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* Now-deleted Facebook photo of 48th House District Republican candidate Jennifer Sanalitro on January 6, 2021…

From Sanalitro…

I visited Washington for the first time and did not participate in any violence at the Capitol. I only learned about the horrific acts that transpired later, on my way back to my hotel. I do not and will never condone violence for any reason. Any person who rioted that day deserves to be punished by the fullest extent of the law.

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posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:16 am

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Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:21 am
No U turn

Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:24 am
Cue Card Wally made up her cards. She doesn’t realize that her second sign says,”…from people like me.”

(For context you should watch Seth Meyers on Late Night.)

Comment by Anon221 Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:24 am
One way

Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:25 am
===I visited Washington for the first time and did not participate in any violence at the Capitol. I only learned about the horrific acts that transpired later, on my way back to my hotel.===

Jennifer Sanalitro

“Well sir, we were going to this bingo parlor at the YMCA, well one thing led to another, and the instructions got all fouled up.”

Dewey Oxburger

Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:25 am
There sure are a lot of folks who seemingly hate this country, it’s government, and the will of it’s people who nonetheless want to join it’s government.

Hint: if you’re proud of anything that occurred on 1/6, you are not a patriot, you are not fit for leadership, and you have a inverted moral compass.

Comment by AlfondoGonz Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:26 am
Save America via coup?

Comment by Big Dipper Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:29 am
Taking the gloves off

Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:34 am
“I visited Washington…”

Nice try…no cigar.

Comment by Dotnonymous Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:34 am
That’s not me. Someone who looks like me is framing me.
I was home that day.

Comment by Bruce( no not him) Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:35 am
I am not an insurrectionist…see?

Comment by Dotnonymous Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:44 am
legitimate political discourse

Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:46 am
Insurrectionist gonna insurrect

That’s who you are.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:49 am
“Save America”

“But First I Have to Burn it Down”

Comment by JS Mill Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:54 am
“Uh, yeah, I was there, so I’m all for a would-be dictator, but I wasn’t one of the bad guys (who aren’t really bad guys, wink wink).

“Can ya gimme a vote and we’ll sort all this out later?”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 10:55 am
We had to destroy the nation in order to save it.

Go away, ma’am.

Comment by northsider (the original) Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:07 am
“And then we hung out with Chris and Mary Miller”

Comment by Steve Rogers Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:10 am
Whenever I try to prevent the orderly transition of a government, I make sure to have my Nike Insurrection Go Bag. Large enough to carry my gas mask, bear spray, plastic ties and telescopic “flag pole”, It gives me an unbelievable feeling of importance that I rarely feel in life. Insurrection - Just Do It. ™

Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:16 am
She was only there for the peaceful coup, not to be associated with the violent coup people.

Comment by SWIL_Voter Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:22 am
“Elect me to office. I don’t even know who the President is.”

Comment by Ron Burgundy Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:27 am
“I went to Washington and all I got was this lousy sign and an endorsement from Jim Durkin.”

Comment by Highland IL Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:29 am
Did she delete it because she was embarrassed she was there or because she had second thoughts about saying rioters should be punished to the full extent of the law?

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:35 am
If she’s such a “patriot,” why is she distancing herself from herself? Why scrub social media if you’re trying to save America?

There are two kinds of Republicans these days: those who condemn the January 6 insurrection and those who are traitors and should never hold public office.

They need to pick their side and we need to vote accordingly.

Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:37 am
She says as they march toward the capitol…

Comment by Freecake Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:43 am
Jennifer Sanalitro is just one of many who will unsuccessfully attempt to recast the events of 1/6 and their role in it. Simply saying that you weren’t their to riot will not wipe the stain that you were part of placing on our democracy.

Comment by Pundent Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:43 am
“My previous vacation was to North Korea. I wanted to learn how this dictatorship thing works.”

Comment by Lurker Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 11:48 am
“I went to Washington on Jan. 6th because I wanted some street creds. You know, I wanted people to know I was angry that the election wasn’t being denied. Then all of a sudden, I saw fighting and I thought, uh, no, not that kind of street creds - just the all in for Trump creds.

Comment by H-W Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 12:02 pm
Is that Blagojevich behind her in the black hoodie that says “King Rod”?

Comment by Siualum Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 12:10 pm
She made it her cover photo, that tells you something.

It was her cover photo long enough after her participation in the coup to be seen and captured by others.

That tells you more.

“Any person who rioted that day…” interesting choice of words. What about those who planned and organized and financed the coup attempt, like Dick Uhlein? Should they be punished to the “full extent of the law” as well?

Did she take it down when she decided to run for office, after she decided to run?

That would tell us even more.

Good follow up questions should be asked.

Comment by Thomas Paine Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 12:11 pm
“Save America” from what?

Be specific so we know exactly who you are.

Comment by Sir Reel Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 12:24 pm
The obituary for Jane Fonda will note her trip to Hanoi during the Vietnam War and her moniker “Hanoi Jane”.

The politicians, such as Jennifer Sanalitro, who glorified and are now trying to white wash the insurrection should be tagged with the moniker of “Insurrection Jennifer”. And it should follow them to the grave.

Comment by Huh? Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 12:53 pm
I accidentally deleted my comment.

Probably for the best.

– MrJM

Comment by MisterJayEm Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 1:10 pm
She might have more credibilty if it said, “Save Ferris.”

Comment by oifredleg Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 1:32 pm
I only came for some light insurrecting.

Comment by Jocko Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 1:44 pm
So the fact that there were peaceful protestors who did not participate in any form of violence or attempted insurrection, nor entered any restricted area or into the various buildings is ignored to lambast anyone who was there now? I do not care if she is a Trumper; she has a right to peacefully assemble in a public place to peacefully express her opinions, just as liberals peacefully assembled to do so, only to have their protest marches hijacked by looters and rioters. But hey, let’s not mention the Dems that showed up at the riots for photo ops and street cred.

Comment by thisjustinagain Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 1:49 pm
She might have more credibilty if it said, “Save Ferris.”

Leave me out of this.

Comment by Save Ferris Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 1:54 pm
===But hey, let’s not mention the Dems that showed up at the riots for photo ops===

1) The march was designed to stop Congress from certifying a legitimate election.

2) If an Illinois Democratic incumbent or candidate showed up at a riot, then why haven’t the Republicans said something about it?

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 2:11 pm
=== So the fact that there were peaceful protestors===

They printed $@&#% t-shirts and chose the *day* of certification.

If you can’t grasp that this was not even remotely a simple protest, you might be part of the problem as why an insurrection isn’t taken seriously… and “whatabouting” only makes me more leery as to what exactly you’re saying… you’re cool with any insurrection?

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 2:20 pm
@thisjustinagain–nice deflection. Let’s look away from an actual photo of Sanalitro marching to the capitol so you can talk about Democrats who may or may not have participated in unnamed riots for photo ops and street cred.

And to call this march on the capitol a “peaceful” assembly is just flat out wrong, and you know it.

Comment by Steve Rogers Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 2:28 pm
Her statement that she was merely visiting the Capitol that day as a bystander while clearly walking toward the capitol building with a mob makes zero sense.

“I was walking back to my hotel and saw all these people walking in the same direction so I decided to take a picture of the capitol building where Congress was certifying the electoral college votes because I knew history was being made in conjunction with the peaceful transfer of power”.

Comment by Colin O'Scopy Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 2:35 pm
==only to have their protest marches hijacked by looters and rioters==

Testimony before the Jan 6 commission makes it very clear that the organizers of the Jan 6 rally were not planning a peaceful assembly. When 45 sent them to the Capitol, it was not with peaceful intent.

For comparison, consider the Women’s March on Jan 21, 2017. It was held the day after 45’s inauguration in order not to interfere with the peaceful transition of power. The marchers did not storm the Capitol or the White House and the organizers and speakers did not encourage them to do such things.

The Jan 6 rally was not “hijacked” by looters and rioters; it was organized with the intent of looting and rioting and worse.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 3:05 pm
They went to the Capitol to, in the words of their leader, fight like hell. The fact that some fought harder than others is inconsequential. It only serves to distinguish which acts were criminal and which were not. But there was nothing honorable or patriotic about any of it.

Comment by Pundent Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 3:52 pm
Save America… don’t vote for me

Comment by AFSCME Steward Monday, Sep 19, 22 @ 5:37 pm
She took 621 days to say this simple statement?

Comment by Cicero Wednesday, Sep 21, 22 @ 1:07 pm