In role reversal, president rescues Secret Service agent

Washington Times ^ | 11/21/04 | James G. Lakely

[kattracks]

I'm used to the ignorant.

Sounds more like you have become one.

[misharu]

. . .since the US is the only country that doesn't defer the protection of its head of state to the visiting country, this can't be interpreted as anything other than a slap at the USA.

Agreed. Also, I am not sure if anyone saw this (and I doubt that because Freepers are sharp tacks!) but the Chilean Security did NOT move to block the door for after Head's of State entered the builing.

If that isn't a slap, I don't know what is.

[ClintonBeGone]

Sounds more like you have become one.

You I thought it was your job to simply post the articles. I didn't know you had the capacity to respond to the comments.

[festus]

*grin* good point.

[kattracks]

You just proved my point.

[sevry]

The Secret Service source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the president's security detail and that the Chileans had argued about security procedures all day and that he wasn't surprised to see last night's skirmish unfold.

These guys are lucky that nothing came of their 'resistance' to the Secret Service. Can you imagine them rushing the President to 'get' those Secret Service guys. Gunfire. An international incident. And Chilean thugs - dead. A crowd terrified that they could have been shot, as well?

That sort of resistance isn't something you - work around. He shouldn't have gone. They had to cancel a state dinner, afterward. He shouldn't have made the trip. His staff let him down.

[sevry]

Might have needed Clint's alter-ego. With such Chilean 'resistance' to providing for Presidential security, this could have gotten bad - very quickly. He should never have made the trip if they couldn't have settled basic security arguments, in the first place!

[britt reed]

I believe this incident shows a lot more about our President's character than meets the eye. His response was not a thought, it was a reaction. It was the reaction of someone who respects the life of those who have sworn to protect his. It was the reaction of an army buddy, a "foxhole" mentality.
In a way, it's not very comforting, although technically just another American citizen he has a responsibility to all Americans not necessarily to run and flinch but he should take a little bit more than normal caution. Now that I've secondhand scolded the President.
Prior to this President Bush, I couldn't understand how a man could sacrifice his life for his leader. With this most recent occurrence, my reading of this man has been confirmed. We are fortunate to have this man in office.

[monkeywrench]

How smart is someone who keeps clicking on articles that they know have been posted?

[ClintonBeGone]

How smart is someone who keeps clicking on articles that they know have been posted?

Hopefully to save others the embarassment. Clearly, that's not necessary with you.

[texasflower]

That agent wil NOT be in trouble. He is the President's lead agent and from all accounts, there is a lot of respect between the two men.

This guy has been with President Bush since the 2000 race.

He is always right near the President's side.

[texasflower]

Hopefully to save others the embarassment.

What does that even mean?

[ClintonBeGone]

Bud out flower.

[texasflower]

Yeah, it is pretty interesting having full coverage of the arrivals. Pretty obvious how much more security our POTUS had

That fascinated me as well with this video. We have this huge motorcade, with really nice black cars, ambulance, flashing lights, etc. You can even hear the helicopters start flying closer overhead when the President gets close. Around 16 minutes or so.

I wish I spoke Spanish though. I would like to know what the little commentator girl was giggling about as the motorcade was pulling in. Also, she mention Iraq several times. GRRRRRR.

[texasflower]

You have been a jerk all day to everyone. Why won't you explain that statement?

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Wow! That was the best I have seen as it shows the whole incident in context. That scuffle went on for more than a few seconds and when the President responded, he responded quick! No hesitation, no what do I do? He turned on a dime, did what he had to do and went on with business.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

I watched the video several times.....Were the Chileans trying to block the SS from getting back to the limo? It looked like a mass of men in black coming from the right. PO'd chileans?

[Ladysmith]

Yeah, can't beat that one except for the need of a translator. ;o)

Then again, you just focused on the event even more. I had heard or read somewhere - Lord knows where - that we brought our own vehicles. Good!

[texasflower]

Read these articles it will make you feel MUCH better about his security and it's pretty interesting. Especially the first one.

Thank God he always travels with his own stuff, including helicopters.

I think his trip to Britain last year involved several thousand people.

http://people.howstuffworks.com/framed.htm?parent=air-force-one.htm&url=http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/02/15/airforce.one/

http://people.howstuffworks.com/air-force-one5.htm

BTW, I am a paramedic and I worked for a medical helicopter provider in a major hospital.

That's why I noticed the ambulance and heard the helicopters. Lots of ingrained sights and sounds for me!