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iemanja

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34. The OP is not talking about conspiracy

Mon Jul 4, 2022, 01:10 PM

Jul 2022

The questions they list are about beliefs. Conspiracy requires actions, not just ideas. We have something called the First Amendment. All kinds of nut jobs espouse desires, but they aren't criminal unless they act on them. A conspiracy theory is not illegal. Inciting violence is a crime. Pushing falsehoods is not, as you know. Again, the pesky First Amendment.

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I don't think I've heard anyone on the J6 committee ask perhaps the most important question. [View all] barbaraann Jul 2022 OP

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I hadn't thought about that. barbaraann Jul 2022 #4

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Excellent question that demands an answer EYESORE 9001 Jul 2022 #2

While those are H2O Man Jul 2022 #3

You are correct that the committee was not set up for exploring the long-term goals of the GOP. barbaraann Jul 2022 #17

I think that there H2O Man Jul 2022 #21

"Clarence of the high court" sounds almost like a medieval title. But the xian right is not one. erronis Jul 2022 #28

The USSC's Roe H2O Man Jul 2022 #33

My mind keeps going back to the Koch brothers and the empire Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #32

Definitely. H2O Man Jul 2022 #36

Yes, many of the J6 leaders and followers were/are Christofascists. barbaraann Jul 2022 #45

Yes, there is significant H2O Man Jul 2022 #49

I agree Progressive dog Jul 2022 #18

As Sgt. Joe Friday said, H2O Man Jul 2022 #23

100% correct relayerbob Jul 2022 #41

I don't think TFG had any policy goals - he just wanted to keep the presidency Ocelot II Jul 2022 #5

Right. H2O Man Jul 2022 #7

Trump and his gang certainly are driven to achieve absolute power. barbaraann Jul 2022 #9

As tRump and his henchmen would say: MyOwnPeace Jul 2022 #46

Those aren't crimes iemanja Jul 2022 #6

Yes. H2O Man Jul 2022 #8

Perhaps the only goal they all knew about what to eliminate all opposition, by death or otherwise. barbaraann Jul 2022 #11

No, I don't recall that iemanja Jul 2022 #16

Interesting. So conspiracy to commit a crime is not a crime if the crime never happened. erronis Jul 2022 #30

The OP is not talking about conspiracy iemanja Jul 2022 #34

There was only one goal. fightforfreedom Jul 2022 #10

Wouldn't that require killing or imprisoning Pence and all of the Dems? barbaraann Jul 2022 #12

The plan had a man. Tanned, rested and ready. usonian Jul 2022 #13

This asshole had a plan. rubbersole Jul 2022 #37

Our friend and neighbor! czarjak Jul 2022 #55

I don't think they planned that far ahead Bayard Jul 2022 #14

That's Easy...Bankrupt The Country Into His Bank Account, Control Everyone, Stay Out Of Jail Me. Jul 2022 #15

Yep, the Putin Plan. SalviaBlue Jul 2022 #19

+1 H2O Man Jul 2022 #24

Kill Dems & Libs and stack their bodies in the streets like cord wood. Hotler Jul 2022 #22

I believe that Steve Bannon has been one of the Machiavellian forces behind Trump. Lonestarblue Jul 2022 #25

I believe that Steve Bannon has been one of the Machiavellian forces behind Trump. Lonestarblue Jul 2022 #26

The Magat Party gab13by13 Jul 2022 #29

Sheldon Whitehouse gets it. Seconded! erronis Jul 2022 #35

Interesting ?. Someone had a planned agenda Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Blecht Jul 2022 #38

I was thinking along those lines, too, but everyone I know says I worry too much. n/t barbaraann Jul 2022 #42

they have been trying that for years starting w ronald raygun, AllaN01Bear Jul 2022 #39

This has basically nothing to do with the Jan 6 committee relayerbob Jul 2022 #40

I think most MAGAs don't care what the Trump's Presidency plans were flying_wahini Jul 2022 #43

I still say there are 2 coups working here... slightlv Jul 2022 #44

Yes, all of that. And it brings us to Liz Cheney, doesn't it? barbaraann Jul 2022 #47

Excellent, excellent post....... MyOwnPeace Jul 2022 #48

It's all becoming crystal clear. usonian Jul 2022 #50

Or maybe as opaque as Siberian oil. n/t barbaraann Jul 2022 #51

Did you ever have a 1000-piece puzzle, and get every one to fit? usonian Jul 2022 #52

Sadly, I'm too old now to embark on big research projects. barbaraann Jul 2022 #54

Hold onto power to enact any, all or more of those things. chowder66 Jul 2022 #53

"Kill 'em all" is the mantra of the hardcore I know. I believe my ears. czarjak Jul 2022 #56

What I'd like to hear asked of all republican witnesses, Mr.Bill Jul 2022 #57

If the coup had succeeded Mad_Machine76 Jul 2022 #58