] klemptor@startrek.website 22 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I mean, I understand how the law works and everything, but from a very pragmatic perspective, how is there even a soupçon of doubt at this point? Having a trial for this really feels more like we're asking "which side has craftier lawyers" rather than "did he actually incite an insurrection". It seems so silly.

(I hope this makes sense, I'm a little high.)

[–] BleatingZombie@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't understand, but I'm also a little high. So I blame that

That being said, I can't tell you how excited I am for soupcon this year. I'm going dressed as split-pea

[–] FanciestPants@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Soupcon 2023 was a dud after they banned the soup pit event because of the incident.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm sorry. I'll keep my pants on if they allow me back.

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[–] ryper@lemmy.ca 75 points 2 years ago (2 children)

If Nancy Pelosi caused the insurrection why didn't your people try to charge her instead of focusing on Hunter Biden?

[–] billiam0202@lemmy.world 29 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

Two more words:

For.

MTG.

[–] Wrench@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

He meant Nancy Pelosi (and schumer) insurrected against his rightful rule by coordinating with the police, mayor, and national guard to squash his... "good people"

[–] Heresy_generator@kbin.social 73 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

The Narcissist's Prayer

That didn't happen.
And if it did, it wasn't that bad.
And if it was, that's not a big deal.
And if it is, that's not my fault. <- We are now here
And if it was, I didn't mean it.
And if I did, you deserved it.

[–] GiuseppeAndTheYeti@midwest.social 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We're definitely not going to get to hear "i didn't mean it."

And I'd argue that we're already on the last line.

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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 57 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He's not currently on trial for insurrection, for some reason.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 51 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He's on trial for the January 6th insurrection. Specifically: conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights.

The two in the middle are going to be very hard to defend against considering he admits it was an insurrection.

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I agree he's guilty on all charges, but he wasn't charged with insurrection. He should have been charged with insurrection and seditious conspiracy.

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[–] Dkarma@lemmy.world 34 points 2 years ago

Colorado needs to throw the middle finger to scotus and keep trump off the general election ballot.
Roberts has made his decision. Now let him enforce it.

[–] Nougat@kbin.social 33 points 2 years ago

I think it was an insurrection caused by Nancy Pelosi.

Those first two words are doing some hard work fending off a slander suit.

[–] BigMacHole@lemm.ee 30 points 2 years ago

That's RIGHT! January 6th was OBVIOUSLY an Insurrection plotted by Nancy Pelosi to send FBI and Antifa into the Capitol to STOP the certification of their chosen Candidate because that's the ONLY way to make Grab Her By The Pussy look BAD! But it also WASN'T an Insurrection and all those people in jail are PRISONERS OF WAR that need to be released! Unless they are Antifa or FBI which they AREN'T even though it was ONLY FBI and Antifa committing the Insurrection that was NOT an Insurrection!

[–] billiam0202@lemmy.world 30 points 2 years ago (3 children)

So the people who were Antifa and MAGA patriots who went to the Capital to peacefully cause an insurrection that was and wasn't a false flag setup by the FBI and "globalists" and are going to prison because of the actions they did and didn't do on Jan 6 were all being led by... Pelosi?

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I kind of feel for him. It would be hard to keep track of that many unhinged lies

[–] norbert@kbin.social 14 points 2 years ago (5 children)

No need to keep track, just say whatever you want to say in the moment. Your followers don't care and the media certainly isn't going to call you on it.

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[–] randon31415@lemmy.world 27 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I think it was an insurrection caused by Nancy Pelosi.

How dare Nikki Haley cause an insurrection!

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[–] psycho_driver@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Trump’s legal team also tried to throw cold water on the idea in a filing earlier this week, writing that the “events of January 6 were not an ‘insurrection’ as they did not involve an organized attempt to overthrow or resist the U.S. government.”

Well, they are right on part of that. It definitely wasn't well organized, just like the entirety of Trump's presidency. I thank the powers that be on a regular basis that he and his cronies were so incompetent.

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

It was more organized that most realize I think is the problem, it just went wrong. People were fired, others were hired, reinforcements were re routed, orders were given to not intervene, not to supply aid, defenses, weapons, anything. It is just being lost to time.

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[–] Facebones@reddthat.com 19 points 2 years ago (2 children)

If J6 was all democratic agitators in red hats, why is half of his platform pardoning anybody and everybody with J6 charges? 🤔

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[–] A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Are you kidding me? These ads are fucking insane. Christ

[–] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 14 points 2 years ago

Ad blocker.

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

I'm so glad I don't have to deal with that shit.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] sepi@piefed.social 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

His stupid mouth is like how Darth Vader was supposed to bring balance to the force in Star Wars Ep. 6

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[–] Suavevillain@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago

His cultists will still say it was peaceful or bring up another event lol.

[–] iquanyin@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago

straight from the horse's ass's mouth 🤣

[–] Dragomus@lemmynsfw.com 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have the impression the case before the supreme court is being pushed in the wrong direction ... It should be about Trump being an insurrectionist (and consequently not able to be re-elected). This would give a clear cut answer and stops everything good, or bad.

Not the current argument of if states are allowed to ban anyone from the ballot. Where the supreme court can wiggle it's answer and blame individual States for blocking the democratic process. Whatever the answer will be here things will limp onwards with more and more court cases.

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[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can he say that again in front of the Supreme Court Justices? I bet he doesn't have the balls!

[–] Diplomjodler@feddit.de 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He can say whatever he wants and those fuckers will still rule in his favour. The Supreme Court is very much part of the insurrection.

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[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Insanity defense? He’s not competent to stand trial.

[–] iquanyin@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

last year i read an article by a neurologist who made the case that trump has dementia. it was pretty well supported by both his own observations and those of others. i was convinced.

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