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calimary

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26. No need. He'd probably be smashed already.

Sat Jul 27, 2013, 10:55 AM

Jul 2013

Next year, if memory serves, will bring an end to dubya's Secret Service protection. Or perhaps it'll be January 2015, which is six years after he left office. From him onward, Secret Service protection for former presidents lasts only for another six years after their term's up. Congress made that move late in the Clinton presidency - I believe just out of spite, because they weren't able to get rid of him through impeachment and conviction. I don't have proof but I personally suspect as much. They were a vindictive lot against Clinton ever since he denied the lavishly-entitled ghwb the second term they felt was his due. Unfortunately for them, it didn't take effect until dubya's "presidency." Bill Clinton is the last former President to have lifetime Secret Service protection. And MAN do I LOVE that irony!!!

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Poll: John Boehner's Favorability Rating Just Above Zimmerman's, Snowden's.. -*ugly pic alert!* [View all] Cha Jul 2013 OP

Huff Po's attempt to equate the first two with the latter is pathetic. Gravitycollapse Jul 2013 #1

Yeah, I know.. you hate this shit.. Cha Jul 2013 #2

You apparently love it so much that you like your own OPs. Gravitycollapse Jul 2013 #3

that's right.. I rec it. too bad snowden isn't held in as Cha Jul 2013 #4

Too bad in the latest REAL poll, Snowden's approval ratings as a Whistle Blower have risen yet again sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #28

I agree. I am appalled at the comparisons. Mojorabbit Jul 2013 #55

Boeners isn't looking as orange lately but he looks drunker than ussual . olddots Jul 2013 #5

but he's looking better than those other two assholes. Whisp Jul 2013 #10

Not by much.. but, Cha Jul 2013 #14

Snowden = Sainthood cyclezealot Jul 2013 #20

No, snowedem is a leaker/hacker/liar/coward who is seeking Cha Jul 2013 #21

Americans are so fickle. cyclezealot Jul 2013 #22

Or maybe Assange, Greenwald, Manning, Putin, and Snowden could share the Peace Prize! struggle4progress Jul 2013 #37

Another victory for conservative billionaire media! freshwest Jul 2013 #6

"victory for the media"? Cha Jul 2013 #7

If they told the truth about what Cheetos is doing, he'd be at less than zero... freshwest Jul 2013 #27

Oh, right! Cha Jul 2013 #35

Is that 'O' for Zero or 'O' for Obstruction? He earned an A+ on that! freshwest Jul 2013 #38

For Cha Jul 2013 #43

Cheetos looks Toasties. DevonRex Jul 2013 #61

I think I'd pass out from that, myself! But I'm saving that for later... freshwest Jul 2013 #62

So there's no chance he'll be reelected? B Calm Jul 2013 #8

Depends on who runs against him in his District.. the poll Cha Jul 2013 #9

Bush's rating = hahahahahahahahaha joshcryer Jul 2013 #11

Look at his unfavorable rating, though, josh.. Cha Jul 2013 #12

He's as favorable as Joe Biden. joshcryer Jul 2013 #13

Joe Biden has less unfavorables than Cha Jul 2013 #15

The public doesn't know the others either. joshcryer Jul 2013 #16

Ok.. sorry you're so bummed. but, Cha Jul 2013 #17

Sure, but in 2012 75% wanted him arrested. joshcryer Jul 2013 #18

Ok, I get it.. you're refering to the other politicians.. Cha Jul 2013 #19

No need. He'd probably be smashed already. calimary Jul 2013 #26

I thought it had been increased to lifetime for all of them? freshwest Jul 2013 #29

Not sure about that. But then I haven't been following that one closely. calimary Jul 2013 #31

Issa, the curse that keeps on giving! Latest attack on Post Office has his bloody paws all over it - freshwest Jul 2013 #63

Intractable voting block. Nothing will work with them. freshwest Jul 2013 #41

Kick! Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #23

Kick! sheshe2 Jul 2013 #24

Big Difference Unmentioned: Snowden Exposed Government Corruption Octafish Jul 2013 #25

The way I see it sheshe2 Jul 2013 #30

Don't forget Cheetos mocking the usurious student loan rates when the Democrats wanted them reduced. freshwest Jul 2013 #32

+1 what sheshe said! flamingdem Jul 2013 #33

Mahalo she, for laying it out so well why Cha Jul 2013 #40

Thanks Cha, sheshe2 Jul 2013 #47

Wow! Cha Jul 2013 #48

They all kiss the Koch Bro's Ass sheshe2 Jul 2013 #49

Mahalo for the vid, she.. I just realized you have what Cha Jul 2013 #51

Frederick Douglass was an 1800's Republican. sheshe2 Jul 2013 #54

Thanks Cha! Scurrilous Jul 2013 #34

To think 39% of Americans view Zimmerman unfavorably is truly cockle-warming, indepat Jul 2013 #36

DU rec...nt SidDithers Jul 2013 #39

How is Bush ll's negative only 39%? Jamaal510 Jul 2013 #42

Pubbies Cha Jul 2013 #44

cheap shot at Snowden marions ghost Jul 2013 #45

you betcha ... think Jul 2013 #52

Oh oh.. And, the hits keep coming.. "Zimmerman’s heroic car crash rescue appears to be a fraud" Cha Jul 2013 #46

I need to put those pics on my refrigerator door... Spazito Jul 2013 #50

No! Don't defile your precious Cha Jul 2013 #53

LOL, mine is currently covered with art work from my grandchildren when they... Spazito Jul 2013 #56

Certainly puts some things in perspective. I see upthread that someone.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2013 #57

Thanks. Scurrilous Jul 2013 #58

Pope Francis is really cleaning up . . . ucrdem Jul 2013 #59

Yeah, and those who are on the bottom rung.. have only Cha Jul 2013 #60