Tonight, in our beloved country: "Defense officials tell AP they fear possible inside attack at inauguration, will have National Guard troops vetted.”
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This AP report about fears of “possible inside attack” shows why security and safety must overwhelm any other consideration when President and Vice President are sworn in on Wednesday.
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Please reconsider possibility of inauguration at military base or another fortified location. Symbolism must bow to safety.
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Remember that until noon Wednesday, the Commander-in-Chief giving orders to United States military will be Donald Trump.
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Remember warnings of history. Forty years ago this fall, President Anwar Sadat of Egypt was target of the kind of “inside attack” by military officers at a parade that AP is reporting fears about tonight.
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On Inaugural Day 1945, for security reasons, FDR never left White House, was sworn in and gave his speech on South Portico, along with new Vice President Harry Truman:pic.twitter.com/OXLbXMGkEi
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Look at this setup and tell me you aren't terrifiedhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-inauguration-unity/2021/01/16/09937264-5775-11eb-a08b-f1381ef3d207_story.html?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social …
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Ugh enough about unity. They wont even admit they lost the election.
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Dear God. When will trump stop. When will the GOP stop.
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That’s terrifying.
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