Harris gets some blowback for comparing Jan 6th to 9/11 and Pearl Harbor

[ThatRobGuy]

No, Jan. 6 wasn't worse than 9/11, nor is democracy at risk: Here's why

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 in anniversary speech at the Capitol

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 and criticizes 'extremists' | Daily Mail Online

Harris speech likens January 6 to Pearl Harbor, 9/11 in US history


Posted a few different links from different portions of the political spectrum...


Seems that it was a poor choice of words on her part.

One can rightfully criticize the actions and motivations of the people who perpetrated the event of Jan 6th...but to lump it in the same category with Pearl Harbor and 9/11? eh...that's a stretch.

Seems like her "flair for the dramatic" rivals that of people on the other side who claim that having to show proof of vaccination to get in a nightclub is "equivalent" to Nazi Germany.

I don't think you score any points by stooping to the level of the absolute worst people on the other side.


Thoughts?

 

[Sabertooth]

"Hyperbole is the best thing ever...!" -Unknown

 

[Estrid]

No, Jan. 6 wasn't worse than 9/11, nor is democracy at risk: Here's why

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 in anniversary speech at the Capitol

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 and criticizes 'extremists' | Daily Mail Online

Harris speech likens January 6 to Pearl Harbor, 9/11 in US history


Posted a few different links from different portions of the political spectrum...


Seems that it was a poor choice of words on her part.

One can rightfully criticize the actions and motivations of the people who perpetrated the event of Jan 6th...but to lump it in the same category with Pearl Harbor and 9/11? eh...that's a stretch.

Seems like her "flair for the dramatic" rivals that of people on the other side who claim that having to show proof of vaccination to get in a nightclub is "equivalent" to Nazi Germany.

I don't think you score any points by stooping to the level of the absolute worst people on the other side.


Thoughts?

Its embarrassing and sad to see
this complete lack of quality in American leadership

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

No, Jan. 6 wasn't worse than 9/11, nor is democracy at risk: Here's why

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 in anniversary speech at the Capitol

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 and criticizes 'extremists' | Daily Mail Online

Harris speech likens January 6 to Pearl Harbor, 9/11 in US history


Posted a few different links from different portions of the political spectrum...


Seems that it was a poor choice of words on her part.

One can rightfully criticize the actions and motivations of the people who perpetrated the event of Jan 6th...but to lump it in the same category with Pearl Harbor and 9/11? eh...that's a stretch.

Seems like her "flair for the dramatic" rivals that of people on the other side who claim that having to show proof of vaccination to get in a nightclub is "equivalent" to Nazi Germany.

I don't think you score any points by stooping to the level of the absolute worst people on the other side.


Thoughts?

I think the Jan,6 was more of a betrayal to our country. Since the Trump helped caused it. Luckily Trump supporter, that were involved aren't as strong as they claim.

 

[Taodeching]

Thoughts?

Fear is the motivation. Fear of the opposing side, fear of not being liked. The fear breeds hatred, she should choose life over fear. There is so much fear which leads to hatred in this country that I pray it can be saved. Both sides claim the other side is evil ignore that all are made n the image of God.

We must be willing to let our fear go and the hatred with it for each other, reject the tribalism that makes speeches like this possible. People are miserable because they have nothing real to cling to like the speaker, they all need God.Pray for her soul and all our souls before it is to late

 

[Tigger45]

The fact that a two time impeached, outgoing President, preemptively and concurrently incites a mob at the capital building that results in the disruption of the peaceful transfer of power of the presidency of the U.S.A. is in itself far more harmful to our democracy than any foreign attempt to do so.

 

[Der Alte]

I think the Jan,6 was more of a betrayal to our country. Since the Trump helped caused it. Luckily Trump supporter, that were involved aren't as strong as they claim.

Nonsense! Anything like credible, verifiable, evidence the Trump "helped cause" Jan 6? I have never seen anything. I heard Trump say "March down Independence avenue and peacefully let your voices be heard." Wearing a red hat does not make one a lawless rioter.

 

[Der Alte]

The fact that a two time impeached, outgoing President, preemptively and concurrently incites a mob at the capital building that results in the disruption of the peaceful transfer of power of the presidency of the U.S.A. is in itself far more harmful to our democracy than any foreign attempt to do so.

Rubbish. Anything like credible, verifiable, evidence the Trump did anything like what you accused him of.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Thoughts?

It was a poor comparison for several reasons -- including that 9/11 and Pearl Harbor were total surprises, whereas plenty of people suspected that Donald's devoted would attempt something to stop the transfer of power...

 

[sandman]

Thoughts?

That's politics...A flare for the dramatic, overstating everything or outright lying ... unfortunately it's become acceptable.

 

[Gregory Thompson]

No, Jan. 6 wasn't worse than 9/11, nor is democracy at risk: Here's why

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 in anniversary speech at the Capitol

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 and criticizes 'extremists' | Daily Mail Online

Harris speech likens January 6 to Pearl Harbor, 9/11 in US history


Posted a few different links from different portions of the political spectrum...


Seems that it was a poor choice of words on her part.

One can rightfully criticize the actions and motivations of the people who perpetrated the event of Jan 6th...but to lump it in the same category with Pearl Harbor and 9/11? eh...that's a stretch.

Seems like her "flair for the dramatic" rivals that of people on the other side who claim that having to show proof of vaccination to get in a nightclub is "equivalent" to Nazi Germany.

I don't think you score any points by stooping to the level of the absolute worst people on the other side.


Thoughts?

January 6 Capitol Riot Arrests

Jan 6 was a terrorist attack, but it was by white people, so of course there's backlash.

 

[disciple Clint]

No, Jan. 6 wasn't worse than 9/11, nor is democracy at risk: Here's why

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 in anniversary speech at the Capitol

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 and criticizes 'extremists' | Daily Mail Online

Harris speech likens January 6 to Pearl Harbor, 9/11 in US history


Posted a few different links from different portions of the political spectrum...


Seems that it was a poor choice of words on her part.

One can rightfully criticize the actions and motivations of the people who perpetrated the event of Jan 6th...but to lump it in the same category with Pearl Harbor and 9/11? eh...that's a stretch.

Seems like her "flair for the dramatic" rivals that of people on the other side who claim that having to show proof of vaccination to get in a nightclub is "equivalent" to Nazi Germany.

I don't think you score any points by stooping to the level of the absolute worst people on the other side.


Thoughts?

My thought, she is the most unqualified person to ever hold the office, is there any question about why her staff is unhappy. What exactly has she accomplished as VP?

 

[pdudgeon]

The fact that a two time impeached, outgoing President, preemptively and concurrently incites a mob at the capital building that results in the disruption of the peaceful transfer of power of the presidency of the U.S.A. is in itself far more harmful to our democracy than any foreign attempt to do so.

Respectfully, I would disagree.
It is far more important that the disruption was still able to take place at all.
What it shows is that Freedom is still alive and operational in this Country.
In the same way that the Civil War was possible, and in the same way that the Viet Nam War objections were possible, and in the same way that Dr. Martin Luther King led the Civil Rights marches, the Jan 6th insurrection was just as necessary.
In days and years to come it will be more easily discerned than it is now.
But that was exactly the same way that those previous marches were seen then, as being disturbing and possibly illegal.
Today, long after the fact, we see them in a different way.

 

[Pommer]

In the same way that the Civil War was possible, and in the same way that the Viet Nam War objections were possible, and in the same way that Dr. Martin Luther King led the Civil Rights marches, the Jan 6th insurrection was just as necessary.

Haha.
No.

Having real, actual grievances and protesting for the redress of them is one thing (and yes, a very important and Constitutionally protected one); trying to get “your guy” in by staging a riot to halt a Constitutionally mandated process from taking place is neither a right, nor protected.

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

My thought, she is the most unqualified person to ever hold the office, is there any question about why her staff is unhappy. What exactly has she accomplished as VP?

That's a lie. Trump was the most unqualified person to hold office.

 

[Sketcher]

Jan 6th, as bad as it was, was a Mostly Peaceful Protest which can't be rightly compared to acts of war that killed thousands.

 

[Albion]

Jan 6th, as bad as it was, was a Mostly Peaceful Protest which can't be rightly compared to acts of war that killed thousands.

or, for that matter, to the other attacks upon the Capitol building that the Pelosi-Biden-Harris-Schumer people are hoping no one remembers.

In one, a bomb was detonated and did serious damage. In another, revolutionaries actually shot a number of Congressmen during a session of Congress.

So to make a bunch of unarmed demonstrators on January 6 out to be the worst thing that ever happened to democracy would be laughable if it were not the Big Lie that one of our political parties is making be its main campaign theme for the upcoming elections.

 

[The IbanezerScrooge]

Yeah, I thought that was a bit hyperbolic as well.

 

[rambot]

Respectfully, I would disagree.
It is far more important that the disruption was still able to take place at all.
What it shows is that Freedom is still alive and operational in this Country.
In the same way that the Civil War was possible, and in the same way that the Viet Nam War objections were possible, and in the same way that Dr. Martin Luther King led the Civil Rights marches, the Jan 6th insurrection was just as necessary.
In days and years to come it will be more easily discerned than it is now.
But that was exactly the same way that those previous marches were seen then, as being disturbing and possibly illegal.
Today, long after the fact, we see them in a different way.

Is it freedom to attempt to disrupt the democratic process solely because reality, facts, counts and courts have you information that makes you angry?

No. That's called being a child and having a tantrum.

6th was based 100% on allegations and 0% on evidence.

Dudes walked in there with zipties and tactical gear....based on allegations

Allegations..that's all.

 

[iluvatar5150]

No, Jan. 6 wasn't worse than 9/11, nor is democracy at risk: Here's why

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 in anniversary speech at the Capitol

Kamala Harris compares January 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 and criticizes 'extremists' | Daily Mail Online

Harris speech likens January 6 to Pearl Harbor, 9/11 in US history


Posted a few different links from different portions of the political spectrum...


Seems that it was a poor choice of words on her part.

One can rightfully criticize the actions and motivations of the people who perpetrated the event of Jan 6th...but to lump it in the same category with Pearl Harbor and 9/11? eh...that's a stretch.

Seems like her "flair for the dramatic" rivals that of people on the other side who claim that having to show proof of vaccination to get in a nightclub is "equivalent" to Nazi Germany.

I don't think you score any points by stooping to the level of the absolute worst people on the other side.


Thoughts?

Regarding the first link, she never claimed that it was worse, so I don’t know why he’d make that argument except to get some strawman points.

In fact, I’d argue that, of those three events, Jan 6 was the only one that was anywhere close to an “attack on our democracy.” The other two had nothing to do with “democracy.”

I’d also argue that the threat to democracy is not from the Gravy SEALS storming the capitol building, but by the politicians who would do their bidding. The problem is the folks seeking to establish and use procedural measures to overturn a proper election they don’t like. To that first author’s point- yes, the institutions held fast this time, but there were a disturbing number of Republicans who caved.