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Tommy_Carcetti

(43,182 posts)
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 11:05 AM Apr 2017

Here's why the Madman wants a golden carriage ride with the queen.

Because Vlad got one:



http://www.snopes.com/2017/04/15/trump-carriage-ride-london/

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have also taken such carriage rides during state visits, although U.S. President Barack Obama eschewed the tradition in order to avoid the elaborate security precautions it would require. A source quoted by the Times described the security drawbacks of the traditional carriage as follows:

"The vehicle which carries the president of the United States is a spectacular vehicle. It is designed to withstand a massive attack like a low-level rocket grenade. If he’s in that vehicle he is incredibly well protected and on top of that it can travel at enormous speed. If he is in a golden coach being dragged up the Mall by a couple of horses, the risk factor is dramatically increased.”

“There may well be protections in that coach such as bulletproof glass, but they are limited. In particular it is very flimsy. It would not be able to put up much resistance in the face of a rocket propelled grenade or high-powered ammunition. Armor-piercing rounds would make a very bad show of things.”

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Here's why the Madman wants a golden carriage ride with the queen. (Original Post) Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2017 OP
The Queen should decline for her own protection northoftheborder Apr 2017 #1
Money is not object safeinOhio Apr 2017 #2
I'm willing to spring for the fare of a carnival ride UTUSN Apr 2017 #3
I'm willing to send him to Mars. nt Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2017 #4
Is there a Cinderella ride at Disney World? AJT Apr 2017 #5
If Trump wants to expose himself to danger I won't stand in his way. Solly Mack Apr 2017 #6
He thought that the UK was offering a Golden Shower titaniumsalute Apr 2017 #7
The lsos is a Queen. randr Apr 2017 #8
It isn't til this fall, I think. by then...who knows what could happen? dixiegrrrrl Apr 2017 #9
Oh boy, that means he's not going to settle for just any carriage. Vinca Apr 2017 #10

Solly Mack

(90,766 posts)
6. If Trump wants to expose himself to danger I won't stand in his way.
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 11:26 AM
Apr 2017

You won't hear me saying, "Bad idea". I will happily hold his beer and there will be no need to implore me to "Watch this shit".

If Trump wants his name added to an already existing Trivial Pursuit (US) "History" question, who am I to stop him?



dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
9. It isn't til this fall, I think. by then...who knows what could happen?
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 12:07 PM
Apr 2017

All this treason stuff is coming home to roost pretty fast.

Vinca

(50,271 posts)
10. Oh boy, that means he's not going to settle for just any carriage.
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 12:11 PM
Apr 2017

He needs the BEST carriage. The BEST.

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