John Heilemann's 'The Recount' compares the people who stormed the Capitol on January 6 to the Taliban

Veteran journalist John Heilemann is Executive Editor of “The Recount,” by the way, and this is a despicable comparison:

Two groups of right-wing extremists pray in the capitals they invaded. pic.twitter.com/rs8uRz0jGy

— The Recount (@therecount) August 18, 2021

Is there any difference really between many mainstream journos and Michael Moore at this point?

Michael Moore shines a light on America’s very own Taliban https://t.co/GppFubHCfj

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) August 17, 2021

Oh, and maybe try for something original next time because this is tiresome:

‘Biden’s late-night propaganda simp’ Stephen Colbert blames Trump for Afghanistan and likens January 6 protesters to the Taliban https://t.co/CkkUVSKIqH

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) August 17, 2021

But, as it’s their go-to example, we expect it will continue:

‘Can’t believe AOC survived!’ Blue-check prog pastor (and Joy Reid) WALLOPED for comparing Taliban takeover of Afghanistan to Jan 6 https://t.co/bMWquB9CoN

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) August 17, 2021

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