How the The Confederate States of America were allowed to take Washington DC

Yesterday, the confederate flag flew in the capital of the USA.

Trump spoke to peaceful demonstrators, stating that the election held last year was stolen from him and his supporters. 

During the initial rally, Trump encouraged his supporters to "fight like hell" and "take back our country", and asked his supporters to march to encourage the elected representatives to ignore the election results of November 2020.

"You'll never take back our country with weakness. You have to show strength and you have to be strong. We have come to demand that Congress do the right thing and only count the electors who have been lawfully slated."

Rudi Giuliani called for them to engage in “a trial by combat” and they peacefully marched on the United States Capitol. When they got there, things changed.  They violently forced entry into the seat of the US government.  The last time that happened was then the forces of the British Empire did so, this being a feat not possible for the Confederate States of America in the US civil war.

During June, protests were held across the USA. Those demonstrating peacefully were cleared in a violent manner to allow Trump to walk to a church. People across the globe saw how Martin Gugino was pushed to the floor by the police (he sustained a fracture and issues with walking after this). And the National Guard were called upon to defend the Lincoln Memorial in June 2020 as well.

Not all the protests in June 2020 were peaceful, violence and damage to property took place and was met with a robust defence, this including when the public safety building in Kenosha was attacked. The violence in June 2020 was disgraceful and not excuse is present for causing damage which requires public funds to repair that could be spent on helping people instead.

The difference in how these protests were defended against was shocking. Peaceful demonstrators are tear gassed, and other than the tragic death of Ashli Babbitt, the world sees the white protestors getting away with violence that would never have been tolerated if this was a left wing protest movement or one in support of people of colour.