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Laura PourMeADrink

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

Reply to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Feb 11, 2021, 12:03 AM

Feb 2021

too.

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

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Capitol Police Officer Appreciation Thread [View all] StarfishSaver Feb 2021 OP

Thank you for this thread MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #1

That Would Have Been Very Bad For Mitt COL Mustard Feb 2021 #25

+1 MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #29

Starfish, thank you for this bottomofthehill Feb 2021 #34

I'd also like to apologize to them on behalf on dump and the QOP's. They were Maraya1969 Feb 2021 #2

Yes, it was indeed a setup, and the Capitol Police fought through it! Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2021 #8

🙏🏽 blm Feb 2021 #3

💙 cry baby Feb 2021 #4

K & R Lisa0825 Feb 2021 #5

K&R Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #6

I criticized them in the past for not arresting the terrorists on the spot Jan. 6th. After seeing doc03 Feb 2021 #7

Thank you! Demonaut Feb 2021 #9

You know the Capitol and MPD watched this, and they know what Trump did. dem4decades Feb 2021 #10

It's an honor to K&R this. n/t Tom Rinaldo Feb 2021 #11

.. Cha Feb 2021 #12

Thanks for the thread...now thank you for saving our Republic- Capitol place. And that is Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #13

💖 Thank you, Capitol Police. 💖 crickets Feb 2021 #14

Yes, Thank You Capitol Police COL Mustard Feb 2021 #31

Yes! Thank you to the other Police and National Guard who responded as well. crickets Feb 2021 #35

Earlier today, the gutless wonder named Lindsey Graham actually blamed the outcome on the police.. Princess Turandot Feb 2021 #15

Sure Lindsay. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #36

K&R Blue Owl Feb 2021 #16

❤️❤️❤️ russiamommy Feb 2021 #17

I was reactive after watching that day, and critical of what the Capital Bluethroughu Feb 2021 #18

I don't know any USCP Officers AnnieBW Feb 2021 #19

The REAL Blue Line. Thank you Capital AND Metro Police Tommymac Feb 2021 #20

It's actually one of the few times I wished Chris Matthews Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #21

Yes!! For the s/heroes, our Capitol Police. You did truly save our democracy, in spite of niyad Feb 2021 #22

K and R for their heroic service battling the subhuman, savage mob. benfranklin1776 Feb 2021 #23

Thank You for Your Dedication to Whom You are to Protect OldManTarHeel Feb 2021 #24

THANK YOU, Capitol Police, for your hours of suffering service in saving America's Congress. ancianita Feb 2021 #26

Absolutely. SergeStorms Feb 2021 #27

Bravo Zulu...n/t bluecollar2 Feb 2021 #28

For these men and women their oath of office NoMoreRepugs Feb 2021 #30

They were shown in a very strong light today ybbor Feb 2021 #32

"" AllaN01Bear Feb 2021 #33

Hear hear! I was one asking why you didn't do more. AllyCat Feb 2021 #37

Absolutely! kentuck Feb 2021 #38

Hats off to them davekriss Feb 2021 #39

Jesus, those guys deserve medals!! AmyStrange Feb 2021 #40

Kicked. Recommended. sheshe2 Feb 2021 #41

Obviously the real question.. why were they left alone? DC Metro Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #42

Above and beyond. volstork Feb 2021 #43

It was terrifying to see those videos. Gore1FL Feb 2021 #44

Hear! Hear! Silver Gaia Feb 2021 #45

For sure n/t hibbing Feb 2021 #46

Agreed IronLionZion Feb 2021 #47