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TexasProgresive

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54. I am more concerned about a cadre of hate filled LEO or Guardsmen
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 10:35 AM
Jan 2021

emulating the assassination of Anwar Sadat. There are way to many present in these two groups for them to be properly vetted.

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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