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Chainfire

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20. I do not expect Biden to run an hide.

Tue Jan 12, 2021, 02:06 PM

Jan 2021

He should do what he thinks is best after listening to his security team. I will support his decision.

The purpose of terrorism is to terrorize, we can't hand the bastards psychological victories and expect them to stop.

This is not yet the beginning of Biden's hard road. I hope he is up to it. It may be the most difficult presidency in our history, but certainly since Lincoln.

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I hope Biden changes his mind about traveling by train to DC [View all] Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 OP

Me too!!! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #1

I suspect he will follow whatever the security recommends still_one Jan 2021 #2

I hope they advise him to find another way to DC Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #4

It would be good to let this ride out in the Phoenix61 Jan 2021 #3

Don't worry - he gets Marine One Helicopter soon Pachamama Jan 2021 #5

That would be AFTER the train trip Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #6

I predict the train trip isn't happening Pachamama Jan 2021 #9

Hope you are right Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #10

I am right Pachamama Jan 2021 #40

And I was right to question the wisdom of it Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #41

Yes you were Pachamama Jan 2021 #42

Thanks, I hoped and figured they would Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #44

I predict he will helicopter in Pachamama Jan 2021 #46

Dumb idea for all the reasons you state plus they shouldn't be saying anything about... dutch777 Jan 2021 #7

I agree Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #8

I think Biden and others don't want to look like things are not "normal" dutch777 Jan 2021 #27

I think it'll be fine soothsayer Jan 2021 #11

Same reaction people had on here befoe Jan. 6 Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #15

Well I was one. And that would have been fine with adequate security soothsayer Jan 2021 #23

But there wasn't adequate security Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #28

I'm sure he will consult with the secret service. BannonsLiver Jan 2021 #12

I agree Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #13

FUCK IT! JUST FUCK IT! Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #14

Don't be telegraphing plans for anyone Deuxcents Jan 2021 #16

I hadn't heard that the inauguration will be "in secret." cwydro Jan 2021 #37

I'm sure the Secret Service has considered this issues and is acting accordingly. brooklynite Jan 2021 #17

It's still on Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #21

They COULD have protected the capitol just fine soothsayer Jan 2021 #25

Well if yo believe it then there is nothing to worry about Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #30

Ha. I'm sending my wishful thinking, but I think they shot their wad at the Capitol soothsayer Jan 2021 #34

In the 1970s, Nixon travelled by train to Florida... brooklynite Jan 2021 #29

Not even remotely close to the same situation Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #32

K&R Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #18

No way. That is letting the terrorists win. Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #19

I do not expect Biden to run an hide. Chainfire Jan 2021 #20

I don't want him to run and hide either Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #22

Security 101: Announce one itinerary and method of travel, change at last minute. FSogol Jan 2021 #24

This. soothsayer Jan 2021 #26

That's fine if it's not by train Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #31

Maybe you should get in touch with the Biden team. cwydro Jan 2021 #38

Secret Service can't secure a train. Puts the whole train at risk. lindysalsagal Jan 2021 #33

I'd be totally happy if he did it in his basement soothsayer Jan 2021 #35

Me too! Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #36

Kick dalton99a Jan 2021 #39

He has cancelled train trip in ali news reports I have seen earlier today Jan 14th wishstar Jan 2021 #43

Yes that was announced yesterday n/t Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #45

I am so tired of all this! Akacia Jan 2021 #47

Me too Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #49

I feel sad that Biden Livbaker Jan 2021 #48

I do too Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #50