Easy to believe.

[lurker]

PRESIDENTIAL OBSERVATIONS BY THE SECRET SERVICE

Dave Kulow, Our neighbor when I lived in DC was a member of the Secret Service presidential detail for many years. His stories of Kennedy and Johnson were the same as those I heard from the guys who flew the presidents' plane. The information here is accurate. Yes, Kennedy did have Marilyn Monroe flown in for secret "dates". And LBJ really was a typical Texas "good ole boy" womanizer. Nixon, Bush 41, and Carter never cheated on their wives. Clinton cheated, of course, but couldn't match Kennedy or LBJ in style or variety. The elder Bush and current President Bush make it a point to thank and take care of the air crews who fly them around. When the president flies, there are several planes that also go -- one carries the armored limo, another security detail, plus usually a press aircraft. Both Bush's made it a point to stay home on holidays, so the Air Force and security people could have the days with their families.

WHAT WAS:
Hillary Clinton was always arrogant and verbally abusive to her security detail. She even forbade her daughter, Chelsea, from exchanging pleasantries with them. Sometimes Chelsea, miffed at her mother's obvious conceit and mean spiritedness, ignored her demands and exchanged pleasantries regardless, but never in her mother's presence. Chelsea really was a nice, kindhearted, and lovely young lady. The consensus opinion was that Chelsea loved her Mom but did not like her. Hillary Clinton was continuously rude and abrasive to those who were charged to protect her life. Her security detail dutifully did their job, as the serious professionals they are, but they all loathed her and wanted to be assigned to a different detail. Hillary Clinton was despised by the Secret Service as a whole.

Former President Bill Clinton was much more amiable than his wife. Often the Secret Service would cringe at the verbal attacks Hillary would use against her husband. They were embarrassed for his sake by the manner and frequency with which she verbally insulted him, sometimes in the presence of the Secret Service, and sometimes behind closed doors. Even behind closed doors, Hillary Clinton would scream and holler so loudly that everyone could hear what she was shouting. Many felt sorry for President Clinton and most wondered why he tolerated it instead of just divorcing his "attack dog" wife. It was crystal clear that the Clinton's neither liked nor respected each other. This was true long before the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Theirs was genuinely a "marriage of convenience."

Chelsea was much closer to her father than her mother, even after the Lewinsky scandal, which hurt her deeply. Bill Clinton did in fact have charisma, and occasionally would smile at or shake hands with his security detail. Still, he always displayed an obvious air of superiority. They all believed him to be disingenuous and false, and that he did nothing without a motive that in some way would enhance his image and advance his political career. He could be polite, but never kind. They did not particularly like him and nobody trusted him.

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN:
Al Gore was the male version of Hillary Clinton. They were friendlier toward each other than either of them was towards former President Clinton. They were not intimate, so please don't read that in. They were very close in a political way. Tipper Gore was generally nice and pleasant. She initially liked Hillary but soon after the election Tipper had Hillary "pegged" and no longer liked her or associated with her except for events that were politically obligatory. Al Gore was far more left wing than Bill Clinton. Gore resented Bill Clinton and thought he was too "centrist." Gore despised all Republicans. His hatred was bitter and this was long before he announced for the Presidency. This hatred was something that he and Hillary had in common. They often said as much, even in the presence of their security detail. Neither of them trusted Bill Clinton and, the Secret Service opined, neither of them even liked Bill Clinton. Clinton did have some good qualities, whereas Al Gore and Hillary had none, in the view of their security details. Al Gore, like Hillary, was very rude and arrogant toward his security detail. He was extremely unappreciative and would not hesitate to scold them in the presence of their peers for minor details over which they had no control. Al Gore also looked down on them, as they quickly observed, and finally learned with certainty on one occasion. Al got angry at his children and pointed to his detail saying, "Do you want to grow up and be like them?" Word of this insult by the former Vice-president quickly spread and he became as disliked by the Secret Service as was Hillary. Most of them prayed Al Gore would not be elected President, and they really did have private celebrations in a few of their homes after President Bush won. This was not necessarily to celebrate President Bush's election, but to celebrate Al Gore's defeat.

WHAT IS:
Everyone in the Secret Service wants to be on First Lady Laura Bush's detail. Without exception, they concede that she is perhaps the nicest and most kind person they have ever had the privilege of serving. Where Hillary adamantly refused to allow her picture to be taken with her security detail, Laura Bush doesn't even have to be asked; she offers. She doesn't just shake their hand and say, "Thank you." Very often, she will give members of her detail a kindhearted hug to express her appreciation. There is nothing false about her. This is her genuine nature. Her security detail considers her to be a "breath of fresh air." They joke that comparing Laura Bush with Hillary Clinton is like comparing "Mother Teresa" with the "Wicked Witch of the North." Likewise, the Secret Service considers President Bush to be a gem of a man to work for. He always treats them with genuine respect and he always trusts and listens to their expert advice. They really enjoy the Crawford, Texas detail. Every time the President goes to Crawford he has a Bar-B-Q for his security detail and he helps serve their meals. He sits with them, eats with them, and talks with them. He knows each of them by their first name, and calls them by their first name as a show of affection. He always asks about their family, the names of which he always remembers. They believe that he is deeply and genuinely appreciative of their service. They could not like, love, or respect anyone more than they do with President Bush. Most of them did not expect they would grow to feel this way, until they had an opportunity to work for him and learn that his manner was genuine and consistent. It has never changed since he began his Presidency. He always treats them with the utmost respect, kindness, and compassion.

[pootsy]

Thanks Lurker. I totally believe this because Hillary acts like a snob and so does Al Gore and whats his name who ran for Presidency again Bush Mr. Flip Flip...what the hell was his name?? Hahahahahaha!!!!!

[Highwayman]

Originally Posted by pootsy

....Mr. Flip Flip...what the hell was his name?? Hahahahahaha!!!!!

Here's a hint.....

[wordsmythe]

It's always easy to believe the things you want to hear.

[lurker]

Originally Posted by wordsmythe

It's always easy to believe the things you want to hear.

"Hillary's a BITCH." is heartwarming. It's right up there with "Jesus Saves."

[hoarsewhisperer]

Where did you find that gem Lurker? Very interesting reading!

[lurker]

Methinks Wordy thinks I wrote it.

Secret link: http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...Secret+Service

[hoarsewhisperer]

Originally Posted by lurker

Methinks Wordy thinks I wrote it.

Secret link: http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...Secret+Service

tanks!

[Army_of_One]

Great posting Lurker. I'm surprised Sir Wordsmythe didn't print this himself!

You know though....you are just.....

Perpetuating the stereotype.......

[wordsmythe]

Originally Posted by lurker

Methinks Wordy thinks I wrote it.

Secret link: http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...Secret+Service

OH no I'd never think you'd write that articulately for that long.

Yes you are perpetuating the stereotype that fundies believe everything they read and only read things they believe.