If you want another example of how the Trumpist Republican Party was rotted to the core and taken over by lunatics and fascist seditonists, you need look no further that the radical nutjob who is running against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Republican ticket in 2022: Tina Forte. Forte was identified as a participant and instigator of the violent January 6 Trumpist insurrection at the Capitol. Moreover, she's a low IQAnon cultist, and a "Proud Boy" hanger on, which completes the picture of what Republican candidate profiles need to look like these days. From Snopes:
"During a recent investigation into QAnon activity on Facebook, our research led us to social media accounts managed by Forte, which included heavy promotion of the deadly Jan. 6 'Save America' rally, the event that resulted in the Capitol riot that left law enforcement officers bloodied. Five people died just before, during, or after the riot, and dozens were injured.
We found Forte repeatedly used hashtags related to QAnon conspiracy theories. The QAnon mentions even included cries of 'Save the Children,' referring to the debunked conspiracy theory that makes claims of mass pedophilia and 'Satanic blood-drinking' by Democrats. She took multiple photographs in October, November, and December 2020 with far-right Proud Boys leader Henry 'Enrique' Tarrio. Further, we uncovered evidence that Forte pushed false election conspiracy theories, including the phrase 'Stop the Steal.'” (our emphasis)
Her Facebook account had live stream videos of her at the Capitol urging the insurrectionists to "get your asses to the Capitol." Here's another vignette of Forte at the Capitol insurrection:
"....a third fan recognized Forte from social media and seemed happy to see her. She then told viewers of her livestream: 'Do not comply.' A man on a bullhorn then asked that vulgar language be toned down because of the presence of 'young children.' Forte responded: 'Please, if you’re sensitive, go home.' She then added: 'If I want to fucking curse, I’ll fucking curse.' Before the video ended, she claimed to be wearing a bulletproof vest." (our emphasis)
Sounds nice. Snopes has a comprehensive look at this dangerously violent radical, someone who should be charged in the Capitol insurrection on several violations (parading on Capitol grounds, obstruction of an official proceeding, etc.). She can run her losing campaign and give her concession speech from a jail cell.
(image: Insurrectionist Tina Forte. Snopes via YouTube / Facebook Live)
