Capitol Police Officer Appreciation Thread

[StarfishSaver]

Last edited Thu Feb 11, 2021, 12:32 AM - Edit history (1)

You guys took a lot of hits in the first days after the insurrection. But the more we learn, the more we know that you went above and beyond the call of duty, at great risk to yourselves. In so doing, you probably saved our republic.

Thank you.

[MustLoveBeagles]

1. Thank you for this thread

A few were buttheads but the vast majority of them did their duty and tried to fight back against these traitors.

Link to tweet

[COL Mustard]

25. That Would Have Been Very Bad For Mitt

He may be a Republican, but he’s one of the few good ones today.

[MustLoveBeagles]

29. +1

[bottomofthehill]

34. Starfish, thank you for this

In the immediate aftermath the USCP was getting the ever loving shit kicked out of them. One officer took his own life, others turned in their weapons. They were accused of being disloyal, cowardly, complicit, unqualified. They were ridiculed on Twitter, Facebook, all forms of social media and old school media. They did not deserve that beating.

Their moral was low, they were battered, beaten and bruised, set upon by a mob sent by the President of the United States. This is a department of 1800 sworn officers and they were vastly outnumbered and many Monday morning quarterbacks including many here were blaming them for not shooting and killing people. It was a credit to their training that once they were set upon, they did not take the easy rout and Start shooting people.

The one person who was shot (and only one shot was fired not a hail of gunfire after the first round showing true training) was fired under what the rules of engagement dictated, to protect life. There were still Members of the House on the Floor and Galleries. That officer now has to live with the taking of a life, even though justified.

Although today has been traumatic for many, it will help the healing process, unfortunately, like pulling the bandaid off and letting air heal the wound. It hurts but hopefully leads to healing

Thank You to the USCP and Metropolitan and Fairfax, and VA State Police and Arlington Police and The Airport Authority Police and ATF and FBI and USSS and Departments that arrived on the Senate side, many from Maryland that I did not see, many arrived with out the proper gear and threw themselves into the battle to save democracy against Trumps “army of goons” but mostly to the USCP who were vilified.

Please remember the quote from MPD Officer Hodges.

“If it wasn't my job, I would have done that for free. .. It was absolutely my pleasure to crush a white nationalist insurrection... and we'll do it as many times as it takes.” Thank you, D.C. Police Officer Daniel Hodges.

[Maraya1969]

2. I'd also like to apologize to them on behalf on dump and the QOP's. They were

set up and it wasn't fair.

And I hope they don't just sue the US; I hope they sue Trump also.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

8. Yes, it was indeed a setup, and the Capitol Police fought through it!

That slimey traitor arranged things so that there would be even more bloodshed. The Capitol Police protected people in spite of the horrific, deliberate odds against them.

[blm]

3. 🙏🏽

[cry baby]

4. 💙

[Lisa0825]

5. K & R

[Turin_C3PO]

6. K&R

[doc03]

7. I criticized them in the past for not arresting the terrorists on the spot Jan. 6th. After seeing

the evidence from the House impeachment council I see what they were up against. They did a heroic job protecting
the Capitol.

[Demonaut]

9. Thank you!

[dem4decades]

10. You know the Capitol and MPD watched this, and they know what Trump did.

How can Republican Senators look them in the eye ever again if they vote to acquit?

I know, they're soulless pieces of shit but I thought I'd ask.

[Tom Rinaldo]

11. It's an honor to K&R this. n/t

[Cha]

12. ..

[Demsrule86]

13. Thanks for the thread...now thank you for saving our Republic- Capitol place. And that is

not an exaggeration.

[crickets]

14. 💖 Thank you, Capitol Police. 💖

[COL Mustard]

31. Yes, Thank You Capitol Police

And MPDC and DCNG. And Virginia and Maryland state police!!!

From where I live, I could hear the sirens on I-66 that day. The wife of a friend of mine is a Virginia state trooper.

[crickets]

35. Yes! Thank you to the other Police and National Guard who responded as well.

[Princess Turandot]

15. Earlier today, the gutless wonder named Lindsey Graham actually blamed the outcome on the police..

..for not shooting more people. It's not enough that they saved his useless ass.

Via CNN's Manu Raju:

Sen Graham: “The legal theory they have is absurd. That somehow that Trump’s a secret member of the Proud Boys”

“I just can't believe that we could lose the Capitol like that. I got mad. I mean these police officers had every right to use deadly force, they should have used it”

Link to tweet

[sheshe2]

36. Sure Lindsay.

Big words from a small man.

Outnumbered they sure could have used deadly force, just what trumps army was waiting for. The return fire would have been a bloodbath.

FU Graham...you got mad?

“I just can't believe that we could lose the Capitol like that. I got mad.

It is trump and your fault they were there. You enable him.

#$%^#$%@#$%^You!

[Blue Owl]

16. K&R

[russiamommy]

17. ❤️❤️❤️

[Bluethroughu]

18. I was reactive after watching that day, and critical of what the Capital

Police were doing, and Most of them were able to hold back the insurrectionists enough to save our Democracy, for this I am very thankful. You are serious heroes that will not be forgotton to history.

Now, is the time to call out the bad apples among our police forces around the country, our freedom and Democracy depends on it.

[AnnieBW]

19. I don't know any USCP Officers

However, the son-in-law of the office manager at my dentist's office is one. I passed along our gratitude and good wishes to her to send to him and his co-workers.

[Tommymac]

20. The REAL Blue Line. Thank you Capital AND Metro Police

Both departments should be proud of what they did that day.

Ignore what dumbasses like me said about you at the time. My deepest and sincere apologies.

[Mr.Bill]

21. It's actually one of the few times I wished Chris Matthews

was still on the air. It was a long time ago, but his first job was as a Capitol Police Officer. It would be interesting to hear his take on things.

[niyad]

22. Yes!! For the s/heroes, our Capitol Police. You did truly save our democracy, in spite of

overwhelming odds.

[benfranklin1776]

23. K and R for their heroic service battling the subhuman, savage mob.

For that we are profoundly grateful and we shall never forget.

[OldManTarHeel]

24. Thank You for Your Dedication to Whom You are to Protect

You are the best of what America is about and your efforts have not gone unnoticed by so many.
Collectively and individually, we thank you with great appreciation for your dedication. May God Bless !

We salute you . . !

[ancianita]

26. THANK YOU, Capitol Police, for your hours of suffering service in saving America's Congress.

May Officer Goodman and ALL of you receive Medals of Freedom!

[SergeStorms]

27. Absolutely.

[bluecollar2]

28. Bravo Zulu...n/t

[NoMoreRepugs]

30. For these men and women their oath of office

makes the RePutinican CongressCritters oaths appear to be the smirks of bullies who are in reality terrified little DickWads.

[ybbor]

32. They were shown in a very strong light today

I remember talk of insider infiltration in days immediately after. Today it was shown that they are truly heroes. Bad asses to be honest. Left out on their own to die with the rest of those in the Capital!

I am flabbergasted that the orange shitgibbon is most likely to be acquitted. What a bunch of cowards these heroes were protecting that shameful day!

While I was watching today’s proceedings I couldn’t help but to think that some watching were doing so with fond memories of that day. Disgusting!

[AllaN01Bear]

33. ""

[AllyCat]

37. Hear hear! I was one asking why you didn't do more.

I humbly apologize. You went above and beyond, were put in grave danger yourselves, and likely saved our nation from disaster.

[kentuck]

38. Absolutely!

There are a lot of heroes on the Capitol Police Force.

[davekriss]

39. Hats off to them

From today’s presentation, it’s clear they fought hard to defend the Capitol, they were just overwhelmed by the numbers and the lack of outside reinforcement and support.

A tragedy, really.

[AmyStrange]

40. Jesus, those guys deserve medals!!

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And a few acres in the backwoods somewhere that they can retire and live comfortably, quietly, and happily with their better half and all their kids.

Republicans can retire in a closet using a bucket as a toilet.

Sorry, but I just lost it for a second there.
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[sheshe2]

41. Kicked. Recommended.

Thank you to the Capitol Police, you did good and we will all morn the loss of your own.

Thanks, SS.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

42. Obviously the real question.. why were they left alone? DC Metro

too.

To act like they weren't sacrificed to fight (and die) alone, without support, is the real question.

[volstork]

43. Above and beyond.

Who ever would have dreamed that they would have to defend against a sitting president?

[Gore1FL]

44. It was terrifying to see those videos.

I am amazed that so few were killed. I count the two suicides as killed by that mob.

[Silver Gaia]

45. Hear! Hear!

[hibbing]

46. For sure n/t

[IronLionZion]

47. Agreed

I appreciate the good ones who went above and beyond the call of duty at their own risk. I'll admit I was harsh on the ones who looked to be complicit before having all the facts.