Bidens pay their respects to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick as officer lies in honor at Capitol

By artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:24am |

By Caroline Kelly & Jason Hoffman @ CNN.com, Feb. 2

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived at the US Capitol late Tuesday night to pay their respects to fallen US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, whose remains are lying in honor in the building's famous Rotunda, less than four weeks after he died after responding to the riot that erupted in the building.

In an appearance lasting a few minutes, the President and first lady entered the Rotunda, where several US Capitol police officers were stationed including two officers flanking Sicknick's remains.

Biden placed his hand on the table displaying Sicknick's remains before he and the first lady each placed their hands over their hearts and Biden crossed himself. The Bidens then stood in front of memorial wreaths before again placing their hands over their hearts and exiting the Rotunda.

The somber ceremonial arrival began at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday at the East Front of the Capitol with Sicknick's remains arriving in a hearse. A Capitol Police officer carried the box containing his remains up the steps as police officers stood at attention outside the building that had been ransacked by insurrectionists almost a month before.

The viewing for Sicknick began at 10 p.m. and was set to last overnight. A ceremony is set to take place on Wednesday [....].

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https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/02/politics/brian-sicknick-lie-in-honor-capitol-riot/index.html

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Note the link includes a video segment from Cuomo Prime Time which is showing live footage from the event Tues. evening while discussing Nothing more traumatic': Former cop on Capitol police officer's death.

This evening's ceremony limited attendance to the force itself and the family; the congressional event will be during the day. That the Biden's showed their respects this evening is basically "support the troops" message. As was his earlier video message today about the FBI deaths and injury this morning.

I predict you will no longer hear anti-police talk like this from Democrats, especially about about Jan. 6, like several pieces on this thread THE UNBEARABLE WHITENESS OF THE CAPITOL MOB and especially not from Biden, how the Capitol Police were complicit, and how if it were blacks they would have shot them all. That meme has certainly totally disappeared from CNN and MSNBC. I watched Rachel Maddow a bit, it was very pro-police as well.

I'd be willing to bet you are not going to see any Dem congresspersons on Weds. wear their kente cloth stoles in support of BLM.

I will be surprised if Jan. 6 will now forever have a meme of the U.S. Congress and U.S. democracy and rule of law vs. the Trump Insurgents who are anti-cop. And the Capitol Hill Police will be the defending martyrs. Going forward you are going to see less and less of the meme of "the police are the enemy of the people" on any liberal MSm. And you will see the Dem party increasingly in support of "law and order" and police and increasingly GOP will become the party of libertarians for self-defense militias and more talk about how all police authorities are thugs and part of the Deep State. Any sympathizers of the Trump insurgency within military and police forces are currently being purged or at least they have to hide their sympathies.

After all, there are a lot of police now that are black and other P.O.C. and they have been silent until now. And there are black and p.o.c. congresspersons who are grateful that the Capitol Police were there.

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:48am

Joy Reid already on board with this new meme on Feb. 1 to kick off Black History Month:

One day I’m gonna tell my grandkids Black Panther was real and this was him. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/PQfpZY5owF
— Joy WE VOTED!! WEAR A MASK!! Reid ) (@JoyAnnReid) February 1, 2021

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 2:25am

Reid praises the officer who directed the rioters away from members of Congress

She also criticized the double standard in treatment of the MAGA crowd and BLM protesters by the police

Joy Reid Shreds Police Double Standards On Pro-Trump Insurrectionists And BLM

MSNBC anchor Joy Reid on Wednesday condemned the police response to the pro-Trump rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, imagining a wildly different and deadly outcome had they been Black Lives Matter protesters.

“I guarantee you if that was a Black Lives Matter protest in D.C., there would already be people shackled, arrested or dead,” said Reid. “Shackled, arrested en masse or dead.”

Reid recalled the “severe” police response to protests that erupted following the 2015 death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore police custody, saying “what terrified me in those moments in Baltimore were not the marches” but the “menacing” cops.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joy-reid-police-response-capitol-storming_n_5ff6c786c5b6ef6b1583a48a

We will see if Reid ignores the next killing of an unarmed Black man by police.

You create your own tribal messages

by rmrd0000 on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 9:44am

New DA punts Rayshard case

More proof it's dangerous and less than judicial to carry out court matters in the popular press - another version of "trial by hanging" or talking head.

Sure, it scratches the public's itch, but there's a real danger the public misinterprets or gets spoonfed a misleading narrative.

It helps in this case that the new DA's a black female - otherwise a white DA would be accused if racism no doubt. As it is, the prior DA was in way too much hurry to file charges, and it tarnished their credibility.

https://www.npr.org/2021/01/29/961972457/district-attorney-in-atlanta-wa...

Long Twitter thread

Willis said she had referred the case to the Georgia Attorney General for appointment of a special prosecutor because her predecessor as Fulton County DA, Paul Howard, had used video evidence from the case in campaign television advertisements.
— Rebecca Kavanagh (@DrRJKavanagh) January 28, 2021

by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 10:25am

The prior DA used the case in a video

The public was not involved in that decision

A DA in Durham accused Duke lacrosse players of rape

Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton heard the word stripper and waited for more evidence

Those public trials were DA initiated

Most people recognize the need for police

Most people are not willing to trade the need for police with overlooking police abuse

Joy Reid praised a brave police officer

Joy Reid also pointed out the differences in the treatment of the MAGA crowd and BLM protesters

There were clear differences in how BLM members and MAGA members were treated in DC

Regarding the race of the DA, Daniel Cameron, a Black AG, handled the Breonna Taylor case

Cameron is being sued by jurors for not presenting them with the full evidence

The race of the DA is not a factor

Kente cloths are safe

by rmrd0000 on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 11:08am

My name is Jan Johnson, I come from Wisconsin
Speaking of which... Cheesus Saves! (but Espo scores on the rebound)

Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre went on Tucker Carlson Tonight to talk about cheese pic.twitter.com/9BcYDoYtOL
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 3, 2021

Ever used a "shammy" cloth? they'll surprise you (especially since most ppl think of mountain goats as dirty)
DA Pennebaker was one of our most influential documentarists ever,
including 1960's "Primary", Monterrey Pop, Dylan's "Don't Look Back", and the seminal 2000 "Startup.com"
https://www.idfa.nl/en/selection/99589/filmmakers-d-a-pennebaker-chris-h...

by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 11:54am

You put up a post about a DA punting a case. The case mentioned the race of the DA

I responded that Daniel Cameron was Black and faced criticism because of his actions as DA

I could also mention that Kamala Harris did not receive full,support because of her history as AG

You entered race into the discussion

I posted about Joy Reid praising a Capitol police officer and criticizing the Capitol police department

You posted about a DA punting a case in Atlanta

My response to your post was as responsive as your post was to mine.

by rmrd0000 on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:16pm

DA Pennebaker I said - best DA of all.
Of course The Police sang DA-DOO-DOO-DOO DUH-DA-DA-DA, quite some time ago. Seems like a message in a bottle by now - what could it mean? Maybe ask Roxanne. With FDA approval, of course.

by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:19pm

Just asking for a friend

Are you on drugs?

by rmrd0000 on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:34pm

Asking for a friend.
Is he/she buying?

by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:07pm

Thanks

What I suspected

by rmrd0000 on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:10pm

I never dip into my own stash, if that's what you're thinking.

by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:26pm

Also You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:21pm

Wow, that's actually what I *meant* to write in conclusion.
The Psychic Connection!!! [ok, it wasn't the hugest leap, but still...]

by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:27pm

On point, you got it More proof it's dangerous and less than judicial to carry out court matters in the popular press - another version of "trial by hanging" or talking head. EXCEPT it's not even that what we've been doing during the Trump era, rather it's trial by citizen cell phone video and social media.

Biden's not going to fall for that, comes to mind he had to go through it once, one of the major pre-cell-phone examples with what happens when you do that, with the infamous "high tech lynching" accusations of Clarence Thomas and all.

I notice the trend of media and the more responsible on social media coming round to that, i.e.

Many people sought to identify her online (and sometimes got it wrong—a reminder of the importance of seeking confirmation from a news outlet or law enforcement)....

-Ronan Farrow

7/ If you are submitting tips...THANK YOU! ESSENTIAL pieces of the puzzle came via the tip form! The process is working! Reminder: NEVER share unconfirmed names, and discourage others from doing so. Have new tips to share? Submit here....

-John Scott-Railton

I don't think Biden Democrats aren't going to go with the whole meme anymore BECAUSE: a judgmental mob mis-informed by online tribal narratives was doing exactly that when they stormed the Capitol trying to stop the theft of the election. Likewise Congressional Dems and Pence got the same message real strong when the mob came hunting for them. Wait for the (reformed, not stacked tor a narrative) legal process after the cell phone video before you start marching is going to be the new hot thing. While waiting it's gonna be: opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one but to be taken seriously you actually have to be doing your jury duty. No more mob justice. I can totally see Biden and Harris and Pelosi and Schumer and say: the system will judge who is a Karen and who is not.

Overall meme: I didn't notice anyone take a knee when Lady Gaga sang the national anthem at Biden's inauguration, did you?

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:13pm

Did they put Kinte cloth around their necks? I hear that's soothing & a great sign of poetic justice.

by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:30pm

meanwhile, here's two lefty scholars arguing in The Atlantic that the defund/abolish concept might well be applied to right wing extremists as well as black lives

"Thinking in terms of root causes and nonpunitive interventions is never ridiculous, even when the target is right-wing extremism," @NeilMGong and @heathperson write: https://t.co/gk58m8ULnb
— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) January 22, 2021

(I feel that their argument is slightly anarchist in that they more confidence in the ability of close, small near communities to do civilization best rather than big gummint. And I suspect one issue of naivete with them: they don't know the nightmare that small towns can become.)

The Democrats will never go there, they are the big gummint party and they struggle with many libertarian issues. Law and order and everything that goes with that fits with them better. This is also why the left anarchists in Portland chant "fuck joe biden" and attack the DNC office...

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 2:39am

Kibbutz Kounterrevolution

by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 10:12am

So romantic, also all American, just like Thorton Wilder's "Our Town" Or Otis in Mayberry, who doesn't even need a social worker to tell him to lock himself in the town jail every night. Everything's hunky dory until you give Barney Fife a badge and a handgun.

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:18pm

"Here at The Rock we've got 2 rules. The first one's: Obey All Rules. The second's "No gum."

by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:28pm

Capitol police officers participated in the riot

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/11/politics/capitol-police-officers-suspended-tim-ryan/index.html

Other police officers from around the country participated in the riot

https://time.com/5929398/police-officers-involved-capitol-riots-charges/

Despite the Kente cloth jokes, questioning of police departments will continue

Edit to add:

Has anyone seen a Capitol police press conference?

Why was there such a security screw up?

Yeah, we aren't going to hear criticism of the police (snark)

by rmrd0000 on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 2:23pm

Speaker Nancy Pelosi honors fallen Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick: "We will never forget this sacrifice." pic.twitter.com/Qi8EgxwYJg
— The Recount (@therecount) February 3, 2021

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 2:48pm

speaking of Nancy, this is interesting--as all of Congress is always unpopular, always gets low approval ratings through thick and thin--but turns out she's the least unpopular!

The most popular congressional leader in America: Nancy Pelosi

(from new Q poll) pic.twitter.com/PZ9rEcRXuD
— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) February 3, 2021

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 2:55pm

the meme just reiterated less than a hour ago by official presidential tweet,

Officer Brian Sicknick was a hero who died in the line of duty defending our democracy and the citadel of liberty itself. To his family and loved ones, I know no words can dull the pain of this moment, but know Jill and I and the entire nation join you in mourning his loss. pic.twitter.com/hH0Da0NIkQ
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 3, 2021

carefully crafted lingo, speech writers prolly doing an all nighter

hero who died in the line of duty defending our democracy and the citadel of liberty itself.

I think the "liberty" word is an especially good choice...after fighting for liberty the founders thought up this clever democratic system where liberty is actually protected by everybody following the agreed-upon rules; take that would-be rioters,revolution never again

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 3:06pm

oh and this and the entire nation join you in mourning his loss.is a reminder of how he's learned to be very disciplined to stay on message after decades of experience of failure from not doing so:

His closing message is literally his opening message. Biden's announcement speech in April 2019 and his direct-to-camera "closing message" ad today:
“battle for the soul of the nation"
“choose hope over fear”
“unity over division.”
we are “the UNITED States of America.” pic.twitter.com/B5spMkpXYf
— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) October 28, 2020

from OCTOBER SURPRISE: BIDEN'S ZIPPED LIPS!

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 4:08pm

Message: 85 cops on motorcycles escort to sacred ground of heroes:

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the January 6 riot, is being taken to Arlington National Cemetery where he will be buried https://t.co/14xtKYkxiM
— Emma Kinery (@EmmaKinery) February 3, 2021

edit to add--the cynical can see what's going on here even if the tribalist partisans can't:

Using a dead cop for politics... every time I think dc can't go lower, they do..
— Kayla Bracksun (@kaylabracksun) February 3, 2021

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 3:15pm

I have no problem honoring Brian Sicknick

I have no problem with the Eugene Goodman promotion.

This has absolutely nothing to do with the police officers who participated in the riot

It has nothing to do with concerns about police who are friendly with the Proud Boys

It has nothing to do with the fact that current and former police officers belong to the Oath Keepers

There will be ongoing criticism of the actions of police officers and police departments.

The terror would come if people aren't willing to take a knee or criticize.

by rmrd0000 on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 3:27pm

What rmrd on dagblog has a problem with and what he doesn't have a problem with: focus group of 1 representing 1, Democratic party's marketing department cares not.

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 3:32pm

The DOJ will have a police oversight board

https://thepoliticus.com/joe-biden-vows-to-create-a-doj-police-oversight-board-within-the-first-100-days-of-his-presidency/

by rmrd0000 on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 3:45pm

I think: not unrelated to everything that happened, including the last 24 hours:

In “The Image,” Daniel Boorstin argues that the growing appetite for news stimulated by the expansion of technological media led to the invention of the “pseudo-event”: a staged or pre-arranged event that occurs purely for the purpose of then being reported on in the news./1
— Geoff Shullenberger (@daily_barbarian) February 3, 2021

But as media continued to expand and the news cycle accelerated, the production of pseudo-events themselves could not keep up. This, I would argue, is how we ended up with the viral video as one of the main triggers of news cycles. This represents a new sort of pseudo event./2
— Geoff Shullenberger (@daily_barbarian) February 3, 2021

The old pseudo-event was usually a non-event that featured important people and would be covered for that reason. The new sort is a real event featuring unimportant people, and thus not newsworthy in the old sense, but is covered because it fits into a prior media narrative./3
— Geoff Shullenberger (@daily_barbarian) February 3, 2021

by artappraiser on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 3:37pm

Rep. Kinzinger of the alternative GOP: ...He fought bravely in the face of pure evil, giving his life to defend our democracy from a ruthless mob. He protected our freedoms & saved countless lives....

Today, we honor the service and sacrifice of Officer Brian Sicknick. He fought bravely in the face of pure evil, giving his life to defend our democracy from a ruthless mob. He protected our freedoms & saved countless lives--we as a nation owe him an immense debt of gratitude. pic.twitter.com/73DRRylzGD
— Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) February 3, 2021

DC police:

Today, the Metropolitan Police Department honors fallen US Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick for his bravery and courage on January 6th. His service to our country will never be forgotten. #RememberTheFallen pic.twitter.com/mHXanpaxLJ
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 3, 2021

NPR:

U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who was fatally injured during the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, has been given the rare distinction of lying in honor in the Rotunda. pic.twitter.com/jfWlbn4LIh
— NPR (@NPR) February 3, 2021

Rep. Val Demings, former Orlando Police Chief:

This morning I visited the remains of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick at the U.S. Capitol.

He was killed on January 6th in defense of all of us who work at the Capitol.

My prayers are with his family and loved ones. We will honor his sacrifice and defend our democracy.
— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) February 3, 2021

DC Fire & EMS:

As the funeral cortège of fallen Capitol Hill Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick crossed the Memorial Bridge towards his final resting place at Arlington Cemetery, #DCsBravest Fireboat 1, the John Glenn, honored him with a water borne salute. RIP. pic.twitter.com/Qi0fFfaMf1
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 3, 2021

Kamala Harris & Doug Emhoff:

As the funeral cortège of fallen Capitol Hill Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick crossed the Memorial Bridge towards his final resting place at Arlington Cemetery, #DCsBravest Fireboat 1, the John Glenn, honored him with a water borne salute. RIP. pic.twitter.com/Qi0fFfaMf1
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 3, 2021

by artappraiser on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:17am

I can't find anything tweeted by the NYPD on Sicknick. They tweeted this one on Tuesday instead:

Our condolences go out to the family, friends, & co-workers of Lieutenant Michael Boutte from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office in Mississippi. Lieutenant Boutte was shot & killed yesterday while responding to a suicidal individual. He previously served with the @usairforce. pic.twitter.com/HP0nJcg36r
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) February 2, 2021

more Joy Reid:

Watching the silent departure ceremony for Officer Sicknick, who was murdered by members of the MAGA mob who stormed our capitol for Trump, I’m angry all over again about the terrorism we experienced on 1/6, and reminded yet again that for four years, we had no president. pic.twitter.com/opCC6Stee9
— Joy WE VOTED!! WEAR A MASK!! Reid ) (@JoyAnnReid) February 3, 2021

by artappraiser on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:22am

from Reed Galen of The Lincoln Project. This tweet may or may not be heartfelt; a reminder that he is a professional in political communications, formerly working for Republican campaigns:

@HawleyMO @tedcruz @SenRickScott @GOPLeader @mtgreenee @laurenboebert @RepMattGaetz

You did this. Officer Sicknick would be alive today if you’d done your duty, if you’d obeyed your oath.

Now, he rests eternally in honor.

You revel in your dishonor, forever. pic.twitter.com/xVXjfMyuua
— Reed Galen (@reedgalen) February 3, 2021

by artappraiser on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:29am

three more of the anti-Trumpie GOP:

On January 6th, U.S. Capitol Police were the only thing standing between us and the rioters. Officer Sicknick lost his life defending us.

My heart is with his family, our brave Capitol Police officers, and our nation. pic.twitter.com/alyjI19jmb
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) February 3, 2021

I join my colleagues and the nation in honoring Officer Brian Sicknick’s service to, and sacrifice for, our Constitution.

Today, and every day since Jan. 6, we mourn. We must also remember our charge going forward: hold all those responsible to account. pic.twitter.com/XNMxexBquQ
— Rep. Peter Meijer (@RepMeijer) February 3, 2021

Officer Brian Sicknick gave his life protecting the U.S. Capitol and the lives of those of us inside of it. But most importantly, he gave his life protecting our democracy. He is a hero—our Capitol Police officers are heroes. Rest in peace—we will never forget your sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/ofEDgl6cMk
— Senator Mitt Romney (@SenatorRomney) February 3, 2021

Liz Warren:

Officer Brian Sicknick made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our Capitol on January 6. We are forever in his debt. pic.twitter.com/AoSypQnWAP
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) February 3, 2021

Rep. Ted Lieu:

Officer Brian Sicknick died protecting our nation’s Capitol. We remember his courage, honor and service. May he Rest In Peace. https://t.co/TnSnkXgoor
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) February 3, 2021

by artappraiser on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:46am

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McCarthy: “You have [Rep. Matt] Gaetz, who belongs in jail…”

Gaetz: “Tough words from a guy who sucker punches people in the back. The only assault I committed was against Kevin’s fragile ego.”https://t.co/LctPuz6Pcf

Read the article at https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/29/divisions-leave-floridas-house-republicans-powerless-00129200

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‘She got so mad at me’: book on the ‘Squad’ details AOC-...
‘She got so mad at me’: book on the ‘Squad’ details AOC-Pelosi clashes

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By Martinn Pengelly in Washington DC for TheGuardian.com, Nov. 30

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells Ryan Grim life in Congress ‘completely transformed’ after Democratic leader stepped down

Read the article at https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/nov/30/squad-book-aoc-nancy-pelosi?CMP=share_btn_tw

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US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source
US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source

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@ Reuters, Nov. 29

Read the article at https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-health-insurers-humana-cigna-talks-merge-wsj-2023-11-29/

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Central Africa’s dinosaur regimes and the art of coup-...
Central Africa’s dinosaur regimes and the art of coup-proofing

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"Both the AU and the intl community place more weight on whether elections are held than whether they are free and fair. Sanctions/expulsions occur when there is a coup but not necessarily when elections are rigged or if an “institutional coup” occurs." https://t.co/m9dNimJP0D
— Cameron Hudson (@_hudsonc) November 28, 2023

Read the article at https://africanarguments.org/2023/11/central-africas-dinosaur-regimes-and-the-art-of-coup-proofing/

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