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Former senator says new film shows ‘how close’ we came to losing democracy on Jan. 6
The Hill ^ | 01/27/24 8:18 PM ET | BY FILIP TIMOTIJA

Posted on 01/28/2024 3:29:56 AM PST by RandFan

Former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones (D) said that the new film “War Game” shows “how close” the U.S. came to losing democracy on Jan. 6, 2021.

During his appearance on CNN Saturday, the former lawmaker was asked by anchor Jim Acosta to share his thoughts about the new movie which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this week.

Jones, who was acting as the attorney general in the movie, said that the film is a reminder for the public about the possible outcomes of the attack on the Capitol.

“I think that these kinds of films are very, very important for the public to see, to be reminded of how closely we came on January 6, 2021, of losing our government, of losing our democracy,” Jones said.

The former senator also warned about “forces” in the country who are currently plotting how to execute a similar attack.

“And there are forces still out there that are making plans for the future doing the exact same thing or a variation of that,” Jones said.

The documentary portrays an exercise where members of the federal government, intelligence services and armed forces run a simulation in which a paramilitary group attempts to disrupt the certification of the 2024 presidential election that the sitting commander-in-chief fairly won.

The military group is called the “Order of Columbus” and shows some resemblance to QAnon and Oath Keepers.

The film’s director, Tony Gerber, suggested that the Biden Administration should be doing similar exercises.

“Absolutely, they should be,” Gerber said during his appearance on CNN Saturday.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Alabama
KEYWORDS: capitol; jan6th; protest
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To: RandFan
Yes, those horrible people running around with needles.

They might have darned a sock or two.

The horror.

81 posted on 01/28/2024 9:18:47 AM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear ( In a quaint alleyway, they graciously signaled for a vehicle on the main road to lead the way. )
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To: dfwgator

That, too. I thought of that after my post.


82 posted on 01/28/2024 9:25:52 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: RoosterRedux
Anyone who thinks some peaceful protestors could take over the government without any arms is in need of medical care.
83 posted on 01/28/2024 11:35:12 AM PST by ActresponsiblyinVA
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To: antidemoncrat

Twisted. Cheering abortion through birth.


84 posted on 01/29/2024 11:24:49 AM PST by Boardwalk
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