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... and the distinct possibility that he will rake up a tornado in the Middle East with his anti-muslim rhetoric, anti-Syria stance going up against Russia, and staunch Israel support (like moving the capital to Jerusalem, etc.). Mv Guy. The real question is… How many Russian troops and how much equipment is in proximity of the above mentioned numbers… I am thinking there are huge numbers of Russian military available nearby… I don’t its posturing so much as bluff & bluster… The choice of few days before regime change to conduct this provocation is unimaginable…. Maybe treason…. Valerianus Maximus. The only place where there is close proximity of US forces in Poland to Russian forces is the Kaliningrad exclave. Belorussia acts as a buffer zone between Russia proper and Poland. US forces in Estonia would be a direct threat to St. Petersburg, however, and US movements into the Baltic States are rightly perceived as a serious matter by the Russians. Mark Thomason. Since “nearby” is inside Russia, it is the whole Russian Army. Eileen Kuch. Of course it’s treason. The deliberate destruction of one’s country is one form of treason. aiding and abetting the country’s ...

Presidents Change, Inauguration Day Stays The Same

... the government the trouble of having to figure out a time that works for everyone. Even if January 20 falls on a weekend, the new president must be sworn in that day. It happened to President Barack Obama in 2013, when he had to do a swearing-in at the White House on a Sunday and the ceremony the following Monday. President Thomas Jefferson started the tradition of taking the oath of office at the Capitol. However, Jefferson took his inside the old Senate Chamber. Other swearing-in ceremonies have taken place at the East Portico, the House and the Rotunda. President Ronald Reagan was the first president to have his inauguration on the West Terrace of the Capitol where we see them today. According to the Architect of the Capitol , the building has been the site of 53 swearing-in ceremonies. Of course there have been instances where necessity dictated that the swearing-in take place ...

10 Essential Films And Tv Shows To Get You Through Inauguration Day

... for many, and especially terrifying for American minorities. As film lovers and critics, we often look to the screen to help us through the struggles we’re faced with outside the movie theater. Beyond entertainment, art has the power to lend us strength, hope, and inspiration. It can educate us, create vessels for catharsis, and allow us to build empathy for those we identify with on screen, as well as those we may not. In many ways, art’s impact is vital now more than ever. In a new episode of Screen Crush’s podcast  Long Takes , we celebrate the recent documentaries and TV shows we’re holding close to us as Inauguration Day approaches, our Film and TV Survival Guide for the next four years, if you will. Screen Crush editors Erin Whitney and Britt Hayes discuss everything from Raoul Peck’s spectacular James Baldwin essay film, I Am Not Your Negro, to HBO’s The Trans List, which profiles 11 trans and gender non-conforming activists and artists telling their stories. But staying ...

Protest Group Vows To Block Inaugural Ceremony, Parade

... safely conduct acts of civil disobedience and theories of protest. There are also discussions on topics such as racial and gender justice. Disrupt J 20 said it planned to have protests at each entry point to the Inaugural Day parade. The organization said it was planning blockades, including blocking traffic. “We want to have an impact,” Mac Auly said. “Yes, it will be a disruption. It’s going to be loud, it’s going to be major,” she said. D. C. interim Police Chief Peter Newsham said police were prepared for attempts to disrupt the Inauguration. In addition to police about 5,000 National Guard Troops are being activated. Mac Auly said the group plans to begin demonstrations Wednesday night outside the Chevy Chase, Maryland, home of Vice President-elect Mike Pence. They also plan to hold a protest Thursday evening outside the National Press Club, where a self-described pro-Trump group is hosting an inaugural celebratory gathering. Though ...

Why Is Inauguration Day On January 20

... waited to take office. Lincoln was sworn in on March 4, and by April, the Civil War was underway. Many historians credit the lame duck period as a culprit for the start of the war. Congress did not act on the lame duck period until it struck again during The Great Depression. With the depression raging on, lawmakers sat in a stalemate, unable to compromise between outgoing President Herbert Hoover and the new direction established by President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt. New reforms could have been passed sooner if not for the lame duck period. There’s a need for a gap between Election Day and Inauguration Day; votes need to be counted — and in some cases, recounted. And officials need time to put together to build their teams. But in 1933 Congress decided to tighten the lame duck period. The ...

Inauguration Day Rooms Are Big Business For Airbnb

... Samsung is finding itself caught up in a bribery scandal. Prosecutors in South Korea are looking to arrest Lee Jae-young, the heir to the entire Samsung corporate behemoth, on charges of bribery, perjury and embezzlement. The charges stem from allegations that Samsung doled out bribes in return for the South Korean government giving its OK to the merger of two Samsung affiliates. That merger gave Lee more power at Samsung, including control over Samsung Electronics. Bottom of the Lineup. Here’s a look at how some leading Silicon Valley stocks did Monday…Oh wait. U. S. stock markets were closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The Dow Jones industrial average will have to wait until Tuesday to continue its quest to reach the 20,000-point mark for the first time in history. Quote of the Day: “I can go bing bing bing … and they put it on and as soon as I tweet it out — this morning ...

General Promises D.c. National Guard Is Ready For Inauguration Day Despite Furor

... that will be on the street,” he told The Post. “They’ll all be under my direct command and control.”. And what would be different if Schwartz remained in his position through the end of the inauguration. “Nothing. I’m the joint task force commander,” said Walker, a 31-year veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star. “We execute the mission regardless.”. Even if an inauguration-related crisis had arisen under Schwartz’s leadership, Walker said he would have directed the response. Schwartz, who did not respond to a request for comment Monday, said last week that Walker had been integrally involved and that the hand-over, while awkward, would be seamless. Still, D. C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) has blasted the timing of Schwartz’s removal as ridiculous and unnecessary. “It doesn’t ...

Inauguration Day Tickets Offer An 'opportunity Of A Lifetime

... one email about a month or so ago and I emailed them back and I said, ‘I already gave you money, what I’d really like is tickets to the inauguration.’ I didn’t really think anything of it when I sent it. I did it a little snarky.”. Denman says this all happened thanks to her favorite Trump supporter, her dad. Denman’s father, Kenneth, a World War II Navy veteran who flew over Okinawa, Japan, passed away just weeks after Trump won the election. He was 89 years old. “I never expected it and that was what was bittersweet because I thought, oh my God, my dad would have loved this and he didn’t get a chance so I thought I absolutely have to go now,” Denman shared. Now, travel arrangements are in place and three of Kathy’s family members will make the trip too. Each of them has a ticket for a spot near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “He’ll be there in spirit and I know he’s going to be looking down ...

A Slow Warm-up Through Inauguration Day, But Chances For Rain

... related traffic news, check out Dr. Gridlock. Keep reading for the forecast through the weekend. Tomorrow (Tuesday): Intermittent showers are likely but this is unlikely to be an all-day washout. Some dry intervals are likely. Highs should extend above 50 degrees with light winds (5-10 mph) from the south. Confidence:  Medium-High. Tomorrow night: Periods of showers continue, especially before midnight. Temperatures are mild, with lows in the mid- to upper 40 s. Confidence: Medium-High. MLK Memorial. ( Eric Druxman via Flickr ). A LOOK AHEAD. I can’t rule out a lingering shower Wednesday, especially early on, but skies should brighten with mild highs from 55-60. Partly cloudy skies at night with lows from the mid-30 s in our colder areas to the low 40 s downtown. Confidence: Medium-High. Thursday should be a nice mid-winter day. Under a mix of clouds and sun, highs reach the mid-50 s. Clouds increase at night with lows near 40. ...