Still with the "riot" word in the media.

[coti]

I've said it before but I guess it doesn't hurt to say it again.

The word "riot" is totally insufficient when used to describe what happened at the Capitol on Jan 6. This was not your standard, run-of-the-mill, mass violence. This was a planned, premeditated occurrence that had the intention of overthrowing a duly-elected, democratic government. It was an insurrection, and that is how it should be referred to.

Calling what happened a mere "riot" strips the incident of its meaning and fails to appreciate what the consequences could have been if it wasn't for some very fortunate coincidences and brave, quick-thinking people.

Yes, "insurrection" has three times the letters "riot" does, and it takes so much longer to type out. Geez, how many "r's" are even in it? And it's so much harder to compare Jan 6 to BLM protests if you label Jan 6 properly.

Even so, it's just as well we make sure we're using accurate terminology and diction when discussing such important events in our nation's history.

[empedocles]

1. Yes. The words terror and coup attempt should be clear in any reference imo.

[coti]

4. It's like calling 9/11 some planes crashing. nt

[bottomofthehill]

2. I think you have to go even one step further to properly characterize it

It was an Armed Insurrection, promoted by the President of the United States....

[empedocles]

6. violent Insurrection

[marble falls]

3. Bugs me, too. Like the Confederates were rioter's too.

[coti]

7. Yup. "Rioters" makes it seem as if they were aimless or without purpose

and makes them sound much more innocent in their intentions.

[marble falls]

9. Like more bored than intentful. They had intent. I think Donnie's been laying low because ...

... he can't believe he hasn't been hand-cuffed already and arraigned.

[Beartracks]

5. They invaded the Capitol and flew a foreign flag. n/t

[coti]

11. Yeah, I feel like only calling it an insurrection is generous

to them.

[cwydro]

8. CNN and MSNBC have used insurrection pretty much continually.

What are you watching?

[coti]

10. Not watching anything, just reading DU

and seeing the "riot" term used several times today in media pieces. More than "insurrection."