Doc Holliday Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 As the title says really. I don't really get why the Yanks make all this fuss over protecting a guy who's only in power for one or two terms at most. Can anyone expalin to me why this is the case. I'm sure I'm just ignorant of the fact so an insight or education may be useful, or not, which ever the case may prevail. The question came about after watching Bear Grylls with Obama. Ok, if it was Prince Harry or someone of that ilk then it goes without saying, as they are schooled from a young age as to what is expected of them, but someone who potentially has the same background as any other average Joe...? I just don't get it. Seems like they are doing it just to make a point, which I don't quite get either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Because he is the representative of their country.An attack on him is seen as an attack on the country and all that it is supposed to stand for.There are plenty of enemies out there that would happily dispose of the usa president. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Trouble is he is probably one of the most targeted people in the world people ranging from his own people (ranging again from lone nut jobs through to some seriously organised militia types) to a lot of people in various middle east countries would like to see him dead . Also unlike our own PM the president in the US wields a hell of lot more power. He is the commander in chief of the largest military in the world and has a wide range of powers on how they are deployed so I think they want to keep the person they chose safe to make the decisions he is elected for. Sure our own royals are at risk but to be honest if Prince Harry got popped would we drop an marine amphibious division on them, would we be able to now? If the Americans proved some state assassinated their president there is every chance that state would cease to exist in fairly short order so the security is probably a hell of a lot cheaper . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) He is the first citizen. Commander in chief of the military. His country is the host for United Nations HQ. For one or two terms he has has finger on a massive nuclear weapons system. He is the leader of the world's largest economy and a currency that has global purchasing power, to the extent that is accepted in many other sovereign states as valid tender. Oh, and his country's military interventions and adventures mean he is target number 1 on the wish list of most global terrorist organisations. Also, the self styled leader of the free world. I am sure others can add to list Edited January 2, 2016 by Dr D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly47 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Tony Blair has armed police at his London home permanently and he is no longer prime minister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaunda Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Tony Blair has armed police at his London home permanently and he is no longer prime minister. Probably to protect him from Cherie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 A shining example of American ‘Corporate Responsibility’, protecting their ‘Invested Interests’ perhaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) For the same reason we protect for life any prime minister that has ever served until death - we don't want any minorities/overseas agents/etc killing them in a point scoring exercise. Obama or any US president has more power and influence than Prince Harry or other "minor" royals. Edited January 2, 2016 by LondonLuke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Whilst assassination is always a way to score political points, the real worry is that an ex senior politician is kidnapped alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Tony Blair has armed police at his London home permanently and he is no longer prime minister. That's cause he is a bell end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Tony Blair has armed police at his London home permanently and he is no longer prime minister. I once saw John and Norma Major shopping in Tescos with two bodyguards tailing them. This isnt bull by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly47 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 That's cause he is a bell end couldn't agree more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) I once saw John and Norma Major shopping in Tescos with two bodyguards tailing them. This isnt bull by the way! Fairly often see Gordon Brown walking along the coastal path near his house, again with two close protection officers in tow which is a shame as I would really quite like to shove him in the river Edited January 3, 2016 by grrclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Fairly often see Gordon Brown walking along the coastal path near his house, again with two close protection officers in tow which is a shame as I would really quite like to shove him in the river Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Fairly often see Gordon Brown walking along the coastal path near his house, again with two close protection officers in tow which is a shame as I would really quite like to shove him in the river My understanding is that they are there to protect the public from him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly47 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I once saw John and Norma Major shopping in Tescos with two bodyguards tailing them. This isnt bull by the way! All ex pm's have close protection.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I once saw John and Norma Major shopping in Tescos with two bodyguards tailing them. This isnt bull by the way! Tesco can be a very dangerous place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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