Armed protests being planned at all 50 state capitols, FBI bulletin says

[Wandering Monk]

Dear God, let this be wrong:

Armed protests being planned at all 50 state capitols, FBI bulletin says

 

[oldbadger]

What a shocker.....
Let's hope that homeland security is up to all and any threats .

 

[Revoltingest]

If I were Biden, I'd consider inaugurating
indoors with no news coverage. It's cowardly.
But I'm a coward. Taking away the theater of
the event would likely take the wind from sails
of the hostiles.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

I wonder if this had anything to do with the huge data leak by Parler. Which means that active location and deleted posts by the same people who stormed the capitol was made available to them:
How 80TB of Parler Posts, Videos, and Other Data Was Leaked

 

[Revoltingest]

If I were Biden, I'd consider inaugurating
indoors with no news coverage. It's cowardly.
But I'm a coward. Taking away the theater of
the event would likely take the wind from sails
of the hostiles.

The question....
Will Biden be as smart as I think I am?

 

[sun rise]

I hope and expect the cops etc show up fully armed and ready to defeat any terrorist attacks by any means necessary.

 

[Wandering Monk]

Apparently 36 states allow armed protests. The other 14 do not.

 

[PureX]

Dear God, let this be wrong:

Armed protests being planned at all 50 state capitols, FBI bulletin says

Good thing we let any idiot who wants one have a gun! Especially those military assault weapons! And all that military body armor, and combat gear.

 

[SomeRandom]

If I were Biden, I'd consider inaugurating
indoors with no news coverage. It's cowardly.
But I'm a coward. Taking away the theater of
the event would likely take the wind from sails
of the hostiles.

If I were him I’d be wearing full bodied armour at all times. Even in the shower

 

[Revoltingest]

If I were him I’d be wearing full bodied armour at all times. Even in the shower

If outdoors, body armor would be a great idea.
(We don't have "armour" here.)
But if he actually took a hit, that would be a severe
security failure & PR, & would lead to a whole lotta
trouble. Twould be better to deprive them of incitement.

 

[SomeRandom]

If outdoors, body armor would be a great idea.
(We don't have "armour" here.)
But if he actually took a hit, that would be a severe
security failure & PR, & would lead to a whole lotta
trouble. Twould be better to deprive them of incitement.

Oh of course. My mistake. I keep forgetting Americastan English killed the “u” in a lot of their words.
If Biden is killed (god forbid) would that Kamala lady be the next President? Is that how it works

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

Oh of course. My mistake. I keep forgetting Americastan English killed the “u” in a lot of their words.
If Biden is killed (god forbid) would that Kamala lady be the next President? Is that how it works

Yes

 

[Shadow Wolf]

If I were Biden, I'd consider inaugurating
indoors with no news coverage. It's cowardly.
But I'm a coward. Taking away the theater of
the event would likely take the wind from sails
of the hostiles.

He can't show that fear. The theater of Biden showing he won't be intimidated or back down is how to address wouod be insurrectionists. Because if Biden gives them an inch they will take every mile they can.
Now, had covid been the only issue I'd say yes, scale way, way back because it is just a silly ritualized formality. But now it's about being assertive and standing by the policy that the United States government does not negotiate with terrorists. If Bush Jr. says to keep shopping is a way to beat them, Biden not backing down must be a hella middle finger to them.

 

[SomeRandom]

Yes

Is it bad that I almost want that to happen? Just as an added sting to the failed Trumpers.
Not that I would like anyone to be hurt of course.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Oh of course. My mistake. I keep forgetting Americastan English killed the “u” in a lot of their words.
If Biden is killed (god forbid) would that Kamala lady be the next President? Is that how it works

Yes. And if they kill both it then it goes to Pelosi. There are about 15 or 16 or so positions outlined in the order of succession, but its never went further down than VP.

 

[SomeRandom]

Yes. And if they kill both it then it goes to Pelosi. There are about 15 or 16 or so positions outlined in the order of succession, but its never went further down than VP.

So in other words their tantrum is not only dangerous, it’s ultimately pointless to boot. Since the position will end up going to someone other than Trump regardless.
Again not that I would like anyone to get hurt. Not even politicians
Jesus!

 

[Revoltingest]

He can't show that fear. The theater of Biden showing he won't be intimidated or back down is how to address wouod be insurrectionists. Because if Biden gives them an inch they will take every mile they can.

You say "fear". I say tesuji.
Id est, to make the best move isn't made wrong by calling it fearful.

Now, had covid been the only issue I'd say yes, scale way, way back because it is just a silly ritualized formality. But now it's about being assertive and standing by the policy that the United States government does not negotiate with terrorists. If Bush Jr. says to keep shopping is a way to beat them, Biden not backing down must be a hella middle finger to them.

Being assertive is a wonderful thing, but not in all situations.
Sometimes it's counter-productive posturing.

 

[Wandering Monk]

Michigan just banned open carry in the state capitol:

Michigan bans open carry of guns inside state Capitol

 

[Shadow Wolf]

You say "fear". I say tesuji.
Id est, to make the best move isn't made wrong by calling it fearful.

They have resorted to violence and are threatening it again. I'd say that is using fear and intimidation to try to get their way.

Being assertive is a wonderful thing, but not in all situations.
Sometimes it's counter-productive posturing.

Best to not let the rabid vermin have even an illusion of success.

 

[Revoltingest]

They have resorted to violence and are threatening it again. I'd say that is using fear and intimidation to try to get their way.

But they wouldn't stop the inauguration, only public display of it.
Government:1
Seditionists: 0

Best to not let the rabid vermin have even an illusion of success.

Sometimes giving up a little saves a lot.
In board games, one wins by making sacrifices
of lower value than the gains. IOW, win every
war, not ever battle.

Go proverbs:
Rich men don't pick fights.
Sacrifice plums for peaches.