Its interesting what happened on January 6th and some of the pressures people face when standing up for what they believe are their duties. Friends turning on you, all types of pressures, threats of violence, aggressive protests, and general willingness to destroy those who have value systems. You can gain a little more understanding in the CNN article on the Capital Riot 4th Day. It also sounds so familiar and are classic signs of extremism with an aggressive/violent bent (Inside/Outside Distorted Groups).
It sort of brings up the argument that as a nation we must stand united (Republican and Democrat) to overcome that monster sleeping under our beds. The letting loose of uncontrollable rage and lack of checks and balances within the system. This is where there must be a commitment by our leadership of all sides to hold to account extremist networks (The specific party and/or perpetrator isn't important as we all have a stake in maintaining our institutions.). There are spots in history where one must choose one door over another and live by their choices.
While as of yet there isn't a smoking gun I would suspect with Russian social media manipulation, some of the lone wolfs, and the coordination of hate that there could be the potential foreign influence. Some of this plan seems opportunistic without much thought while other aspects of the plan seem to have a type of coordination you might find from an intelligence agency overseas. While it may not be true (or it could be true), it is possible, and in turn should be investigated as such actions help ensure treason isn't involved. (Interesting reading in no particular order.....2018 Russians Caught Elections, Uploading Documents, Social Media, Soft Side Extremism, Putin's Empire, Officers, FBI Testifies, Exploiting Elections, Digital Military, Memorial Day, Biggest Threats, National Vision, Pledge, China Overcome, Changing Military .
What concerns me is that politics is so divisive and so distorted that I look with shock on the wanton ignorance of many of our leaders (not all of our leaders). The constant fighting, pitching of silly battles, and little conception of trying to make the nation better (Through bi-partisan shared focus.). We, they, all of us, have duties and circumnavigating that for political purposes is derelict of that duty. I believe that if we asked people if they wanted to be led by elected officials that represent their best interests or by the gamesmanship of party politics they would likely say the former (One will help us win our struggles one will help us lose them.). We can only hope that the collective good, will squeeze out the needs of the selfish. As a light right Republican I focus on national development and goals and not solely on the needs of my party (...or anyone's party as they are avenues but not the final goal. The ends do not always justify the means.).
Democracy works best when people focus on the big picture and not on the smaller crumbs of power. You can see the struggle between those who support the benefit of the nation and those who support only their own needs and/or that of their party. (It runs through some of the ranks.) We can talk creepy all we want but end of the day we either create the pressure to change our political toxic environment or we move forward as "politics as usual". We have big challenges coming in our international and economic arenas and I'm not 100% that our leaders can rally themselves to the benefit of the nation, democracy and the people (The real stakeholders.). We see signs of a rising of a central value systems but it hasn't taken hold in many political circles. Most are thinking about their reelection and putting off generational work. Wouldn't it be nice if we could switch those priorities?
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