Rachel Powell is a mother of eight from Western Pennsylvania who showed up at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 and was later dubbed the “Bullhorn Lady” for her use of a megaphone as she took part in the violent insurrection that left five people dead.
“Powell was found guilty on a variety of charges, including felony counts of interfering with officers performing their duties and obstruction of an official proceeding.”
In less than two weeks, Powell will head to federal prison to begin serving a 51-month prison sentence which will be followed by 36 months on probation.
Rather than accept her penalty and serve her time, Powell decided to go on Twitter/X and whine, posting this:
I, a mom & grandmother with no criminal history, have lived like this since #j6. The box on my ankle holding me INSIDE the house, unable to live. In 13 days the government will force me to endure a 51 month sentence because the last 3 years of confinement means nothing. pic.twitter.com/J6HsRt8feQ
Let it be clear that the United States Government holds people in confinement and no representatives or judicial branch cares. There is no time limit to how long they can hold a person like this. This is not America. The Constitution is dead. What are you going to do about it?
Well, boo freaking hoo! Sounds like Ms. Powell is in the “find out” phase of “fuck around and find out.” But she’s the one who showed up and broke the law, so now she has to face the consequence, which is something pro-Trumpers never seem to understand. In that regard, they’re just like their orange savior.
But while Powell thought her pity party would elicit sympathy, it resulted in her being subjected a lot of online karma and mockery. Take a look:
I'm not a lawyer, but I've seen a lot of movies. Isn't one of the requirements for early parole to be able to admit you did wrong and to show true remorse and understanding of why your actions were wrong?
Your social media account doesn't even begin to show this.
You broke into our Capitol. You made that choice. If you cared about being a mom and grandmother you wouldn’t have broken so many laws and this pathetic Amish dress charade doesn’t change the trash person you truly are. pic.twitter.com/MD21ysQSIf
New video taken by a January 6 rioter shows a dramatic confrontation between people who stormed the Capitol on that fateful day and confronted two Republican members of Congress.
The footage, which was obtained by NBC News via an open records request, is some of the most harrowing yet seen by the American public.
According to NBC:
The 8-minute video, shot by Capitol rioter Damon Beckley and introduced as evidence ahead of his sentencing, was released to the media coalition late Friday in response to a request from NBC News. Federal prosecutors are seeking more than three years in federal prison for Beckley, and his sentencing has now been rescheduled for Feb. 9.
In a tense moment, Beckley is told by Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX), who served as a sheriff before being elected to the Congress, “I’ve been in law enforcement in Texas for 30 years, and I’ve never had people act this way. I’m ashamed!”
Another portion of the video shows Beckely noting, “I drove fourteen hours to get here and stood in the cold for three and a half hours to find out that Mike Pence is a f—— traitor, man. And I voted for that f—— dude. He could’ve done the right thing and certified those legislators, electors, and we wouldn’t be standing here with a nine-millimeter pointed at me right now!”
A second rioter remarks, “We’re real American citizens, and we’re sick of this. We’re making it known that we’re sick of it.”
Another rioter is heard telling someone, “They can only kill so many of us.”
During a speech he made Friday to commemorate the third anniversary of the Capitol insurrection which left 10 people dead, President Joe Biden said:
“This is the first national election since January 6th insurrection placed a dagger at the throat of American democracy — since that moment. We all know who Donald Trump is. The question we have to answer is: Who are we? That’s what’s at stake. Who are we?”
Watch the video, direct from NBC:
NEW:
Dramatic new Jan. 6 video shows two GOP representatives speaking with Capitol rioters through the broken windows of the House chamber doors as officers point weapons at the mob attempting to breach the floor.
For some reason known only to him, failed one-term former president Donald Trump decided he’d start discussing the subject of magnets and how they work during a Friday campaign rally in Iowa.
In a video shared on Twitter/X, the disgraced ex-head of state tells supporters, “They had an almost billion-dollar cost over on the magnetic elevators. Think of it. Magnets. Now, all I know about magnets is this: Give me a glass of water, let me drop it on the magnets. That’s the end of the magnets.”
Trump: All I know about magnets is this, give me a glass of water, let me drop it on the magnets, that’s the end of the magnets pic.twitter.com/TopK4BRsOq
As a matter of fact, water is almost completely non-magnetic, so magnets work underwater the same as they do in air or in a vacuum. Cold water has absolutely no effect on the field or on the magnet. Hot water, however, can reduce the strength of the magnet and therefore potentially weaken the magnetic field.
As several people pointed out, Trump continues to show signs of serious cognitive decay.
It’s a given that failed former president Donald Trump will go to virtually any lengths to stir his fanatical supporters — many of whom claim to be “Christians” — even though their rabid hatred of anyone the least bit different (i.e. darker skin tone or sexual orientation) certainly doesn’t comport with what Jesus taught regarding loving others.
But a video the disgraced ex-president shared on his financially-strapped Truth Social site may well turn out to be the most disgusting thing he’s ever posted online. And while it should completely alienate his support among evangelical Christians, it’s probably won’t.
The video, according to Mediaite, is an updated version of the “So God Made a Farmer” video made famous by radio host Paul Harvey. Here’s the original:
Trump’s remake, however, suggests that he’s the savior sent to save the world, which is odd since that was supposed to be Christ’s job.
The video begins with this narration:
“And on June 14th, 1946, God looked down on his plan Paradise, and said, I need a caretaker. So God gave us Trump.”
“God said, I need somebody willing to get up before dawn. Fix this country. Work all day. Fight the Marxists. Eat supper. Then go to the Oval Office and stay past midnight. And a meeting of the heads of state. So God made Trump.”
Work all day? That’s a good one! Dotard Don has never “worked” a day in his damn life.
But wait. It gets even more absurd, with the narrator intoning:
“I need somebody with arms strong enough to wrestle the deep state, and yet gentle enough to deliver his own grandchild. Somebody to ruffle the feathers. Tame the cantankerous World Economic Forum. Come home hungry. Have to wait until the First Lady is done with lunch with friends. Then tell the ladies to be sure and come back real soon and mean it. So God gave us Trump.”
“I need somebody who can shape an ax but wield a sword. Who had the courage to step foot in North Korea? Who can make money from the tar of the sand turned liquid to gold? Who understands the difference between tariffs and inflation? We’ll finish this 40 hour week by Tuesday noon, but then put in another 72 hours. So God made Trump.”
Someone get me a barf bag. I’m gonna be sick.
The video concludes with this flourish:
“God said, I need somebody who will be strong and courageous, who will not be afraid or terrified of the wolves when they attack a man who cares for the flock. A shepherd to mankind who will never leave nor forsake them. I need the most diligent worker to follow the path and remain strong in faith and know the belief of God and country. Somebody who is willing to drill, bring back manufacturing and American jobs. Farm the lands. Secure our borders. Build our military. Fight the system all day and finish a hard weeks. Work by attending church on Sunday. And then his oldest son turns and says, God, let’s make America great again, dad. Let’s build back a country to be the envy of the world again. So God made Trump.”
Attend church on Sunday? Problem is, Donald Trump NEVER attends church and never has. He just likes to pretend he’s a believer because it helps obscure the fact that he’s been accused of sexual assault by 26 different women, bragged that he gets off by grabbing women “by the pussy,” and admitted that he had sexual urges for his own daughter, Ivanka when she was only 13.
Here’s Trump’s video, which is deserving of being struck by lightning from above:
This tracks the messaging that comes from his rally stages from pastors – that God has chosen Trump to battle the Deep State. This is also a ripoff of the ad Casey Desantis made for Ron’s reelection campaign. This also says Trump goes to church on Sundays when he never goes. pic.twitter.com/OFcBsk5w3W
God made Trump? Definitely NOT a cult or anything. What’s next? Everyone going to shave their heads, wear comfortable jogging suits, Matching Nike shoes, and lay down for a nice long nap?
Alina Habba is an attorney for failed one-term, twice-impeached former president Donald Trump, and remarks she made Thursday during an appearance on Fox have many suggesting that she was trying to threaten Supreme Court justices who will eventually have to decide whether or not the ex-president can be kept off primary ballots in states this year.
Speaking with Fox host Sean Hannity, according to HuffPost, Habba said, “I think it should be a slam dunk in the Supreme Court. I have faith in them.”
She added:
“You know people like (Supreme Court Justice Brett) Kavanaugh ― who the president fought for, who the president went through hell to get into place ― he’ll step up. Those people will step up. Not because they’re pro-Trump but because they’re pro-law. Because they’re pro-fairness, and the law on this is very clear.”
Habba: I think it should be a slam dunk in the supreme court. I have faith in them. You know, people like Kavanaugh, who the president fought for, who the president went through hell to get into place. He'll step up. pic.twitter.com/gQo1h55t6N
Habba’s comments raised eyebrows on Twitter/X, with some noting that she was either suggesting a quid pro quo or using threats to get her way with the high court.
Could this be considered intimidation or quid pro quo?
Wait, are the SCOTUS justices like Kavanaugh supposed to rule in Trump's favor because they "owe him one," or are they supposed to follow the rule of law?
