[rlmorel]

Hi kristinn, nice to hear from you, and I could not be more in agreement.

All the years I was involved (probably around ten years or so) I never saw anything like that, never. Ever. I recall consideration for law enforcement, and we even policed the grounds when everything was over. I recall one of the Tea Party rallies down there where trash and signs were heaped next to the overflowing trash receptacles.

I have been of the opinion that this was caused by Antifa/FBI provocateurs, and with the revelation of the fake pipe bombs at the DNC and RNC and such, that conviction has only become stronger with time.

[kristinn]

Thanks. We had great relations with law enforcement, as you know. No favors were given us but they knew which way to face when threats arose (backs to us, facing the violent Left).

I don't doubt the violence was instigated by provocateurs. But I know we have hot heads on our side. I would post advisories to them not to attend certain actions that were likely to be very contentious to avoid the chance of confrontations spinning out of control.

Some hot heads attended J6 and got out of control but the spark was the provocateurs at the snow fence who attacked the female officer.