Capitol Police Announce ‘Active Bomb Threat Investigation’ Near Library Of Congress | Talking Points Memo

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U.S. Capitol police announced Thursday morning that they are conducting an “active bomb threat investigation” tied to a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress.

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Are there any passive bomb threats?

Or passive shooters, for that matter?

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Probably just the fireworks guy setting up for the renauguration.

That’s still happening, right?

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There are inactive investigations.

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What are the odds this asshole (if he is in fact the perpetrator) has a lot of T***** bumper stickers and he’s wearing a MAGA hat??

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Perhaps there are passive aggressive bombs that indulge in “microexplosions”, sulking and slow walk their defusing.

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How about passive-aggressive bomb threats?

“You know, you really should learn how to threaten yourself? But that’s fine! No problem! I’ll just take care of that for you. Yep. It seems like I always am left to do other peoples’ jobs. And what appreciation do I get? Sigh. Hello? Yes, there is a pound of C4 packed into an iron pipe inside the building. There, now don’t say I never gave you anything, and I hope you feel better, because I sure know I do!!!”

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“Help me! Antifa is forcing me to do this!”

(I suppose it could turn out that the guy inside the truck is a prisoner/hostage, but that’s rather unlikely.)

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“Nice Library of Congress you got here. Be a shame if it blew up.”

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I was a split second too late. I bow to the master!

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Thank Jesus this isn’t happening in front of the Trump presidential library and MAGA gift shop.

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AP: Investigators On Scene To Determine Whether Man In Truck Has Detonator

It’s likely he has a red MAGA hat in the truck (or at home).

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Or tattooed on his big white ass.

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Right next to “No Regerts”

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I’m disappointed with all of the lighthearted sarcasm in this comment thread. It seems inappropriate.

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It’s called gallows humor.

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Just reported anti goverment asshole from SC
Supposedly ranting on facebook
Here it is
https://t.co/DJYepLUDh0?amp=1

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Shocked, shocked I tell you.

The most painful part for this guy must have been having those evil Government roads to drive on to get to D.C.

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Ones who’ve offed themselves aren’t too active.

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