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wnylib

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29. But the new Republican majority has

Sat Jan 7, 2023, 10:20 PM

Jan 2023

removed the magnetometers. So it is easy now for the MAGA gun supporters to carry them into the House undetected. And you know that they will. They tried to do it even when the magnetometers were in place.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/05/republicans-control-house-security-measures-capitol-attack

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Some Democrats fear a mass shooting on House floor -- by a QAnon-Republican [View all] News Junkie Jan 2023 OP

Considering the 'pukes engaged in physical violence with each other during the speaker vote RockRaven Jan 2023 #1

Some are real crazies. No doubt it could possibly happen. During the vote they edged on violence. RKP5637 Jan 2023 #2

If anyone can carry anyone will. Several of the Dems are former military. Srkdqltr Jan 2023 #3

An investment in bullet proof vests might be in order. The new House is wide-open for mad men Samrob Jan 2023 #4

I was thinking that also. And pepper spray that shoots far. Maraya1969 Jan 2023 #7

Judging by the last few days, Republicans will probably be pointing them at each other. tritsofme Jan 2023 #5

Plus the newly D'minted Speaker said they would allow the Capitol open to visitors MagickMuffin Jan 2023 #6

MORE reasons For the Cha Jan 2023 #18

The Capitol *is* open to visitors. joshcryer Jan 2023 #27

Anyone not intimidated into submission moondust Jan 2023 #8

Probably only a matter of time. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #9

I would not be surprised. I wonder if Pence had been hung, if that would have awakened the US? Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #10

Sadly I fear it would only have emboldened those for whom violence IS free speech. Ford_Prefect Jan 2023 #20

I think you nailed it. That is what we are dealing with. May law enforcement be prepared. Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #24

There are some real crazy people in Republican house I would be scared as well. FloridaBlues Jan 2023 #11

Put their side in a bullet-proof glass shell maxrandb Jan 2023 #12

The Sergeant-at-Arms should probably have more Capitol police in the House chamber. ancianita Jan 2023 #13

There is still a ban on guns in the house. Groundhawg Jan 2023 #14

But the new Republican majority has wnylib Jan 2023 #29

Its still illegal to bring guns to the floor of congress Groundhawg Jan 2023 #31

It's also illegal to attack DC police, wnylib Jan 2023 #36

Well, MTG and Gaetz do like to blast through security checkpoints w/out stopping Blue Owl Jan 2023 #15

I wonder how many of them are already packing. Liberal In Texas Jan 2023 #16

Well since we still don't have accountability MontanaMama Jan 2023 #17

One of these nutfux is going to grandstand and... LowerManhattanite Jan 2023 #19

The whole point is to sow fear, and to indimidate the Democrats. GoCubsGo Jan 2023 #21

I wouldn't put anything past this collection of miscreants. marmar Jan 2023 #22

That has been a big fear of mine when I read they got rid of the gun detectors kimbutgar Jan 2023 #23

'They're not the most stable people," Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) told Raw Story' elleng Jan 2023 #25

Jason Crow probably goes to work at a very high state of alert jmowreader Jan 2023 #26

Another reason to make political affiliation a civil right. The Grand Illuminist Jan 2023 #28

It is Sympthsical Jan 2023 #34

Meant protected class. The Grand Illuminist Jan 2023 #38

Imagine MTG and Boebert in a shootout. keithbvadu2 Jan 2023 #30

I kind of expect it to happen Bettie Jan 2023 #32

It's very possible...remember the assassination of Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone? roamer65 Jan 2023 #33

It could happen Meowmee Jan 2023 #35

Democrats should NEVER utter the words "fear" and "nervous" GenThePerservering Jan 2023 #37