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31. "The people in charge of securing the Capitol let the country down.".....

Thu Feb 11, 2021, 05:31 PM

Feb 2021

So, Lindsey is upset--the boys in blue did not please him when they came to his house-or Collins.

............Live Blog

Frank Thorp V
6h ago / 10:21 AM CST
Graham blames Capitol Police for not using lethal force on more rioters

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/2021-02-11-trump-impeachment-trial-live-updates-n1257308/ncrd1257406?cid=sm_npd_ms_tw_ma#liveBlogHeader

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., a close ally of Trump, told reporters that he believes "there's more votes for acquittal after today than there was yesterday" after the House manager's gripping presentation on Wednesday.

"Because hypocrisy is pretty large for these people, standing up to, you know, rioters when they came to my house, Susan Collins' house, I think this is a very hypocritical presentation by the House," Graham said.

He also blamed Capitol Police officers for not having used lethal force against more rioters.

"I got mad. I mean, these police officers had every right to use deadly force. They should have used it," he said. "The people in charge of securing the Capitol let the country down."...............

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Graham blames Capitol Police for not using lethal force on more rioters [View all] brooklynite Feb 2021 OP

Sickening bloodlust Walleye Feb 2021 #1

If the rioters were Black, Linsey would have had his wish AllTooEasy Feb 2021 #32

Absolutely! I guess Lindsay would like it if some other members got shot in the crossfire as wel Walleye Feb 2021 #35

One officer said he knew that if he started shooting into the crowd his gun would be taken away Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #2

THIS Generic Other Feb 2021 #4

Makes perfect sense to me Sucha NastyWoman Feb 2021 #6

Good point. The ass hat pulled me in again. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #8

That's because he is a kompromised, racist ass hat. ananda Feb 2021 #40

Yep. Exactly. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #43

Still makes me wonder DENVERPOPS Feb 2021 #79

Maybe he just can't be anything else... ananda Feb 2021 #84

This...they were over-run as it was Maeve Feb 2021 #11

But of course Lindsey G is now an expert in LE tactics and riot control. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #14

Then why did the mob not fire back when Ashli Babbitt was shot in the head? AllTooEasy Feb 2021 #34

The shooter was behind a door, they couldn't get to him. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #41

And a tactical unit had just started to arrive, so the odds had shifted. Maeve Feb 2021 #46

I never saw any pictures of any with firearms. oldsoftie Feb 2021 #81

Quick google brought up this: Maeve Feb 2021 #85

I still dont see one. oldsoftie Feb 2021 #99

Read the article--not everything is in pictures Maeve Feb 2021 #102

Ok, it says ONE guy was caught leaving had a handgun. The others were elsewhere. oldsoftie Feb 2021 #107

My dad WAS a cop. We have quite different perspectives. Maeve Feb 2021 #108

Yes. He said in an interview that he'd have liked to say underpants Feb 2021 #18

Yes I remember that. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #19

Yep. That was him. underpants Feb 2021 #22

Yup, that was Officer Michael Fanone. SunSeeker Feb 2021 #94

They're Untrained Armchair Warriors modrepub Feb 2021 #29

+ 1 nt pazzyanne Feb 2021 #45

Their training and good judgement saved the day, and lives. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #50

Yes that's what I was thinking. Why provide them with a weapon if they didn't bring one Walleye Feb 2021 #37

Or the Rebl2 Feb 2021 #48

Penalties for carrying weapons in DC are very harsh. It's a federal offense, no LuckyLib Feb 2021 #75

Thast not usually what happens. Shoot the first ones & the rest take off. oldsoftie Feb 2021 #80

they aren't stupid Snoopy 7 Feb 2021 #103

Because they have been riding that tiger of lies; aka Trumpism for so long Uncle Joe Feb 2021 #111

SPEECHLESS Generic Other Feb 2021 #3

OK Lemmiwinks (nt) mr_lebowski Feb 2021 #5

"...rioters when they came to my house, Susan Collin's house..." thucythucy Feb 2021 #7

He clearly has a drinking problem. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #9

What an asshole! Behind the Aegis Feb 2021 #10

Spineless limp worm lusts for blood. Considering his proclivity for attaching himself to strong men Hekate Feb 2021 #12

The CP were outnumbered, Lindsey!!! ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2021 #13

He holds the police accountable but not Trump? BlueStater Feb 2021 #15

I hold the police accountable too, because if the rioters were Black AllTooEasy Feb 2021 #30

Uh huh orangecrush Feb 2021 #54

"Back the Blue"- yeah, right.... Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2021 #78

That says it all Clearly fogged in Feb 2021 #92

I am seldom speechless, but this one leaves me in that state. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2021 #16

Trump wanted a massacre (of his own mob) C_U_L8R Feb 2021 #17

I agree Deuxcents Feb 2021 #21

As much as McCain was a pain in the behind BumRushDaShow Feb 2021 #20

I am coming to the conclusion that Lindsey is drunk most of the time. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #23

Anyone With a Modicum of Sense Cannot Help But Realize That Would Have Been a Suicide Move The Roux Comes First Feb 2021 #24

The DC National Guard was required to be unarmed, didn't have vests and other safety Old Terp Feb 2021 #58

This is how GOP backs the blue by throwing cops under the bus IronLionZion Feb 2021 #25

Graham just threw the #bluelivesmatter police under the bus riversedge Feb 2021 #33

Graham is just a coward. BootinUp Feb 2021 #26

Expert on & king of hypocrisy. rickyhall Feb 2021 #27

I guarantee there were more insurrectionists with guns than police that day NickB79 Feb 2021 #28

"The people in charge of securing the Capitol let the country down."..... riversedge Feb 2021 #31

Lindsey, trump was in charge of the defense department. Walleye Feb 2021 #39

Graham's a pathetic psycho. I've seen Peter Lorre play similar roles in film. nt oasis Feb 2021 #36

Maybe because Trump's DOD didn't help them??? LeftInTX Feb 2021 #38

Says the idiot that served in the military but never saw action. LiberalFighter Feb 2021 #42

And Thorp didn't bother including anything to rebut Lindsey's statement. All one sided. LiberalFighter Feb 2021 #44

My email to Graham, the filthy coward SCantiGOP Feb 2021 #47

Oh Sure, The American Public Would support a massacre. NOT! twin_ghost Feb 2021 #49

Weren't the NG stripped of all sorts of stuff before they went in? secondwind Feb 2021 #51

yEAH MAYBE you need a firing squad since you tried to yuiyoshida Feb 2021 #52

Shut up, Graham. orangecrush Feb 2021 #53

Shut.the.fuck.up.Lindsey. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2021 #71

Land! Brace yourselves for another hissy fit. He's going to clinch his fists and... NurseJackie Feb 2021 #55

And what were they supposed to do when they ran out of bullets? Ohioboy Feb 2021 #56

Say it plain, Lindsey... Do you approve the killing of Trump terrorist Ashli Babbitt? keithbvadu2 Feb 2021 #57

And did he pull timms139 Feb 2021 #59

Hypocrisy is his specialty. nature-lover Feb 2021 #60

Post removed Post removed Feb 2021 #61

So because the police didn't shoot people, Trump should be allowed to walk free? That's GOP logic Rabrrrrrr Feb 2021 #62

He wanted a bloodbath so Trump could call martial law. marble falls Feb 2021 #63

Couldn't agree with you more, comrade. You scooped the thought right out of my brain. WheelWalker Feb 2021 #66

He didn't get the memo, deadly force is usually saved for minorities and liberals. Jay25 Feb 2021 #64

You don't often hear of a dictator's Lt. Marthe48 Feb 2021 #65

Asshole packman Feb 2021 #67

We'd all be better off if they used lethal force BlueIdaho Feb 2021 #68

Um, Lindsey ? You're the last person who should be talking about "letting the country down". eppur_se_muova Feb 2021 #69

Lindsey Graham should get down on his KNEES... NurseJackie Feb 2021 #101

Good luck, Linsey Graham Piasladic Feb 2021 #70

When can we start ignoring this clown? Owl Feb 2021 #72

Unlike a number of our classier posters, I am not rendered speechless. But most of my words niyad Feb 2021 #73

He's got a little secret Turbineguy Feb 2021 #74

I keep thinking that it is a very big, very dirty secret, and putin knows it, too. niyad Feb 2021 #76

Everyone keeps talking about Lindsays "secret". For decades. oldsoftie Feb 2021 #82

Maybe I'm giving him too much credit. Turbineguy Feb 2021 #91

They SHOULD have. Hit the first 3-5 through the door & thats the end of it. oldsoftie Feb 2021 #77

WTF???? Mary Mac Feb 2021 #83

Yet if the Capitol Police did use lethal force, Graham Cracker would throw a shit fit about... Crowman2009 Feb 2021 #86

Yep Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2021 #87

Hah - I agree with Lindsey. Lucky Luciano Feb 2021 #88

republicans - the party of death. George II Feb 2021 #89

LOL, he never quits. maxsolomon Feb 2021 #90

I wondered myself why the CP did not shoot the rioters. mysteryowl Feb 2021 #93

Officer Michael Fanone explained why he did not use deadly force. SunSeeker Feb 2021 #95

I figured there was a good answer for it. mysteryowl Feb 2021 #96

They probably thought the same thing as Fanone. SunSeeker Feb 2021 #97

They DID USE DEADLY FORCE! Smackdown2019 Feb 2021 #98

Not at THAT door they didnt. Watch the video; soon as shes shot they turn. oldsoftie Feb 2021 #100

apparently he wanted more, much more LymphocyteLover Feb 2021 #104

House Members were being evacuated through an exit accessed through the Speaker's Lobby. moriah Feb 2021 #106

that makes sense-- thanks! LymphocyteLover Feb 2021 #112

Did "rioters" come *inside* Susan Collin's house, or Graham's house? moriah Feb 2021 #105

Now, *that's* victim-shaming on a massive scale! n/t malthaussen Feb 2021 #109

That disgusting, snivelling little pig. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #110

The same reason you don't insult the person bringing your food, xxqqqzme Feb 2021 #113

He should be grateful to them for saving his sorry ass. NT raccoon Feb 2021 #114