QAnon cult update 1/13/21

They were a big part of the mob that attacked the Capitol

This point is so important. People who have been conned are afraid of admitting it because it makes them feel foolish. Plus they get a social payoff from the feeling of belonging in the group. Leaving is thus both isolating and shameful. https://t.co/Suad8ok1OH
— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) January 17, 2021

The day after a QAnon believer made it to Washington, D.C., last week, he texted a frightening forecast of what could come with Joe Biden’s inauguration: “I predict that within the next 12 days, many in our country will die" https://t.co/8d21ePbCQ8
— POLITICO (@politico) January 13, 2021

New: How QAnon consumed Trump’s party, radicalized "digital soldiers" and helped spark the Capitol siege. The insurrection was a Q fantasy made real; believers say it's just the start https://t.co/5bQ6Bwz8cC
— Drew Harwell (@drewharwell) January 13, 2021

This happened AFTER the storming of the Capitol. https://t.co/wmS6KhEJje
— Susan Glasser (@sbg1) January 11, 2021

It's still stunning that this Q insanity is a thing that we have to know about, and I can't imagine trying to explain the stupid thing and the stupid people who fell into that radicalism to folks who aren't Very Online. https://t.co/1j8ECLVY73
— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) January 11, 2021

Reminder: President Trump has repeatedly refused to condemn QAnon.

“I know nothing about it,” he told @SavannahGuthrie in October. “I do know they are very much against pedophilia. They fight it very hard.” https://t.co/RtB3eCGaia
— Gabe Fleisher (@WakeUp2Politics) January 10, 2021

General Flynn and Sidney Powell’s Twitter accounts have been permanently suspended as part of Twitter’s crackdown on QAnon accounts and accounts that engage in coordinated harmful activity. pic.twitter.com/TptbGsAKvX
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) January 8, 2021

Is the "QAnon Shaman" from the MAGA Capitol riot covered in Neo-Nazi imagery? https://t.co/MWGdkJerZc pic.twitter.com/QUSLQNtziV
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January 8, 2021

Ron Watkins, who runs the site where Q from QAnon posts and whom many believe may be Q himself, is now also banned from Twitter.

He spent the last month targeting private citizens with claims of election fraud. He lives in Japan and runs 8kun, a site born in the Philippines.
— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) January 8, 2021

Now would seem to be a good time for lots of people who have resisted it to emphasize how much of a deadly threat QAnon is.

It's featured in virtually of all of this, as we're seeing with our own eyes over and over again
— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) January 8, 2021

The terrifying story of how QAnon infiltrated moms' groups https://t.co/BsLqONK3ax
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 5, 2021

Remember how it was controversial a few months ago that Trump had invited Greene to the White House for his RNC speech? Now look. Classic normalization of once controversial/outrageous behavior by Trump as we all just look on. She’s an extremist who has said crazy bigoted things. https://t.co/4obdsMtxbZ
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) January 5, 2021

New from me and @oneunderscore__ and @janestreet. Trump's expert rehash of QAnon and 4chan conspiracy theories in his call with Brad Raffensperger shows just how far down the far right fringe rabbit hole the President has fallen. https://t.co/xLOdunNGDB
— Brandy Zadrozny (@BrandyZadrozny) January 4, 2021

Trump’s political decision to move the Space Command

The Department of Defense's inspector general announced yesterday it will review the Trump administration's decision to relocate U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama. https://t.co/Re0NAImAhR
— Axios (@axios) February 20, 2021

NEW: Sources confirm that the decision to move Space Command to Alabama was an override by President Trump and is linked to his current impeachment.

The source told us Trump wants Alabama's Sens/Reps on his side after the US Capitol riot.
— Andrew McMillan (@AndyMackReports) January 13, 2021

Trump census scam fails

EXCLUSIVE: The Census Bureau has stopped trying to produce a count of unauthorized immigrants that President Trump requested to alter the census numbers used for reallocating congressional seats & Electoral College votes among the states, @NPR has learnedhttps://t.co/0XoC1gDwTa
— Hansi Lo Wang (@hansilowang) January 13, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration attorney says numbers used for divvying up congressional seats won't be ready until February.
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) January 4, 2021

Census Will Miss Deadline For Apportionment Data, Potentially Scuttling GOP Power Grab | By Mike Schneider https://t.co/zf4IfvsBDe
— SafetyPin-Daily (@SafetyPinDaily) December 31, 2020

The Trump admin violates federal law today as Commerce fails to deliver census results to POTUS on time.

But WORSE is that Trump will then rush to try violating the Constitution by apportioning House seats by 1/20 while excluding undocumented immigrants. https://t.co/0Pw0wBm3sX
— Joshua A. Geltzer (@jgeltzer) December 31, 2020

Census Bureau to miss deadline, jeopardizing Trump plan https://t.co/3W273Z2fB5
— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) December 31, 2020

New: Commerce Dept IG says Census Bureau cut corners with quality control, calling into question results for “more than 500,000” households.

IG cited compressed time schedule after Trump admin truncated 2020 census in apparent effort to exclude some undocumented immigrants
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) December 30, 2020

An important point that kinda got lost in the post-election craziness: the likelihood the Census won't have apportionment counts ready until at least Jan. 26 negates any opportunity for the Trump admin to alter data (remove undocumented residents, etc.) https://t.co/RmxB8Hixfg
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) December 16, 2020

Opinion: The 2020 Census has faced unprecedented challenges. The deadline must be moved. https://t.co/taeQfBdfg3
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 1, 2020

Today the Supreme Court hears arguments in the challenge to President Trump’s attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants from the census count – a move that would have a tremendous impact on reapportionment and federal funding. #SCOTUS
— Kimberly Atkins (@KimberlyEAtkins) November 30, 2020

A Census Bureau advisory panel issues recommendations on differential privacy, quality metrics and other important topics related to the 2020 census https://t.co/oL0JAsgi1z
— All Things Census (@allthingscensus) March 20, 2021

Great cartoon if you’ve ever had bladder problems

Us old folks can relate to this one

Jacob Breckenridge on Instagram: “Woke up this morning to see something I never thought I’d see. My first cartoon to be printed in the new issue of @newyorkermag ! I’m blown…”

Cororavirus stats 1/13/21

1 out of 868 Americans have died from covid-19.
(it was 1 per 1000 on December 26th)
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) January 13, 2021

US coronavirus deaths by month in 2020, according to @NBCNews count:

February: 1
March: 3,768
April: 58,960
May: 42,099
June: 23,416
July: 26,164
August: 30,234
September: 23,341
October:23,691
November: 37,172
December: 77,124 (record)

(As of Jan. 1, 2021)
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 1, 2021

With maps and charts, we're tracking every known coronavirus case in the U.S. Here's the latest data. https://t.co/fKmzipPSkr
— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 29, 2020

1 in 1000 dead https://t.co/HtJ6va8VA9
— Casey Neistat (@Casey) December 24, 2020

A statistical look at where the coronavirus pandemic stands today, as we enter the holiday season: https://t.co/Su22Ekauu1 pic.twitter.com/2GPHRKICa1
— PolitiFact (@PolitiFact) December 21, 2020

Trump administration is still damaging the Voice of America

Voice of America journalists demand resignation of top officials, protest sidelining of two staffers

"An Assault on the First Amendment" – @ZekeJMiller and #WHCA on punishment of journalist @pwidakuswara at Voice of America pic.twitter.com/NNI2rC28Mc
— WHCA (@whca) January 12, 2021

This is appalling. @pwidakuswara was just doing her job. Another shameful example of abuse of the press from this administration. https://t.co/OwHTAwd36I
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) January 12, 2021

NEW: Per knowledgable source, VOA's White House senior correspondent Patsy Widakuswara was removed from her post after trying to ask @SecPompeo questions today, and later confronting VOA Director Reilly about the Pompeo session and lack of real questions.

1/n
— Alex Ward (@AlexWardVox) January 12, 2021

Just now: Sec’y of State Mike Pompeo addresses @VOANews about “promoting democratic freedoms around the world.” Takes questions only from politically appointed director, ignores shouted questions from VOA journalists in room. At which point VOA cuts off live stream of his talk.
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) January 11, 2021

Audacious maneuvers by Trump appointee Michael Pack would give him great control over Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia – even after the new Biden administration gives him the boot from job running their parent agency.

My story for NPR:https://t.co/TvCYp3ystH
— David Folkenflik (@davidfolkenflik) December 31, 2020

More potential violence from the Trump mob

Some [grim] news: National Guard units are being told to prepare for the possibility that improvised explosive devices will be used by individuals plotting to attack the Capitol in the days surrounding the Inauguration. w/@laraseligman https://t.co/2jf20tJEn5
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 13, 2021

"It might be time to start thinking of this as a genuine violent insurgency. . . with Trump as its spiritual leader. (A) solution is what you might call maximum containment, or limiting Trump’s oxygen wherever possible and defeating (it) on every front." @DavidAFrench @AdamSerwer https://t.co/bAcEXTd9uQ
— Juliette Kayyem (@juliettekayyem) January 13, 2021

Sixteen groups — some of them armed and most of them hard-line supporters of President Trump — have registered to stage protests in Washington around the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden, prompting deep concern among federal officials. https://t.co/pBR1bj9IIA
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 12, 2021

Breaking: Thousands of armed pro-Donald Trump extremists are plotting to surround the US Capitol ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration, according to a member of Congress briefed. @FoxReports @ZcohenCNN @priscialva reporting
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) January 12, 2021

More on the Trump mob that attacked the Capitol

What it's like to see your mom take part in a MAGA mob https://t.co/UlqjYIYUCd pic.twitter.com/wxSoEv0rq5
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) January 13, 2021

BREAKING: Two Virginia police officers, including one who is an Army veteran and trained sniper, have been arrested after they allegedly took part in the Capitol riot https://t.co/rl29fAqare
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 13, 2021

Military vets were among the Capitol Hill rioters, protesters – CNN https://t.co/WzrpHFLn1h
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 13, 2021

The overcurrent of anti-Semitism has been maybe the fifth storyline that's been focused on. But it shouldn't be ignored https://t.co/znBU5SPpf9
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 13, 2021

I do not understand why these terrorists were not shot by armed officers. https://t.co/TK36oUPkWa
— stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) January 13, 2021

The son of a Brooklyn judge was arrested Tuesday over his role in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. He faces four federal charges, including illegal entry into a restricted area, disorderly conduct and theft of government property.https://t.co/ygPBpMl8Cs
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 12, 2021

Incredible work by @dellcam here.https://t.co/g9MMLeGVox
— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) January 12, 2021

BREAKING: Rep. Mikie Sherrill said tonight that *members of Congress* led people through the Capitol on a "reconnaissance" mission one day before the riot. "I'm going to see they are held accountable, and if necessary, ensure they don't serve in Congress.” https://t.co/O2N2Mzji4t
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) January 13, 2021

Not a lawyer, obviously, but it is hard to imagine that the hockey stick Trump rioter here will not end up charged with attempted murder of a police officer. https://t.co/9ItAehBpms
— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) January 12, 2021

Drew Griffin @CNN reporting Capitol insurrection Stop the Steal organizer Ali Alexander said he was getting help from three members of Congress (Paul Gosar, Andy Biggs, Mo Brooks).
— Gentle Lady Alexa O'Brien (@alexadobrien) January 12, 2021

Seven SEPTA Transit officers are being investigated by the authority for attending President Donald Trump’s rally that grew into a violent insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, spokesperson Andrew Busch confirmed.

Details:https://t.co/zZtP0LTW6I
— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) January 12, 2021

The reality that a lot of elite media didn't want to acknowledge for years is that the Capitol rioters are Trump's base. They're the same folks who go to his rallies and chant "lock her up!" & "send her back!" It's never been about economic anxiety. It's always been about hatred.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 12, 2021

Part of the problem with smugly dismissing the Capitol mob as a collection of losers, incels and dweebs is that is factually wrong. https://t.co/hJ84mMlCj3
— Nick Confessore (@nickconfessore) January 12, 2021

"I do regret being there": Simone Gold, noted hydroxychloroquine advocate, was inside the Capitol during the riot https://t.co/ZFYqSN8D4y
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 12, 2021

Man wearing shirt that says "Civil War – Jan. 6, 2021" says "I thought it was a peaceful protest." https://t.co/WIohz4C8dj
— Jesse Wegman (@jessewegman) January 11, 2021

An information gap following the Capitol assault has fueled fears among members of Congress that it was an inside job involving the Capitol Police. https://t.co/r6nLjjRLZH
— Axios (@axios) January 12, 2021

NEW: Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody served on the board of a conservative group linked to the U.S. Capitol riots, a fact that was promoted on her official state website until the uprising. The reference was quietly removed in recent days.https://t.co/QJDPRZAGnM
— Steve Contorno (@scontorno) January 11, 2021

BREAKING: 10-15 additional Capital Police officers are under investigation for potential roles in the insurrection.
— Lauren Weinstein (@laurenweinstein) January 11, 2021

EVIDENCE: This Coup Caucus leader helped radicalize the Trump Terrorists. https://t.co/w9quBsbPJB
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) January 11, 2021

– 10 to 15 Capitol police officers now under investigation.

-two Capitol officers suspended.@ryanobles
— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) January 11, 2021

.@RepTimRyan said at least two Capitol Police officers have been suspended for actions during Wednesday's Capitol attack.

One officer had taken selfies with some rioters; another put a #MAGA hat on and started directing rioters.

“The Capitol Police are looking at everybody…"
— Taylor Popielarz (@TaylorPopielarz) January 11, 2021

This last sentence. *chefs kiss* https://t.co/90RPqCplAw
— Bakari Sellers (@Bakari_Sellers) January 11, 2021

The choice of "REBELS" gear is kinda interesting!https://t.co/84ABB1q7Yf

(does he know why West Virginia exists?)
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) January 11, 2021

An AP review of posts and records of more than 120 people charged or otherwise connected to the Capitol riot shows that the mob was overwhelmingly made up of longtime Trump supporters, including GOP officials and donors and far-right militants. https://t.co/dxgvikgVwO
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 11, 2021

Wellfleet > Eastham

PJs > Arnold’s https://t.co/YAfwZOWLcX
— Jesse Eisinger (@eisingerj) January 11, 2021

“We felt compelled to storm the Capitol. There’s nothing rational about it when you’re caught up in something like that.” @JaneMayerNYer catches up with one of the Proud Boys. “We were trying to smash the cops to get in."https://t.co/tfaRWiDHGI
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) January 11, 2021

As new details about Wednesday's pro-Trump riot emerge, it has become obvious that lawmakers faced more imminent danger than was understood as the attack unfolded on live television https://t.co/sVS8QUObqW
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 11, 2021

Intelligence agencies are sounding the alarms. The National Guard is sleeping in the Capitol readying themselves to defend against another attack. Are we safe? Foreign Policy & National Security expert @sam_vinograd explains on @thelauracoates Show @SXMPOTUS @SIRIUSXM ch. 124 !
— Laura Coates (@thelauracoates) January 13, 2021

Rep. Brian Mast dramatically demanded testimony from rioters about whether they were motivated by Trump. So here are four (plus) who said they came to D.C. at Trump's behest. https://t.co/w6xpezP8Ky
— Philip Bump (@pbump) January 13, 2021

BREAKING: Klete Keller, the Olympic gold medalist swimmer from USC pictured in the U.S. Capitol during last week's riot, has been charged in U.S. District Court in D.C.
— Nathan Fenno (@nathanfenno) January 13, 2021

Republicans are afraid of the Trump cult

Congressman Jason Crow tells @MeetThePress that he has spoken with Republican colleagues who “broke down in tears. . .saying that they are afraid for their lives if they vote for this impeachment."
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 13, 2021

More reporting that physical fear of MAGA fanatics is driving some Republican members' positions. https://t.co/Lu351II1k4
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) January 13, 2021

I don't doubt Republicans are concerned for their safety if they vote to impeach. And people are right to prioritize their safety. But if they don't believe they can vote their conscience on this issue they should resign. You can't let a violent mob gain control over your vote.
— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) January 13, 2021

I feel empathy for those in the GOP who say they fear for their lives and the lives of their family because of Donald Trump. After 4 years of those threats I can only say do your damn job. Stand up. Do NOT be intimidated by threats.
— Brian J. Karem (@BrianKarem) January 13, 2021

I can confirm this.

I spoke with a GOP member moments ago, asking if it is true that there are House Republicans who favor impeachment but fear for their lives/physical safety if they follow through with that vote.

Answer: “Yes.” https://t.co/5XqWVDzwdN
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) January 13, 2021

Anyone in this situation has no choice but to resign. https://t.co/0RtdHZn4JE
— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) January 13, 2021

What @jamiegangel just reported @CNN is critically important: that Members, under pressure from Trump, are “scared” and “fear for their lives and their families.” Trump is intimidating Members from performing their Constitutional duties. His removal from government is urgent.
— Carrie Cordero (@carriecordero) January 13, 2021

Many GOP members aren’t just afraid of being punished by Trump’s base at the polls. They fear physical harm if they cross his voters, too. https://t.co/UWrH2qTqRw
— Blake News (@blakehounshell) January 12, 2021

Vaccine polls

Only 45% of Republicans will take the vaccine. Sad! It’s even less in the NPR/PBS/Marist poll.

Willingness to get vaccinated via Gallup poll:

83% Democrats
77% college degree
74% over 65 years old
67% men
67% White adults
66% under 45 years old
65% All Americans
64% women
62% non-White adults
60% no college degree
59% independents
45% Republicans
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) January 12, 2021

That growing acceptance is a reassuring sign for public health experts who call distribution of the vaccine crucial to controlling the pandemic that has killed more than 318,000 people in the USA. https://t.co/s04Kx0DWD4
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) December 22, 2020

What will sway Americans to take a COVID-19 vaccine? Efficacy, adverse effects and politics, survey says https://t.co/EzouZKdaJk pic.twitter.com/ON3qaxhSOA
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) October 21, 2020

Will get vaccinated via NPR/PBS/Marist poll:

79% Biden voters
75% Democrats
71% White college
60% White
60% men
58% all Americans
55% women
55% non-White
54% independents
53% White non-college
45% White evangelical Christians
43% Republicans
39% Trump voters
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) January 19, 2021