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BigmanPigman

(51,585 posts)
2. I agree as far as DC goes.
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 11:38 PM
Sep 2021

There are going to be rallies in many other cities. I just hope local police are as prepared as those in DC.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
5. Didn't realize there would be local protests. Guess rubes will be riding
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 11:45 PM
Sep 2021

in trucks with trump and confederate flags here.

caraher

(6,278 posts)
7. Unfortunately in Olympia WA there's more in play
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 12:14 AM
Sep 2021

One of the Portland Proud Boys was shot in the foot (no, not by his own gun) two weeks ago while chasing people around with a shield and club, and evidently they want "Justice for Tiny." So they have two reasons to crawl out of their holes.

caraher

(6,278 posts)
8. I'm guessing there are least 5 other equivalent groups?
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 12:16 AM
Sep 2021

Can't tell much from the official page

Mission
The mission of the Joint Staff J6 is to assist the CJCS in providing best military advice while advancing cyber defense, joint/coalition interoperability and C2 capabilities required by the Joint Force to preserve the Nation's security.

About J6
The J-6 represents the Joint Warfighter in support of the command, control, communications, and computers/cyber (C4) requirements validation and capability development processes while ensuring joint interoperability. To further this effort, the J-6 promulgates guidance and provides functional expertise to the Chairman in order to shape the joint information environment. Additionally, as the Joint Staff Chief Information Officer (CIO), the J-6 provides business class Information Technology (IT) services and support to the Chairman and the entire Joint Staff.

Grasswire2

(13,568 posts)
11. I saw some on the street today here in PNW
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 01:38 AM
Sep 2021

pickup truck, huge flag, two big beefy bozos looking for attention.

I almost flipped them off. Then I thought they might have a gun.

MissMillie

(38,553 posts)
13. Better off to ignore them anyway
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 11:56 AM
Sep 2021

It makes them happy to think they may have upset/riled you in any way.

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