Democrats stunned by briefing on Capitol's security before insurrection: 'It was only by pure dumb l

[UpInArms]

Democrats stunned by briefing on Capitol's security before insurrection: 'It was only by pure dumb luck' more weren't killed

(CNN)Members of Congress were left stunned during a briefing from law enforcement about their failure to prepare for the insurrection at the US Capitol earlier this month, two members who attended a House Appropriations Committee briefing told CNN on Tuesday, with one saying it was "dumb luck" more people didn't die.

House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro, a Connecticut Democrat, said in a phone call with CNN that members were "shaking their heads in disbelief" throughout the briefing about the security breakdown in the lead up to January 6. During that briefing, acting US Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman admitted her department knew there was a "strong potential for violence" targeting Congress, but did not take appropriate steps to prevent it.
DeLauro said the revelation left her stunned and multiple federal law enforcement agencies failed by not acting on the intelligence they had.

"They had the information. They did not act on it. And a question that I have, and one that I think we need to get to the bottom of, is who made the decision not to act?" DeLauro told CNN.
"People said today that there was ample evidence, that the intelligence agencies had ample evidence, that an angry mob was going to descend on Washington with Congress' meeting to certify the election as the intended target," DeLauro added.

After participating in the hearing, Rep. Matt Cartwright, a Pennsylvania Democrat, told CNN, "It was only by pure dumb luck that elected officials, staffers and more Capitol policemen were not killed."

More at:

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/26/politics/democrats-stunned-by-capitol-briefing-insurrection/index.html

[Blue Owl]

1. K&R

[dchill]

2. Trump. The answer is Trump. Jesus.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

21. That's what I believe will be revealed.

When they connect the dots it will be a picture of Golfy McBonespurs,,,,,,,,,,,,

[elleng]

3. 'who made the decision not to act?'

[WA-03 Democrat]

4. Trump

Hail Mary power grab. It was the last move on the board. I smell a Roger Stone.

[orangecrush]

7. New charges for Roger

And no pardon this time.

[WA-03 Democrat]

8. The ultimate dirty trick - steal the government

New crimes every damn day with these bastards.

[gratuitous]

5. And now you know why 45 Republican Senators don't want to hear any evidence again

I realize there's a lot of stuff to do, but this is important, too. Time is probably limited, but the Senate really needs to hear the testimony, see the evidence, and listen to the House Impeachment Managers. The American people need to do that, as well. After the whole sordid mess is laid out, I want to see those Republican Senators squirm like a five-year-old on Easter Sunday.

[Karadeniz]

11. Will there be witnesses and testimonies this time or do we know yet?

[MyMission]

14. This time we control the proceedings

So there will be witnesses and testimonies. The evidence will be shoved down their throats.
Let's see how they stomach it!

[Karadeniz]

15. Yay! I knew we were in charge, but I hadn't heard it spelled out on tv. Good!

[orangecrush]

6. Hopefully this will fuel

Aggresive investigation and prosecution of right wing hate groups and ALL involved in the Capitol riot.

[Cozmo]

20. What about the right wing in our federal agencies?

If I knew of the potential that existed that this could happen, don't tell me that federal intelligence couldn't figure it out. COMPLICITY!

[Skittles]

9. the initial mention of Ms. Pittman should have included when she started this job

Yogananda D. Pittman is an American law enforcement officer who is the acting chief of the United States Capitol Police. Pittman's selection was made on January 11, 2021, following the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol and resignation of Steven Sund.

[bottomofthehill]

16. She was the Deputy Chief, the Number 2 in the department

I wish she blamed the leadership of the department. The men and women of the Uscp have been physically, mentally and emotionally beat up since Insurrection Day. This was a failure at the top.

[Skittles]

17. yes

I just think that info should have been referenced - here it sounds like she has been top dog for a while.

[ecstatic]

10. "...who made the decision not to act?"

It was obvious to me on January 6th who made that decision.

Time to believe your own eyes, ears, brain.

[BobTheSubgenius]

12. I hope the feds are working hard on rounding up those in charge that didn't so much fail,

as participated in a conspiracy. Working at least as hard on those criminals as they are on the fugitives.

[theneworiginal]

13. I would go with just "dumb"

Chance favors the prepared, as Winston Churchill once said. But in this case, most of the foot soldiers were outcasts, genetic mishaps and, well, not too bright. Some of them weren't really clear on what they were doing, some were too caught up in posing for selfies and others were just too gassed on anger. They were well organized but couldn't execute the plan.

They need to arrest the organizers, starting with Trump. All of them. Let facts and evidence decide their fate--not factoids and politics like the Impeachment hearing.

[Nitram]

18. Those responsible must be held accountable.

[MustLoveBeagles]

19. Absolutely

This can't go unpunished.