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Another factor to consider:
*All* of the convicted J6 rioters were pardoned. Anyone who doesn't grasp how that has emboldened his cult is delusional.
J6 happened when there was no guarantee of what consequences might come--imagine a repeat, but with much more zeal to succeed, because they KNOW if they succeed, there are zero negative consequences. I can't even imagine them not trying!!