Current Affairs Assault on US Capitol and Related (non-Trump) Investigation

[Blue 1]

I’m with you, don’t get involved imho

I'd have thought tbere was a fair chance they're already on to them if it's on FB and their GPS shows them being in the Capitol.

Just gotta do whatever gives you peace of mind @Sassy Colombian

 

[Sassy Colombian]

I'd have thought tbere was a fair chance they're already on to them if it's on FB and their GPS shows them being in the Capitol.

Just gotta do whatever gives you peace of mind @Sassy Colombian

I'm thinking he probably is, that's what my hubby has told me too. But if he isn't and he does something stupid in the coming days then I would feel responsible for my inaction.

 

[PhilM]

I dunno, man. Snitching ain't the one.

You could always blackmail or extort them instead lol

TBH if they posted it on FB then they've snitched on themselves so.you might as well make sure they get their collar felt.

For me, the whole 'don't grass' culture is misused so that genuine examples where people should report, and perhaps would, ultimately don't.

It's often fuelled by those in the community who use it for their own benefit rather than some genuine civic code of omerta there to protect the community.

There's a difference between telling the authorities everything all the time and cases where reporting would be in the interest of the general public safety.

All hypothetical of course, but with the tensions growing in the US and fear of violence it would be sensible to at least let the authorities be aware and decide.

Could he have plans? Could his wealth be used to fund extremist actions?

 

[Blue 1]

For me, the whole 'don't grass' culture is misused so that genuine examples where people should report, and perhaps would, ultimately don't.

It's often fuelled by those in the community who use it for their own benefit rather than some genuine civic code of omerta there to protect the community.

There's a difference between telling the authorities everything all the time and cases where reporting would be in the interest of the general public safety.

All hypothetical of course, but with the tensions growing in the US and fear of violence it would be sensible to at least let the authorities be aware and decide.

Could he have plans? Could his wealth be used to fund extremist actions?

I think people are also put off by the authorities being generally 'kin incompetent and a pain in the arse to deal with, and so people think it's more hassle than it's worth.

 

[riddick]

I saw a reply to a tweet a couple of days ago. Someone asked if the militias had enough men to break through the law enforcement. The reply was they didn’t have to, they’re already on the other side of the fence.....

question. What if, and it’s a huge if, the unimaginable happens and they get Biden and Harris. Who would be president??

Pelosi.

 

[PhilM]

I think people are also put off by the authorities being generally 'kin incompetent and a pain in the arse to deal with, and so people think it's more hassle than it's worth.

Well, that too. I'm not sure what it's like in the US, but in the UK there's the option to report it remotely either openly or confidentially.

You've passed it on and then the authorities can choose to use it how they best feel fit to do so: they may contact you or simply add it the list.

Or they may simply ignore it and never read it.... either way, the ol' civic duty has bee done.

 

[riddick]

FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.

apnews.com

I've been saying this for weeks, why are they even having ANYTHING like the normal pomp and circumstance for this inauguration? Just swear Biden and Harris in, no speeches, let them get to work and that's that. No more dealing with "oh the SECURITY". It's completely daft, imo, to even entertain this as being a normal year.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Lessons from the past that should be taken into consideration in the present.



"Two events, separated by 122 years, share critical features. Each was organized and planned. Each was an effort to steal an election and disfranchise voters. Each was animated by white racist fears. And each required the help of the media to be successful. The news media, it turns out, have often been key actors in U.S. electoral violence. "

A white supremacist coup succeeded in 1898 North Carolina, led by lying politicians and racist newspapers that amplified their lies

A violent coup to overthrow the government, perpetrated and fueled by white supremacist ideology spread by the white media happened ... in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1898.

theconversation.com

 

[Tin-Tin]

She needs to be investigated and remove from office ASAP. It is a danger having a crazy lunatic like her in Congress, taking votes and making decisions on our democracy.

Yep but in the short term too, she is a threat to inauguration. She should be nowhere near DC on the day haha

Mind you, if she believes the new rumour that it will be Trump with Bidens face, he has nothing to worry about

 

[Sassy Colombian]

I've been saying this for weeks, why are they even having ANYTHING like the normal pomp and circumstance for this inauguration? Just swear Biden and Harris in, no speeches, let them get to work and that's that. No more dealing with "oh the SECURITY". It's completely daft, imo, to even entertain this as being a normal year.

I'm puzzled by Biden and Harris insistence on having the usual ceremony outside as a way to prove to the world that we are a nation where a peaceful transition of power still is possible even after recent events (Harris stated that on NPR just a few days ago). I read that Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem, and Jenifer Lopez, will also perform a musical number which would be fine during normal times but not now. I'm with you. Just swear them into office at an indoors location so they can be safe and get to work.

 

[Blue 1]

Yep but in the short term too, she is a threat to inauguration. She should be nowhere near DC on the day haha

Mind you, if she believes the new rumour that it will be Trump with Bidens face, he has nothing to worry about

 

[TN Toffee]

I think people are also put off by the authorities being generally 'kin incompetent and a pain in the arse to deal with, and so people think it's more hassle than it's worth.

You’re absolutely right when it comes to dealing with local authorities. Years ago, my car was broken into and the radio and a handful of other items were stolen. Maybe $300 worth of stuff in total. When I reported it, the officers pretty much just shrugged their shoulders and told me there wasn’t much they could do, and told me I should keep an eye on local pawn shops and see if any of my stuff turned up. In others words, reporting it was a total waste of a couple hours.

I doubt any of that holds true with the FBI though. Particularly when they’re sitting on a gold mine of visual evidence.

 

[Blue 1]

You’re absolutely right when it comes to dealing with local authorities. Years ago, my car was broken into and the radio and a handful of other items were stolen. Maybe $300 worth of stuff in total. When I reported it, the officers pretty much just shrugged their shoulders and told me there wasn’t much they could do, and told me I should keep an eye on local pawn shops and see if any of my stuff turned up. In others words, reporting it was a total waste of a couple hours.

I doubt any of that holds true with the FBI though. Particularly when they’re sitting on a gold mine of visual evidence.

Aye I suppose the feds might be a different matter.

 

[spectateur]

You’re absolutely right when it comes to dealing with local authorities. Years ago, my car was broken into and the radio and a handful of other items were stolen. Maybe $300 worth of stuff in total. When I reported it, the officers pretty much just shrugged their shoulders and told me there wasn’t much they could do, and told me I should keep an eye on local pawn shops and see if any of my stuff turned up. In others words, reporting it was a total waste of a couple hours.

I doubt any of that holds true with the FBI though. Particularly when they’re sitting on a gold mine of visual evidence.

I think that the only point of reporting car crime to the police is that the insurance companies demand it.
No report, no claim!

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

You’re absolutely right when it comes to dealing with local authorities. Years ago, my car was broken into and the radio and a handful of other items were stolen. Maybe $300 worth of stuff in total. When I reported it, the officers pretty much just shrugged their shoulders and told me there wasn’t much they could do, and told me I should keep an eye on local pawn shops and see if any of my stuff turned up. In others words, reporting it was a total waste of a couple hours.

I doubt any of that holds true with the FBI though. Particularly when they’re sitting on a gold mine of visual evidence.

Yep, I have no faith in local police

the Feds are another matter altogether. I think you can give them what you know in confidence