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  1. 01-05-2021, 06:42 PM #1
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    Demonstrations have begun.. locals told to stay away..

    https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/l...-vote/2529480/

    https://fox5dc.com/news/large-crowds...-trump-rallies

    https://wjla.com/news/local/everythi...ks-dc-protests

    https://www.wusa9.com/mobile/article...8-d99b9617558b

    It has begun.. above are links to the four DC network TV stations.. DC is a news town, best up to date status may be local stations.. as of 6:00 PM only two arrests, both for firearms..

    Trouble usually occurs after the formal demonstration..

    Vandalized churches have police guards tonight..

    Locals advised to stay away..
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    Just peaceful protests. Nothing to worry about
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    My first reaction was to thank you for the chuckle.. but after watching the morning news.. was pretty quiet in The District last night.. only six arrests, again mostly firearms violations..

    On 11:00 PM news last night they showed much screaming and shouting and massive numbers of police, Metropolitan, Transit, US Park, Capital.. all out.. keeping same groups together and different groups apparent..
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    This is simply sad---I am embarrassed that we have come to this.
    "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” ---Sir Winston Churchill
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    Protestors attempting to break down House chamber doors as lawmakers are being evacuated. This is not acceptable. I consider it an attempt at a revolution and those trying to break down the doors should be met with deadly force.

    Thank Trump for this, he called for it. He should be jailed pending trial.
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    Why was DC law enforcement not prepared for this. They have known for many days that Trump called for it.
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    I would never have thought I would witness anything like this in this country. We are watching anarchy brought on by the POTUS---this is so far beyond the bounds that we should all be appalled.

    ...and trump fiddles in the White House----any drop of blood will be on his hands-----
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin View Post
    "You knew what I was when you picked me up."
    He was the best of the two. The system is broke! Are we to arrest everyone that voted for Trump also? Might as well while we have the lynching ropes out. But there's hope, we have Biden taking office with a wonderful vice president as a back up when Biden resigns for medical reasons. That's the scenario right? what are we going to do then? Kamala Harris has made history as the first female, first black and first Asian-American US vice-president-elect. Another box or two checked, that's all that seems to matter anymore. There certainly isn't a need for honesty or integrity.
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    Well, as for being the best of the two, I think that recent events have called that into question.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin View Post
    Well, as for being the best of the two, I think that recent events have called that into question.
    I certainly can't argue that but I wonder if we would have been having the same argument with different names. No not with the first woman pres that would have been racist or misogynistic at least.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin View Post
    Well, as for being the best of the two, I think that recent events have called that into question.
    The least malevolent of the worst might be more accurate even if that doesn't really fit either...We paid our money and called the tune...Let the dance begin......Ben
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    I have been encouraged, by what Biden has been saying since the election, as it relates to the healing and reuniting of the nation. I agree, and that might be the most important thing that he can do in his term in office.

    I am willing, to not only give him a chance, I will pray for his success in this most important endeavor.
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    Even now, we talk about Trump when he is just a symbol of a bigger problem in the Republican party.

    He just attempted a coup where people died. Two days later, he's the darling of the Republican National Committee meeting and cheered by attendees who were just fine with what he did. Republicans have a serious issue on their hands. Some attendees realized it but also said that since he brought a lot of voters to the polls, he would remain in good odor with everyone.

    You knew what I was when you picked me up. Republicans are willing to dance with the devil if it gets them the power they seek.
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  15. 01-09-2021, 09:26 AM #15
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    Dave, I'm not sure I want to reunite with the people I saw at the rally Wednesday. Even the people who did not go in expressed the sort of alternate reality nonsense that Trump and Hannity and Limbaugh fed them.

    How do to even talk to people who live in an alternate reality?
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