Posted on 01/18/2021 7:39:00 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
The massive presence of National Guard troops in preparation for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration has left many people feeling unsettled.
A video from Politico national security correspondent Natasha Bertrand showed dozens of troops walking in formation on the streets of Washington, D.C., on Sunday evening.
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 17, 2021
This unprecedented number of troops is intended to protect against threats following the Capitol incursion that occurred on Jan. 6 and resulted in the death of 5 people.
Currently, there are about 25,000 guardsmen who will be present for the inauguration from all 50 states, according to the National Guard website.
The visuals coming out of Washington look eerily similar to authoritarian regimes like North Korea, which are notorious for their military parades.
The National Guard deserves all the thanks in the world for their efforts, but one cannot help but wonder why their presence is so massive.
A possible answer is disturbing: The United States military is preparing for the absolute worst-case scenario for Wednesday.
As there are also concerns about an inside attack, the FBI is vetting all the troops currently in Washington, The Associated Press reported Sunday.
Defense officials tell AP they fear possible inside attack at inauguration and are having National Guard troops in DC vetted. https://t.co/8CMrpw8DlK
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 18, 2021
“If there’s any indication that any of our soldiers or airmen are expressing things that are extremist views, it’s either handed over to law enforcement or dealt with the chain of command immediately,” National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson told the AP.
A fire at a homeless encampment was mistaken for a larger threat Monday morning, triggering another lockdown at the Capitol during the inauguration rehearsal.
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And in both cases, almost all can’t stand the guy they are protecting.
Haunting Video: Security for Biden’s Inauguration Looks More Like Something from North Korea
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You think we could get the top brass some of those big hats like they wear in North Korea? I really like those oversized hats.
And big banners with pictures!
I have been ssying East Germany, but N. Korea works.
“Elections” have consequences.
Don’t forget the chest full of ribbons, badges, pins and medals nobody’s ever heard of. A real parade of peacocks.
It is something from North Korea. Leftist democrats and corrupt republicans believe in their divine right to rule regardless of elections. This inauguration is about making sure Americans know this is their government, not ours.
Unfortunately, our institutions have no ability to deal with this.
North Korea, China and Iran must be laughing and having celebrations right now.
They kept claiming the US is The Great Satan—and now everyone in the world can see they were exactly correct.
No walls, police, and weapons for you.
But when they are involved, it’s not just police, it’s military
troops on our streets. It’s not just small guns, it’s full
blown military weapons.
As for walls, dare I say it? They don’t work according to the
communists in our nation’s capital.
They’re either trying to keep someone out or someone in....
North Venezuela
It fits.
Maybe they can get the national guardia to do the hell march or something.
“And in both cases, almost all can’t stand the guy they are protecting.”
I’ve heard that the Secret Service hated being assigned to Biden when he was vice president. Hillary Clinton was the worst but Biden was a close second. Biden and Harris are going to treat the Secret Service like crap.
Must protect Dear Leader.
Kim Jong Un isn’t afraid of his troops. He mixes with them.
Biden is afraid of his.
Progressives of a feather....
You'll be glued to your seat. Literally.
Excess:
Stupidity (Prove me wrong!)
Fear (Among the ruling class)
Boredom (Among guardsmen)
Shortages:
Portajohns (We have all been in large crowds, you know this is true)
Razor wire (There is never enough to show that we are a Free Republic)
Troops (How else are you going to make a statement)
Ammunition (Also, how else are you going to make a statement)
Zampolits (The FBI is understaffed at the moment)
Trannies (To read the news, they should be everywhere)
Missing:
Belgian Malinois (for smelly detection and biting)
Bradley Fighting vehicles (come on man! we got 75 million rebels!)
Cool armbands with funny looking symbol (how else are going to get esprit de corps)
Fire crackers (Look! have a sense of humor..)
The public (Must be due to Dominion Systems miscount)
C.W.
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