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peggysue2

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97. I hope so

Sun Jan 10, 2021, 07:28 PM

Jan 2021

The train into DC would have been a nice, personal touch for an inauguration purposely slimmed down bc of Covid.

But after the Wednesday debacle, it's just too risky.

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Malcolm Nance on inauguration security: Shut. It. All. Down. [View all] Amaryllis Jan 2021 OP

This!! Thekaspervote Jan 2021 #1

He's so right soothsayer Jan 2021 #2

Biden was already planning a minimal in-person event apnu Jan 2021 #3

It's all the same plot MoonlitKnight Jan 2021 #48

so right mushroomhunter Jan 2021 #87

I still hear media assuming a big event on the Capitol steps. I hope you are right. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #124

No! Don't take any chances. notinkansas Jan 2021 #4

I'd prefer an undisclosed indoor location KS Toronado Jan 2021 #94

Yes, absolutely! lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #125

Exactly DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #102

So am I, especially as a resident of wnylib Jan 2021 #112

The same assholes demonstrated DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #115

Glad to hear that they were handled wnylib Jan 2021 #118

I agree. A diversionary attack might wnylib Jan 2021 #110

Screw that, you don't project strength or confidence by hiding Maru Kitteh Jan 2021 #114

You don't project strength if you're dead either. notinkansas Jan 2021 #121

Forget symbolism - plenty of time for that later. First, establish control and deal with COVID, lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #126

I agree Oppaloopa Jan 2021 #123

Agree Watchfoxheadexplodes Jan 2021 #5

Sounds like a plan. Skip the whole outside thing. Phoenix61 Jan 2021 #6

THinking the same. Live broadcast it. C-span, networks, CNN. Amaryllis Jan 2021 #8

On January 20, 1985, Reagan took the oath indoors due to brutally cold weather. John1956PA Jan 2021 #90

Yes. Remember that LBJ luvtheGWN Jan 2021 #95

KICK orangecrush Jan 2021 #7

Lock down RealityCheque Jan 2021 #9

Wonder if it has to be in DC? Amaryllis Jan 2021 #12

I'm not an expert, but I would wager it doesn't RealityCheque Jan 2021 #19

LBJ... JPK Jan 2021 #39

Calvin Coolidge was sworn in in his home after Harding died. Then went back to bed. shrike3 Jan 2021 #55

LBJ was sworn in on an airplane. davsand Jan 2021 #58

Teddy Roosevelt sworn in in Buffalo NY Captain Zero Jan 2021 #71

When the POTUS dies in office, the swearing in pretty much must be done yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #78

Coolidge was sworn in by his father Retrograde Jan 2021 #85

Yes! Have it at another place entirely. housecat Jan 2021 #81

I would like for PE Biden and VPE Harris be sworn in in SCJ Roberts office, exactly at noon and if monmouth4 Jan 2021 #10

I really don't think it's safe at present for them to be out in the open. Too many crazies. Joedog Jan 2021 #16

Justice Robert's office/chamber is not out in the open..n/t monmouth4 Jan 2021 #18

Yeah, but a walk outside is. nt Lock him up. Jan 2021 #61

Supreme Court inside bdamomma Jan 2021 #27

No walk about. No, no, NO!!! 3catwoman3 Jan 2021 #29

Lamar Alexander was sworn in as governor of Tennessee at the state Capital with only yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #73

A promenade in these times? Are you serious??? wnylib Jan 2021 #113

And screen all attendees and check them for weapons Retrograde Jan 2021 #11

Yes that Lauren from Pueblo CO is a traitor. Mary Mac Jan 2021 #62

that would have happened anyway. yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #74

No gathering. It's wartime. Can't put Biden at risk. Girard442 Jan 2021 #13

Just swear em in Joedog Jan 2021 #17

I was thinking that as well. Amaryllis Jan 2021 #25

Nailed it! Wartime. Just. Wow Wawannabe Jan 2021 #37

Separate swearings-in ahlnord Jan 2021 #59

WHat i was thinking. Amaryllis Jan 2021 #75

Absofuckingloutely! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #14

Scary that a Ret. Lt. Colonel with the "zipties" is currently employed as commercial pilot wishstar Jan 2021 #15

No longer employed. ZZenith Jan 2021 #20

That doesn't mean he can't rent a plane. These people are totally nuts. Lonestarblue Jan 2021 #76

Last I heard, he was arrested. sarge43 Jan 2021 #88

I'd like to see them sworn in, in front of the Speakers hallway MagickMuffin Jan 2021 #21

I like this n/t hibbing Jan 2021 #64

AMEN!!!! drmeow Jan 2021 #22

Yup. MineralMan Jan 2021 #23

Thank you - that's the best plan other than Zoom that I have heard. lark Jan 2021 #24

The security available BGBD Jan 2021 #26

Yes. LudwigPastorius Jan 2021 #32

Taking sensible precautions isn't cowering. Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #98

How much damage was done to that scaffolding when the mob climbed up it? csziggy Jan 2021 #42

That's the big question... regnaD kciN Jan 2021 #46

It is the Inauguration not ordinary Capitol Police business yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #66

Are Trump's people in charge of security or is it independent? IronLionZion Jan 2021 #108

Its BGBD Jan 2021 #109

What about getting Biden and Harris wnylib Jan 2021 #117

I hope they llashram Jan 2021 #28

Real good idea. If they know that is happening, probably won't be so excited to come judesedit Jan 2021 #30

At this point seeing the planning going on by the traitors for 1/20, I totally agree. nt Evolve Dammit Jan 2021 #31

Seriously, I think the real ceremony should be held at an spooky3 Jan 2021 #33

I wish they would just hire malcolm nance on as chief of security of whatever dept is in charge of i Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #34

Also Wawannabe Jan 2021 #35

This is the guy to listen to. Squinch Jan 2021 #36

Yep. Just get it done. No need to be traditional, not traditional times we are in. dameatball Jan 2021 #38

Anyone who ever watched "24" can imagine the risk here. Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #40

Plus, remember "Designated Survivor" when it was a House Member who was in on the destruction csziggy Jan 2021 #45

This is a smart idea, and I hope other people-in-charge have already planned this. liberalla Jan 2021 #41

Heaven forbid anything happens to POTUS Biden during his term. But remind the nut jobs the line.... usaf-vet Jan 2021 #43

I realize it's important for the world to see Biden assume the presidency. Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #44

How about the Democrats stay away and force all Republican Congress members to attend? csziggy Jan 2021 #50

clever nt Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #52

The Crazies are going after McConnell and Graham now too. OMGWTF Jan 2021 #63

Mitch isn't in the line--Grassley (President Pro Tempore)is ...after him it's all cabinet members fishwax Jan 2021 #119

Yeah, but if they blow up our President-Elect, I want Mitch to get blown up, too. nt csziggy Jan 2021 #120

By far the most important thing is security. Absolutely it is. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #54

"call the shots" was a terrible choice of phrase BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #57

I would have never believed after 2009 misanthrope Jan 2021 #47

As bad as GWB was as president, he did not declare war on the country and Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #99

Absolutely! I hope they are listening FakeNoose Jan 2021 #49

Hand Them A Win P-Nutt Jan 2021 #51

"And deprive Joe and Kamala the joy of a parade to the White House" BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #68

Good gods no. There is no parade anyway. Hekate Jan 2021 #84

I'm worried about the Amtrak ride into DC as well peggysue2 Jan 2021 #53

I figured the Amtrak plan would have been scrapped after Wednesday and all the Amaryllis Jan 2021 #79

I hope so peggysue2 Jan 2021 #97

Swear in Vice-President Elect Harris somewhere else. Mister Ed Jan 2021 #56

It's what I'm saying too! DemoTex Jan 2021 #60

Great idea! nt wiggs Jan 2021 #96

The symbolism of the Inauguration is HUGELY important. NoMoreRepugs Jan 2021 #65

No it is not that important. And Joe must realize WE NEED HIM not the ceremony. Tommymac Jan 2021 #67

As important as a coup? housecat Jan 2021 #82

LBJ was sworn in aboard Air Force 1 by a local Texas judge. Done. Hekate Jan 2021 #83

The terrorists have shown us who they are. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #91

Open end tube scaffolding is compromised sanatanadharma Jan 2021 #69

Agreed. But they'll still need a com center with every government agency dialed in minute to minute. lindysalsagal Jan 2021 #70

Will these 2 people EVER SEE THIS....before it happens?????? onecent Jan 2021 #72

Nance is undoubtedly not the only reliable intel person saying such. Biden has tons of great Amaryllis Jan 2021 #80

Thank you very much for such a nice comeback. onecent Jan 2021 #93

Would the Pentagon be safe? thinkingagain Jan 2021 #77

I think the inaugeration should be held indoors. Paper Roses Jan 2021 #86

I stated as such Friday benld74 Jan 2021 #89

Safety First Blue Owl Jan 2021 #92

Nance is one of the good guys n/t PatrickforO Jan 2021 #100

Twitter replies: Rhiannon12866 Jan 2021 #101

Why do people assume that the Secret Service don't know how to secure the site of the Inauguration? brooklynite Jan 2021 #103

KNOW how and willingness are two different things. TigressDem Jan 2021 #105

Don't forget to make a NO FLY ZONE above. TigressDem Jan 2021 #104

instead of Joe coming to DC.. RicROC Jan 2021 #106

Do the inauguration on Zoom, like everything else Klaralven Jan 2021 #107

Love Malcolm RANDYWILDMAN Jan 2021 #111

He's been right about everything. ecstatic Jan 2021 #116

Dead On colsohlibgal Jan 2021 #122

YES! Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #127