Why was the scrutiny of Rep. Loudermilk's tour of the Capitol with a large number of people and lasting several hours left to Police Chief, Tom Manager? Given the dangerous nature of the assault on 1/6, why wasn't the FBI in charge of evaluating the tour? Is there any reason to be concerned about whether Manager was influenced in his con…
Why was the scrutiny of Rep. Loudermilk's tour of the Capitol with a large number of people and lasting several hours left to Police Chief, Tom Manager? Given the dangerous nature of the assault on 1/6, why wasn't the FBI in charge of evaluating the tour? Is there any reason to be concerned about whether Manager was influenced in his conclusion about the tour? Was Republican, representative, Rodney David, on the House Administration Committee, Manager's sole contact concerning this matter?
There is a RICO link above. I haven't checked it out. The most obvious thing about Manager is that he is a moron MORON. Look how far morons get in the USA.
"The January 6th Committee once again proved it has done its homework and has the goods on the coup plotters and liars attempting to evade responsibility for their unlawful actions on January 6th. In a dramatic development on Wednesday, the Committee released surveillance video taken on January 5th that showed GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk giving a tour of the Capitol complex to a large group of “constituents.” One of those “constituents” took video and photos of tunnels and stairwells in the Capitol.
"The same “constituent” was in the crowd of rioters on January 6th as they advanced on the Capitol. Another insurrectionist described the “constituent” as “our fearless leader.” See NYTimes, Jan. 6 Panel Says Capitol Marcher Toured With G.O.P. Congressman.
"The video footage proves that Loudermilk, the House Republican caucus, and (sadly) the Capitol Police have misled the American public about the existence of “reconnaissance tours” led by GOP representatives on January 5th. The revelation reinforces the fact that the Committee is doing an outstanding job representing the interests of the American people and the Constitution. But it also highlights the dereliction of the DOJ, FBI, and Capitol Police. Each agency has been aware of the allegations for over a year but has failed to investigate or prosecute.
"The video reveals the audacious mendacity of the coup plotters and conspirators. After Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill reported that she saw reconnaissance tours led by Republicans on January 5th, Republicans issued the following string of denials, evasions, “corrections,” and lies. (It is helpful to know, as context, that the Capitol complex was closed to tours by members on January 5th because of Covid restrictions.)
* Republicans on the House Administration Committee (which includes Loudermilk) wrote a letter stating, “[t]here were no tours, no large groups, no one with MAGA hats on.”
* Rep. Loudermilk filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Mikie Sherrill for reporting on the existence of tours led by GOP representative on January 5th.
* Loudermilk denied that he led any tour of the Capitol complex on January 5th.
* Loudermilk then admitted he gave a tour of the Capitol complex “to a family with young children,” but claims that “to my knowledge” no one on the tour has been charged with crimes committed on January 6th “or entered the Capitol grounds.”
* Loudermilk also claimed that although some of his constituents attended the rally on the Ellipse before the attack on the Capitol on January 6th, “they turned away when they saw what was happening.”
"There are more lies, but you get the drift. See Business Insider, All the times GOP Rep. Loudermilk shifted his story about the Capitol tour he led a day before Jan. 6 attack. And remember this when evaluating Loudermilk’s explanations of why the tour was innocent: The Capitol complex was on Covid lockdown when Loudermilk gave the tour. That alone is ground for suspicion.
"The statement released by the Capitol Police was egregious and demonstrates ineptitude. In a letter to Loudermilk, the Capitol Police say that after reviewing the video of Loudermilk’s tour, they did not view “any of the activities we observed as suspicious.” The video is here:
... see if you see “anything suspicious” on the day before insurrectionists breached the Capitol.
"Here’s the point: Loudermilk could have cleared up the confusion and suspicion by telling the truth in the days following the insurrection. Instead, it took more than a year-and-a-half and a surveillance video release for him to admit the truth begrudgingly. By attempting to conceal the truth of January 6th, Republicans continue the slow-rolling coup that Trump started on November 7, 2020."
BOMBSHELL: January 6 Committee releases evidence of Republican tour of Capitol
VIDEO OF THE DAY: House 1/6 committee releases evidence of GOP rep. leading rioters on tour of Capitol
The stunning footage suggests that there may have been even closer coordination between the insurrectionists and Republican lawmakers than previously thought.
Good recapitulation of what went on. A consequence for our side in this dog fight is that Manger's reply will be played over and over distracting those who could be persuaded to our side. Meanwhile, the rabid dog will continue to attack everyone within reach while raising the stakes for our favored dog.
If I had access to the facts, I would broadcast everything true about Manger - far and wide, loud and clear - all the way down to the color of his underwear.
Interesting to note ... another name in today's global cast of characters implying biblical reference ... coincidence ...?
Manger is trying to save face and deflect any fault on his Department for sitting around while the Loudermilk tour was in progress. He is a unreliable source at best. And I agree Fern. Why wasn't an independent agency (such as the FBI) called to review the tapes? There definitely is more to this than meets the eye. Perhaps a Republican involved cover up.
My question to Manger would be: "Why didn't you stop this tour or at least stop the taking of pictures?"
Did he or any other member of the Capitol police observe the tour while it was taking place? What was the process of approval for it in the first place?
Why was the scrutiny of Rep. Loudermilk's tour of the Capitol with a large number of people and lasting several hours left to Police Chief, Tom Manager? Given the dangerous nature of the assault on 1/6, why wasn't the FBI in charge of evaluating the tour? Is there any reason to be concerned about whether Manager was influenced in his conclusion about the tour? Was Republican, representative, Rodney David, on the House Administration Committee, Manager's sole contact concerning this matter?
How is it that Tom Manager is still in the job? He's either complicit or extraordinarily inept.
What a collection, aye!
Or trained to be literal. They did NOT go into the Capitol BUILDING or into the TUNNELS.
Sounds like the police chief was in on the heist. They will nail him I am sure. I need to learn more about RICO.
There is a RICO link above. I haven't checked it out. The most obvious thing about Manager is that he is a moron MORON. Look how far morons get in the USA.
Maybe he’s a “paid” moron, Fern. You know the type who just looks away…
Manger should have consulted an attorney before responding.
From Robert Hubbell - 6/16/22
https://roberthubbell.substack.com/p/five-months-is-an-eternity-in-politics?s=r
"The January 6th Committee once again proved it has done its homework and has the goods on the coup plotters and liars attempting to evade responsibility for their unlawful actions on January 6th. In a dramatic development on Wednesday, the Committee released surveillance video taken on January 5th that showed GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk giving a tour of the Capitol complex to a large group of “constituents.” One of those “constituents” took video and photos of tunnels and stairwells in the Capitol.
"The same “constituent” was in the crowd of rioters on January 6th as they advanced on the Capitol. Another insurrectionist described the “constituent” as “our fearless leader.” See NYTimes, Jan. 6 Panel Says Capitol Marcher Toured With G.O.P. Congressman.
"The video footage proves that Loudermilk, the House Republican caucus, and (sadly) the Capitol Police have misled the American public about the existence of “reconnaissance tours” led by GOP representatives on January 5th. The revelation reinforces the fact that the Committee is doing an outstanding job representing the interests of the American people and the Constitution. But it also highlights the dereliction of the DOJ, FBI, and Capitol Police. Each agency has been aware of the allegations for over a year but has failed to investigate or prosecute.
"The video reveals the audacious mendacity of the coup plotters and conspirators. After Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill reported that she saw reconnaissance tours led by Republicans on January 5th, Republicans issued the following string of denials, evasions, “corrections,” and lies. (It is helpful to know, as context, that the Capitol complex was closed to tours by members on January 5th because of Covid restrictions.)
* Republicans on the House Administration Committee (which includes Loudermilk) wrote a letter stating, “[t]here were no tours, no large groups, no one with MAGA hats on.”
* Rep. Loudermilk filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Mikie Sherrill for reporting on the existence of tours led by GOP representative on January 5th.
* Loudermilk denied that he led any tour of the Capitol complex on January 5th.
* Loudermilk then admitted he gave a tour of the Capitol complex “to a family with young children,” but claims that “to my knowledge” no one on the tour has been charged with crimes committed on January 6th “or entered the Capitol grounds.”
* Loudermilk also claimed that although some of his constituents attended the rally on the Ellipse before the attack on the Capitol on January 6th, “they turned away when they saw what was happening.”
"There are more lies, but you get the drift. See Business Insider, All the times GOP Rep. Loudermilk shifted his story about the Capitol tour he led a day before Jan. 6 attack. And remember this when evaluating Loudermilk’s explanations of why the tour was innocent: The Capitol complex was on Covid lockdown when Loudermilk gave the tour. That alone is ground for suspicion.
"The statement released by the Capitol Police was egregious and demonstrates ineptitude. In a letter to Loudermilk, the Capitol Police say that after reviewing the video of Loudermilk’s tour, they did not view “any of the activities we observed as suspicious.” The video is here:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/15/loudermilk-tour-video/
... see if you see “anything suspicious” on the day before insurrectionists breached the Capitol.
"Here’s the point: Loudermilk could have cleared up the confusion and suspicion by telling the truth in the days following the insurrection. Instead, it took more than a year-and-a-half and a surveillance video release for him to admit the truth begrudgingly. By attempting to conceal the truth of January 6th, Republicans continue the slow-rolling coup that Trump started on November 7, 2020."
Your highlighting the DOJ, FBI and capital police doing nothing Ison’s of the most terrifying references I have read.
This is where politics becomes personal - very, very personal ....
From Bryan Tyler Cohen - 6/16/22
BOMBSHELL: January 6 Committee releases evidence of Republican tour of Capitol
VIDEO OF THE DAY: House 1/6 committee releases evidence of GOP rep. leading rioters on tour of Capitol
The stunning footage suggests that there may have been even closer coordination between the insurrectionists and Republican lawmakers than previously thought.
https://m.facebook.com/briantylercohen/videos/704794070813017/?refsrc=deprecated&ref=sharing&_rdr
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Good recapitulation of what went on. A consequence for our side in this dog fight is that Manger's reply will be played over and over distracting those who could be persuaded to our side. Meanwhile, the rabid dog will continue to attack everyone within reach while raising the stakes for our favored dog.
If I had access to the facts, I would broadcast everything true about Manger - far and wide, loud and clear - all the way down to the color of his underwear.
Interesting to note ... another name in today's global cast of characters implying biblical reference ... coincidence ...?
That letter of exoneration is exceedingly suspicious!
The enemy is on the inside, in ways that we will never be able to excise…
Darkness always is excised. Whether immediate or eventual, Light prevails.
UNITA!
Manger is trying to save face and deflect any fault on his Department for sitting around while the Loudermilk tour was in progress. He is a unreliable source at best. And I agree Fern. Why wasn't an independent agency (such as the FBI) called to review the tapes? There definitely is more to this than meets the eye. Perhaps a Republican involved cover up.
My question to Manger would be: "Why didn't you stop this tour or at least stop the taking of pictures?"
Did he or any other member of the Capitol police observe the tour while it was taking place? What was the process of approval for it in the first place?
Really good questions. We'll see.
It's obviously not going to stop with the Capitol police review. Don't worry.
Oh I am beyond worried. I walk around in a constant state of awareness that Democracy is teetering on the edge.
This doesn’t make any sense to me, either.
Bam. Corrupted, corrupt.
Expect answers coming. Finally, the truth of “tours on the 5th” is coming to Light.
Thank you, Fern.
Salud!
It won't be