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Historic NY

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25. He should have capped them
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 08:55 PM
Jan 2021

I am being frank he gave up the high ground...he was then placed in the position of running from them rather than a strategic retreat. I'm surprised he never pulled his weapon, at the point he was defending himself not the building. I don't know what they are training down at FLECO.

Damn, that's the saddest thing I've read all day. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #1
So these thugs planned this invasion, with perhaps someone in the WH who was in the know too? SWBTATTReg Jan 2021 #2
Two key paras for me: Denzil_DC Jan 2021 #3
The cops being in the crowd is what worries me about Inauguration Day underpants Jan 2021 #10
++++ agree. nt iluvtennis Jan 2021 #27
Powerful Kitchari Jan 2021 #4
What a mess we're in. nolabear Jan 2021 #5
Kick Nevilledog Jan 2021 #6
Excellent to hear from this Cha Jan 2021 #7
Sons of Anarchy etc. deplorable was too nice a term OhNo-Really Jan 2021 #18
So a member of congress can bring in as many people as they want LeftInTX Jan 2021 #8
K&R demmiblue Jan 2021 #9
All these Traildogbob Jan 2021 #11
I felt terrified for that black officer that was doing his best to try and hold off bullwinkle428 Jan 2021 #12
Got to me too, I was very worried and so glad he made it.. appalachiablue Jan 2021 #15
ex military should be re activated and charged and sent to levanworth. the cops should be tried, AllaN01Bear Jan 2021 #13
A must read. dalton99a Jan 2021 #14
This whole fustercluck is WAY more convoluted than it first appeared. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #16
Wow! That a powerful account. Sad & maddening OhNo-Really Jan 2021 #17
Buzzfeed News does some outstanding journalism nt Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #19
Agreed. Nt OhNo-Really Jan 2021 #24
we had better be VERY prepared on Inauguration Day.... dhill926 Jan 2021 #20
I strongly feel they should hold it inside the White House Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #21
This man needs to be interviewed in a live hearing in Congress asap Evolve Dammit Jan 2021 #22
Must-read article. Stunning and highly informative. Capitol police were set up. Amaryllis Jan 2021 #23
He should have capped them Historic NY Jan 2021 #25
Put this man in charge. mainer Jan 2021 #26
In one scene I saw a crowd chasing a black cop tirebiter Jan 2021 #28
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