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TwilightGardener

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1. Does Secret Service not have a way to assess security and vetting in foreign countries?

Reply to Jesus Malverde (Original post)

Mon Dec 16, 2013, 03:19 PM

Dec 2013

I am reminded of the Bush shoe-throw episode--stunning that someone could get that close to a President who is either a wackaloon (sign language guy) or intends to harm, even if mildly (shoe guy).

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Does Secret Service not have a way to assess security and vetting in foreign countries? TwilightGardener Dec 2013 #1

Wasn't the shoe guy a member of their parliament? nt joeybee12 Dec 2013 #2

I thought shoe-thrower guy was a bonafide journalist with creds, etc? nt stevenleser Dec 2013 #3

I think you're right--had press credentials or something. TwilightGardener Dec 2013 #5

the problem is the South African Govt in power right now JI7 Dec 2013 #4