The media hyped up the 'Justice for J6' rally in defense of Capitol rioters as poised to bring violence, and the next logical step in the insurrection. The event proved otherwise:
'Saturday's "Justice for J6" demonstration in Washington turned out to be a nothing-burger. Organizers asked people to come to the Mall to support the release of minor offenders awaiting trial but still jailed for their role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Very few protesters, maybe 100-150, tops, showed up.
They were outnumbered by police in heavy riot gear, with the National Guard on standby. They were also outnumbered by journalists, who ran around in a vain attempt to find anything that might qualify as news. The event took place within sight of fencing erected by Capitol Police to keep a massive, violent crowd from overrunning the Capitol. That crowd, of course, never materialized.
Saturday's nonevent was the result of a massive overreaction on the part of the authorities and the press. How did that happen?
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