The Left, particularly Democrats in Washington, and the Media routinely refer to the Jan. 6 mayhem at the Capitol as an "insurrection". The media frequently uses the word in headlines, but then uses "riot" in the copy of the reports. I think riot is more accurate to the specific incident, but that's me.
National Public Radio did just that in the report I linked to above. The article highlighted the conviction of a man involved in the incident. He took a plea deal and admitted guilt on an obstruction, a far cry from "insurrection." No one charged thus far in the riot has been charged with insurrection, a federal crime, or anything close to it. In fact, the two convictions recorded so far involved obstruction charges and were settled by plea agreement. So why does the Left and the media continue to beat the drum on a narrative that even federal prosecutors don't believe?
* I don't watch much TV and little in the way of TV news. (I read newspapers and listen to radio reports.) However, I do watch some broadcast news. I sometimes catch the "CBS Evening News" and frequently watch "CBS Sunday Morning". I also catch Tucker Carlson now and then. I think he asks some good questions of his guests, and I think he does a good job of presenting a concise point. But I still would not make a habit of watching TV news.
* I spent Memorial Day weekend on a farm in central Wisconsin. From what I saw in the area, patriotism still thrives in rural communities and many observe the traditions of Memorial Day. I was happy to see that, particularly after a year of Covid-19 restrictions.
* The message on a sign I saw today stated, "One day you're not old and the next you have a favorite grocery store." There's truth in that, I think. I sometimes visit as many as four stores for groceries. I frequent two, but consider only one a favorite. I visit that store at least once each week. I suppose that makes me old.
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