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Roisin Ni Fiachra

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40. Depends on the number of, and degree to which, seditious Republican legislators are
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:42 AM
Jan 2021

determined to stop the inauguration and eliminate the threat of democracy. We don't know who, or how many, among them are the enemy within. All bets are off, when considering recent events.

Vice President elect Harris should repeat the Oath, and President elect Biden should be sworn in, at a private ceremony, in a secure, undisclosed location.

I would like to see the inauguration preparations proceed as planned, and have President elect Biden not show up at the last minute. This way as many traitors as possible could be trapped and arrested without any threat to the President elect. The inauguration could be recorded on video from a secure, undisclosed location, and televised soon after.

At this point, we really don't know who we can trust anymore. No apologies.

I just asked that same question MontanaMama Jan 2021 #1
Jesus what a thought.... fantase56 Jan 2021 #2
Good god Deuxcents Jan 2021 #3
I think a 50 caliber sniper rifle maxes out at 2,000 yds TexasProgresive Jan 2021 #4
Not so effective against personnel beyond 1000 meters. Klaralven Jan 2021 #6
It isn't that the rifle isn't effective sarisataka Jan 2021 #17
Fifty Caliber legal? StClone Jan 2021 #10
Yes... if you have about $10K... and the range..? albacore Jan 2021 #26
Thanks. I remember several states (NY for one) tried to ban it StClone Jan 2021 #33
Not sure Timewas Jan 2021 #24
3,871 yards sir pball Jan 2021 #39
I'm with you. I just posted the 2,000 yards as close to the maximum range. TexasProgresive Jan 2021 #42
With a shot that far, even the earths rotation has to be accounted for. A HERETIC I AM Jan 2021 #46
I do have concerns greater that a lone sniper. It lies in the huge amount of NG and LEO presence TexasProgresive Jan 2021 #51
At least as much luck as skill, for sure sir pball Jan 2021 #52
I am more concerned about a cadre of hate filled LEO or Guardsmen TexasProgresive Jan 2021 #54
There is a bit more to it sarisataka Jan 2021 #5
A Canadian sniper has the longest recorded kill shot at 2.1 miles Submariner Jan 2021 #7
Over a mile, I don't like the idea of it being outside either. I am also worried that the law doc03 Jan 2021 #8
Agreed! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #18
On what basis do you not trust the Secret Service? cwydro Jan 2021 #47
Well, Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #53
Well the Secret Service will have a half a dozen machine guns within about 20ft of the President fescuerescue Jan 2021 #57
DO you not think the Secret Service has a contingency for this? William769 Jan 2021 #9
Some of us remember the assassination of Anwar Sadat October 6, 1981 TexasProgresive Jan 2021 #50
My thoughts are with that many stationed the higher the probability littlemissmartypants Jan 2021 #62
Quite the corundum sarisataka Jan 2021 #63
Be chicken little all you want. William769 Jan 2021 #65
Yes, any line of sight where this is possible is blocked by bulletproof glass DrToast Jan 2021 #68
There will be helicopters, drones, security on buildings, etc. Maybe they'll tell Hoyt Jan 2021 #11
Just as I suspect his security detail nixed the train trip, I suspect they will pressure him to tblue37 Jan 2021 #27
Accidental dupe. Self-delete. tblue37 Jan 2021 #28
something's going on, I get dupes also.. A pop up box asks if I want to post this again... nt mitch96 Jan 2021 #37
I hope he is going to be fitted with a bullet proof vest. Doreen Jan 2021 #12
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Washington Monument eleny Jan 2021 #19
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Is the Colorado Candidate invited? lame54 Jan 2021 #14
Is VA-5 invited ?? MSNBC says his staff involved Captain Zero Jan 2021 #60
Won't he be protected by bulletproof glass? subterranean Jan 2021 #16
I was wondering the same thing. foo_fighter999 Jan 2021 #36
I've beed thinking about this question for over a week. BigmanPigman Jan 2021 #20
Wouldn't be distance but line of sight that's the problem coti Jan 2021 #21
What if an asteroid hits the building? They'd better hold it underground. marble falls Jan 2021 #22
Lol. cwydro Jan 2021 #45
I do my best. I try to panic at only specifically identified threats. marble falls Jan 2021 #48
Lol, buckle up because if there's one thing DU is good at - it's total panic over anything. cwydro Jan 2021 #55
Trump sowed a bumper crop, didn't he? marble falls Jan 2021 #56
He sure as hell did, thank god so many prognostications have NOT come true lol. cwydro Jan 2021 #58
Easy 90% vapored. marble falls Jan 2021 #61
Some still being recycled lol. cwydro Jan 2021 #74
Not that easy to have a clear shot from a mile or two away. onenote Jan 2021 #23
Joe's crowd will, by necessity, be about 1/100th the size of Obama's- I think he's OK. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #30
the organizers of the inauguration bdamomma Jan 2021 #69
Bet your ass wherever a sniper could hide, there will be agents there or in counter-sniping position SoFlaBro Jan 2021 #67
The Secret Service Plans For Every Contingency ChoppinBroccoli Jan 2021 #25
In a perfect world. (nt) Paladin Jan 2021 #72
Think about inaugurations over the past 50 years at the same site- any sniper problems? Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #29
I'm sure there will be plenty of bulletproof glass surrounding him left-of-center2012 Jan 2021 #32
Well now that we are all being surveilled because of this post.... SlogginThroughIt Jan 2021 #34
Boy, so much wrong here. GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #35
The Gravy Seals aren't disciplined enough to maintain the training required... EarthFirst Jan 2021 #38
There are ex-military in that mob. MoonRiver Jan 2021 #41
Depends on the number of, and degree to which, seditious Republican legislators are Roisin Ni Fiachra Jan 2021 #40
Came to say this! superpatriotman Jan 2021 #44
You don't want an answer to this question pfitz59 Jan 2021 #43
Let's do it in the Rotunda like in '85. FreepFryer Jan 2021 #49
Mike is in the private sector now fescuerescue Jan 2021 #64
Heh. (Nt) FreepFryer Jan 2021 #66
Look! The Secret Service is on this. MineralMan Jan 2021 #59
Reports on TV bdamomma Jan 2021 #70
Yes, it is, pretty much. MineralMan Jan 2021 #71
Given the events of this past week, I question the optimism on this thread. (nt) Paladin Jan 2021 #73
Should be done behind bulletproof glass radius777 Jan 2021 #75
I don't think this a good thread to have. I would delete it if I were you. yellowcanine Jan 2021 #76
I completely agree. Don't give em any ideas. IsItJustMe Jan 2021 #77
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