Wednesday, January 6, 2021

 Today is Twelfth Night. Just as in the middle ages, the Lord of Misrule took control. Today Donald Trump incited a riot at the US Capitol. That is not an exaggeration, not hyperbole.   

From Politico--President Donald Trump urged his supporters ahead of the proceedings earlier Wednesday to head to the Capitol.

"We're going to walk down to the Capitol. And we're going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women, and we're probably not going to be cheering so much for some of them," Trump said at a rally outside of the White House.

"Because you'll never take back our country with weakness," he added.

 

What is accomplished by any of this behavior? This is outrageous and unacceptable. 

Here are the possible charges. Let us all hope that each person receives the appropriate measure:

  • 18 U.S.C. § 2385. Seditious Conspiracy. If “two or more people… conspire… by force to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States, or by force to seize, take, or possess any property of the United States contrary to the authority thereof,” penalties are fines and twenty years imprisonment.
  • 18 U.S.C. § 1361. Destruction of Government Property. If the damage exceeds $100, penalties are fines up to $250,000 and ten years imprisonment.
  • 18 U.S.C. § 111. Assaulting Federal Officers. Fines vary, 20 years imprisonment.
  • 18 U.S.C. § 351. Assault on Members of Congress. One year imprisonment.
  • 41 CFR 102-74.380. Creating a Hazard on Federal Property. Penalties vary.
  • 36 CFR 2.34 (and elsewhere). Disorderly Conduct. 90 days imprisonment, $300 fine.

 

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2 comments:

  1. Watching this from South Africa, and having experienced similar assaults here, what can I say to the rational people of America, except "Sterkte"! An Afrikaans language word meaning "Strength" and used to wish well for all manner of disasters, and wishing strength of resolve when embarking on a new course.
    Margaret

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    1. The spectacle in DC is so disheartening. The fact that all of those morons think they are patriots is even more disheartening.

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