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Rally Organizer: Specific threats against pro-gun speakers in Virginia
Wasnington Examiner ^ | 1/20/2020 | Paul Bedard

Posted on 01/20/2020 9:47:37 AM PST by SaxxonWoods

The group organizing today's gun rally in Richmond, Virginia has issued a last minute alert warning of threats against its speakers.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: 2ndamendment; banglist; guns; justinfairfax; metoo; nra; protest; ralphnortham; secondamendment; seelivethread; virginia
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To: Windflier

The cops were intimidated. You could see/feel it.


81 posted on 01/20/2020 2:50:30 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: central_va
It was in the 20’s with a constant 15+ MPH wind. My face is still red and burned.

Interesting. I watched the rally for hours on several different live streams, and most people looked pretty comfortable, even though they were bundled up.

82 posted on 01/20/2020 2:52:01 PM PST by Windflier (Torches and pitchforks ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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To: Windflier

It was bad. The wind was the problem. I was ok when walking but standing still was brutal.


83 posted on 01/20/2020 2:54:04 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: SaxxonWoods
They are trying hard to lower the turnout.

We were just discussing that on another thread.

Too many people on our side kept warning everyone about the potential for violence, in the days and weeks leading up to the rally.

I'm surprised the attendance was as good as it was.

84 posted on 01/20/2020 2:57:17 PM PST by Windflier (Torches and pitchforks ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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To: central_va

No the official definition of a US Division is comprised of three brigades or up to possibly 4 and are not regiments. Each brigade is from 5 to 6000+ or up to 9000+ each. They are further subdivided into battalions then companies! Done lots or work in Army and Marine Corps so I know. There is a big unit which is used alot today called a Armored Calvary Regiment which can operate independently or as another brigade with a division.


85 posted on 01/20/2020 3:06:26 PM PST by DarthVader (Not by speeches & majority decisions will the great issues of the day be decided but by Blood & Iron)
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To: Windflier

Yes so did I and I am seasoned NS pro and the live feeds you saw were at ground level and impossible for you to make an estimate. You got no complete overall picture. Physical security is one of my specialties so I can tell the difference.


86 posted on 01/20/2020 3:09:45 PM PST by DarthVader (Not by speeches & majority decisions will the great issues of the day be decided but by Blood & Iron)
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To: DarthVader

DarthVader,

Keep me posted please on what you find out. I am very interested to know.

Thank you for your analysis.


87 posted on 01/20/2020 3:18:12 PM PST by Dacula (Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.)
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To: DarthVader
Yes so did I and I am seasoned NS pro and the live feeds you saw were at ground level and impossible for you to make an estimate.

We watched the same feeds, but only you can correctly interpret them, because you're a "pro"? Hahahaha!

Pulling the Authoritah card means you lose. Hope you know that ;-)

88 posted on 01/20/2020 3:21:37 PM PST by Windflier (Torches and pitchforks ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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To: Windflier

Listen here JO I have more experience than you do and know what I am looking at. I have detailed knowledge of all types of sensors and surveillance equipment. I know their limitations and characteristics from several years working in combat, force protection and physical security situations going back to 1991. You might not like getting technically lectured by an SME but that is just too bad. There are restrictions that are imposed on the media because of the military nature of the security operations that were used today.


89 posted on 01/20/2020 3:30:38 PM PST by DarthVader (Not by speeches & majority decisions will the great issues of the day be decided but by Blood & Iron)
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To: Dacula

I will and will try to get an accurate estimate of the headcount from some of my buddies who may have worked this today.


90 posted on 01/20/2020 3:34:22 PM PST by DarthVader (Not by speeches & majority decisions will the great issues of the day be decided but by Blood & Iron)
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To: SaxxonWoods

There seemed to be people on both sides warning people not to show up. Was surprised to see conservatives telling people to surrender their fist amendment due to threats. I hope not too many listened to their BS.


91 posted on 01/20/2020 3:44:08 PM PST by ETCM
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To: ryderann; Chode; Liz

Iran “encouraged” millions of government employees to attend Soliemani’s funeral. For the anti-Ayatollah demonstration, they had government snipers.


92 posted on 01/20/2020 3:45:29 PM PST by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Mozart tells you what it's like to be human. Bach tells you what it's like to be the universe.)
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To: DarthVader

Thank you.


93 posted on 01/20/2020 3:52:55 PM PST by Dacula (Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

encouraged, as in we’ll throw yer family into a wood chipper if you don’t...


94 posted on 01/20/2020 4:03:54 PM PST by Chode (Send bachelors and come heavily armed.)
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To: Chode

MSNBC says Soliemani was a revered figure like Elvis. I don’t think they had to threaten people to come to see Elvis.


95 posted on 01/20/2020 4:44:40 PM PST by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Mozart tells you what it's like to be human. Bach tells you what it's like to be the universe.)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

100%


96 posted on 01/20/2020 4:48:14 PM PST by Chode (Send bachelors and come heavily armed.)
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To: DarthVader

Great to know!

My local news actually showed an aerial shot of the crowd and it looked so good!

THanks.


97 posted on 01/20/2020 5:58:03 PM PST by Freedom'sWorthIt
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To: Windflier

My local news announcer (Durham, NC) estimated the crowd at 23,000.


98 posted on 01/20/2020 5:59:58 PM PST by Freedom'sWorthIt
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To: L,TOWM

way less now....in my federal work...maybe 2% libertaian
and 2% conservative.

That s it.


99 posted on 01/20/2020 6:10:02 PM PST by Recovering Ex-hippie ( BEST ELECTION EVER....MAGA)
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To: DarthVader; FreedomPoster; Travis McGee

You keep saying that there was a military presence in Richmond today.

What kind of military presence was there other than the e.w. aircraft?

Were there boots on the ground?


100 posted on 01/20/2020 6:24:56 PM PST by Vigilantcitizen
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