PhilosopherPilot
Well-Known Member
I saw Laura Bush's motorcade today in Paris. Overall, it was a letdown of course, but the best part was watching the French secret service (or whatever they are called) secure the area before and during the driveby.
First they closed off the Champs Elysées, much to the loud dismay of all the motorists.
Second, they decided that no, they really didn't want the traffic stopped on one side, and yelled at the drivers for being stopped. Then once again decided that it would be a good idea to stop that side of the road, yelling at the drivers to stop. (Brilliant really)
Third, they form a roadblock with police vehicles and about 50 riot gear and sub-machine gun totin' policemen IN FRONT of approximately 25 cars, and expect them to miracle their way on the other side. (This was by far the most amusing, since one individual decided to take his time doing a 5 or 6 point turn. The police screamed at him, banged and kicked his car, and aimed machine guns in his face until he decided it was a good idea to mosey on down the road. I just knew they were going to drag him out of his car by his nose or something.)
Finally, the motorcade buzzes by, and everyone goes along their merry way.
Ah, another fall day in Paris!!
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First they closed off the Champs Elysées, much to the loud dismay of all the motorists.
Second, they decided that no, they really didn't want the traffic stopped on one side, and yelled at the drivers for being stopped. Then once again decided that it would be a good idea to stop that side of the road, yelling at the drivers to stop. (Brilliant really)
Third, they form a roadblock with police vehicles and about 50 riot gear and sub-machine gun totin' policemen IN FRONT of approximately 25 cars, and expect them to miracle their way on the other side. (This was by far the most amusing, since one individual decided to take his time doing a 5 or 6 point turn. The police screamed at him, banged and kicked his car, and aimed machine guns in his face until he decided it was a good idea to mosey on down the road. I just knew they were going to drag him out of his car by his nose or something.)
Finally, the motorcade buzzes by, and everyone goes along their merry way.
Ah, another fall day in Paris!!
G