Trump is not responsible for his supporters acting irrationally

Hang on a sec. This was the ENTIRE basis of the impeachment. They claimed that Trump WAS responsible for "his supporters acting irrationally."

The defense showed that saying "we're gonna fight like hell" is not a basis to conclude that anybody incited anything. That's why they played the video of so many Dems saying the same thing or worse.

But there was a huge opportunity to go further. Is it true that "his supporters acted irrationally?"

No.

First, many of the people who engaged in damage to property were linked to Antifa/BLM, and were not Trump supporters at all. This can be shown by the arrests that were made.

Second, protesting (even in the Capitol Building) is not irrational, when the protest is over Congress certifying an unlawful set of electors in multiple states. This can be shown by demonstrating election fraud.

As many are saying, the sheep are still asleep. Even those who did not watch could be shown "official" evidence from the impeachment trial.

But the defense rested instead.

Missed (or for some reason evaded) the golden opportunity.

Why?

Seems everyone here is running on hopium that "some day, something will happen."

That is not an argument for refusing to take the opportunity when it is presented.

If the pitcher throws a fat, juicy fastball over the middle of the plate, you take your swing.

Trump is not responsible for his supporters acting irrationally

Hang on a sec. This was the ENTIRE basis of the impeachment. They claimed that Trump WAS responsible for "his supporters acting irrationally."

The defense showed that saying "we're gonna fight like hell" is not a basis to conclude that anybody incited anything. That's why they played to video of so many Dems saying the same thing or worse.

But there was a huge opportunity to go further. Is it true that "his supporters acted irrationally?"

No.

First, many of the people who engaged in damage to property were linked to Antifa/BLM, and were not Trump supporters at all. This can be shown by the arrests that were made.

Second, protesting (even in the Capitol Building) is not irrational, when the protest is over Congress certifying an unlawful set of electors in multiple states. This can be shown by demonstrating election fraud.

As many are saying, the sheep are still asleep. Even those who did not watch could be shown "official" evidence from the impeachment trial.

But the defense rested instead.

Missed (or for some reason evaded) the golden opportunity.

Why?

Seems everyone here is running on hopium that "some day, something will happen."

That is not an argument for refusing to take the opportunity when it is presented.

If the pitcher throws a fat, juicy fastball over the middle of the plate, you take your swing.