Revisionist History and Vilifying Insurrectionists

The podcast discusses the revisionist history surrounding the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol and the question of whether the insurrectionists can be vilified. It highlights the flip-flopping positions of Republican elected officials regarding their opinions of the uprising. The podcast emphasizes the absurdity of the various narratives and excuses put forth to downplay or defend the insurrection. It argues that the entire project of overturning the democratic election and installing an authoritarian leader was wrong and not just the events at the Capitol.