Andrew Johnson, J6er, convicted of sexually abusing children

 Andrew Johnson's arrest was previously noted here.  He tried to bribe one kid not to testify.  But he got convicted of exposing himself and molesting, one kid was under 12 and one under 16.  I dont think that goes over too well in prison, even if one is a J6er. Read here

I doubt he is related to the original Andrew Johnson, but even the corrupt President Andrew Johnson is probably rolling in his grave to have his name associated with this guy.  There really is not anything that can be written as humorous observational comedy about this guy.  But he not only claimed he would be getting a 10 million dollar payout for being tried for his alleged crimes on January 6th, but allegedly offered to share that with the child he allegedly molested if they wouldn't tell on him. By putting the kid in his will, allegedly. Unlike many of the other crimes listed by other J6ers, this occurred after January 6th, 2021.  And was not part of a search or any any evidence gathering for his J6 prosecution. And the alleged assaults were not one offs, but rather occurred multiple times.

Dan Wilson gets 2nd Pardon first for J6 then for unrelated firearm charge

 Our current President gave Dan Wilson, an alleged militia member, a second pardon after his first pardon for his J6 offenses still didnt get him out of jail for unrelated firearms charges.  Now he is out, for now.

Somehow I dont think for long.  His firearms issues are due to prior convictions for multiple felonies and one weapon not being registered to him.

Jake Lang, J6er, goes to counter protest in Minneapolis, finds unlikely aid

 Man who aided alleged white supremacist tells his story  The story tells itself. Humanity wins.

David Medina pardoned J6er files to run for Governor of Oregon

 Medina allegedly vandalized signs above or around Nancy Pelosi's office.  He was also involved in some nonsense allegedly at the Oregon State Capitol as well in 2020.  He is running in the primary as a Republican in a field of 12. Wish him luck, I suppose

Adam Johnson, Pelosi's lectern snatcher, runs for obscure office in Florida

 Podium Guy Runs for Office

Ladies and gentleman, we present to you Adam Johnson today. The man who believes that experience includes a souvenir hunt in the halls of the Republic. Enter Adam Johnson, a Florida man who achieved global immortality not through a service, business success, or a heroic rescue, but by smiling for the cameras while hauling Nancy Pelosi’s lectern across the Capitol like a frat boy who had just scored the rival school’s mascot.

For most people, a photo of themselves participating in our most famous riot in recent memory while wearing a knit "Trump" beanie would be a "delete account and move to a cave" moment. For Johnson, it was apparently a compelling LinkedIn profile update. Having served his time and paid his debt to society—which included a brisk seventy-five days in jail and a fine that probably cost less than the lectern's shipping fees would have—Johnson has decided that the natural next step in his professional development is to stop stealing the furniture of government and start sitting in it.

He is running for an obscure local office in Florida, proving once again that in the Sunshine State, "disqualification" is merely a suggestion and a criminal record is often a prereq.

Running for office requires a certain level of audacity, the kind usually reserved for people who think they can bench press 135 lbs with no training or throw an axe at a bullseye one day after committing monkey business with a young woman. Johnson’s campaign is the ultimate "Hold My Beer" moment of the post-January 6th era. His platform, one assumes, is built on a foundation of "Organizational Logistics" and "Rapid Asset Relocation." If the local school board or mosquito control district needs someone who knows how to navigate a high-stress environment with a piece of mahogany over their shoulder, Adam is clearly the over-qualified candidate.

Sometimes the joke writes itself: Who better to oversee public funds than a man who viewed the Speaker of the House’s furniture as a "free-to-a-good-home" Craigslist listing? Who better to uphold local ordinances than a man whose most famous interaction with a federal building involved a "Push" sign he interpreted as "Invade"?

Johnson’s candidacy is the latest example of the "Influencer-to-Incumbent" pipeline. In the modern age, infamy is just fame with a slightly higher legal bill. To a certain segment of the electorate, Johnson isn't a cautionary tale about the consequences of getting swept up in a mob; he’s a "disruptor." He didn't just break the status quo; he literally picked it up and tried to walk out the door with it. In a political climate where "burn it all down" is a legitimate campaign strategy, Johnson is the only guy who can say he actually checked the weight of the wreckage.

One must admire the sheer, unmitigated gall of the "Podium Guy" pivot. It takes a certain kind of psychological armor to knock on a neighbor's door and ask for their vote when that neighbor has likely seen a high-definition photo of you committing a felony while waving like you're on a Rose Bowl float. It’s the ultimate test of the "all politics is local" theory. Perhaps his neighbors don’t care about the U.S. Capitol; perhaps they just want to know if he’s going to steal their lawn chairs if they disagree with his stance on zoning laws.

Sadly, Adam Johnson’s run for office is the perfect punchline to the January 6th saga. Or at least one of many punchlines. It suggests that in America, you can go from being a national punchline to a local policymaker in the time it takes for a bruised ego to heal and a probation officer to stop calling. If he wins, we can only hope the local council chambers have the furniture bolted to the floor. If he loses, well, there’s always a career in professional moving and storage. After all, he’s already shown he has the upper body strength for it

J6ers Now working where?

Where else?  ICE ICE Baby!(allegedly)  The times they are a-changin'.  This is all speculation and unconfirmed: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-democrats-trump-administration-jan-6-rioters-ice/

Here are some details about ICE employment qualifications culled from sources on the web, which are NOT to be taken as the specific requirements, just general guidelines:

Becoming an officer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) involves a rigorous multi-stage process. Requirements vary slightly depending on whether you are applying for Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) (Deportation Officers) or Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) (Special Agents).

1. Basic Eligibility Requirements

Before the physical and mental testing begins, all candidates must meet these foundational standards:

• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Age: Generally, you must be referred for selection before your 40th birthday.
• Note: In 2025, policy shifts began exploring the removal of age caps for certain "patriotic" recruits, but the standard remains 37–40 for most federal law enforcement tracks. Waivers are often available for veterans or those with previous federal law enforcement experience, but generally you need to be under 40.
• Residency: You must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years (exceptions exist for military/federal service overseas).
• Legal: You must have a valid driver’s license and be legally eligible to carry a firearm (e.g., no domestic violence convictions).

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2. Education & Experience

ICE usually hires at the GL-5, GL-7, or GL-9 grade levels.

• GL-5 (Entry Level): Requires a Bachelor’s degree (any field) OR 3 years of general work experience that demonstrates responsibility and sound judgment. I’m guessing military experience is one.
• GL-7/9 (Specialized): Requires either graduate-level education (Master's or JD) or "specialized experience" in law enforcement, such as conducting investigations, preparing reports, or applying criminal laws. Not an entry level gig.

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3. The "Exams and Testing" (The Screening Process)

If your application passes the initial review, you must complete several high-stakes assessments and if you fail, you’re out:

• Physical Fitness Test (PFT): For ERO, this typically includes a kneel/stand test, push-ups (a whopping 15 in 2 minutes!), and a 5-minute cardiovascular step test. HSI Special Agents requirements often include a 1.5-mile run and sprints.  Again, not sure what time you have to run 1.5 miles, but I’d be surprised if you have to do it in under 15 minutes to qualify given that Baltimore has a 15 minute mile requirement for police officers, allegedly.
• Medical Exam: Includes vision (must correct to 20/20), hearing, and a full physical. Again, not sure of body fat percentages or what would disqualify someone from moving forward.
• Background Investigation: A deep dive into your criminal history, finances, and associations to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. This can take 3 months to a year. Not sure what exactly this entails as well. I know people are being hired pretty quickly but that is what the internet seems to think the duration is at this point.
• Drug Testing: Mandatory pre-employment and random testing after hire. Not sure exactly what drugs are tested for or what happens if you are flagged or take prescription meds.
• Polygraph: You may be required to take a "lie detector" test as part of the security vetting about your back ground and/or experience. No idea how one determines if someone fails that but you take it.

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4. Paid Training

Once hired, you are sent to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia.

• ERO Officers: Complete a ~16-week Basic Immigration Law Enforcement Training Program.
• HSI Special Agents: Complete a ~22-week program, including the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP).
• Language: If you aren't already proficient, you may have to complete a 5-week Spanish language program.

Warning: ICE has a "no retest" policy for some fitness and academic portions of training. If you fail a component, your conditional job offer is usually withdrawn immediately. So it is a good idea to be prepared to do 15 pushups within 2 minutes.

Taylor Taranto, Pardoned J6er, banned from DC Basically

 Also needs to undergo more mental health counseling.  Probably because of his awesomely alliterative pronstar name. Article Here

Taranto is a U.S. Navy veteran and we thank him for his service. This usually implies a certain level of discipline, or at least the ability to fold a shirt into a perfect square. He served in the Iraq War, presumably learning the logistical complexities of moving men and material across hostile deserts. Somewhere between the Persian Gulf and the suburbs of Pasco, Washington, however, the moral compass broke. Taranto didn’t just join the Republican Party; he became a digital volunteer for the Franklin County GOP, proving once again that boredom in the Pacific Northwest is the primary driver of political radicalism.

Then came January 6th, the day when a significant portion of the American populace decided that the best way to save the Constitution was to treat the U.S. Capitol like a Golden Corral on a Friday night. Taranto was there, famously photographed scuffling with police. But while most participants went home to wait for the inevitable FBI knock, Taranto decided to lean into the bit. He became a fixture of the "Justice for J6" vigils outside the D.C. jail—a sort of permanent protestor-in-residence, living in a van that was presumably decorated with more red flags than a May Day parade in 1950s Moscow

The humor, if we can call it that, turns dark when you realize Taranto’s commitment to the "bit" involved a level of online activity that would make a teenage YouTuber blush. He didn't just post; he reposted a Truth Social link containing the supposed address of former President Barack Obama. This is where the Navy veteran’s tactical training met the impulse control of a golden retriever. Armed with two firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, Taranto drove his "protest van" into Obama’s Kalorama neighborhood.

When the Secret Service gave chase, Taranto fled toward the woods of a nearby park. It was a classic moment: a man trying to start a revolution in a neighborhood where the most dangerous thing is usually a poorly parked Volvo or an overpriced kale salad. He was apprehended, and the subsequent search of his van revealed enough weaponry to invade a small Caribbean island, or at least a very determined HOA meeting.

The legal fallout revealed the final, saddening punchline. Taranto’s defense argued he was just a "citizen journalist" caught up in the fervor of the times. The courts, however, were less impressed with his press credentials. During his detention hearings, it emerged that Taranto had been experiencing a reality-detachment so profound it bordered on the artisanal. He wasn't just a threat; he was a walking, talking manifestation of the internet’s ability to turn a veteran’s sense of duty into a chaotic, paranoid LARP  with real-world ammunition.

Taylor Taranto’s background is a cautionary tale of the "New American Identity": part veteran, part activist, part van-lifer, and entirely untethered. He is what happens when you mix a decorated service record with a steady diet of 4 a.m. conspiracy threads and the misplaced belief that the road to patriotism runs through a former President’s backyard. It’s a comedy of errors, provided you find the potential for domestic terrorism funny. The only thing more dangerous than a government that doesn't work is a citizen who thinks he can fix it with a van full of guns and a GPS coordinate from the internet.