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More than 6,000 military personnel expected in DC by end of weekend (What are they afraid of?)
KOMO News ^ | 1/9/21 | KRISTEN SCHNEIDER | WJLA Staff

Posted on 01/10/2021 9:37:20 AM PST by hoagy62

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — There will be around 6,200 military personnel in D.C. by the end of the weekend, a massive response to the U.S. Capitol riot from earlier this week.

The Virginia National Guard currently has 1,000 personnel in D.C. as of Saturday. The Guard plans on adding another 1,000 by Sunday night, joining National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from states around the District.

"The VNG plans to provide about 2,000 personnel total to join a force of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from neighboring states expected to reach 6,200 by the end of the weekend," according to a statement.

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


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 01readpost167; 01readpost25; dc; fear; freeperfantasy; georgiagirl2; nationalguard; reichstag
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To: philippa

If Trump did order this why aren’t the uniparty screaming about it?


41 posted on 01/10/2021 9:47:48 AM PST by 100%FEDUP (I'm seeing RED!)
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To: RBW in PA

On the same day as the Capitol rally, there was one in Olympia, WA. The rally attendees managed to get inside the fence surrounding the Governor’s mansion (Inslee supposedly has a home on Bainbridge Island and spends most of his time there). They said their piece and left peacefully.

So, when the Washington State Legislature meets this week, guess what Fuhrer Inslee did? Activated the Washington National Guard to protect the legislators.


42 posted on 01/10/2021 9:50:37 AM PST by hoagy62 (DTCM&OTTH)
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To: Vendome

“The question is: “What’s going on?””

Exactly. I haven’t heard of any attacks coming. What are THEY going to be doing??


43 posted on 01/10/2021 9:50:52 AM PST by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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To: 100%FEDUP

Maybe they don’t want to call attention to what they’re planning?


44 posted on 01/10/2021 9:51:03 AM PST by philippa
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To: 100%FEDUP

Probably cause they are making exit plans?


45 posted on 01/10/2021 9:51:05 AM PST by goodnesswins (The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution." -- Saul Alinksy)
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To: hoagy62
Who ordered this?
46 posted on 01/10/2021 9:51:46 AM PST by precisionshootist
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To: hoagy62

They’ll be showing people where to park and putting up floral arrangements.

The Democrats are experts at lies of omission.


47 posted on 01/10/2021 9:51:48 AM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
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To: hoagy62

They’re not afraid of us, or America’s enemies would not be proposing redistribution of our wealth plus more gun control, gun/ammo registration, and other infringements on our God-given and constitutionally-protected rights.

I hope Congress thinks carefully about the stupidity of their own actions. If not, I’m more than okay with the American people returning to DC and making our point more clearly.


48 posted on 01/10/2021 9:51:53 AM PST by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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To: hoagy62

Just theater/propaganda for the public.


49 posted on 01/10/2021 9:51:55 AM PST by roses of sharon ("Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." Luke 23:43)
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To: hoagy62

“So, why do they need all of those NG’s, and what are they afraid of?”

They’re afraid that someone might read the Constitution.


50 posted on 01/10/2021 9:52:23 AM PST by MercyFlush (Donald Trump is my President and Free Republic is my social media!)
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To: philippa

Plot twist: they’re not to keep us out, but to keep “them” in?


51 posted on 01/10/2021 9:52:56 AM PST by thescourged1
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To: hoagy62

They were there yesterday, standing around on sidewalks, strung out, not in formations. There was video up yesterday.

No weapons, no riot gear. Very bored looking. Saw something about an exercise.


52 posted on 01/10/2021 9:52:58 AM PST by SaxxonWoods (Donald J. Trump is the rightful President of the USA and his own party won't admit that.)
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To: 100%FEDUP

That’s what I want to know. Have they been nationalized? Under whose command authority are they now placed?


53 posted on 01/10/2021 9:53:21 AM PST by comps4spice (Progressivism is a threat to life and liberty in the USA.)
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To: libh8er

That back stabbing b@st@rd won’t be getting many votes


54 posted on 01/10/2021 9:53:33 AM PST by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: EBH

How can DC mayor call in troops from other states legally, would it not require the president?


55 posted on 01/10/2021 9:53:42 AM PST by aces (and )
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To: 100%FEDUP

> Do we know exactly who ordered this? <

Great question. And of course the article doesn’t say.

I find it hard to believe that a governor of one state can just send his National Guard into another jurisdiction without permission. So the orders must have come from Trump himself.

And it’s worth noting that the DC Guard is commanded by the president and not by the DC mayor or anyone else.


56 posted on 01/10/2021 9:54:27 AM PST by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: hoagy62

No offense. Not worried. It’s the guard. When they call out the marines, and the marines show up, then I’ll be concerned.

Guard is not the reserves. Reserves are not active duty. Lots of active duty aren’t combat trained. And lots that are combat trained aren’t special forces.

6 years of service taught me that sometimes a couple of good ole boys with shot guns are more dangerous.


57 posted on 01/10/2021 9:54:28 AM PST by GeorgianaCavendish ("Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.")
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To: hoagy62

They’re not afraid of Donald Trump, who has already said there will be a peaceful transition. They’re afraid of his supporters. Four died after a quarter million people swarmed the capital. At that rate, a significant battle casualty count of 5,000 would not be reached without having the entire US population hashing it out in DC. Which suggests battle, insurrection, coup, is not the efficient way to go. I think everyone should stay home and work out the best way, in their individual situations, to starve the beast and bring it to its knees. However, this takes personal sacrifice, which is why it hasn’t happened here in almost 250 years. Very few living Americans have much of a feel for tyranny and how to oppose it.


58 posted on 01/10/2021 9:54:29 AM PST by Buttons12 ( )
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To: thescourged1

I like that idea.


59 posted on 01/10/2021 9:54:43 AM PST by philippa
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To: Buttons12

Exactly, this isn’t about Trump anymore.


60 posted on 01/10/2021 9:54:58 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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