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Blue_true

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22. My guess is that a bullet proof clear enclosure that protects

Reply to getagrip_already (Reply #12)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:21 PM

Jan 2021

everyone on the platform will be installed last minute. The Secret Service certainly would not make that public before erecting it, but Biden and Harris would know about such plans. So if they are ok with going ahead, so am I.

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Arkansas & Mississippi are sending National Guardsmen to Biden inauguration [View all] SheltieLover Jan 2021 OP

GOP state NGs can secure the outer perimiters. TheBlackAdder Jan 2021 #1

Are we sure all these states NG are on the same side? ret5hd Jan 2021 #2

That's why they should be farther away from Biden & Harris. TheBlackAdder Jan 2021 #4

Agreed! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #27

I understand that the Pentagon is background checking every soldier deployed Blue_true Jan 2021 #5

Sometimes the military background checks don't turn out so well. TheBlackAdder Jan 2021 #7

Ummm, really? cwydro Jan 2021 #6

Higher probability. 62% of AR & 57% of MS voted for Trump. TheBlackAdder Jan 2021 #10

Not everyone who voted for Trump approves of what happened at the Capitol or Blue_true Jan 2021 #15

Damn right I do! I certainly assume that deep-red states are going to be far more likely... regnaD kciN Jan 2021 #13

I would not be surprised to see the Inauguration done behind a clear- Blue_true Jan 2021 #17

But isn't Michigan a blue state? cwydro Jan 2021 #18

Who has the authority to order that many Nat'l Guard? Under The Radar Jan 2021 #3

The Pentagon likely request a number from each state, then the Governor either Blue_true Jan 2021 #8

potus and the dod...... getagrip_already Jan 2021 #12

My guess is that a bullet proof clear enclosure that protects Blue_true Jan 2021 #22

Do we want them??? regnaD kciN Jan 2021 #9

Freaked me out when I saw article! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #29

Wish they could wear some kind of identification Arne Jan 2021 #11

Confederate troops coming to protect the Union? I don't know about that. nt Binkie The Clown Jan 2021 #14

Not all southerners are traitors, in fact, the majority aren't, IMO. Blue_true Jan 2021 #23

My son moved to the South many years ago for work. He tells me... Binkie The Clown Jan 2021 #25

If you drive around here, you will see a vehicle or two with a confederate decal. Blue_true Jan 2021 #28

Unfortunately, I do live here & your son is 1,000% correct! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #30

I hope the vet them. redstatebluegirl Jan 2021 #16

What side are they on, Union or Rebellion? NightWatcher Jan 2021 #19

Very dubious; I'm sure I'm not alone. dchill Jan 2021 #20

piling on the anxiety.. stillcool Jan 2021 #21

Jesus, I don't trust them just given where they are from. BigDemVoter Jan 2021 #24

No kidding! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #31

I wonder which States are pure enough sarisataka Jan 2021 #26

Thanks. TomSlick Jan 2021 #32