Thieves steal truck with President's equipment

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the theft of a truck containing equipment associated with President Obama, including presidential seals and audio equipment. Participants explore concerns regarding security measures, the handling of sensitive equipment, and the implications of the theft.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express disbelief that such valuable equipment could be left unguarded for days, questioning the adequacy of monitoring and security protocols.
  • There are suggestions that the truck should have had alarms and tracking devices to prevent theft.
  • One participant humorously speculates about the possibility of unauthorized presidential speeches appearing online as a result of the theft.
  • Concerns are raised about potential sabotage, though some participants express confidence in the Secret Service's ability to secure the equipment.
  • Another participant jokingly suggests that the theft could be attributed to a simple oversight, such as forgetting where the truck was parked.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the adequacy of security measures or the implications of the theft, with multiple competing views and humorous takes on the situation remaining present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various assumptions about security protocols and the handling of sensitive equipment, but these assumptions are not substantiated with evidence or consensus.

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ok, now this is crazy. the story, obviously, is that "A truck carrying President Obama's Presidential seals, podiums and $200,000 worth of audio equipment is stolen north of Richmond." but what about the part that is left unsaid? that is, equipment that sits around unguarded for days. would it be too much of a stretch to also wonder if maybe it's not monitored properly to detect tampering ? I'm a bit stunned, to be honest. you'd think it'd at least be left nearby in a more secure location - police department, federal building storage, etc.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/...s-Seal--Podium-and-Equipment-Stolen/132036708
http://www.nbc12.com/story/15716468/thieves-steal-truck-with-presidents-equipment
 
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Perhaps they should at least put an alarm and a tracking device on the truck? Still, the thief on this one earned "dummy of the week" honors - IMO of course.
 
Proton Soup said:
you'd think it'd at least be left nearby in a more secure location - police department, federal building storage, etc.

Probably will be from now on.
 
Five unauthorized presidential speeches have already been sighted on the internet.
 
Pengwuino said:
Five unauthorized presidential speeches have already been sighted on the internet.
Good one Peng, on a serious note, didn't anyone give a thought about sabotage or worse, can you say DUH ! loud enough. On second thought, I am sure the SS probably sweeps the truck before it gets anywhere near the President. I could be wrong, but I doubt it, the SS is very good at what they do.

Rhody... :rolleyes:
 
Pengwuino said:
Five unauthorized presidential speeches have already been sighted on the internet.

"I, President Obama, do hereby declare I am heading to brush my teeth."

Make that a sixth, as I'm not Obama, and I did not brush my teeth.. So, the Internet is how reliable, PG?

Far cry from someone hijacking the President's van of goods.
 
I don't think we should jump to any conclusions about security - maybe Joe Biden just forgot where he parked the truck?:-p
 

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