And what were the differences between these two protests?
What was the purpose of the protests over the summer? What was the purpose of the protest on Jan 6?
It's dishonest to equate the two. Jan 6 protest existed explicitly to overthrow the democratic transfer of power in this country.
Multiple explosive devices were found, guns were found, and the crowd came armed with pepper spray and tasers and clubs. They also were wearing body armor. Your representation of the events of Jan 6 is completely at odds with all the video evidence (and there is a lot of that) that exists.
That's what happens when your commander in chief is a narcissistic liar who creates chaos for his own benefit.
The "most powerful military in the history of the solar system" did not deploy for roughly 4 hours. The rioters were leaving on their own accord when the backup finally arrived.
Maybe you should reconsider your point.
It's also interesting to see how folks will use sarcasm and not speak directly about what they are defending. Do you realize what you are defending?
If people want to support the actions of Jan 6, they should be clear about. Tired of wasting time talking around the real issue while they make up fake whataboutisms.
Because that's what this conversation is about. A murderous mob sic'd on Congress by the President because he didn't like losing an election. So again, to all the people defending this action, do you realize what you are defending?
And I'm happy to have this conversation. Folks want to minimize Trump's lies that directly lead to the deaths of 5 people, one of which was a cop beaten to death by his mob, then yes, let's have this conversation.
