PHOTO SEQUENCE - Bush frees Secret Service agent from Chile guards...

myway.com ^ | Nov 20, 8:51 | myway.com

[crushelits]

Bush Pulls Top Security Agent From Fracas

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - President Bush stepped into the middle of a confrontation and pulled his lead Secret Service
agent away from Chilean security officials who barred his bodyguards from entering an elegant dinner for 21 world
leaders Saturday night. Continues...

	One of US President George W. Bush 's Secret Service bodyguards (L) is prevented by Chilean security from entering the Mapocho cultural center where the APEC leaders attended an official dinner in Santiago(AFP/Martin Bernetti) AFP - Nov 20 11:47 PM
	Unidentified US and Chilean security agents argue after a US secret service agent was blocked from accompanying President Bush inside the former Mapocho Train Station where leaders of the 21-member APEC are attending a formal dinner Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 in Santiago, Chile. The Secret Service agent was later allowed inside. (AP Photo/La Tercera/Carlos Quezada) AP - Nov 20 6:25 PM
	Unidentified US and Chilean security agents argue after a US secret service agent was blocked from accompanying President Bush inside the former Mapocho Train Station where leaders of the 21-member APEC are attending a formal dinner Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 in Santiago, Chile. The Secret Service agent was later allowed inside. (AP Photo/La Tercera/Carlos Quezada) CHILE OUT AP - Nov 20 6:15 PM
	U.S. President George W. Bush , center left, reaches in to the crowd for his Secret Service Agent who was blocked from entering the Estacion Mapocho Cultural Center for the APEC Summit dinner, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, in Santiago, Chile. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson) AP - Nov 20 5:35 PM
	President Bush , second from left, reaches out to an unidentified agent during a commotion at the former Mapocho Train Station where leaders of the 21-member APEC are attending a formal dinner Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 in Santiago, Chile. During a welcoming ceremony, Bush turned back after noticing a commotion apparently when one of his secret service agents was prevented by Chilean police from entering. The secret service agent was later allowed inside. (AP Photo/Josh Stephenson) AP - Nov 20 5:55 PM
	U.S. President George W. Bush (2L) reaches out to retrieve one of his secret service agents that was stopped by Chilean police from following him into the Estacion Mapocho cultural center for the state dinner at the APEC leaders meeting, in Santiago, November 20, 2004. President Bush himself returned to the door to make sure one of his agents was allowed to enter the building, after he noticed the commotion from inside. REUTERS/str Reuters - Nov 20 5:37 PM
	U.S. President George W. Bush (R) reaches out to retrieve one of his secret service agents that was stopped by Chilean police from following him into the Estacion Mapocho cultural center for the state dinner at the APEC leaders meeting, in Santiago, November 20, 2004. President Bush himself returned to the door to make sure one of his agents was allowed to enter the building, after he noticed the commotion from inside. REUTERS/str Reuters - Nov 20 5:31 PM
	U.S. President George W. Bush , center, reaches in to the crowd for his Secret Service Agent who was blocked from entering the Estacion Mapocho Cultural Center for the APEC Summit dinner, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, in Santiago, Chile. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson) AP - Nov 20 5:38 PM
	A US Secret Service officer, center, argues with Chilean police officers at the entrance of the Mapocho Space right after some members of President George W. Bush were not allowed to enter with him to a state dinner for APEC leaders, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) AP - Nov 20 5:26 PM
	Chilean uniformed (L) and plainclothes police stop a U.S. secret service agent (C) from following President George W. Bush into the Estacion Mapocho cultural center when he arrived for the state dinner at the APEC leaders meeting, in Santiago, November 20, 2004. President Bush himself returned to the door to make sure one of his agents was allowed to enter the building, after he noticed the commotion from inside. (Sergio Moraes/Reuters) Reuters - Nov 20 5:24 PM
	U.S. President George W. Bush (top, R) reaches out to retrieve one of his secret service agents that was stopped by Chilean police from following him into the Estacion Mapocho cultural center for the state dinner at the APEC leaders meeting, in Santiago, November 20, 2004. President Bush himself returned to the door to make sure one of his agents was allowed to enter the building, after he noticed the commotion from inside. REUTERS/str Reuters - Nov 20 5:31 PM
	U.S. President George W. Bush (R) stops while walking with his wife Laura (2nd-L) and Chilean President Ricardo Lagos (L), when he noticed that his secret service agents were arguing with Chilean police that stopped them from entering the Estacion Mapocho cultural center for the state dinner at the APEC leaders meeting in Santiago, November 20, 2004. President Bush himself returned to the door to make sure one of his agents was allowed to enter the building, after he noticed the commotion from inside. REUTERS/Andrew Winning Reuters - Nov 20 4:54 PM
	In this image from pool television, President Bush turns his back after noticing a commotion apparently when one of his secret service agents was prevented by Chilean police from entering the former Mapocho Train Station where leaders of the 21-member APEC are attending a formal dinner Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 in Santiago, Chile. The Secret Service agent was later allowed inside. (AP Photo/Pool TV) AP - Nov 20 4:43 PM
	In this image taken from pool television, President Bush , center, reaches out during a commotion involving one of his security detail. Bush turned back after noticing when one of his secret service agents was prevented by Chilean police from entering the former Mapocho Train Station where leaders of the 21-member APEC are attending a formal dinner Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 in Santiago, Chile. The Secret Service agent was later allowed inside. (AP Photo/Pool TV) AP - Nov 20 4:43 PM
	In this iage taken from pool video, Presiden Bush, foreground, walks away from a site of a commotion after one of his secret service agents, man with mustache, was allowed to follow him during the welcoming ceremony at the former Mapocho Train Station where leaders of the 21-member APEC are attending a formal dinner Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 in Santiago, Chile. The Secret Service agent was later allowed inside. (AP Photo/Pool TV) AP - Nov 20 4:43 PM
	In this image taken from pool television, President Bush , foreground, walks from a site of a commotion after one of his secret service agents, man with mustache, to the right of the president in this image, was allowed to follow him during the welcoming ceremony at the former Mapocho Train Station where leaders of the 21-member APEC are attending a formal dinner Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 in Santiago, Chile. The Secret Service agent was later allowed inside. (AP Photo/POOL TV/Roberto Candia) AP - Nov 20 4:43 PM
	This is In this image taken from pool television, President Bush poses with first lady Laura Bush, second from right, Chilean President Ricardo Lagos, left, and his wife Luisa Duran prior to a commotion involving a Bush's security detail. Bush turned back after noticing a commotion apparently when one of his secret service agents was prevented by Chilean police from entering the former Mapocho Train Station where leaders of the 21-member APEC are attending a formal dinner Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 in Santiago, Chile. The Secret Service agent was later allowed inside. (AP Photo/PoolTV) AP - Nov 20 4:43 PM
	U.S. President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura arrive at the Estacion Mapocho Cultural Center at the APEC Summit, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, in Santiago, Chile. To the right is the unidentified U.S. Secret Service Agent who was originally blocked from entering. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson) AP - Nov 20 4:41 PM

[newzjunkey]

Bush kicks ass! This is unprecedented decency show to those who protect him. Contrast with Kerry's snowbound outburst.

[dawn53]

I just saw the video. I like the little "wink" of satisfaction, "job accomplished", that the President gives an onlooker after he drags the guy out of the fray.

[Mad Mammoth]

This is a very frightening scene. Imagine if another countries secret service conspired to assassinate our president. This would likely be the begining sequence to that plot.

Which is WHY (IMHO) President Bush should think twice about his visit to Canada next week - too late to cancel I'm sure, but there is so much virulent anti-Bush hatred up in our so-called 'friend' to the North, that I am actually losing sleep over it. If I were running the SS detail, I would strongly urge the President to wear body armor (as uncomfortable as it might be) for any public appearances. There are just too many nuts in Canada, not to mention a plethora of terrorist cells that operate with near impunity.

God help those Canadians if anything happens to our President while on their soil.

[stopem]

I wish he wouldnt take such chances, the agent is there to protect him not for him to protect the agent ;)

But that shows the strength of character of the man.

But still he put himself in possible jeopardy.

Thanks, great pix!

[mark502inf]

I am very glad that the Chileans didn't take any chances with the possibility of a fraudulent ID.

Exactly. We don't know the whole story, maybe advance coordination was inadequate or maybe the word didn't get down to the security detail--nobody knows, but we should be glad the Chilean security is tight versus the other way around.

And what's James Carville doing down there?!?!?

[SkyPilot]

OK, everyone - let's hear you say what Kerry would've done in this scenario.

"I don't use my salad fork improperly!! Tha Son of B*tch pushed me!"

[C-Note]

Hey, after perusing your post, you can get your troll a** out of here.

C

BTW-STAY OUT or the kitty will get you. :-)

[johnb838]

Gotta love this shot. I noticed in the earlier pics that our guy had his hand on the Chilean dude's collar. It's still there and the Chilean looks quite frightened. The other hand is sure as heck got a finger-crush hold on the uniformed guard. But this isn't even the SS that was trying to get in. That dude DOES look MiddleEastern, and not quite right. I would think it would be embarrassing to have to have your principal come and rescue you. Wonder if this is the same one who sued the airline for not letting him come on the plane with his sidearm after 9-11.

[johnb838]

Oh, I think Kerry would have told the SS guy to get the hell out of there and then screwed his career.

[theoldChief]

"That wasn't friendship, IMO. That was loyalty."

Yeah, what Woofer said...

The likes of a Kerry or a Clinton would not even have acknowledged that the agent existed unless "that sonofabitch" had knocked them down!

I have a feeling that those "protecting" the Clintons see it as a job, those that covered Kerry are sighing in relief and those covering W and Co. see it as more of a calling.

[dawn53]

Fox News guys said there has been a little bit of a "power play" between the Chilean security and Bush's entourage/security.

Evidently the President shows up with more security than some of the other leaders (well, duh) and the Chileans didn't want to let all the security in.

Whether that's true or not, I have no idea, just a conversation of Fox this AM.

[syriacus]

Great collection of pictures. Thank you very much for posting them.

I heard that inability to ID the agents was one of the excuses for keeping them out.

From the pictures, the agents seem to have quite visible ID.

This incident helps support the idea that our President certainly is a practical guy, who steps in to solve problems and help people.

[johnb838]

Maybe. But if it were a distraction for a possible assassination attempt, I would think the last thing they would have expected the president to do is go TOWARD the commotion.

[Pusterfuss]

There is NO doubt we elected the right man at the right time for the right job.

[Feckless]

The libs are always saying W's knowledge of Spanish is limited and his use is playing politics.
Anybody doubt he can say "I'll kick your @$$" in Spanish and make you believe it?

[dawn53]

Great Read...A Matter of Character.

The author contrasts what the employees inside the White House have to say about their bosses (the Presidents).

Guess who wins the popularity contest? (hint: it wasn't the Clintons).

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1595230009/104-8456053-5333536?v=glance

[johnb838]

Ummm.... AnonymousSierra isn't from around these parts. I think he meant the compliment sincerely.

[Mad Mammoth]

Hey, after perusing your post, you can get your troll a** out of here.

I second that motion. Must be a boring morning over at Moron.Org.

[Danno]

I'm sorry libs but honestly, how can you not like this guy?

[not_apathetic_anymore]

other way around, I think. I think one of the captions is mislabeled.

I'm assuming that the final pic is correct...the man standing slightly apart inside IS the USSS agent. His tie is silver/blue and he has a dark lanyard for his credentials.

The other guy in the "arm around the neck" picture has a yellow lanyard for his credentials. I'm thinking he's Chilean.