Posted on Jul 7, 2021
What Led A Police Chief Turned Yoga Instructor To The Capitol Riot?
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In 2019, Alan Hostetter posted a 20-minute "Sunset Gong Meditation" on his YouTube channel.
In the video, he stands on a Southern California cliffside in a white tunic, wearing a turquoise bandana over long hair and a full salt-and-pepper beard. He speaks of "peace and tranquility," over an image of himself hitting a gong in front of a golden sun.
Less than a year later, he was fantasizing aloud about the founding fathers hanging California Governor Gavin Newsom, and stating that traitors to the country "need to be executed as an example."
Now, Hostetter is facing a criminal indictment alleging that he conspired with anti-government, extremist militiamen to bring chaos to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, and obstruct Congress from conducting the peaceful transfer of power.
More than 500 people are now facing criminal charges related to the attack on the Capitol six months ago. And the case of Alan Hostetter reveals how the 2020 protests that began as a response to coronavirus-related lockdowns helped fuel a far-right movement supported by Republican political figures, and may have contributed to the Capitol riot.
In 2019, Alan Hostetter posted a 20-minute "Sunset Gong Meditation" on his YouTube channel.
In the video, he stands on a Southern California cliffside in a white tunic, wearing a turquoise bandana over long hair and a full salt-and-pepper beard. He speaks of "peace and tranquility," over an image of himself hitting a gong in front of a golden sun.
Less than a year later, he was fantasizing aloud about the founding fathers hanging California Governor Gavin Newsom, and stating that traitors to the country "need to be executed as an example."
Now, Hostetter is facing a criminal indictment alleging that he conspired with anti-government, extremist militiamen to bring chaos to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, and obstruct Congress from conducting the peaceful transfer of power.
More than 500 people are now facing criminal charges related to the attack on the Capitol six months ago. And the case of Alan Hostetter reveals how the 2020 protests that began as a response to coronavirus-related lockdowns helped fuel a far-right movement supported by Republican political figures, and may have contributed to the Capitol riot.
What Led A Police Chief Turned Yoga Instructor To The Capitol Riot?
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"Most people went planning a peaceful protest regardless of what the press says" says Charlie Brown. really? don't know what insurrection she was watching on Jan 6
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SFC Randy Hellenbrand
I totally disagree. The press has nothing to do with it other than they reported the attempted treason.
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Most people went planning a peaceful protest regardless of what the press says
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PO2 Joseph Chantiny
Nice profile picture.
I believe that is true, but that's not what the article NEEDS to discuss and doubt the capital police felt that way during the event. Peaceful protestors are not on trial.
I believe that is true, but that's not what the article NEEDS to discuss and doubt the capital police felt that way during the event. Peaceful protestors are not on trial.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
This went off the rails AFTER it started as a peaceful protest. Plenty of video and photos showing the Capital Police holding doors open to the public and people shaking hands with them; going through the metal detectors, etc. And a woman who was put on trial for being there has photos showing she was welcomed in. No evidence she hurt anyone or anything...looks like she will get probation
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PO2 Joseph Chantiny
PO1 Jd Harwood - The fact is, the misinformation campaign is not being led by "the left" or the media. So that is a fact.
I am not a leftist, I'm something much scarier: a realist. We have been witness to narcississts of all stripes manipulating information to gain attention. It is what feeds their pathetic egos.
I will state clearly, that everyone that has been brought up on charges clearly did something wrong, someone caught them on video (which for the most part, the accussed streamed), identified them and none of them are denying it. A handful were dumb enough to admit it to their families and friends.
So please, don't lecture me about REAL information or accuse me of political leanings which are neither true or validated: but you are part of the cacophony who in fact are creating a mystery where none exists. The real question is: do you love America more than Americans?
I am not a leftist, I'm something much scarier: a realist. We have been witness to narcississts of all stripes manipulating information to gain attention. It is what feeds their pathetic egos.
I will state clearly, that everyone that has been brought up on charges clearly did something wrong, someone caught them on video (which for the most part, the accussed streamed), identified them and none of them are denying it. A handful were dumb enough to admit it to their families and friends.
So please, don't lecture me about REAL information or accuse me of political leanings which are neither true or validated: but you are part of the cacophony who in fact are creating a mystery where none exists. The real question is: do you love America more than Americans?
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