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Hortensis

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11. (!) I noticed that their plan called for occupying all federal buildings, and

Tue Jun 28, 2022, 05:51 PM

Jun 2022

we know members of congress were sheltering in them, the state EC votes to be certified were there, etc.
It always seemed clear they didn't have adequate leadership on the scene, didn't move fast enough, "1776ers" were wandering around taking selfies and stealing souvenirs.

Guessing maybe most important, willing traitors inside government surveyed the field and turned and galloped for the hills. What if they hadn't?

And now we we learn tRump felt he needed to be there as leader of the insurrection. And might have been...

Hell yes he should be arrested. Assaulting his SS person can be on the list of charges.

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Should Trump be arrested for trying to strangle a Secret Service officer? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2022 OP

Sounds like assault to me. nt leftieNanner Jun 2022 #1

Yes. Not sure how those stubby fingers would "strangle" clavicles, tho. Hortensis Jun 2022 #8

I read an article by a historian recently leftieNanner Jun 2022 #9

(!) I noticed that their plan called for occupying all federal buildings, and Hortensis Jun 2022 #11

How many years for attempted murder? Emile Jun 2022 #2

Can we add destruction Grammy23 Jun 2022 #3

Likely the statute of limitations has expired. Floyd R. Turbo Jun 2022 #4

SOL on felony assault is three years. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2022 #5

Thanks! Floyd R. Turbo Jun 2022 #6

Yes but secret service guy won't Tree Lady Jun 2022 #7

I think we need Rudy's advice on this. n/t Yonnie3 Jun 2022 #10

But is the officer willing to testify? milestogo Jun 2022 #12

He needs be arrested for a multitude of felonies pfitz59 Jun 2022 #13