How the Secret Service Said Goodbye to Mitt Romney

mookiemookie · 11-09-12, 07:34 AM

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Of all the indignities involved in losing a presidential race, none is more stark than the sudden emptiness of your entourage. The Secret Service detail guarding Governor Romney since Feb 1. stood down quickly. He had ridden in a 15-car motorcade to the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston for his concession speech. He rode in a single-car motorcade back across the Charles River to Belmont. His son, Tagg, did the driving.

Brief little article on this. It was kind of neat to see how this transition happens. Actually, there isn't any transition.

http://www.gq.com/news-politics/blog...#ixzz2BjCxRbDe

Oberon · 11-09-12, 07:42 AM

Nice article, good to see the men behind the sunglasses get a little nod. They do a tough job and get little public recognition for it.

Herr-Berbunch · 11-09-12, 07:45 AM

Well that would've saved the country some cash, rather than if Mittens won then you'd have to have security details on both.

Another good reason not to vote Rommel.

August · 11-09-12, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Well that would've saved the country some cash, rather than if Mittens won then you'd have to have security details on both.

Another good reason not to vote Rommel.

That's a stupid reason. Do political games extend to protecting a persons life?

AVGWarhawk · 11-09-12, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Well that would've saved the country some cash, rather than if Mittens won then you'd have to have security details on both.

Another good reason not to vote Rommel.

POTUS has security before, during and after the job for life. What is the point? Money gets spent to keep the loons at bay.

Bilge_Rat · 11-09-12, 09:13 AM

It is so different up here. Jean Chretien who was Canada's prime minister from 1993 to 2003, has an office in the building where I work. I see him 2-3 times a year, always alone. Everyone knows who he is, but no one bothers him.

Jimbuna · 11-09-12, 09:58 AM

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Had Romney won, everything would have been different. A full counter-assault team, "Hawkeye Javelin," was on stand-by in Boston, ready to supplement his detail. A team from the White House Communications Agency, which had been consulting with his informal transition team on secure space for intelligence briefings, was on hand too.

Quite a contrast...all dependant on the outcome of an aelection.

I did note though that the local police were informed prior to anything happening.

vienna · 11-09-12, 01:16 PM

If he or his family had concerns, Romney's rich enough to easily pay for his own protection. In fact, it would have shown his dedication to eliminating "unnecessary entitlements"...

<O>

11-09-12, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vienna

If he or his family had concerns, Romney's rich enough to easily pay for his own protection. In fact, it would have shown his dedication to eliminating "unnecessary entitlements"...

<O>

Pfft you know the GoP, its only an unnecessary entitlement if it helps the poor.

vienna · 11-09-12, 03:15 PM

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Pfft you know the GoP, its only an unnecessary entitlement if it helps the poor.

...and if Romney did pay, he'd probably want to deduct the cost from his taxes...

<O>

TarJak · 11-09-12, 03:31 PM

Someone in his team thought there was going to be a transition: http://www.smh.com.au/technology/tec...109-291o7.html

A bit embarrassing, but something that will soon be forgotten no doubt.

Jimbuna · 11-09-12, 03:54 PM

LOL

AVGWarhawk · 11-09-12, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vienna

...and if Romney did pay, he'd probably want to deduct the cost from his taxes...

<O>

It is after all a business expense. Why not?

GoldenRivet · 11-09-12, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Well that would've saved the country some cash, rather than if Mittens won then you'd have to have security details on both.

Another good reason not to vote Rommel.

actually i believe after "W" there will be no more SS protection for outgoing presidents.

seems i read that somewhere.

so Obama will have to hire and fund his own protection after his next term.

of course considering the dollar will have been devalued 4 times over by then, he should have no trouble finding help

August · 11-09-12, 05:13 PM

Romney might have written his victory speech early but at least he didn't plan to create the fictitious "Office of the President Elect" like Obama did....

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Well that would've saved the country some cash, rather than if Mittens won then you'd have to have security details on both. Another good reason not to vote Rommel. __________________

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Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,855 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	It is so different up here. Jean Chretien who was Canada's prime minister from 1993 to 2003, has an office in the building where I work. I see him 2-3 times a year, always alone. Everyone knows who he is, but no one bothers him. __________________

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	If he or his family had concerns, Romney's rich enough to easily pay for his own protection. In fact, it would have shown his dedication to eliminating "unnecessary entitlements"... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	LOL __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Romney might have written his victory speech early but at least he didn't plan to create the fictitious "Office of the President Elect" like Obama did.... __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Nice article, good to see the men behind the sunglasses get a little nod. They do a tough job and get little public recognition for it.

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Someone in his team thought there was going to be a transition: http://www.smh.com.au/technology/tec...109-291o7.html A bit embarrassing, but something that will soon be forgotten no doubt.