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Lorien Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 12:31 AM
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8. Outrageous. They actually want to alter
Buckingham Palace!

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Buckingham Palace security pass-holders are being ordered to go through bomb checks for the first time. Some Palace staff who have had security clearance for 30 years are undergoing positive vetting again.

"The Queen will not have to wear a security badge. I think we know what she looks like," said one Palace official. "But it is getting to that level. It is quite ridiculous."

"The President's men seem obsessed with the idea of an airborne attack on the Palace," said another courtier. "Her Majesty takes the view that no amount of strengthening of windows and walls could protect the President in such an eventuality. Other political leaders have stayed at the Palace at difficult times in their careers but have not made such demands."

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What a power mad little egomanic! He should just stay in Crawford and play with his pigs!
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