Secret Service in the news again

[techres]

Secret Service officer arrested after Obama trip

They work hard, they party hard.

 

[tom1025]

but I think everyone should be entitled to let there hair down sometimes.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

This seems to be symptomatic of a serious morale problem in the Secret Service. I don't think it's a coincidence that these issues have popped up during the current Administration and not in the previous one, or even during the Clinton Administration (when we could have reasonably expected the same sorts of issues, according to some accounts).

 

[IndyDave1776]

This seems to be symptomatic of a serious morale problem in the Secret Service. I don't think it's a coincidence that these issues have popped up during the current Administration and not in the previous one, or even during the Clinton Administration (when we could have reasonably expected the same sorts of issues, according to some accounts).

I assume you are thinking in terms of a similar situation with the Navy aviators who developed a highly wild and undisciplined lifestyle stemming from a steady diet of meaningless, dangerous, and extremely stressful combat duty?

 

[rambone]

This seems to be symptomatic of a serious morale problem in the Secret Service. I don't think it's a coincidence that these issues have popped up during the current Administration and not in the previous one, or even during the Clinton Administration (when we could have reasonably expected the same sorts of issues, according to some accounts).

You think this officer was drunk & unresponsive on a sidewalk because he works for Barack Obama?

 

[repeter1977]

So, if any other person was found drunk and unresponsive on the sidewalk, would this be that big a story? Doesn't say when he was working again, doesnt say that he was carrying, or doing anything dumb, other then passing out on the street (which, yes, is pretty stupid). But, why the big deal?

 

[hornadylnl]

So, if any other person was found drunk and unresponsive on the sidewalk, would this be that big a story? Doesn't say when he was working again, doesnt say that he was carrying, or doing anything dumb, other then passing out on the street (which, yes, is pretty stupid). But, why the big deal?

A soldier would never do anything irresponsible like that.

 

[repeter1977]

A soldier would never do anything irresponsible like that.

Im thinking so many of them do, that it couldnt make the news, would run out of print. Not that i know from experience. Ive always made it back

 

[Stschil]

This seems to be symptomatic of a serious morale problem in the Secret Service. I don't think it's a coincidence that these issues have popped up during the current Administration and not in the previous one, or even during the Clinton Administration (when we could have reasonably expected the same sorts of issues, according to some accounts).

It's indicative of nothing. It's gone on since before we were a twinkle in our parents' eyes, it's just not been a matter of note for the media. Stories like this pop up because either the news outlet has space to fill, or the Urinalist is trying to build up name recognition.

As a youngster, I had occasion to do some joint training with both the SS and FBI while stationed near DC. I can tell you first hand that their professional expertise is matched only by their ability to party.

 

[drillsgt]

Secret Service officer arrested after Obama trip

They work hard, they party hard.

Meh, he was a uniformed division guy, a peon, like an enlisted guy in the military.

 

[lucky4034]

Meh, he was a uniformed division guy, a peon, like an enlisted guy in the military.

I resent this remark lol


I don't know what the Secret Service is doing... and don't care. But it may be a case where a stressful job/fraternity breeds an extreme environment.

The military is notorious for being a "drinking culture" especially for the young and single. Its a very stressful job and unfortunately people look for relief in the form of overindulgence. By no means does this excuse the behavior, but to say it doesn't exist and that it isn't easy to get caught up in it would be a lie.

Starts off innocent in most cases and is a lot of fun until you get a DUI or find yourself waking up in the middle of a public sidewalk by a police officer.

 

[jedi]

A soldier would never do anything irresponsible like that.

A soldier not but sailors....

Meh, he was a uniformed division guy, a peon, like an enlisted guy in the military.

^This!

 

[old shoe]

the guy has right .if he did't work for ss northing would have been said

 

[ultraspec]

I read an article the other day saying obama has something like 400% more threats than other presidents have had. Maybe the stress is building up in the S.S.? Idk just a thought

 

[Stschil]

I read an article the other day saying obama has something like 400% more threats than other presidents have had. Maybe the stress is building up in the S.S.? Idk just a thought

This is just my thought and I have nothing to back it up, but I suspect that the definition of 'Threat' has been changed somewhat. Just like the definitions 'in practice' of quite a few other words this administration likes to abuse.

 

[Raskolnikov]

This seems to be symptomatic of a serious morale problem in the Secret Service. I don't think it's a coincidence that these issues have popped up during the current Administration and not in the previous one, or even during the Clinton Administration (when we could have reasonably expected the same sorts of issues, according to some accounts).

Sheesh...I'd have a low morale, too. I wouldn't shake Obama's hand, let alone take a bullet for him.

 

[j706]

Just off from obamas security detail? Heck I would be drunk and passed out every night if I had to be any where around that knuckle head. Don't blame the guy one bit.

 

[IndyDave1776]

This is just my thought and I have nothing to back it up, but I suspect that the definition of 'Threat' has been changed somewhat. Just like the definitions 'in practice' of quite a few other words this administration likes to abuse.

You mean as in 'Obama is a f**king retard!' constituting a threat? Wait, what is that noise I hear at the door? O s**t, they're here to get me!

 

[Stschil]

You mean as in 'Obama is a f**king retard!' constituting a threat? Wait, what is that noise I hear at the door? O s**t, they're here to get me!

Exactly

 

[cqcn88]

"Secret Service" is beginning to be a very ironic title.