Joe Biden: What Americans should remember about Jan. 6 | Four years ago, our democracy was put to the test — and prevailed.

The Washington Post ^ | 01/06/2025 9:00 p.m. EST | FJB

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Joe Biden is president of the United States.

On this Jan. 6, order will be called. Clerks, staff and members of Congress will gather to certify the results of a free and fair presidential election and ensure a peaceful transfer of power. Capitol Police will stand guard over the citadel of our democracy.

The vice president of the United States, faithful to her duty under our Constitution, will preside over the certification of her opponent’s victory in the November election.

It is a ceremony that for more than two centuries has made America a beacon to the world, a ceremony that ratifies the will of the voters.

For much of our history, this proceeding was treated as pro forma, a routine act. But after what we all witnessed on Jan. 6, 2021, we know we can never again take it for granted.

Violent insurrectionists attacked the Capitol, threatened the lives of elected officials and assaulted brave law enforcement officers.

We should be proud that our democracy withstood this assault. And we should be glad we will not see such a shameful attack again this year.

But we should not forget. We must remember the wisdom of the adage that any nation that forgets its past is doomed to repeat it. We cannot accept a repeat of what occurred four years ago.

An unrelenting effort has been underway to rewrite — even erase — the history of that day. To tell us we didn’t see what we all saw with our own eyes. To dismiss concerns about it as some kind of partisan obsession. To explain it away as a protest that just got out of hand.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

An unrelenting effort has been underway to rewrite — even erase — the history of that day. To tell us we didn’t see what we all saw with our own eyes. To dismiss concerns about it as some kind of partisan obsession. To explain it away as a protest that just got out of hand.

"I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard," Trump said in his speech.

[mykroar]

Violent insurrections, without any firearms.

[wildcard_redneck]

Yes Creepy Joe Biden, American democracy proved itself when we chose Trump over both you and the Canadian whore.

[BenLurkin]

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Every time you hear/see a Lefty use the term “our democracy” you can substitute the phrase “unelected bureaucracy”.

[Blennos]

Biden is a truly evil man.

[SeanS]

It was all anteefa.

[OHPatriot]

Let’s Go Brandon!!!

A@@hole!!!!

[lgjhn23]

Seeing where KingPedo, the PotatoHead, doesn’t even know what day it is, and everything he spews forth is just a lie, kinda like the way his Big Daddy is, take it for what it’s worth: his statement is basically the exact opposite.

[Drew68]

Never forget this act of violence, cowardice, and treachery that January 6th shall forever be remembered for.

[Skwor]

They are still trying to convince everyone the election was not stolen. Evidence of a deeply guilty conscience, they can not let it go even though the successfully stole it.

[Lockbox]

Well at least 12 million virtual voters think so…..

[combat_boots]

Norm Macdonald on this date last year:

“I loved when the violent terrorists made sure to respect the velvet ropes in Statuary Hall.”#January6th pic.twitter.com/K4uQsxrbq1— Trudge ❌The Storm Is Upon Us. Enjoy The Show. ❌ (@Trudginon1) January 7, 2022

[Robert DeLong]

Yes, Trump prevailed much to your chagrin & lawfare that failed just as miserably as your puppet presidency did, Joe.

[dforest]

Joe Biden is, and never was president. He, along with other globalists, committed fraud and cheated to take what Trump rightfully won.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

What is that a photograph of?

[chopperk]

That’s a pic of Ray Epps and some of his bull horn pals encouraging protestors to attack the Capitol Bldg. Epps seems to have been financed by Palosi to embarrass Trump using fraud. She is responsible for security of the Capitol Bldg and was asked by Trump twice if she wanted additional security but was turned down because she wanted to make the protest to be blamed on Trump. She acquired more protesters like Epps to turn the protest into a violent situation.

[No name given]

He’s of satan.

[No name given]

That’s true.

[Drew68]

What is that a photograph of?

January 6th, 1994.

A day that changed America forever.

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