The New Yorker has released reporter Luke Mogelson's video from inside the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 insurrection. Mogelson followed the invading Trump supporters as they breached the U.S. Senate chamber and rifled through documents and other intellectual property. It's a fascinating look at the outdoor rally and the ultimate overtaking of the Capitol as some security officers backed up, acknowledging invader warnings that "you're outnumbered." Mogelson used the video as a reporter's notebook for his comprehensive written piece "Among the Insurrectionists." Here's an excerpt: One of the insurrectionists is heard in the Senate chamber telling his colleagues, "While we're here we might as well set up a government." Zip Tie Guy Eric Munchel and his mom Lisa Eisenhart have both been arrested on a
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Note to self: never post your insurrection participation photos
When Trump fans stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, some Kentuckians were caught up in the fervor. Take the two geniuses photographed above. Kentuckian Robert Bauer shared photos on social media, making it easier to be convicted on federal charges. Brilliant! The basic rule of thumb is that attending political rallies is an excellent use of one's First Amendment rights. Deciding to go past barricades and into the U.S. Capitol - just like entering a freshly exploded bank vault under the notion "Well, the door was open!" - is a moronic strategy. Rally = good. Invasion of the Capitol = not so smart. Defense lawyers are expensive and Tyler Perry & Oprah won't pay legal fees for conservatives. Henderson, Kentucky nurse Lori