The skinny on Chelsea surprised me...
I love it!!!
This thing has been circulating the internet for years -- although I'm sure there is some truth to it -- you might want to exercise caution in circulating this "a good friend told me . . . " email.
What about the Barbara and Jenna? Don't they get watched, too? Are they mean? ;) (I know they're not, but the guys probably don't want to say...)
Imagine that. Being nice to the people who hold your life in their hands. Not that they aren't every bit as kind in general as the article implies. But it only takes a little bit of brains to realize that if you want your guy to step in front of you when its going down, instead of hitting the ground, you might want to say "hey" every once in a while.
While what you say is no doubt true, and not at all surprising, it still concerns me to hear of Secret Service agents gossiping this way. The safety of past, present and future presidents can easily be marginalized by their indiscretions. As much as most of us hate BJ and Hitlery, it would still be disasterous for this country if something happened to them as a result of a security breach.
I had the pleasure to work the security detail for Bush 41 and also for candidate Clinton just prior to the election. Bush was a true gentleman who thanked each of us individually for our work just before he went "wheels up." Clinton, on the other hand, was a royal pain in the rear. While Bill was in town campaigning, Hillary showed up late in the evening. We (locals) were told by the standing detail that they had gotten into a hugh fight that evening and actually stayed on separate floors. In any event, he left before she did and I had the lead car in the motorcade to her private jet. As we were on the tarmac, one of her staffers tapped me on the shoulder and asked if I would like to shake Mrs. Clinton's hand as some of the Deputy Sheriffs were doing. I told him no thanks and kept my post. It was truly one of the highlights of my career.
My nephew has a friend who served on Marine One who says the same thing about President Bush, the Younger. He always recognizes their presence with a salute and knows their names as well.
I believe that deep down liberals hate the fact that they do not know how to earn the respect of those under command. They therefore have to demand respect, which of course leads to resentment. This attitude is on constant display in matters both public and private.
Thanks for posting this. Prayers & gratitude for our brave Secret Service personnel. Sounds like they had extra special reasons to celebrate term limits & Gore's defeat!
Amen
Several things were drummed into my head as I was growing up. These lessons came from my Great Grandmother (Who lived to be 100 Years old) My Grandfather and Grandmother on my Mom's side and my Grandmother on my Father's side (My Dad's Dad died when he was very young) as well as my Mom and Dad.
Manners were the first and foremost teachings. My Grandfather told me NEVER trust anyone who is abusive to those around him/her and especially if they abuse people who are supposedly "under" them in stature. (Boss berating employees. A diner berating wait staff etc.)
To this day I thank each and every waitress or waiter who brings me my food, because I know my Grandparents are watching over me and will hold me accountable when we meet next. ( See you didn't want to get on the wrong side of Grandma Stover, she would have no truck with back sassing youngins. :-D )
I was at marine Barracks, Wash. DC, during the 'toon's presidency. The same sentiments about the SR. Bushes and Clitons were echoed by the Marines on the Presidential detail and the Marines that gaurded Camp David. For the record, I was never on either of those details; I do trust the Marines that related this first hand, though.
Almost make one feel sorry for Bill - I said almost
Interesting ping.
Bump ... you said it.
I believe this story too, thought I have also read it before. I once heard second hand, from a reliable person, that both Bill and Hillary constantly used horrible vulgarity in the White House, and often screamed at each other.
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