Is Washington D.C. going to give the insurrectionists a permit to do it again September 18th?

[spanone]

The Capitol Police department is preparing for potential violence at a Sept. 18 protest that members of Congress have been invited to attend.

The organization Look Ahead America — led by Matt Braynard, a former Trump campaign employee — requested a permit for up to 500 people to demonstrate at noon Sept. 18 in Union Square for a so-called #JusticeForJ6 rally. The event is intended to support those arrested as a result of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 and to call for justice for a rioter who was fatally shot that day. More than 570 defendants have been arrested in connection with the attack, according to the Department of Justice.

An intelligence evaluation from the Capitol Police said there could be violence at the rally.

“Though outwardly Matt Braynard has instructed attendees to remain peaceful, given the propensity for this group to attract domestic extremists, their support for the insurrectionists, and their continued challenges to democratic institutions, it is not unreasonable to plan for violent altercations with those associated with this demonstration,” a department assessment said.

https://www.rollcall.com/2021/09/08/capitol-police-prepare-for-sept-18-rally-lawmakers-invited/

[LiberalFighter]

1. Police should not use zipties. Instead, use deer tags.

[MyOwnPeace]

6. THAT is SO wrong........

and SO good!!!!

[msongs]

2. up to 500 people? if more show up declare an unlawful assembly and shut it down nt

[Deuxcents]

3. Why give permits?

This seems so nutz to me.

[bottomofthehill]

10. First amendment, they have no choice.

There have been all sorts of protests on Capitol Grounds. Although it sucks, it’s free speech. No choice but to issue the permit so when your cause applies for a permit it is not turned down. We have to protect the rights of all no matter how stupid.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances

[WarGamer]

4. That's the sticky spot...

The Capitol Riot was legal...

until it wasn't.

Rally? Permitted and legal. Protest at different areas near the Capitol? Permitted by DC.

Crossing barriers and entering the building? Not so much.

Won't be a problem this time. Security will be INTENSE. GOP'ers won't get anywhere near the Capitol steps.

[bottomofthehill]

11. Permits on capitol grounds are issued by the US capitol Police Board

It is a regular occurrence.

[WarGamer]

12. correct.

[uponit7771]

21. Riot might have been legal insurrection was not, we're treating these people like they're not

....text book terrorist, they are

[Bernardo de La Paz]

5. D's bring millions to peaceful marches. Rs can't even bring 50K to DC without violence Jan 6

It was not an accident, not tourists getting out of hand.

It is what RW authoritarian followers do: mob violence to overthrow legitimate elections.

[RKP5637]

7. Yep!!! Precisely what they do, to not only overthrow legitimate elections, but also the

US democracy!!!

[gratuitous]

8. There's been a change at the top since January 6

The current governing powers in DC are far more competent and far less sympathetic to Nazi goon squads than the folks who were running the place on January 6.

[stillcool]

9. I'm hoping they don't have the same...

resources they had in January. If they don't get transportation to D.C. and back, they won't get the numbers. And if the different agencies stand up, rather than stand down it shouldn't be a problem at all.

[bluestarone]

13. I just want to see a FIREHOSE,(maybe two)

READY just in case it's needed!!

[MissMillie]

14. Well, on a Saturday, there shouldn't be any Senators or Congresspeople in the Capitol building

That's one bonus.

But the building still needs to be protected.

[spanone]

16. No one to kidnap or hang?....they will be so disappointed.

[BlueIdaho]

15. I hope the Capitol Police have shoot to kill orders.

This is insane.

[cutroot]

17. Be prepared for fake "Antifa" to wander in and start trouble

They will need scapegoats and willing sheep to push out front into the fray.

[PortTack]

18. JMHO..it's not going to be that well attended

1. The orange mass isn’t going to be there
2. Those in power KNOW they will be unable to stoke violence
3. Many are fearful about the continued convictions on 1/6

[lame54]

19. Their biggest regret...

Was not bringing guns last time

[uponit7771]

20. K&R, We don't give the Taliban permits to protest 9/11 convictions