“I think it’s not very far away from him offering and providing the military to protect the polling places across America, but particularly in blue states and blue cities, with the idea that they could confiscate the ballot boxes if they think there is fraud in the election,” he said.
Maybe — most importantly — what the president doesn’t understand is that civilian law enforcement is how you fight crime. And we’ve got terrific people on the ground. We’ve been building up our police forces, including the state police under my command, and we’ve also invested in violence prevention.
Frankly, the money that the federal government used to send to us has now been cut off under him. He’s cut the number of FBI, ATF and DEA agents that are available to help us with crime on the ground. We’re nevertheless doing well despite that, but would love help. I’ve said that many times. Please give us civilian law enforcement help from the FBI, ATF and DEA so that we can interdict guns and drugs and go after gang members.
Trump, you are definitely not even getting to the gates of heaven. You’re screwed.
They’re getting big enough now and getting enough right-wing attention that we can probably start expecting provocateurs to be hiding in the crowds.
Bring saline and baby shampoo. Saline to rinse tear gas out of someone’s eyes. Baby shampoo is for pepper spray, which is oil based. Don’t bring your phone. Wear Z87+ (ANSI standard for impact resistance) eye glasses to protect you eyeballs from rubber bullets or shrapnel. Tear gas grenades are incredibly hot, do not attempt to handle them without gloves.
Keep it peaceful, aggressively point anyone attempting to damage property or cause violence. Know the exit routes and be safe.
Good luck out there folks.
