My good friend and fellow author, Lucian K. Truscott IV, now has a substack blog. He never puts up stuff - no matter how wild it might sound - that isn't well-sourced.
Here's what he said tonight:
It's being reported that freshman Congresswoman Laura Boebert, the one who tweeted Nancy Pelosi's location during the assault, was photographed …
My good friend and fellow author, Lucian K. Truscott IV, now has a substack blog. He never puts up stuff - no matter how wild it might sound - that isn't well-sourced.
Here's what he said tonight:
It's being reported that freshman Congresswoman Laura Boebert, the one who tweeted Nancy Pelosi's location during the assault, was photographed leading people on a tour of the Capitol on January 5. The people she was showing around the Capitol were photographed in the Capitol during the insurrection the next day.
Just so you know, members of Congress don't usually take terrorists on reconnaissance tours before they engage in seditious assaults. At least they didn't before Glock-carrying lunatics were elected.
I think this and other facts that will be coming out are why so many more Republican rats are jumping off the Trump train - this wasn't a spontaneous riot gone bad, it was a planned insurrection with people on the inside aiding and abetting it. And McConnell et al are trying to avoid the s***bomb that's exploding in their midst. I think they're 4 years too late for that, at least as far as history is concerned.
I wonder why Congressman Gohmert, who refused to be screened, was not arrested at gunpoint, as other Americans would have been. And the same goes for Congresswoman Boebert, if TCinLA's comment is correct. Insurrectionists and their supporters must be rooted out of Congress and law enforcement throughout the country. With little evidence, we did that to alleged Communists after WW Two. Today we have the evidence and we must act.
Thank you TCinLA. Excellent investigative journalism on the part of your friend. Ears to the ground. Knew there was a fox in the henhouse. It’s all starting to come out. Swear Biden and Harris in at an undisclosed location? What say you? ❤️🤍💙
Good comment and, assuming it to be true, it another sign that this so-far failed insurrection was planned and orchestrated, in part, by elected Republican officials. I do wish that Mr. Truscott would cite his source.
Lucian's been writing on these things for years. He doesn't cite his source for the same reason I don't name my friend who I describe here as "having spent his military career adjacent to or in the top levels of the Imperial Bureaucracy." It's also the same reason why investigative journalists never reveal sources. I can tell you that in all the time I have known Lucian, he's not been wrong.
It's well within the standards of ethical journalism to protect one's sources if their lives or livelihoods would be jeopardized by revealing their identities. The difference between "an anonymous source close to the White House reports.." (something I remember from numerous Watergate stories) and "Some say..." (which I can only hear in Bill O'Reilly's voice but Mx. Some may well be Fox News' most prolific source) is significant, and wider than it may look at first.
Ten members of Congress have today requested the Sergeant at Arms of both House and Senate to investigate Republican members who conducted "tours for constituents" before the attack, and effort is being organized to expel those who aided and abetted treason.
Boebert is associated with "Q". She doesn't come out and claim she necessarily follows Q and is attached to them like Marjorie Green, but there are tons of QAnon folks she represents on the Western Slope of Colorado. No doubt they financially supported her campaign to get elected, and may well still be supporting her for the causes. She is also associated with other white supremacist groups. She's a pretty face put out in front - but she's in way over her head.
I'm disgusted she was elected as our rep for the Western Slope. Unfortunately she was a "sexier" version than the democratic nominee for the last election (Diane Mitsch Bush - who could intelligently talk policy and was very well-versed in government issues both state and federal). Since moving back to the Western Slope I have been horrified to find out there is so much support for QAnon and other white supremacy hate groups and their ideals. So, it's time for us to evaluate WHY these people's beliefs are where they are - listen to what they want and find a way to address issues in a logical way. (much easier said than done) There are reasons why they have fallen under these extreme groups. No worse than a cult or even an inner city gang.
I have a dear friend for over 40 years who fell under Trump’s spell. I have some very successful neighbors who posted Trump signs in their windows. I think many of these people had a belief that Trump would be in their economic interest tax wise etc and they chose to close their ears to his vulgar style and his lies. I always saw him as a thug who was only out for himself with never an interest or an hour of public service in his life. He has developed a taste for power though and I’ve heard a rumor that his supporters are having their own inauguration. Watching congress on msnbc and just heard your rep from Colorado give a fiery speech.
I have been wondering about the list art of persuasion. Our leaders don’t lead, they pander to what people want to hear. Persuade us to reach higher, to cooperate, to have forebearance. To be kind and decent.
Waaayyyy over her head. I really hope she won’t last. Of course, if she’s expelled or just quits (“You mean, I have to work and follow rules?!?”), Repubs will probably just put Scott Tipton back in her seat, but at least he wasn’t quite as crazy and embarrassing as Boebert.
No, I'm thinking about Boebert. But, for sure, Marjorie Green is exactly as you describe her to be. Two plus how many have been elected to Congress? That spells big trouble for our future.
Yes she’s Q Anon, but you were probably thinking of the one from Florida. This one only made it to the news since January 6. It’s Lauren Boebert btw. She’s a freshman from Colorado
Somebody may have posted this... Snopes rated photo of Boebert as "miscaptioned." That was extremist tour in December in Colorado. I'm sure there's enough stuff on her still.
This happened in Idaho, Washington and Oregon last week too. Just like terrorist surveying NYC before 911. They are more prepared than we think possible.
Oh yes, she’s got a few things that she was arrested for, and her husband was busted for indecent exposure a number of years ago. Nothing major, but they weren’t outstanding citizens in their community. My best friend lives in Colorado, and she was very controversial...
My good friend and fellow author, Lucian K. Truscott IV, now has a substack blog. He never puts up stuff - no matter how wild it might sound - that isn't well-sourced.
Here's what he said tonight:
It's being reported that freshman Congresswoman Laura Boebert, the one who tweeted Nancy Pelosi's location during the assault, was photographed leading people on a tour of the Capitol on January 5. The people she was showing around the Capitol were photographed in the Capitol during the insurrection the next day.
Just so you know, members of Congress don't usually take terrorists on reconnaissance tours before they engage in seditious assaults. At least they didn't before Glock-carrying lunatics were elected.
I think this and other facts that will be coming out are why so many more Republican rats are jumping off the Trump train - this wasn't a spontaneous riot gone bad, it was a planned insurrection with people on the inside aiding and abetting it. And McConnell et al are trying to avoid the s***bomb that's exploding in their midst. I think they're 4 years too late for that, at least as far as history is concerned.
I wonder why Congressman Gohmert, who refused to be screened, was not arrested at gunpoint, as other Americans would have been. And the same goes for Congresswoman Boebert, if TCinLA's comment is correct. Insurrectionists and their supporters must be rooted out of Congress and law enforcement throughout the country. With little evidence, we did that to alleged Communists after WW Two. Today we have the evidence and we must act.
Thank you TCinLA. Excellent investigative journalism on the part of your friend. Ears to the ground. Knew there was a fox in the henhouse. It’s all starting to come out. Swear Biden and Harris in at an undisclosed location? What say you? ❤️🤍💙
Good comment and, assuming it to be true, it another sign that this so-far failed insurrection was planned and orchestrated, in part, by elected Republican officials. I do wish that Mr. Truscott would cite his source.
Lucian's been writing on these things for years. He doesn't cite his source for the same reason I don't name my friend who I describe here as "having spent his military career adjacent to or in the top levels of the Imperial Bureaucracy." It's also the same reason why investigative journalists never reveal sources. I can tell you that in all the time I have known Lucian, he's not been wrong.
are you saying that you prefer NOT to post a link to your friend's Substack? and that I should not either?
I don’t get this? What did I miss?
TCinLA has not answered my question. Someone wanted a link to his friend's article that I started to post, when I saw his comment above about sources.
I don't have an answer yet, though the writer is easy to find.
I dont think TCinLA minds if you post the link, I think TC said Lucian doesn’t name his sources. Does that make sense?
It's well within the standards of ethical journalism to protect one's sources if their lives or livelihoods would be jeopardized by revealing their identities. The difference between "an anonymous source close to the White House reports.." (something I remember from numerous Watergate stories) and "Some say..." (which I can only hear in Bill O'Reilly's voice but Mx. Some may well be Fox News' most prolific source) is significant, and wider than it may look at first.
As I read this elsewhere--same info without LB being named--it sounds accurate.
Ten members of Congress have today requested the Sergeant at Arms of both House and Senate to investigate Republican members who conducted "tours for constituents" before the attack, and effort is being organized to expel those who aided and abetted treason.
This is now in mainstream media, too.
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/12/mikie-sherrill-capitol-hill-attack-458655
Inside job. They “cased the joint” with her help. Holy smokes!
I’ll remember Laura Boebart’s name— is she the Q anon rep?
Boebert is associated with "Q". She doesn't come out and claim she necessarily follows Q and is attached to them like Marjorie Green, but there are tons of QAnon folks she represents on the Western Slope of Colorado. No doubt they financially supported her campaign to get elected, and may well still be supporting her for the causes. She is also associated with other white supremacist groups. She's a pretty face put out in front - but she's in way over her head.
I guess I’m glad I don’t live on the western slope of colorado
I'm disgusted she was elected as our rep for the Western Slope. Unfortunately she was a "sexier" version than the democratic nominee for the last election (Diane Mitsch Bush - who could intelligently talk policy and was very well-versed in government issues both state and federal). Since moving back to the Western Slope I have been horrified to find out there is so much support for QAnon and other white supremacy hate groups and their ideals. So, it's time for us to evaluate WHY these people's beliefs are where they are - listen to what they want and find a way to address issues in a logical way. (much easier said than done) There are reasons why they have fallen under these extreme groups. No worse than a cult or even an inner city gang.
I have a dear friend for over 40 years who fell under Trump’s spell. I have some very successful neighbors who posted Trump signs in their windows. I think many of these people had a belief that Trump would be in their economic interest tax wise etc and they chose to close their ears to his vulgar style and his lies. I always saw him as a thug who was only out for himself with never an interest or an hour of public service in his life. He has developed a taste for power though and I’ve heard a rumor that his supporters are having their own inauguration. Watching congress on msnbc and just heard your rep from Colorado give a fiery speech.
We have such a warped sense of what leadership is in this country.
I have been wondering about the list art of persuasion. Our leaders don’t lead, they pander to what people want to hear. Persuade us to reach higher, to cooperate, to have forebearance. To be kind and decent.
Some insight about how she won here: https://coloradosun.com/2020/11/04/lauren-boebert-how-she-won-colorado/
Thank you— the belief shin Q is beyond the pale— but obviously when the president endorses it people buy in
Waaayyyy over her head. I really hope she won’t last. Of course, if she’s expelled or just quits (“You mean, I have to work and follow rules?!?”), Repubs will probably just put Scott Tipton back in her seat, but at least he wasn’t quite as crazy and embarrassing as Boebert.
I think you may be thinking of Marjorie Green, Boebart is a real nutjob, and I have no doubt she’ll get her walking papers soon.
No, I'm thinking about Boebert. But, for sure, Marjorie Green is exactly as you describe her to be. Two plus how many have been elected to Congress? That spells big trouble for our future.
They terrify me. At least the skeletons are tumbling out of her closet so I believe her future is behind her. Marjorie may be more difficult to erase.
She really is despicable.
Me too... what a smart-ass little punk. I thought things couldn’t be worse, then I thought ‘Matt Gaetz’! Argh
Get her bed ready in Buena Vista women’s prison.
Petitions being circulated all over the State to pressure Congress to expel her.
That’s fabulous! All digits creossed!
Yes she’s Q Anon, but you were probably thinking of the one from Florida. This one only made it to the news since January 6. It’s Lauren Boebert btw. She’s a freshman from Colorado
"Lauren" Boebert. I think she is a "Q." Have not fact checked the "Q" aspect of her though.
If she’s not, she pretends to be to win popular support in Colorado.
One of them.
Buh bye Boebert, next seat will be in a prison cell, congrats on your 20 year term!
Zowie.
Somebody may have posted this... Snopes rated photo of Boebert as "miscaptioned." That was extremist tour in December in Colorado. I'm sure there's enough stuff on her still.
This happened in Idaho, Washington and Oregon last week too. Just like terrorist surveying NYC before 911. They are more prepared than we think possible.
That is part of what I think is yet to come out in revelations about this attempted putsch.
Oh yes, she’s got a few things that she was arrested for, and her husband was busted for indecent exposure a number of years ago. Nothing major, but they weren’t outstanding citizens in their community. My best friend lives in Colorado, and she was very controversial...
She owns a bar in Rifle, CO THEY ENCOURAGE patrons to open carry.
My buddy from college is from Rifle. He is an attorney now in Denver. Says she is a right wing nut.
All the staff at her restaurant open carry, as well.
WHAT?!
This also what Ammon Bundy did at the Idaho state capitol last week saying on public forums, “ to get acquainted with the building”