# CBS reports alleged plan to attack the Capitol tomorrow (edited title) **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [January 6, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758 "2021-01-06T01:40:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Deeg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/deeg/32/2955_2.png) [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/41 "2021-01-06T16:50:40Z")
I can’t imagine that any government would be willing to do this. The risk-versus-reward is just way too high. I think it’s mostly likely to be some terrorist splinter group. ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Wiggler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/red_wiggler/32/13190_2.png) [@Red\_Wiggler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Wiggler)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/42 "2021-01-06T18:07:43Z")
Clancy had a plotline where introduction of a contagious disease by a hostile foreign power was a central part, too. I forget which novel, it’s been a while since my Clancy stage. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/43 "2021-01-06T18:44:14Z")
@Red_Wiggler: See this from 6 posts above yours. 😉 > [@DWMarch](#): > > That scenario is covered a few Tom Clancy novels down the line, in Rainbow Six. The bad guys infiltrate the Olympics dressed as maintenance workers so they can deliver a biological weapon that will infect the crowd (and from there, the whole world). ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/44 "2021-01-06T18:52:57Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > CBS News has learned of a threat to attack the U.S. Capitol on the same day Congress is set to count Electoral College votes. The threat cited Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by the U.S. last year. I didn’t know the MAGAts cared about Soleimani. Who knew? ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/45 "2021-01-06T18:57:57Z")
MAGAts probably wonder why an Italian was working for Iran. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/46 "2021-01-06T19:15:17Z")
> [@Deeg](#): > > I think it’s mostly likely to be some terrorist splinter group. Trumplicans ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/47 "2021-01-06T19:18:12Z")
Yep, it’s Trump Qaeda. ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/48 "2021-01-06T19:21:19Z")
Looks like RNC Headquarters have been evacuated. Yes, that is not a typo - RNC. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/49 "2021-01-06T19:21:47Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > > [@Deeg](#): > > > > I think it’s mostly likely to be some terrorist splinter group. > > Trumplicans - That’s going on right now. Protestors have broken through police lines and they’re on the Capitol steps(not the comedy group). Senate has been evacuated. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/50 "2021-01-06T19:22:20Z")
Appears that Senators are being evacuated from the Capitol Building, because Trumplican Terrorists have invaded the building. I wish for 20 years in prison for each and every one of these terrorists, starting with their Dear Leader who encouraged them to do this, and then ran away like a coward. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/51 "2021-01-06T19:23:58Z")
They’ve evacuated Pence from the Senate floor into the underground tunnels. Fuck that. They should leave him up there so the leopards can eat his face. ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Wiggler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/red_wiggler/32/13190_2.png) [@Red\_Wiggler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Wiggler)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/52 "2021-01-06T19:24:10Z")
Thanks, missed that. News and these threads are moving fast today. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/53 "2021-01-06T19:25:09Z")
That will absolutely have to happen. When Biden takes over, he will have to put QAnon, Proud Boys, and other affiliated right wing groups on a list of domestic terrorists. Any - I mean any - threats from these jokers, and that’s it: Secret Service, DHS, FBI kicks down the door and puts 'em in cuffs. I’ve about had enough of these mother fuckers. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/54 "2021-01-06T19:27:36Z")
How about the asshole in chief who encouraged the mob to storm the building, and then ran away like a coward to go hide? As the leader of this terrorist mob, he should be the first one to head to prison. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/55 "2021-01-06T20:34:05Z")
Two more weeks, and he can be charged for crimes he committed while President. While he can’t pardon himself for state-level crimes, I wonder though if DC’s special status means he can pardon himself for inciting this riot. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/56 "2021-01-06T20:40:59Z")
I have been undecided about whether it seems best to prosecute or otherwise pursue judicial justice against Trump and the rest of his swamp. My opinion has been made. Fomenting and supporting a literal forced occupation of the capitol? Prison for the lot of them, for the sake of the nation. ---
**Author:** ![Horatius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horatius/32/3572_2.png) [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/57 "2021-01-06T21:05:25Z")
> [@Deeg](#): > > I can’t imagine that any government would be willing to do this. The risk-versus-reward is just way too high. I think it’s mostly likely to be some terrorist splinter group. I don’t think they’ll actually attack the US, but making up a fake threat and attributing it to Iran can still serve some purpose. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/58 "2021-01-06T21:19:52Z")
I’m listening right now to the tweeted audio message of calming and reassurance by CFSG. It struck the exactly right tone. /s ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/59 "2021-01-06T22:06:04Z")
CBS was right. There was an attack on the Capitol today. ---
**Author:** ![GreaterZamboni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/49beb7/32.png) [@GreaterZamboni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreaterZamboni)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758/60 "2021-01-06T23:05:07Z")
I’m sorry. What the hell is CFSG? From context here it appears to be Trump, but what the letters stand for stumps me. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-reports-alleged-plan-to-attack-the-capitol-tomorrow-edited-title/929758.md?page=4)