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31. They needed riot police and rubber bullets and if that didn't work

Fri Jan 8, 2021, 01:05 PM

Jan 2021

it was time for live fire. I think they didn't escalate because they were outmanned, and they had to assume some lawbreakers were armed.

Also I read several posts last week about the 3500 + 200 National Guard was inadequate. If we could figure it out, why not those who are supposed to know what they're doing?

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Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob [View all] Omaha Steve Jan 2021 OP

Absolutely! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #1

I know, right? dchill Jan 2021 #33

Gawd SheltieLover Jan 2021 #34

Five people died because tRump implicitly or explicitly planned and ordered it this way Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #2

I think it's more a sin of commission than of omission soothsayer Jan 2021 #5

There needs to be massive investigation, multiple turns at being questioned, timelines, placements Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #7

Not even treating it as a crime scene soothsayer Jan 2021 #8

Good point. Letting rioters just walk out of the Capitol, too. Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #16

Could have kettled them on the way out...if there had been reinforcements soothsayer Jan 2021 #24

In one of the interviews about the clearing of the Capitol csziggy Jan 2021 #32

The FBI should immediately search the White House for any burner phones. Lonestarblue Jan 2021 #23

They need to find and remove birdographer Jan 2021 #27

Bengaaaaaaaaziiiii! Traildogbob Jan 2021 #38

Indeed soothsayer Jan 2021 #3

They're putting out conflicting stories now. There's another thread with an article that says the Squinch Jan 2021 #4

Yeah I thought the DoD squashed it from the get go soothsayer Jan 2021 #6

Can pardoned officials be required to appear and testify? dem4decades Jan 2021 #10

They have to testify if pardoned soothsayer Jan 2021 #12

And if they don't can they be charged? dem4decades Jan 2021 #14

Yeah then you can lock them up soothsayer Jan 2021 #15

Who turned down help? blueinredohio Jan 2021 #9

Anyone think Trump wasn't behind the lack of police? twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #11

"The police" means the Trump-appointed Chief of Police. Vinca Jan 2021 #13

I made the same mistake. tRump did not appoint the Chief, but he is a tRump loyalist Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #18

Thanks for letting me know that. There's so much info it's all a blur. In any case, the Vinca Jan 2021 #30

They didn't want to offend or hurt the proud boyz widdle feelings.... KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2021 #17

How many people are serving long prison sentences Thunderbeast Jan 2021 #19

Guantanamo Bay is still open ArizonaLib Jan 2021 #25

Great place for shitstain & all traitors SheltieLover Jan 2021 #35

Who knew what and what did they know? LiberalArkie Jan 2021 #20

If they're at fault then investigate and prosecute padah513 Jan 2021 #21

Capitol Police leadership infiltrated by Trumptards? n/t MrModerate Jan 2021 #22

It only takes a handful of coordinated ring leaders to incite a passionate crowd. world wide wally Jan 2021 #26

Which of the Capitol Police have the key to let the murderous idiots in again? AllyCat Jan 2021 #28

Anyone doubt this was a set up? If you do, I want to talk to you about some lizard people. IsItJustMe Jan 2021 #29

They needed riot police and rubber bullets and if that didn't work bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #31

Wonder if FIVE dead are enough for them to reconsider for Jan 20th?? Bengus81 Jan 2021 #36

Good report on this from the Daily podcast from the NY Times this morning. Kablooie Jan 2021 #37

Which is one reason why liberalhistorian Jan 2021 #41

Can you say "inside job". Barbara2423 Jan 2021 #39

K&R ck4829 Jan 2021 #40