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Dark Day in US History

Blog Posted:1/6/2021 1:02:00 PM
Dark Day in US History The story on Capital Hill rips at America's heart. What was supposed to be prefunctionary day of transfer of power has turned chaotic. Images of protestors (now described as mobs) breaching security, bypassing barricades, and marching past Capital Police to the doors of the chambers is tearful to watch. Some I hear got in. The fortuitous bounce is that there were no rogues at the rally. For on a normal day a visitor would be screened, and undergo a testing for explosives. After all the most powerful lawmakers in the world in the Senate and House are inside. Today when emotions were heightened the most, namely one side upset at losing, there were no adequate presence of screeners, security, and police. The irony many predicted this would happen, especially being amped by their leader. And yes, some protestor reached the Senate floor. My eyes swell because this is disturbing to watch. And un-American. For no other time in US History has a rally of protestors taken it this far. At 428 pm est. I'm still watching with a heavy heart and hearing stories, now, of members of Congress are in lockdown and barricaded in secret hiding places. The only rogue here is the most obvious. connie pachecho 1/06/21


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Date: 1/19/2021 5:28:00 PM
They beat a cop nearly to death with a flag pole from an American flag, they pulled down the American flag from the capitol building and replaced it with a trump flag, as a vet I do not need to know anything else, no argument can repair this traitorous deed, end of story
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Date: 1/19/2021 10:58:00 AM
From that storm driven dark day.~ I saw rioters chanting U-S-A, U-S-A.~ And raging, raging, having their stay.~ Like wound up robots with words to say.~ The mob-like, lapped the Capital and it's prey.~ Then raced thru the steps of Trump's relay.~ For they were under his spell and play.~ Like they were programmed to stray.~ Months of Trump's stop the steal came to a fray.~ When the mob took the Capital my heart dismay.~ It was like watching stupidity, and horror in disarray.~ For there they stood casually in foul play.~ Waving flags, cameras, and de-pricing their way.~ Yet totally oblivious of the law and mainstay.~ This day needs closure and the puppeteer has to pay.~
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Date: 1/11/2021 6:17:00 PM
Like all of you, my heart is heavy with despair, shame and sadness over unforgivable violence and tragic loss of life. Yet sad to say, I almost feel trepidation posting a comment here, or any social webpage. Yes, even here, on PS, where I've been a member since 2009, (the early years). Never before have I felt that one misconstrued word, remark or even a hint of a point of view could trigger anger from someone I've never met, perhaps even hate. That is the world we live in now.Tempers are so raw, division so steeped in distrust, that it seems we have all lost sight of the common good. PS is a poetry platform that has built friendships with people from all walks of life. Let's be an example to others. Reach across the divide. Not with our own agendas, but with understanding and resolution
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Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/19/2021 10:44:00 AM
Thank you, Carrie.
Date: 1/10/2021 9:58:00 PM
Having worked for one of the largest companies in the world for 30 years, Their strategy is as many others are, that profits are channelled into acquiring other companies. therefore the assumptions are in time the whole world will be reduced to only a hand full. My point is what we are experiencing now is the beginning of all of that. The Chinese would love a china world, as would the Russians. And if there is any positivity regarding covid it is that it has exposed the communist state has infiltrated so many western companies also the universities. But what is happening now in the U.S is proof of western corporate power, Trump did not act as a president, but a CEO, of a corporate America.
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Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/19/2021 10:44:00 AM
Thank you, Harry.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/11/2021 2:18:00 PM
Harry, I am very impressed by your astute observation. Tell me in Soupmail which company you worked for! BIG PHARMA is rubbing their hands with huge glee right now, that's for darn sure!
Date: 1/8/2021 2:20:00 PM
Moving forward as a wounded nation, take the scars of two days ago, and become better and stronger for it. As an American looking on. That's what I can wish to hope for.
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Gary Radice
Date: 1/9/2021 12:53:00 AM
This Brit echoes your thoughts Connie.
Date: 1/8/2021 9:12:00 AM
What happened was wrong, 5 people have died as a result, FIVE people have died! And many injured both police and those storming congress. And no matter who was the cause or what they thought they were fighting for, the mob attack should never have happened _Constance
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/9/2021 9:05:00 AM
Well put Constance and I agree!
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Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/8/2021 2:22:00 PM
Thank you, _Constance.
Date: 1/8/2021 7:08:00 AM
Connie, my eyes swelled too, horrified and saddened seeing what was happening in your Capitol.
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Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/8/2021 2:23:00 PM
Thank you, Maureen.
Date: 1/7/2021 11:52:00 PM
I see Mr Trump who led those to the top of the hill has now abandoned them and has gone as far to condemn their actions. All this and another life lost. (A policeman) I feel that Trump, like true democracy has not been well for some time.
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Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/8/2021 2:29:00 PM
Thank you, Gary. I agree. He even undermined his own infectious disease doctor, downplayed the pandemic, pulled the US out of the WHO and showed lack of leadership during the crisis.
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Gary Radice
Date: 1/8/2021 12:43:00 AM
Keith, he wont be in a position to pardon those who will now face the consequences of their actions. I suspect he'll try pardoning himself though. They are my thoughts anyway. I'm off to write a poem about democracy.
Date: 1/7/2021 7:57:00 PM
A day of reckoning is coming for the domestic terrorists that stormed the Capitol, that's exactly who they are. Four innocent lives lost, for no reason whatsoever! It's so upsetting.
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Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/8/2021 2:30:00 PM
Thank you, Edward. Well said.
Date: 1/7/2021 11:18:00 AM
The people should not fear the government but the government should fear the people. That is the way our constitution is set up. When the elected officials fail to enforce the constitution, it is the right (duty) of the people to see that the problem gets corrected by whatever means necessary. I think yesterday was a very bold statement.
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Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/8/2021 2:35:00 PM
Daniel, I'm not in agreement with people taking whatever means necessary to see that a problem gets corrected.
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Joseph May
Date: 1/7/2021 1:20:00 PM
I do want a fair election, and that is what we got on Nov. 3, Trump and his lawyers filed several claims in many courts across the country, and all their claims were dismissed, that tells me that they had no evidence to prove there was fraud in this election. Our government is run the corporations who fund the campaigns of corrupt politicians..
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Daniel Turner
Date: 1/7/2021 12:54:00 PM
A CITIZEN"S right to vote is guaranteed by the 15th amendment. It is the duty of the government to make sure all elections are fair and TRANSPARENT. This was the first election in my lifetime where states changed their voting laws right before an election. Doesn't that seem a little shady to you? Regardless of the candidates, don't you as an American citizen want fair elections? Does it not bother you that perhaps illegal immigrants were allowed to vote, a right only given to American citizens? It damn sure bothers me. If we are going to start letting people other than our citizens vote, next election let's just let the whole world vote for our next President. Let's see how that works. out. Our government hasn't been "for the people" in decades. It's been "for the party" which leaves me personally disgusted.
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Joseph May
Date: 1/7/2021 12:05:00 PM
How did they fail to enforce the Constitution Daniel?
Date: 1/7/2021 3:23:00 AM
I can only reflect back 4 year's, 2 months ago, and ponder of what could of been. If Only Hillary Had A Noodle* If Hillary somehow taken Trump's sauce* Found her ladle before her e-mails loss* Dumped all the macaroni* From the plate of Trump phoney* Our stomachs now would not ache, turn and toss* Thank you all for adding your comments.
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Joseph May
Date: 1/7/2021 8:28:00 AM
If Hillary had won he might have used the same playbook he is using now, this is a time for the 25th amendment to be invoked.
Date: 1/7/2021 12:47:00 AM
Connie, I feel great sadness that four people died during this protest _Constance
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Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/8/2021 2:40:00 PM
Thank you, _Constance.
Date: 1/7/2021 12:14:00 AM
Devastating & brainwashed
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Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/8/2021 2:43:00 PM
Thank you, Eve. Those two words are the most profound that I have read, and it sums (imo) of what unfolded.

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