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In reply to the discussion: Do the rest of us need to rush to the capitols in the event of an armed assault? [View all]meadowlander
(4,388 posts)47. I reject your assumption that the only way to "fight" for democracy
is to get in a brawl with the kinds of swamp creatures that show up to Trump rallies.
We have trained, paid law enforcement and security personnel making a coordinated effort to defend the capital. Let them do their jobs. I'm sure their leadership would be telling you the same thing.
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Do the rest of us need to rush to the capitols in the event of an armed assault? [View all]
Joe Nation
Jan 2021
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to start using a 10,000 pounds bullet-proof umbrella
Celerity
Jan 2021
#16
We were told to stay home, but a friend of mine said she'd volunteer to work security for VP elect
ecstatic
Jan 2021
#7
These idiots want to fight US more than the Cops, more than the Government ...
mr_lebowski
Jan 2021
#23
Decorum and DU rules prevent me from typing my true response to this post
Ferrets are Cool
Jan 2021
#29
I just hope not all Americans feel as you do. Democracy is an idea that needs to be fought for.
Joe Nation
Jan 2021
#30
And do you also go running into operating rooms to assist with medical crises? n/t
Crunchy Frog
Jan 2021
#65
I more than willing to give my life in defense of democracy if necessary for my children and for
Joe Nation
Jan 2021
#44
There will almost certainly not be truly mass fascist mobilizations at this time.
David__77
Jan 2021
#37
I think this is what Trump wanted, was his maga-idiots clashing with "antifa"
Liberal In Texas
Jan 2021
#40
The best weapon the feds have is the cell phone data from the MAGAts' phones.
displacedtexan
Jan 2021
#51