I think the parent meant the physical building, not the institution.

No, I mean the people in the institution. The spending in Georgia isn't because of ... whoever the candidates are, I don't know their names. It is to decide which party gets another sympathetic vote in decision making.

The institution of Congress is critical. But the specific people in it at any time are important because of how they got there/who supported them on the way in and not because of who they are. They could be replaced and it wouldn't be a big issue, technically speaking. Practically there'd be huge consequences for whoever was stupid enough to disrespect the US Congress.

> They could be replaced and it wouldn't be a big issue, technically speaking

The intent was partisan, to remove representatives of one side to change the result of votes.

> Practically there'd be huge consequences for whoever was stupid enough to disrespect the US Congress

A few people have been arrested. I don't expect many of them to serve prison time. Those who organised this, encouraged it, sold tshirts with "Civil War 6 Jan" on, will not experience any consequences. And don't forget the president can still pardon them.

> sold tshirts with "Civil War 6 Jan" on

Selling offensive t-shirts isn't even remotely close to a problem. I too doubt they will experience any consequences.

Hopefully the violent looters and lawbreakers in the protest get prosecuted. But there are recent precedents on this issue; most of the protesters will have been peaceful and shouldn't suffering consequences for exercising basic freedoms.

This is pretty big disrespect to Rev. Warnock, who seems like he’s going to be very good at his new job.

> Practically there'd be huge consequences for whoever was stupid enough to disrespect the US Congress.

Interesting time to make this observation. Let’s see.