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Nevilledog

(51,094 posts)
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 07:06 PM Feb 2021

Really bad timing for this tweet from US Marshall's Office



Tweet text:
PatriotTakes 🇺🇸
@patriottakes
Hey @USMarshalsHQ, why would you post this now? You understand that people who follow QAnon believe Trump will be inaugurated on March 4?
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Ocelot II

(115,683 posts)
4. March 4 was inauguration day before 1937.
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 07:11 PM
Feb 2021

It was changed to January 20 by the 20th Amendment. Nothing peculiar about this; they are just noting the anniversary of Lincoln's departure to DC for his inauguration, scheduled for March 4 as the Constitution provided at the time. But that date is why the Q-balls think Trump will be inaugurated, for reals this time.

TwilightZone

(25,471 posts)
6. What is the problem supposed to be?
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 07:18 PM
Feb 2021

Inauguration Day was March 4th until the 1930s. That's why they picked the day.

The Marshalls office posted it today because it's the anniversary of the event. It's "this day in history".

There is nothing wrong with providing historical facts, particularly on the anniversary of those facts. We're not going to purge history for a bunch of dipshits.

magicarpet

(14,147 posts)
7. Just a friendly reminder from the US Marshals Office,....
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 07:21 PM
Feb 2021

Trash and ransack the US Capitol Event #102 is coming right up.

Get your lethal flagpoles and trDump flags ready to rumble,... some say it is going to be .... WILD.

Who ever from the US Marshal's Office posted this is likely a Oath Keeper Fascist and should be terminated from the government payroll.

Ocelot II

(115,683 posts)
9. No. They are simply commemorating the beginning of Lincoln's journey
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 07:25 PM
Feb 2021

to DC for his inauguration on March 4, 1861. March 4 was the constitutional inauguration day until it was changed to January 20 in 1937. There's nothing sinister about this at all.

magicarpet

(14,147 posts)
13. Took it down,... no shit,..
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 08:04 PM
Feb 2021

The original poster at the US Marshal's Headquarters did not post that as a historical reminder of the date/day of Lincoln's inauguration.

It was a sinister post to call to arms the brethren of Fascist trDumpets. It was a Red Hat - Keep AmeriKKKa Great hat tip and salute to that Nazi cheerleading squad.

This a refresher and reminder of history,... like the display and parading of the Confederate flag has everything to do with grandpa's heritage and State's Rights issues,... and absolutely nothing to do with white supremacy or racism.

A flaming bag of bullshit,... is a bouquet of long stem red roses. Smell how pretty it is.

scarletwoman

(31,893 posts)
11. Please note, it's not the only "on this date" post in their Twitter account.
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 07:53 PM
Feb 2021
https://twitter.com/USMarshalsHQ

U.S. Marshals @USMarshalsHQ
On February 22, 1889, The District of Montana was created from a Federal Territory. The original appointment, U.S. Marshal George Irvin, was confirmed on February 14, 1890.
12:00 PM · Feb 22, 2021·Hootsuite Inc.


U.S. Marshals @USMarshalsHQ
On February 17, 1983, Benjamin F. Butler, the first African American to serve as an Assistant Regional Director and Special Assistant to the Director, passed away from illness. He also served as Chief of the Court Security Division and U.S. Marshal for Eastern N.Y.
9:00 AM · Feb 17, 2021·Hootsuite Inc.


U.S. Marshals @USMarshalsHQ
On February 6, 1893, the Middle District of Alabama was created. Authority to appoint U.S. Marshals for this district was granted by the Act of March 3, 1893.
10:01 AM · Feb 8, 2021·Hootsuite Inc.


U.S. Marshals@USMarshalsHQ
Feb. 4, 1835, Sec. of State John Forsyth asked US Marshal Alexander Hunter of DC, to advise a Prussian diplomat about the US criminal justice system. The official was sent to inquire into the state of crimes and punishment, with a view to improve the criminal code of Prussia.
11:01 AM · Feb 5, 2021·Hootsuite Inc.

Just thought it was worth noting that the Feb. 23 tweet isn't a one-off. I don't think sinister intent ought to be attributed to it.

Journeyman

(15,031 posts)
17. That was my first thought: Do they post "on this date" notices often? . . .
Wed Feb 24, 2021, 01:03 AM
Feb 2021

And as you show, they do, and all related to U.S. Marshalls.

(This post is inaccurate, however. Lamon was not named a U.S. Marshall until after Mr Lincoln's inauguration.)

Nothing sinister about the post however.

Just too many drama queens on the web, that's all . . .

ecstatic

(32,701 posts)
16. That's not suspicious at all
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 08:08 PM
Feb 2021


Luckily all trumpsters have boycotted Twitter and they're all on parler now, right?

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,490 posts)
18. Trump doesn't know how to "quietly slip" into any place. He creates a shitstorm everywhere he goes.
Wed Feb 24, 2021, 02:12 AM
Feb 2021

He would demand a huge crowd with thousands of flags and fireworks.


Because he's a spoiled narcissistic brat.......

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