Re: Nebula Finalists 2016

On 2025-01-04, Paul S Person <psperson@old.netcom.invalid> wrote:

Next up: Jan 6
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I've seen reports of planned demonstrations. Let's hope Biden ensures
tight-enough security to prevent any intrusions.
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And show the Republicans how a /real/ President protects critical
events.

Paul, as I'm sure you know from the massive statements of the Jan 6
Committee (what? They didn't publicize this? How ... strange), the
House Sergeant-at-Arms, Paul Irving, had primary responsibility for
the security of all members of Congress.

Irving and the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms are also in charge of the
Capitol Police, with any request for things like National Guard
support having to get approved by them before being forwarded.  On
January 4th, the Capitol Police chief requested the National Guard be
put on emergency standby but Irving said no, he didn't like the way it
would look and he would have to get approval from his boss, Nancy Pelosi
(Democratic Speaker of the House).  That never happened.

Pelosi on January 6th privately took responsibility for the Capitol Police
not having the resources to stop the riot.
  https://x.com/OversightAdmn/status/1800207258514575730?mx=2
Somehow, that was never investigated or reported by the January 6th Committee.
How...strange.

Security on January 6th was definitely looked at at the highest levels,
including in meetings with Trump. A transcript of the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, includes
https://app.box.com/s/w1mdlicby1o9wrcpfhtdoxi9aljwptos/file/1640163916382
    “[January 3, 2021] The President just says, ‘Hey, look at
    this. There’s going to be a large amount of protesters here on the
    6th, make sure that you have sufficient National Guard or Soldiers
    to make sure it’s a safe event.’ And [Acting SecDef] Miller
    responds by saying, "Hey, we've got a plan, and we've got it
    covered'"
This is the first time I've looked at some of the transcripts. They
really were considering threats, including locations and capabilities
of people like the Proud Boys in the Joint Chiefs of Staff meetings when
talking about preparations for January 6th.

So what should a "real" president do, Paul? Do Pelosi's job for her?

Chris