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wnylib

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117. What about getting Biden and Harris
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 12:55 AM
Jan 2021

to and from the site of the inauguration? How safe is that from attacks on the motorcade? It's not like we never had an attack on a presidential motorcade before.

This!! Thekaspervote Jan 2021 #1
He's so right soothsayer Jan 2021 #2
Biden was already planning a minimal in-person event apnu Jan 2021 #3
It's all the same plot MoonlitKnight Jan 2021 #48
so right mushroomhunter Jan 2021 #87
I still hear media assuming a big event on the Capitol steps. I hope you are right. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #124
No! Don't take any chances. notinkansas Jan 2021 #4
I'd prefer an undisclosed indoor location KS Toronado Jan 2021 #94
Yes, absolutely! lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #125
Exactly DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #102
So am I, especially as a resident of wnylib Jan 2021 #112
The same assholes demonstrated DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #115
Glad to hear that they were handled wnylib Jan 2021 #118
I agree. A diversionary attack might wnylib Jan 2021 #110
Screw that, you don't project strength or confidence by hiding Maru Kitteh Jan 2021 #114
You don't project strength if you're dead either. notinkansas Jan 2021 #121
Forget symbolism - plenty of time for that later. First, establish control and deal with COVID, lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #126
I agree Oppaloopa Jan 2021 #123
Agree Watchfoxheadexplodes Jan 2021 #5
Sounds like a plan. Skip the whole outside thing. Phoenix61 Jan 2021 #6
THinking the same. Live broadcast it. C-span, networks, CNN. Amaryllis Jan 2021 #8
On January 20, 1985, Reagan took the oath indoors due to brutally cold weather. John1956PA Jan 2021 #90
Yes. Remember that LBJ luvtheGWN Jan 2021 #95
KICK orangecrush Jan 2021 #7
Lock down RealityCheque Jan 2021 #9
Wonder if it has to be in DC? Amaryllis Jan 2021 #12
I'm not an expert, but I would wager it doesn't RealityCheque Jan 2021 #19
LBJ... JPK Jan 2021 #39
Calvin Coolidge was sworn in in his home after Harding died. Then went back to bed. shrike3 Jan 2021 #55
LBJ was sworn in on an airplane. davsand Jan 2021 #58
Teddy Roosevelt sworn in in Buffalo NY Captain Zero Jan 2021 #71
When the POTUS dies in office, the swearing in pretty much must be done yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #78
Coolidge was sworn in by his father Retrograde Jan 2021 #85
Yes! Have it at another place entirely. housecat Jan 2021 #81
I would like for PE Biden and VPE Harris be sworn in in SCJ Roberts office, exactly at noon and if monmouth4 Jan 2021 #10
I really don't think it's safe at present for them to be out in the open. Too many crazies. Joedog Jan 2021 #16
Justice Robert's office/chamber is not out in the open..n/t monmouth4 Jan 2021 #18
Yeah, but a walk outside is. nt Lock him up. Jan 2021 #61
Supreme Court inside bdamomma Jan 2021 #27
No walk about. No, no, NO!!! 3catwoman3 Jan 2021 #29
Lamar Alexander was sworn in as governor of Tennessee at the state Capital with only yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #73
A promenade in these times? Are you serious??? wnylib Jan 2021 #113
And screen all attendees and check them for weapons Retrograde Jan 2021 #11
Yes that Lauren from Pueblo CO is a traitor. Mary Mac Jan 2021 #62
that would have happened anyway. yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #74
No gathering. It's wartime. Can't put Biden at risk. Girard442 Jan 2021 #13
Just swear em in Joedog Jan 2021 #17
I was thinking that as well. Amaryllis Jan 2021 #25
Nailed it! Wartime. Just. Wow Wawannabe Jan 2021 #37
Separate swearings-in ahlnord Jan 2021 #59
WHat i was thinking. Amaryllis Jan 2021 #75
Absofuckingloutely! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #14
Scary that a Ret. Lt. Colonel with the "zipties" is currently employed as commercial pilot wishstar Jan 2021 #15
No longer employed. ZZenith Jan 2021 #20
That doesn't mean he can't rent a plane. These people are totally nuts. Lonestarblue Jan 2021 #76
Last I heard, he was arrested. sarge43 Jan 2021 #88
I'd like to see them sworn in, in front of the Speakers hallway MagickMuffin Jan 2021 #21
I like this n/t hibbing Jan 2021 #64
AMEN!!!! drmeow Jan 2021 #22
Yup. MineralMan Jan 2021 #23
Thank you - that's the best plan other than Zoom that I have heard. lark Jan 2021 #24
The security available BGBD Jan 2021 #26
Yes. LudwigPastorius Jan 2021 #32
Taking sensible precautions isn't cowering. Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #98
How much damage was done to that scaffolding when the mob climbed up it? csziggy Jan 2021 #42
That's the big question... regnaD kciN Jan 2021 #46
It is the Inauguration not ordinary Capitol Police business yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #66
Are Trump's people in charge of security or is it independent? IronLionZion Jan 2021 #108
Its BGBD Jan 2021 #109
What about getting Biden and Harris wnylib Jan 2021 #117
I hope they llashram Jan 2021 #28
Real good idea. If they know that is happening, probably won't be so excited to come judesedit Jan 2021 #30
At this point seeing the planning going on by the traitors for 1/20, I totally agree. nt Evolve Dammit Jan 2021 #31
Seriously, I think the real ceremony should be held at an spooky3 Jan 2021 #33
I wish they would just hire malcolm nance on as chief of security of whatever dept is in charge of i Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #34
Also Wawannabe Jan 2021 #35
This is the guy to listen to. Squinch Jan 2021 #36
Yep. Just get it done. No need to be traditional, not traditional times we are in. dameatball Jan 2021 #38
Anyone who ever watched "24" can imagine the risk here. Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #40
Plus, remember "Designated Survivor" when it was a House Member who was in on the destruction csziggy Jan 2021 #45
This is a smart idea, and I hope other people-in-charge have already planned this. liberalla Jan 2021 #41
Heaven forbid anything happens to POTUS Biden during his term. But remind the nut jobs the line.... usaf-vet Jan 2021 #43
I realize it's important for the world to see Biden assume the presidency. Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #44
How about the Democrats stay away and force all Republican Congress members to attend? csziggy Jan 2021 #50
clever nt Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #52
The Crazies are going after McConnell and Graham now too. OMGWTF Jan 2021 #63
Mitch isn't in the line--Grassley (President Pro Tempore)is ...after him it's all cabinet members fishwax Jan 2021 #119
Yeah, but if they blow up our President-Elect, I want Mitch to get blown up, too. nt csziggy Jan 2021 #120
By far the most important thing is security. Absolutely it is. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #54
"call the shots" was a terrible choice of phrase BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #57
I would have never believed after 2009 misanthrope Jan 2021 #47
As bad as GWB was as president, he did not declare war on the country and Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #99
Absolutely! I hope they are listening FakeNoose Jan 2021 #49
Hand Them A Win P-Nutt Jan 2021 #51
"And deprive Joe and Kamala the joy of a parade to the White House" BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #68
Good gods no. There is no parade anyway. Hekate Jan 2021 #84
I'm worried about the Amtrak ride into DC as well peggysue2 Jan 2021 #53
I figured the Amtrak plan would have been scrapped after Wednesday and all the Amaryllis Jan 2021 #79
I hope so peggysue2 Jan 2021 #97
Swear in Vice-President Elect Harris somewhere else. Mister Ed Jan 2021 #56
It's what I'm saying too! DemoTex Jan 2021 #60
Great idea! nt wiggs Jan 2021 #96
The symbolism of the Inauguration is HUGELY important. NoMoreRepugs Jan 2021 #65
No it is not that important. And Joe must realize WE NEED HIM not the ceremony. Tommymac Jan 2021 #67
As important as a coup? housecat Jan 2021 #82
LBJ was sworn in aboard Air Force 1 by a local Texas judge. Done. Hekate Jan 2021 #83
The terrorists have shown us who they are. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #91
Open end tube scaffolding is compromised sanatanadharma Jan 2021 #69
Agreed. But they'll still need a com center with every government agency dialed in minute to minute. lindysalsagal Jan 2021 #70
Will these 2 people EVER SEE THIS....before it happens?????? onecent Jan 2021 #72
Nance is undoubtedly not the only reliable intel person saying such. Biden has tons of great Amaryllis Jan 2021 #80
Thank you very much for such a nice comeback. onecent Jan 2021 #93
Would the Pentagon be safe? thinkingagain Jan 2021 #77
I think the inaugeration should be held indoors. Paper Roses Jan 2021 #86
I stated as such Friday benld74 Jan 2021 #89
Safety First Blue Owl Jan 2021 #92
Nance is one of the good guys n/t PatrickforO Jan 2021 #100
Twitter replies: Rhiannon12866 Jan 2021 #101
Why do people assume that the Secret Service don't know how to secure the site of the Inauguration? brooklynite Jan 2021 #103
KNOW how and willingness are two different things. TigressDem Jan 2021 #105
Don't forget to make a NO FLY ZONE above. TigressDem Jan 2021 #104
instead of Joe coming to DC.. RicROC Jan 2021 #106
Do the inauguration on Zoom, like everything else Klaralven Jan 2021 #107
Love Malcolm RANDYWILDMAN Jan 2021 #111
He's been right about everything. ecstatic Jan 2021 #116
Dead On colsohlibgal Jan 2021 #122
YES! Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #127
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