Figliuzzi: Senate Asked All Wrong Questions About The Pro-Trump Attack On Capitol - The Last Word

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3. Can't see the forest for the trees.

In this case, the problem is so obvious it smacks you right in the face. All those nice white people trying to overthrow the government. What could possibly go wrong?

Watching the events of January 6th was so unbelievable, it took me days to process what had happened. At the time, it was appalling that the rioters acted so entitled and lah-de-dah. As some pundit noted, it was like a tail gate party. And, no-one was arrested at the scene!!!!!

Entrenched and systemic racism is the greatest threat to our democracy. We must accept that reality. And, the reality that the Republicans are so afraid of their racist base they continually kowtow to the them.