USSS to be unarmed while in the Vatican?
fryguy
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:10 PM
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USSS to be unarmed while in the Vatican?
Just heard that reported on the News Hour. Said officials have requested that the Vatican not become an armed place, so even Bush's security team will be prevented from carry weapons while there. I'm sure there are going to be some serious cold sweats and anxious moments within the White House on this one.
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:12 PM
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1. believe me, they are well protected by the Swiss
The Swiss guard is kick ass and heavily armed. the guys wearing the colored garb are only the ones they want you to see.
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:15 PM
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USSS doesn't ever like to be relying on another security service like that....they ain't gonna be happy
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:22 PM
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11. yeah, but i think they can trust the Swiss
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:15 PM
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6. And the colored garb ones can supposedly use those pikes
*beats down assassin with Pope-fu*
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:22 PM
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or use the Uzi's they're hiding under their uniforms
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:25 PM
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13. They've got those knives, don't they?
:sarcasm: I'm sorry, I'm just being silly.
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:25 PM
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Maybe the Swiss Guard will decide to remain neutral if someone tries something in the Vatican. "Sorry, dudes. We're staying out of this one!"
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:28 PM
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i think they would kick some serious ass
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:35 PM
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Be cool if their halberds turned into M16's or frickin' laser beams.
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:12 PM
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2. Yes! Was going to post same -
Vatican would prefer SS unarmed. Said "even Bush's bodyguards" asked not to carry weapons.
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:14 PM
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that the Vatican said that's the "official" position . . . but left open the idea that exceptions might/could be made . . .
hippiepunk
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:12 PM
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needs armed guards at all times. Stupid wimp...
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:15 PM
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:16 PM
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8. They can request it, they can prefer it, BUT
...it won't happen. The SS will be carrying, and no one will bitch, because they will be very circumspect.
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:31 PM
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:17 PM
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9. With no guns, they might be expected to throw themselves
between DimSon and a bullet. I suspect they think he might not be worth taking a bullet for.
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Wed Apr-06-05 10:17 PM
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