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Dozen National Guardsmen Pulled From Biden Inauguration Security Detail
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Two National Guard soldiers assigned to Washington, D.C., ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration have been removed over “inappropriate” posts or texts about the event, officials said Tuesday. Ten additional National Guard members have also been pulled from the Capitol security detail, though for reasons unrelated to the Jan. 6 insurrection. The Associated Press reported that all 12 troops had expressed extremist views online or else been tied to far-right militias, though the story did not identify which state the Guard members were from, nor what militia groups they were allegedly involved with.

At least one of the 12 individuals removed from the assignment was flagged by way of a tip line, Pentagon officials said at a Tuesday briefing.

On Monday, Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller said there was “no intelligence indicating an insider threat” to Wednesday’s inauguration ceremony, but added that law enforcement would be vetting National Guard personnel. A senior National Guard official suggested the vetting process amounted to the FBI canvassing social-media posts.

Dozen National Guardsmen Pulled From Biden Inauguration Security Detail (thedailybeast.com)

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31 minutes ago, bustamente said:

Seems like this nuts have infiltrated the National Guard, Armed Forces, and Cops around the States, hope they have vetted Biden's and Harris's Secret Service detail

Over the past four years and in the last four months in particular, the GOP jackholes have been installing "their people" in every position of authority that they could- in the judiciary, the intelligence agencies, the civil service and so forth. This is going to provide the Biden administration with a very difficult problem. In effect, the Trump people have tried to create what they railed against but was nonexistent- a "deep state" that seeks to undermine the policies of the administration. The only way this can be changed is that all of the Trump appointees need to be scrutinized and removed where necessary. 

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My final word on Trump the president, he tried to divide and succeeded, he didn't want to continue doing the job that was needed by the POTUS but he needed it's protections and wanted to be a King, tomorrow he leaves in disgrace with none of the class of defeated presidents of the past to be investigated for the rest of his miserable life, taking a long walk of a short pier and disappearing is to much to ask for but for the sake of America his crimes and those of all his enablers and those that protected him need to be investigated, Pence, McConnell, Barr, Blanche and little Hitler are at the top of the list followed by Kushner, Mnuchin, McLiar, McCarthy, Meadows and Pompeo, then the healing can begin

 

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Republican Party official suggests he discussed the possibility of secession

Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne is starting to draw attention for recent comments suggesting an interest in secession.  The Casper Star Tribune' recent report flagged the remarks, which Eathorne made in a conversation with Steve Bannon on his podcast. They were discussing the future of the Republican Party.

"We are straight-talking, focused on the global scene, but we're also focused at home," Eathorne said. "Many of these Western states have the ability to be self-reliant, and we're keeping eyes on Texas too, and their consideration of possible secession. They have a different state constitution than we do as far as wording, but it's something we're all paying attention to."

Bannon said he was against secession but would like to discuss it later. The Tribune followed up with Eathorne, and he seemed to downplay the idea, though he admitted to discussing it: "Only a brief conversation with the Texas GOP in earlier work with them." He added: "Won't come up again unless the grass roots brings it up."

Texas GOP Chair Allen West made similar remarks in December after the Supreme Court dismissed one of the ridiculous lawsuits attempting to overturn the result of the 2020 election on Trump's behalf.

"This decision will have far reaching ramifications for the future of our constitutional republic," West said. "Perhaps law-abiding states should bond together and form a Union of states that will abide by the constitution."

Republican Party official suggests he discussed the possibility of secession - Alternet.org

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1 hour ago, Mark F said:

why does roberts get pick and choose.

coward.

That leads to the open question of what happens if there is a tie procedural vote on party lines. Could Harris act as Judge and also cast a tie-breaking vote as President of the Senate?

1 hour ago, bustamente said:

My final word on Trump the president, he tried to divide and succeeded, he didn't want to continue doing the job that was needed by the POTUS but he needed it's protections and wanted to be a King, tomorrow he leaves in disgrace with none of the class of defeated presidents of the past to be investigated for the rest of his miserable life, taking a long walk of a short pier and disappearing is to much to ask for but for the sake of America his crimes and those of all his enablers and those that protected him need to be investigated, Pence, McConnell, Barr, Blanche and little Hitler are at the top of the list followed by Kushner, Mnuchin, McLiar, McCarthy, Meadows and Pompeo, then the healing can begin

 

So once out of office, what other dirt comes out about his time in office? Will the full depth of his corruption be exposed or will people in the media just move on with the indictments he has pending? Will we see the monetary side deals that have so far not been uncovered? And will the pee tape ever see the light of day - more or less likely now that he is out?

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"Donald Trump? Never heard of him."

…moscow mitch.

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday accused President Trump of provoking the violent crowd that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

 

“The last time the Senate convened, we had just reclaimed the Capitol from violent criminals who tried to stop Congress from doing our duty. The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the president and other powerful people,” McConnell said on the Senate floor, marking the first convening of the full Senate since the attack.

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23 minutes ago, Mark F said:

"Donald Trump? Never heard of him."

…moscow mitch.

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday accused President Trump of provoking the violent crowd that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

 

“The last time the Senate convened, we had just reclaimed the Capitol from violent criminals who tried to stop Congress from doing our duty. The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the president and other powerful people,” McConnell said on the Senate floor, marking the first convening of the full Senate since the attack.

Then bailing out of Trump's send off......to attend church with Biden.  Is he telegraphing something here?

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2 minutes ago, do or die said:

Trump has talked to associates about forming new political party:
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/534952-trump-has-talked-to-associates-about-forming-new-political-party

Republicans blood runs cold....

Just another manifestation of Trump's fantasy world. When all the dust settles, he will not have two nickels to rub together. Or the time to rub them.

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