Kind of a dumb comparison.
The PG was an elite military unit. The SS is civilian.
The PG had tremendous political clout, to the point they often chose the next emperor and forced him down the throat of the Senate. The SS has none.
The PG put down riots and provided more or less police services in the capital. The SS does not.
What do you think the two organizations have in common, other than the (essential) job of protecting a head of state?
My, as you say ‘stupid’, comparison was meant as more of a slight to Obama than to the Secret Service.
The Praetorians protected “emperors” which I think kinda suits our “Dear Leader” Obama.
Contrast that with rank and file soldiers being “disarmed” here at home while even on friggin guard duty and that Secret Service are armed to the hilt - kinda evokes a “decline of Rome” analogy.
I think I win on “subtle reference” points.