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what's the point of having the magnetometer if congressional assholes walk around it? (Original Post) orleans Jan 2021 OP
rules and laws are clearly just for suckers, I guess. NRaleighLiberal Jan 2021 #1
Start fining them, too. catbyte Jan 2021 #2
Fine them for that too. C_U_L8R Jan 2021 #3
It's a magnetometer for some and an assholometer for the rest. nt chowder66 Jan 2021 #4
Sgt at Arms and Dem leadership spudspud Jan 2021 #5
I agree. I want to see actual discipline. servermsh Jan 2021 #6
Fine them MustLoveBeagles Jan 2021 #7
screw that! no fines.. just come back when you abide by the rules. O.o halobeam Jan 2021 #8
This is such bullshit Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #9
Fuck the Arrogant Rule Breakers.. Fine Cha Jan 2021 #10
Its what they could put in on short notice in a building not designed for security. apnu Jan 2021 #11
They won't wear masks, they won't go through metal detectors, and BusyBeingBest Jan 2021 #12
"No one is above the law." BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #13
I say have officers standing in the way with large police dogs. Doreen Jan 2021 #14
Typical, misinterpreting the constitution. unblock Jan 2021 #15
👆 crickets Jan 2021 #17
lemmings. So if one does it they all follow? Morons. IcyPeas Jan 2021 #16
Ralph Northam, Democratic governor of Virginia? LastDemocratInSC Jan 2021 #18
I cannot fucking believe this arrogance. smirkymonkey Jan 2021 #19
Can They* not erect barriors to funnel these fucks thru the magnetometers... GReedDiamond Jan 2021 #20
Magnetometers are bullshit 50 year old tech flotsam Jan 2021 #21

spudspud

(511 posts)
5. Sgt at Arms and Dem leadership
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 12:39 AM
Jan 2021

better get serious about security at the capitol, and fast. They're still playing patty cake with these assholes.

halobeam

(4,873 posts)
8. screw that! no fines.. just come back when you abide by the rules. O.o
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 12:42 AM
Jan 2021

Damn, what IS the purpose if they don't enforce it.


apnu

(8,758 posts)
11. Its what they could put in on short notice in a building not designed for security.
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 12:46 AM
Jan 2021

What is showed, however, who’s an adult and who is a child.

BusyBeingBest

(8,059 posts)
12. They won't wear masks, they won't go through metal detectors, and
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 12:48 AM
Jan 2021

no one seems to have the authority to do anything about it. These are safety measures that do not harm anybody. It makes me sick.

unblock

(52,326 posts)
15. Typical, misinterpreting the constitution.
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 12:56 AM
Jan 2021

The constitution says congresspeople can't be arrested on their way to a vote.

But it doesn't say they can bypass house rules.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
19. I cannot fucking believe this arrogance.
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 02:17 AM
Jan 2021

It is absurd. They are demonstrating that they have absolutely no respect for the rule of law nor for their fellow congressperson. This cannot stand. Anyone who does not comply should be arrested.

GReedDiamond

(5,316 posts)
20. Can They* not erect barriors to funnel these fucks thru the magnetometers...
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 02:26 AM
Jan 2021

...if that's what it takes to force compliance?

If the scumfucking puke shits crawled over/around/thru the barriers, or removed the barriers, it would make for some great visuals.

*The Capitol Police, SS, etc.

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