Posted on 07/23/2008 12:29:17 PM PDT by Shermy
BERLIN (Reuters) - German police detained a motorist on Wednesday who crashed through barricades set up at monument where Barack Obama will hold a speech on Thursday and dumped red paint from his speeding car. ADVERTISEMENT
Police said the 40-year-old man was overpowered by security officials who first tried in vain to used metal rods to bring his car to a halt at the spot where the U.S. Democratic candidate for president will speak on Thursday afternoon.
The man was turned over to police and taken into custody for questioning. The car was searched for explosives. No one was injured.
"We don't yet know what his motives were but it does not appear to have had anything to do with politics," said Berlin police spokesman Bernhard Schodrowski. "That's all under investigation and he is still in detention being questioned."
Photographers at the Victory Column watching the preparation work for Obama's speech said the small dark car drove at a high speed, with squeaking tires, through low temporary barriers set up around the closed-off east side of the traffic circle.
The incident happened at 4:30 p.m. (1430) and lasted several minutes.
"He drove several laps around the closed-off area and red paint poured out of his car," said Schodrowski, adding federal investigators were involved in the interrogation.
"He finally slowed down and stopped. He was then immediately overpowered by security guards."
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“BERLIN (Reuters) - German police detained a motorist on Wednesday who crashed through barricades set up at monument where Barack Obama will hold a speech on Thursday and dumped red paint from his speeding car.”
.....hmmm...practice run?
Where’s Hillary?????????
Geesh, danger surrounds this guy.
I’d wager good money it was about politics.
McCain’s oil rig venture was scrubbed. I suggest he fly to D.C. and visit Arlington cemetery and the holocaust Museum for “counter-programming” Obama’s German visit.
“BERLIN (Reuters) - German police detained a motorist on Wednesday who crashed through barricades set up at monument where Barack Obama will hold a speech ON THURSDAY and dumped red paint from his speeding car.”
Timing, as they say, is everything. On the other hand, how can this be? Senator Obama is adored throughout the civilized world (and the uncivilized world, as well). This must have nothing to do with Senator Obama’s scheduled visit.
I am just waiting for the usual German anarchist to show up.
Has anyone seen Bull Dog Bill Clintoon, recently.
LOL!
He’s in the doghouse. And should stay there.
There’s bi-partisan support for that.
Who Cares? Obambo is in Germany, he is their problem for the time being.
What a dope, he should have waited until Obama was there.
Shame on me.
Maybe he recalls another charismatic orator that rose to power and feels compelled stop him.
Is that the `Victory Column’ in the background?
I’m thinking it should be re-named. Suggestions?
Anyone? Buehler? Col. Klink? Sgt. Schultz?
LOL!
Yes.
And it’s the significance of the site.
“Let them truckers roll.”
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