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58. "We hold these TRUTHS to be Self Evident...." America is built on TRUTH not LIES...

Sun Jan 10, 2021, 09:03 PM

Jan 2021

At least that was what the original framers intended.

WHEN LIES are used by those elected to govern in GOOD FAITH and the result is that LIFE and LIBERTY are taken from SOME for the profit of the few, it is an egregious wrong done not only on those individuals, but on our Nation as a whole as it diminishes ALL OF US to see such treachery.

https://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.....

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Extremists intensify calls for violence ahead of Inauguration Day [View all] Dennis Donovan Jan 2021 OP

An inauguration at an undisclosed location notinkansas Jan 2021 #1

I disagree twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #13

No. It wouldn't be surrender. notinkansas Jan 2021 #22

Sounds more like foolishness wnylib Jan 2021 #24

While I don't disagree it may be a good idea twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #25

I say it's prudence. wnylib Jan 2021 #26

It's not a good look, but I think it should be done. Chemisse Jan 2021 #27

Yes, it would be funny if the magats wnylib Jan 2021 #29

Didn't the crazies do this for Obama's inauguration in 2008 as well? onetexan Jan 2021 #2

I suspect that the magat terrorists wnylib Jan 2021 #30

Where will tRump go? Scotland said "NO" due to Covid. TigressDem Jan 2021 #44

The Trump Crime Family are a flight risk, with multiple options. Lovegan Jan 2021 #60

There's always Russia nt TigressDem Jan 2021 #61

But until the 20th when proper examination can be done, how do we know WHO will DEFEND Biden ?? TigressDem Jan 2021 #35

Biden has said security detail will be overseen by Swcret Svc onetexan Jan 2021 #37

I guess this is one of the problems with freedom of speech. It can be abused by the nut jobs. olegramps Jan 2021 #3

threatening to kill people is not freedom of speech Skittles Jan 2021 #34

EXACTLTY nt TigressDem Jan 2021 #36

Agree whole heartedly. But, I still contend sadly that it can be abused. olegramps Jan 2021 #41

HOWEVER, if what they are calling for amounts to INSURRECTION it it against their oath of office TigressDem Jan 2021 #43

Thanks for your response. olegramps Jan 2021 #45

Section 3 of the 14th amendment TigressDem Jan 2021 #50

I took that oath in 1965. Codifer Jan 2021 #53

I want to see it so stark that people will think before mounting an insurrection again. TigressDem Jan 2021 #55

I cannot disagree with that logic. Codifer Jan 2021 #56

"We hold these TRUTHS to be Self Evident...." America is built on TRUTH not LIES... TigressDem Jan 2021 #58

Sooo... EarthFirst Jan 2021 #4

"Extremists"? How about we just call them TERRORISTS now? Dave Starsky Jan 2021 #5

This Tommymac Jan 2021 #14

Best guard the White House twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #6

With the threat of violence Aussie105 Jan 2021 #7

I would guess bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #8

Twitter found that multiple dates for further "armed protests" were planned. ancianita Jan 2021 #9

Add the 19th and 20th to the 17th Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #10

Yep. They've read that they outnumber and outgun the military, so they're ready. ancianita Jan 2021 #11

Jan 17th is part of the reason Twitter banned tRump Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #18

Absolutely. ancianita Jan 2021 #19

Do you or anyone here think that the FBI's investigation may stop many to think twice? olegramps Jan 2021 #46

Yes. I am glad to see them moving quickly and getting headlines. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #49

They pull the same shit again then GUN them down.... Bengus81 Jan 2021 #12

Inauguration Security black-bear Jan 2021 #15

Umm. That didn't work out so well when the Rolling Stones tried it. Chemisse Jan 2021 #28

I thought that Codifer Jan 2021 #32

Correct BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #38

Ahhh, you are totally right - LOL! Chemisse Jan 2021 #48

The FBI most likely has the names of a lot of these people. Lonestarblue Jan 2021 #16

They should be shown on local and national television along with city and address. olegramps Jan 2021 #17

Yes. ancianita Jan 2021 #20

If they can do this with football hooligans... a la izquierda Jan 2021 #40

Including Cowboys for Trump, DUer duhneece's County Commissioner duhneece Jan 2021 #21

They want war? Fine. jmowreader Jan 2021 #23

bravo... cntrfthrs Jan 2021 #33

I suspect the rules of engagement BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #39

"We will storm the government buildings, kill cops, kill...kill... Lord Ludd Jan 2021 #31

I really pray for Biden's safety. These extremists are totally brainwashed and dangerous. olegramps Jan 2021 #42

Mother fucking terrorists Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #47

The sinister reality will be revealed Liberalgso Jan 2021 #51

+1 orangecrush Jan 2021 #52

MAGA Akbar! BlueWavePsych Jan 2021 #54

So they want to kill everyone in sight and THEN demand a recount? BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #57

Last time there was a million Magat March reggaehead Jan 2021 #59