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First Daughter Barbara (Bush) Robbed in Argentina
abc news ^ | 11-21-06 | abc

Posted on 11/21/2006 3:56:24 PM PST by dogbyte12

First Daughter Barbara Bush had her purse and cell phone stolen as she had dinner in a restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina, even though she was being guarded by a detail of Secret Service agents, according to law enforcement reports made available to ABC News.

It was not the only mishap on the two-week trip to Argentina by Barbara (right) and her twin sister Jenna (left).

A Secret Service agent on the advance detail got into an "altercation" with someone after a night out and was badly beaten, according to the law enforcement reports. The Secret Service said today the incident was an attempted mugging that occurred while the agent was on his own time. The agent is doing fine.

The purse snatching took place on Barbara's first night in town while she was dining in the picturesque San Telmo neighborhood. According to the reports, the Secret Service agents failed to notice the incident.

The Secret Service would not comment on the purse snatching, and the First Lady’s office said they would not comment on any personal trip made by the daughters. There have been recent reports, however, that Jenna Bush has been living and working in Panama as an intern for UNICEF.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie
They could double the security if they asked Chelsea Clinton to join them. That would be interesting.

You would see pictures of all three of them with dudes.

161 posted on 11/21/2006 7:51:04 PM PST by BobS
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To: crazyhorse691

Thanks for the hilarity.


162 posted on 11/21/2006 7:52:40 PM PST by justshutupandtakeit (If you believe ANYTHING in the Treason Media you are a fool.)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie
Princesses?? LOL! You can't be that ignorant. And if you are, maybe you should consider keeping it to yourself.

Both the Bush daughters have been involved in self-sacrificial life-styles.....Barbara in working with AIDS patients in Africa, and Jenna having taught in a charter school in DC. They are anything but 'princesses.'

And it's absolutely absurd to say that they should stay home just because their father is President.

If you're 'tired' of them, maybe you should educate yourself, or just stay off DU where they say the same kinds of things......

163 posted on 11/21/2006 7:53:05 PM PST by ohioWfan (President Bush - courageously and honorably protecting us in dangerous times, . Praise the Lord!)
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To: BobS
Dad and mom should tell them they're stupid once in a while.

Is your problem that yours forgot to tell you that?

There's nothing 'stupid' about either of the Bush girls. Perhaps you should see if you could do as well at Yale as Barbara did......

164 posted on 11/21/2006 7:55:10 PM PST by ohioWfan (President Bush - courageously and honorably protecting us in dangerous times, . Praise the Lord!)
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To: dogbyte12

Got friends who are missionaries in Argentina & they say bandidos are a bad problem there- My friend even woke one night to find two people in her house- fortunately a scream was all that was needed- BUT they do carry guns and aren't afraid to use them from what she was saying. http://sacredscoop.com


165 posted on 11/21/2006 7:59:39 PM PST by CottShop (http://sacredscoop.com)
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To: windcliff

ping


166 posted on 11/21/2006 8:00:26 PM PST by stylecouncilor
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To: dogbyte12

This just in...DU is elated...


167 posted on 11/21/2006 8:01:43 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce! Wooooooo-oooooooo!)
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To: dogbyte12

I have this funny trait.......I don't believe everything I read, especially after the facts (known or unknown) have been sifted by the MSM.


168 posted on 11/21/2006 8:02:35 PM PST by Just Lori (Blessed are the peacemakers: ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, COAST GUARD!!!!)
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To: Cacique

ping


169 posted on 11/21/2006 8:04:55 PM PST by nutmeg (In 2008 we will crush the Democrats like the cockroaches they are! -- Mark Levin 11-8-06)
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To: dogbyte12

From a British Government site...

Crime

In Buenos Aires the most frequent problems involve distraction theft, bag snatching and armed robberies in the street, in taxis and restaurants. Distraction thefts commonly occur in public areas such as Internet cafes, and train and bus stations. You should keep a close hold on your personal possessions and bags. Con men have also robbed tourists while an accomplice pretends to help remove ketchup or mustard which has been "accidentally" sprayed on them. Another common occurrence is the slitting of handbags in crowded places. Be particularly attentive in popular tourist areas, such as San Telmo. You should avoid carrying too much cash or wearing ostentatious jewellery.


170 posted on 11/21/2006 8:05:57 PM PST by wtc911 (You can't get there from here)
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To: toldyou

Yes. However, on the same trip I left my camera in the hotel room in Mexico City when we traveled to the other city and when I came back, the hotel returned it to me! The maid had turned it into the desk!


171 posted on 11/21/2006 8:07:14 PM PST by UpAllNight
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To: MinuteGal; aculeus; Billthedrill; Senator Bedfellow; AnAmericanMother
Whenever they call an area "picturesque", chances are you wouldn't dine there without a company of Marines at hand.

Let’s not even talk about vibrant.

172 posted on 11/21/2006 8:12:28 PM PST by dighton
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To: BubbaHeel

173 posted on 11/21/2006 8:14:20 PM PST by SquirrelKing
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To: toldyou

I'm the same age as the Bush twins and was incredibly amused by the uproar that the fake ids/ underage drinking made by the media. Apparently, none of the journalists ever went to college..


174 posted on 11/21/2006 8:14:34 PM PST by Accygirl
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To: ohioWfan
"There's nothing 'stupid' about either of the Bush girls."

I know. I also know that there is nothing preventing intelligent people from doing stupid things. And yes, my dad came running after me with his belt after being "creatively smart and destructive" crossed a certain line. He didn't put up with it. It worked.

175 posted on 11/21/2006 8:18:55 PM PST by BobS
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To: Revolting cat!
They saw nothing!
176 posted on 11/21/2006 8:33:21 PM PST by sonsofliberty2000
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To: browngreengold

I'm sure two young girls could pose quite a challenge, but this is ridiculous.


177 posted on 11/21/2006 8:37:25 PM PST by GVnana (Former Alias: GVgirl)
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To: toldyou

Could be that. The article doesn't state the circumstances of the situation...had she left it somewhere and it got snatched, or was it on her person and somebody grabbed it? I find it hard to believe that somebody would be ballsy enough to try to snatch a purse right out from under the noses from guys who very clearly are so aware of their surroundings. I would bet that she probably left it in the booth or something and went back to find it and it be gone.


178 posted on 11/21/2006 8:38:50 PM PST by letsgonova19087
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To: SittinYonder

UNICEF? WTF?




My sentiments exactly. How about doing some real work abroad like helping villages get water or helping mothers with infant nutrition or something in that vein through a church for example.

UNICEF is firmly commited to abortion on demand everywhere...not exactly what these the first daughters should be supporting...


179 posted on 11/21/2006 8:43:12 PM PST by eleni121 ( + En Touto Nika! By this sign conquer! + Constantine the Great))
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To: advance_copy

White House staffer beaten and robbed in Wikiki


Wow! I thought it was very safe there. I was there seven days and walked around by myself sometimes in the middle of the night and did not even see any problems at all. I would think that maybe people in these positions are being targeted.


180 posted on 11/21/2006 8:47:51 PM PST by napscoordinator
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