Yes, it's Insurrection Day, and we're getting a lot of hot takes from inside the Capitol. As we reported earlier, Rep. Jason Crow relied on his Ranger training kicking in to protect those around him. He's also grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep them safe … which would be who exactly? Joe Biden attended their funerals.
It looks like Donald Trump is going to be the Republican nominee, which means we're going to be hearing about the end of democracy all through 2024. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who called January 6, "one of America's darkest days," quoted Benjamin Franklin … incorrectly.
Three years ago, insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the legitimate 2020 election results.
— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) January 6, 2024
They assaulted and injured police officers.
They threatened the lives of elected officials.
They put our democracy in jeopardy.
“A democracy, if you can keep it,” said Ben Franklin.
— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) January 6, 2024
January 6, 2021, was a stark reminder of just how fragile our democracy is.
It is on each and every one of us to never forget the actions that led to that day so we ensure history does not repeat itself.
It's famously "A Republic, if you can keep it."
— FilmLadd (@FilmLadd) January 6, 2024
A stark reminder of how fragile US history is in the hands of a lying US Senator.
Orwell is screaming "I told you so" in his grave. https://t.co/JLLvIFgLeV
— Danielle☦️ (@DanielleNorgedm) January 6, 2024
The quote is:
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) January 6, 2024
“A republic, if you can keep it.”https://t.co/1ltprBezH2 pic.twitter.com/nBlxBbfkFU
A Republic, if you can keep it.
— HistoryInc (@T00ManyCommies) January 6, 2024
Ben Franklin said Democracy was two wolves and a sheep deciding what you eat for dinner. He knew the danger of Democracy, especially in the hands of tyrants like you.
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It's a Republic, dipshit. And yes, the difference is rather important. pic.twitter.com/4hd0ShXLDV
— AwakenedOutlaw⚒️ (@AwakenedOutlaw) January 6, 2024
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
— Winston Smith (@vdub12) January 6, 2024
~Benjamin Franklin
Christ mate... the quote was "A Republic, if you can keep it."
— Maynard (@ItIsMaynard) January 6, 2024
This is just embarrassing.
At least you tried. pic.twitter.com/SIn1ld1oUh
— Dave (@davespace_) January 6, 2024
Guys, she’s a Senator. You can’t expect her to know anything about the founding of the country or the structure of our government.
— The Engine (@ngintx) January 6, 2024
Look at you getting obliterated like the moron you are
— SpaceWeatherNews (@SunWeatherMan) January 6, 2024
Crack open a history book. How can a senator be this stupid?
— ‘Clear and Present Danger' Howard Notelling (@BluegrassPundit) January 6, 2024
Checks out pic.twitter.com/GIfKv17u8F
— Feni𝕏 Ammunition (@FenixAmmunition) January 6, 2024
An oligarchy of the most effete yet ruthless technocrats you can imagine, if you can keep it.
— The Chivalry Guild (@ChivalryGuild) January 6, 2024
— Frieza, Most Powerful Being In the Universe (@haz_beard) January 6, 2024
@CommunityNotes
— Omega Lloyd (@OmegaReady) January 6, 2024
The correct quote is “A republic, if you can keep it”
Our elected officials have no concept of our founding. pic.twitter.com/SO3gwhHfAZ
We are a Constitutional Republic.
— Dawn McNair 🇺🇸 (@DawnsEcho) January 6, 2024
You “misquote” a founding father.
It wasn’t an insurrection, it was a peaceful protest, until the cops started their stirring them up.
You are a disgrace. @CommunityNotes
Hey commie, it's called a REPUBLIC. I know this wasn't an accident.
— Ohmnomz (@Ohmnomz) January 6, 2024
Was it an accident? Probably. And an embarrassing one. And she forgot to compare the insurrection to Pearl Harbor and 9/11.
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