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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone think the amount of force on display in DC and state capitals is overdone? [View all]ProfessorGAC
(68,613 posts)31. Ask Yourself This
What would have happened had this guard presence existed on January 6?
If you answer "Nothing at all" then it means you understand.
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Does anyone think the amount of force on display in DC and state capitals is overdone? [View all]
dutch777
Jan 2021
OP
The latest chatter seems to indicate they may not go near any of this now even the state capitals
Quixote1818
Jan 2021
#1
Kill a few? Once the killing started it would have ended up being more than a few.
Demsrule86
Jan 2021
#40
Yeah, she tried to climb in the window where there were elected in the room...it was a red line,
Demsrule86
Jan 2021
#39
It is a statement. It says, we are in charge, we will invest what ever is necessary.
Chainfire
Jan 2021
#33
They aren't gonna show up if the fix isn't in. They won't take on a real force.
MrsCoffee
Jan 2021
#37
No, They planned to assassinate the VP and Nancy Pelosi among others. And the threats
Demsrule86
Jan 2021
#38
Some people don't mind authoritarianism as long as it's directed against the right people.
WhiskeyGrinder
Jan 2021
#41
Not seeing this as an authoritarian move. It is protection of elected government officials against
GoneOffShore
Jan 2021
#43
Yeah, I posted before coffee. "Show of state force" would have been better.
WhiskeyGrinder
Jan 2021
#44
Not at all. There should have been a similar show of force when the RWNJ's showed at state capitols
GoneOffShore
Jan 2021
#42