The Pope Mobile has nothing on the Bush Ltd. Edition "Brinks" Cadillac.

[The Backlash Cometh]

On Fox Facts they just flashed all the security measures installed into the automobile that is escorting Georgie around London. It has a 5 inch titanium body and can sustain a direct hit from a grenade rocket launcher. (Okay, maybe I'm elaborating, but not by much.)

It really is unbelievable. Don't you think that when you have to shield yourself with so much armour that a reasonable person would conclude that the goodwill purpose of the trip has failed?

[Loonman]

1. Heck, the Popemobile make the Batmobile look like a Pinto

:)

[MrBenchley]

2. Wonder how much titanium he needs to stop a question?

By the way, hope Prince Charles didn't see this:

http://www.georgewbush.com/News/Read.aspx?ID=2112

That could further chill some of that good will.....

[Catch22Dem]

3. Eww Eww Eww

I clicked on that link without realizing where it was taking me. I need a fuckin' shower now!!! BTW, I like the use of capitalization in the phrase "Do you stand by Our President?" Kinda like Our Lord! Both of which are bullshit!

[MrBenchley]

7. Bob Boudelang

carries around his "Our Great Little Toy President" action figure....(It is not a dolly, so stop saying that), which unfortunately has a Barbie head glued on it these days because his landlady's dog chewed off the other one.

[Stuckinthebush]

4. Wow! I bet it gets 1 mile to the gallon

But of course, Bush doesn't give a damn about that!

[OutlookDim]

8. Obviously Clinton didn't care either

as the limo was his first.

[The Backlash Cometh]

11. Links please?

I'd like to see if Clinton also took the limo with him on his goodwill tours to other countries.

[NNN0LHI]

5. Wonder how many gallons per mile this baby gets?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3278341.stm

Armoured cars: Essential kit for presidents

Armoured cars are now considered almost essential for all high-profile figures in dangerous parts of the world. But President George W Bush's vehicle is thought to be the most advanced ever.

Has your car passed the latest crash-test standards? Maybe so. But if you are the leader of the free world, then you'll be looking for a little bit more than passenger air bags.

The most important element of President George W Bush's London "security bubble" his car - one very heavily armoured and limited edition presidential Cadillac deVille.

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1. Night-vision capability, should lights fail
2. Armour on the doors makes them so heavy, they often have an automatic opening system
3. The whole car is equipped with five inch thick armour plate
4. The fuel tank is designed to resist heat to prevent explosions for as long as possible
5. Anti-shred tyres able to run even with punctures or bullet holes

[OutlookDim]

6. Presidential Limo

The new presidential limo, which I think is one of the ugliest cars on the planet was delivered during the Clinton admin.

[Gin]

9. he not only took the limo and the helo to London..he also took a

decoy limo...I want my money back..wonder if there is a decoy shrub

[Maine-i-acs]

10. Can the boys in Iraq get a few of these?

Seriously - the Chimp gets a car that can stop an RPG, but the soldiers can't? Didn't he say he cares about the troops? Apparently not enough to let them drive his car.