Go read this v. important, spot-on, & thorough article from @mmasnick at @techdirt. It’s an effective debunking of what Elon & his like-minded pals at far-right media outlets (etc.) want you to think is some sort of mega-scandal (spoiler alert: it’s not)
https://t.co/UtPDpcAyLp
19 victims were under age 10. Children and teachers were murdered in a cowardly attack in their Texas school. We share the shock and grief of the American people, and the rage of those who are fighting to end the violence.
"We gather due to a selfish man's injured pride. And the outrage of supporters who he has deliberately misinformed for the past two months - and stirred to action this very morning. What happened...was an insurrection, incited by the President of the United States."
@MittRomney
@lanegreene True. This specific process is usually barely even televised, as it’s a foregone conclusion and a procedural thing etc. But yesterday changed things, sadly.
This is beautiful (& was a foregone conclusion, of course), & a positive hopeful sane end to a day of heartbreaking domestic terrorism, violence, hate, & attempts to destroy our democracy, all directly incited by a sitting president.
America, let’s bring back better. Please.❤️
On n’oublie pas:Jan 7 2015. The massacre perpetuated on #CharlieHebdo by cowardly Islamist terrorists in an attempt to destroy courage, joy, freedom, solidarity,& love. 12 innocents murdered by bigots. &Yet,hope: in midst of hate&horror, solidarity&love grew #ToujoursCharlie 🇫🇷❤️
Today was heartbreaking to see. It’s still heartbreaking. Gutting. Our country is being attacked from within. Our citizens are being attacked. Our beautiful democracy is being attacked. The shining city on the hill is being shamefully abused. I’m gutted.