Isolation Diary: January 6th. I was alone with my TV today. I rarely watch during the day but today was different. Rioters, insurrectionists forced (rather easily) their way into the Capital Building. Shocking that could happen. This news and videos being sent around the world. And yet, I didn’t hear of any other demonstration in any other city in the US. 1 woman shot and killed, 3 others died, reasons unknown to me. No counter demonstrations, thank goodness, or there would have been more violence. With all that, and although I was engaged with this most of the day, I have the feeling that this expression of anger and support and identity is fading in vitality. Whatever the underlying cause of this fantasy grab is, it probably won’t go away. For everyone sucked in. And I also must stay aware, vigilant, open minded. Although I also want to be right.
John M.
There were demonstrations in several state capitols, including Sacramento. They mob tried to get into the Kansas state capitol building. That’s as much info as I have.Ruth Silveira
John M. So I learned this morning. I had listened to MSNBC and CNN almost all day and not heard a word and I did not follow my own advice and made an assumption that nothing had happened elsewhere. How wrong I was.Jeff L.
There was a demonstration in Albany and 2 people were stabbed.Ruth Silveira
So I learned this morning. Naive of me to think that there were no other demonstrations.Paul B.
I agree with these comments. I tried to google news of similar attacks on state capitols, and there is almost nothing. But I have a close friend who lives in downtown Sacramento right near the Capitol building, and he said they were afraid to go out, that there were explosions, helicopters, etc. where is our media?Ruth Silveira
These other demonstrations (can we really call them that?) are beginning to show up on news media. Not explored or examined but at least mentioned.Nancy W.
I think we all feel just as you do. Unthinkable…unspeakable. This man must never run for office again. And I can’t even call these things demonstrations. They’re terrorist insurrections.Ruth Silveira
Nancy W. Now more footage of the insurrection is available and there was extreme violence in places, and in intent. All supported and incited by Trump.Nancy W.
Let’s hope for a second impeachment–and a conviction! Or that Pence will invoke the 25th (doubtful). All these Republicans who are now disavowing Trump are just a bunch of hypocritical self-promoters. Rats leaving the sinking ship!