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Disaffected

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6. Err, there's gotta be more than just having possession of the codes

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Jul 22, 2021, 02:01 PM

Jul 2021

to launch a nuclear strike.

And I doubt that capturing Pence would have been that easy - his SS protectors I image would have used lethal force if it had actually come to that.

Inflammatory nonsense IMO...

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Trump insurgents came within seconds of capturing 'nuclear football' on Jan. 6 [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2021 OP

They would have blown up the world if they could. lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #1

That is a truly scary thought. Initech Jul 2021 #14

If they got that close to Pence... IrishAfricanAmerican Jul 2021 #2

Nobody would have gotten near Pence alive. Renew Deal Jul 2021 #3

I agree. madaboutharry Jul 2021 #7

It's one thing to be suspicious he might be whisked off to an undisclosed location... JHB Jul 2021 #13

And, I'm quite sure that there is a contingency for just such a scenario, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #11

Republicans know the House investigation is going madaboutharry Jul 2021 #4

My expectation is that the aide has specific orders with respect to that satchel. Jim__ Jul 2021 #5

Err, there's gotta be more than just having possession of the codes Disaffected Jul 2021 #6

As to the briefcase I'm pretty sure that they have a "fail safe" in place . ... Lovie777 Jul 2021 #9

Yes, one would hope Disaffected Jul 2021 #10

This horse has been well beaten sarisataka Jul 2021 #8

They should've shot the invaders the second they breached the line. NightWatcher Jul 2021 #12

Good grief! Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2021 #15