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"It Was Heartbreaking To See" - John Heilemann On His Up Close View Of The Capitol InsurrectionJohn Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, and Alex Wagner from Showtime's "The Circus" join Stephen to talk about their experiences in the crowd outside the Capitol during the insurrection and how everyday life in Washington, D.C. has changed dramatically in the aftermath of the attack.
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John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, and Alex Wagner from Showtime's "The Circus" talk about the disturbing conspiracy-driven alternate reality that has driven self-styled militia groups and other supporters of the president towards violence.
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Stephen Colbert: Guests John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, and Alex Wagner from Showtime's "The Circus" (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Jan 2021
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renate
(13,776 posts)1. Highly highly highly recommended
Thank you for posting this.
Rhiannon12866
(205,478 posts)2. Thanks!
And I agree, they had some pretty powerful stories, scary stuff!
OnDoutside
(19,962 posts)3. It really is time for America to face the reality that Militias are a relic of the 17th and 18th
centuries, a time where you didn't have the recognised Police Force, National Guard and standing Army of today. Isn't it time to challenge the acceptability of their existence ? Or at least treat the more militant ones as they treat the Mob ?
Rhiannon12866
(205,478 posts)4. The 2nd Amendment
The last remaining excuse for maintaining militias and carrying guns.