POL Feb. 4: The 2020 State of the Union Watch Thread

Buick Electra

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Gregory Alan Elliott@GAE
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President Trump is SO ready for tonight's State Of The Union address!



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Buick Electra

Buick Electra

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Claire McCaskill showing she's still a racist idiot.....


Claire McCaskill


@clairecmc

One of these things is not like the others. Hint: they made him squat in the aisle so he was visible.

EP8-gzTX0AEGZCC




Donald Trump Jr.


@DonaldJTrumpJr

Hi Claire, Two problems with your tweet: 1. Dr. Ben Carson did not have a seat in this pic because he was sitting in First Class with my family 2. Dr. Carson is not a "thing," he is a world renowned, life-saving neurosurgeon Anyway, how's unemployment?

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AlfaMan

AlfaMan

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Here is the press release on the street closures for the address. Traffic is already starting to get adventurous in the area.
Think the mobile hospital is going to be on first st. and constitution av. Each year, a mobile hospital is set up in the vicinity of the SOTU address; 2 26' reefer trucks (refrigerated trucks) are rented by plainclothed USSS folks to hold the meds and the blood supplies. There's enough .mil manpower in the hospital to take care of every one in the chamber should they all get injured at once (bomb, chem attack, etc). CBIRF out of Navy Indian Head Md. also show up for the festivities; mainly for CBRNE response and mitigation. If a building needs to be decontaminated they can do it quick. Also, choppers at a local base are put on alert for the address; should they have to swoop in and carry out lots of casualties. UH-72 Lakotas and MDW Blackhawks with the ESSS packs have been practicing for a "quantity" snatch and grab for a week now. Coast Guard HH-65 Dauphins and Park Police Hueys do the airspace patrolling around the capitol during the address, a flight of F-16s from Andrews will be doing the air patrol duties during the address over the DC area.
The trucks are given to the USSS clean, they come back spotless. Clean room spotless. Don't ask how I know.

State of the Union Address: Street Closures and Other Restrictions
January 28, 2020
Press Release
February 4, 2020, Event Will Impact Capitol Complex
On February 4, 2020, President Donald J. Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the Chamber of the House of Representatives beginning at 9 p.m.
Given the high level of security surrounding the event, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) is responsible for a significant amount of preparation and coordination with its numerous law enforcement partners, including the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Park Police, and Metropolitan Police Department.
The following is specific information for the Capitol Complex regarding street closures, parking restrictions, restricted access to the U.S. Capitol, and other details concerning the Joint Session.

Restricted Access – U.S. Capitol Building / Capitol Square
The U.S. Capitol Building will be restricted to only those with event credentials and authorized pedestrians beginning at 5:30 p.m. on February 4, to include Members of Congress and spouses, invited dignitaries, USCP credentialed guests, media with a standard Congressional media photo ID, and ticketed guests.
Beginning at 7 p.m., no vehicles will be allowed within the Capitol Grounds except for those displaying a current Congressional parking sticker with at least one occupant of the vehicle carrying a valid Congressional I.D., and/or a USCP special event placard and credential.
The following areas will be restricted to event credentialed and authorized pedestrians only beginning at 5:30 p.m.
  • First Street between Constitution Ave., NW, and Independence Ave., SW
  • Independence Ave. between Washington Ave., SW, and Second Street, SE
  • First Street between Independence Ave., SE, and Constitution Ave., NE
  • Constitution Ave. between First Street, NE, and Louisiana Ave., NW
Street Closures
U.S. Capitol Police will put the following street closures into effect beginning at 7 p.m. on February 4. Access to the perimeter will be restricted to those bearing proper U.S. Capitol Police authorization and credentials. These restrictions will be lifted upon the conclusion of the event. (Please see the map below for reference.)
  • Pennsylvania Ave., NW, from Third Street, NW, to First Street, NW
  • Constitution Ave., NW, from Louisiana Ave., NW, to Second Street, NE
  • First Street, NW, from Louisiana Ave., NW, to Washington Ave., SE
  • New Jersey Ave., NW, from Louisiana Ave., NW, to Constitution Ave., NW
  • D Street, NE, from Second Street, NE, to Louisiana Ave., NE
  • Delaware Ave., NE, from Columbus Circle, NE, to Constitution Ave., NE
  • First Street, NE, from Columbus Circle, NE, to C Street, SW
  • C Street, NE, from Second Street, NE, to Delaware Ave., NE
  • Maryland Ave., NE, from Constitution Ave., NE, to First Street, NE
  • Second Street, NE, from Constitution Ave., NE, to East Capitol Street, NE
  • East Capitol Street from Second Street, NE, to First Street, NE
  • Independence Ave. from Second Street, SE, to Washington Ave., SW
  • C Street, SW, from Washington Ave., SW, to First Street, SE
  • Delaware Ave., SW, from Washington Ave., SW, to C Street, SW
  • South Capitol Street from D Street, SE, to Independence Ave., SE
  • New Jersey Ave., SE, from D Street, SE, to Independence Ave., SE
  • Maryland Ave., SW, from Third Street, SW, to First Street, SW

Capitol Tours
Public and staff-led tours will be suspended beginning at noon on February 4. The Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) also will close to the public at noon. The CVC will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on February 5, for tours.
The House Gallery will remain open until 5 p.m. or until the House recesses, whichever is later. The Senate Gallery will remain open until 5 p.m. or until the Senate recesses, whichever is later. Visitors with gallery passes may continue to enter at the CVC’s main entrance.

Tour Buses
Tour buses will be allowed to drop off and pick up passengers at Peace Circle and Garfield Circle until noon on February 4.

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United States Capitol Police
119 D Street, NE
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-1677
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Blue 5

Blue 5

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I honestly don't like to listen to Trump speak. However, I didn't vote for him because I wanted a great speaker in the White House. We've got plenty of epic bloviators up there in the swamp, and they don't get anything done. So while I heartily support the President's agenda I think that, yet again, I'll just read the transcript later.

Another upside to not watching is that I won't have to see the liberals smirking and scowling at him on TV.
 
AlfaMan

AlfaMan

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night driver said:
"don't ask me..."

Most of us remember what you USED to do for a living....
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Yep, a million years ago and a galaxy far far away :)

Another tidbit-if you look at the map of the closed streets around the capitol (marked in blue) that's pretty much where capitol police plays school crossing guard every morning during the week.
All the intersections and crossings in the blue marked areas have 2 capitol police posted every morning; apparently congressmen and staffers can't get across the street by themselves. It's not unusual to have a 2 car motorcade come through where the supreme court is going to the parking garage. Traffic is stopped, but the motorcade hops into the opposite lane and blows through. The cap police just wave it right through. Each intersection, each light. God help you if you get stuck in that traffic jam!
 
Buick Electra

Buick Electra

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You are a wealth of information AM! Thank you!

If any D's need to be choppered out of there from strokes or seizing up over Trump listing his non-stop wins, I can only hope they're those older choppers our mil had to deal with that would fall out of the sky. (Did I just say that? :shk: )
 
Intestinal Fortitude

Intestinal Fortitude

Have Faith
babylonbee.com

Trump To Deliver State Of The Union In Scuba Gear To Avoid Drowning In Liberal Tears

WASHINGTON D.C.—After completely mopping the floor with the snowflake libs on the Senate floor, the Trump administration fears that he is at high risk of drowning in a literal tidal wave of liberal tears during Tuesday's State of the Union address.
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Trump To Deliver State Of The Union In Scuba Gear To Avoid Drowning In Liberal Tears

Trump To Deliver State Of The Union In Scuba Gear To Avoid Drowning In Liberal Tears

February 3rd, 2020
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WASHINGTON D.C.—After completely mopping the floor with the snowflake libs on the Senate floor, the Trump administration fears that he is at high risk of drowning in a literal tidal wave of liberal tears during Tuesday's State of the Union address.



"The risk for liberal tear downpour is always high any time Trump speaks," said climatologist Dr. Herbert Thwayne. "But under these conditions, the risk is driven up exponentially. Not only is there going to be a record amount of crying like a bunch of babies, but the melting snowflakes are going to cause a rapid rise in the sea level. It's smart for the president to take any precautions necessary."
For the general public, Weather scientists recommend staying indoors on Tuesday and for families located in blue states to wear life vests on Tuesday night.
 
Fenwick Babbitt

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Look at Pence next time they show him, he's got some serious ass Body Armor on, he's not a fat man and he looks like the Pillsbury doughboy. pretty sure they're worried if he's wearing that in the capitol.
 
AlfaMan

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Fenwick Babbitt said:
Look at Pence next time they show him, he's got some serious ass Body Armor on, he's not a fat man and he looks like the Pillsbury doughboy. pretty sure they're worried if he's wearing that in the capitol.
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Yep-at least #6 shoulder pads to keep the lines of the coat looking like a coat-rather than a kevlar cape. Well padded, he's protected very well. Curious to see what Pres. Trump will look like.
Also-his shirt. Definitely stuffed, the T shirt must weigh 5 pounds.
 
thompson

thompson

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Breitbart live blogging... (I will be listening more than anything tonight...)

www.breitbart.com

***Live Updates*** Trump Delivers State of Union Address

President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, a day before the Senate holds its acquittal vote on the articles of impeachment. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give the Democrats’ response, and Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) will deliver the...
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President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, a day before the Senate holds its acquittal vote on the articles of impeachment. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give the Democrats’ response, and Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) will deliver the Democrats’ response in Spanish. Numerous Democrats like Reps. Al Green (D-TX), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Maxine Waters (D-CA) will boycott the address.

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Snettrecker

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Fenwick Babbitt said:
Look at Pence next time they show him, he's got some serious ass Body Armor on, he's not a fat man and he looks like the Pillsbury doughboy. pretty sure they're worried if he's wearing that in the capitol.
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I've been trying to figure out what was different about him. Good observation
 
Fenwick Babbitt

Fenwick Babbitt

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AlfaMan said:
Yep-at least #6 shoulder pads to keep the lines of the coat looking like a coat-rather than a kevlar cape. Well padded, he's protected very well. Curious to see what Pres. Trump will look like.
Also-his shirt. Definitely stuffed, the T shirt must weigh 5 pounds.
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definitely looks more obvious on Pence because he's quite a bit thinner than Trump. Look at the crown of his head he's also starting to sweat, that shit is obviously heavy and hot to wear.
 
Ragnarok

Ragnarok

On and On, South of Heaven
Exuding confidence... I don't remember cheers and whistle's ever for one of these...
 
AlfaMan

AlfaMan

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Whoa-light weight coat on Trump, but that shirt must be 3 inches thick. The tie isn't moving at all.
 
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