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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:30 AM Jan 2021

I can't post what I believe should be done in DC.

There is now discussion of the mob possibly trying to force their way into the Capitol after they are "inspired" by IT at his 11:00 a.m. address.

The armed DC cops and the armed National Guard should respond "appropriately".

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TexasProgresive

(12,159 posts)
1. Are any of this mob open armed?
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:36 AM
Jan 2021

Then it's time for snipers with live ammo. Take out the armed ones and the rest will lay down or disperse. I am not one to normally advocate deadly force but this is a possible exception.

Atticus

(15,124 posts)
3. When the leader of the Proud Boys was arrested 2 or 3 days ago in DC, he possessed two
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:39 AM
Jan 2021

high capacity magazines, not something you carry unless you expect to use them.

Wicked Blue

(5,854 posts)
7. Several people were arrested last night, some on firearms charges
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:44 AM
Jan 2021

according to NBC4 Washington

"Per the Metropolitan Police Department, there were six arrests (some with multiple charges) Tuesday on the following charges: carrying a pistol without a license, carrying a rifle without a license, high capacity feeding device, unregistered ammunition, unregistered firearm, assault on a police officer, simple assault, possession of a prohibited weapon (taser), traffic-related offense and possession of illegal fireworks."

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/demonstrations-road-closures-to-begin-tuesday-in-dc-before-congress-acts-on-electoral-college-vote/2529480/

NoRoadUntravelled

(2,626 posts)
4. Should the seditionists become terrorists I have confidence there will be an appropriate
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:40 AM
Jan 2021

response.
I certainly hope there's a prominent place setting for Impeachment proceedings at the table and that the meal is served forthwith. Enough is enough. We're either a nation that abides by the Rule of Law or we aren't. Now's the time to make it very clear which one prevails.
If this is not done, history will make it clear that those with the power to do so did nothing and allowed the abomination to repeat itself in a not too distant future.
It is not about revenge it is about justice.

 

StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)
5. Someone needs to tell them that trying to force their way into the Capitol isn't a good idea.
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:40 AM
Jan 2021

Definitely not a good idea.

Girard442

(6,085 posts)
6. If Law Enforcement and the Guard do their duty, that will be fine.
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:43 AM
Jan 2021

A little, I'm sweaty-palmed that a significant number of them won't. (I'm picturing multiple Kyle Rittenhouse incidents.)

abqtommy

(14,118 posts)
8. There's no need to post your beliefs. Our trains of thoughts are running on the same track!
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 12:03 PM
Jan 2021

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