[longtermmemmory]

dummies in shock. only calling this a photop, criticizing the brevity of the trip and security coverup to surprise troops.


It should be reminded that x42 could NEVER surprise troops like this. His visits had to be planned and then they actively reminded the soldiers it was an offense to criticize the president. x42 could not afford to trust the troops and the troops did not trust x42.

GWbush on the other hand, can make a surprise visit without such fears.

This president has personal GRAVITAS.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

...DUmmies in shock...

[Not A Snowbird]

It should be reminded that x42 could NEVER surprise troops like this. His visits had to be planned and then they actively reminded the soldiers it was an offense to criticize the president. x42 could not afford to trust the troops and the troops did not trust x42.

Exactly! I was on active duty during x42 and we were briefed continually to watch what we said about him. Of course he rarely came near us, so it wasn't that hard.

Funny story:I do recall once in Quantico when he landed there at the airfield, my CO had to be there at the hangar. He hung as far back as he could so as not to be associated with him, but Clinton saw him, made a beeline for him, and shook his hand for a photo. When he got back to the squadron he was very upset, so of course we teased him mercilessly. Threatened to revoke his membership in the Rush Limbaugh fan club.

[CyberAnt]

Actually, x42 couldn't be secretive about anything except his corruption stuff, because it was more important TO HIM to have the photo op - whereas Bush doesn't care about that.