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BOSSHOG

(40,270 posts)
Sat May 25, 2024, 08:14 PM May 2024

ZERO FAIL The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service

By Washington Post Reporter Carroll Leonnig

Published in 2021

Recently finished this very stark look at the awry history of the Secret Service. Some ups, mostly downs, miscues, mistakes, coverups. Lots of Sex and boozing off duty by those entrusted with the presidents life.

Bill and Hillary not liked by SS much, George H W and Barbara their favorite

An added book bonus. If you need other reasons to incredibly dislike Donald trump this book may carve “new” ground for you.

A pleasure to read (easy). Chock full of references and source material.






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ZERO FAIL The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service (Original Post) BOSSHOG May 2024 OP
If it has trDUMP's fingerprints on it,... magicarpet May 2024 #1
The book is craftily written BOSSHOG May 2024 #2
I thought that was a really good book. Very interesting and Leonnig is an excellent writer. Vinca Jul 2024 #3
I am currently reading that book PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2024 #4
And most likely this year too BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #5

magicarpet

(16,949 posts)
1. If it has trDUMP's fingerprints on it,...
Sat May 25, 2024, 08:38 PM
May 2024

.... he has caused it to turn to shit.

He contaminates everything he touches. It becomes dysfunctional and rendered into trash.

BOSSHOG

(40,270 posts)
2. The book is craftily written
Sat May 25, 2024, 08:44 PM
May 2024

Presidents are written about objectively, just the facts Ma’am. The author did a great job of muddying up trump without slinging mud.

But you are right My Friend. Abhorrent isn’t close to being strong enough in describing him. Sad that a human can live his way.

Vinca

(51,233 posts)
3. I thought that was a really good book. Very interesting and Leonnig is an excellent writer.
Sat Jul 6, 2024, 02:47 PM
Jul 2024

PoindexterOglethorpe

(26,840 posts)
4. I am currently reading that book
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 10:36 PM
Jul 2024

How the Secret Service has fucked up over the years is truly depressing.

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