Bush will use federal funds to install security gate to protect his Dallas home.»

[Joanne98]

After he leaves office on Jan. 20, President Bush will be giving up his photo-op Crawford ranch and moving to the affluent Dallas neighborhood known as Preston Hollow. Newsweek noted that the Bush family has “found a friendly pocket” in a Texas county that went for Obama. But Bush isn’t taking any chances. He will be using federal funds to build a security gate around his “friendly pocket.” The Dallas Morning News reports:

Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm confirmed Monday that the younger Bush is seeking to have a gate placed somewhere along the entrance to streets leading to his future Preston Hollow address.

The plan, which requires approval by the Dallas City Council, isn’t expected to encounter much opposition at City Hall, and the Bushes’ neighbors seem to be on board.

So far, several options to limit access to the Bushes’ new street have been discussed. But a final decision on exactly where to place the gate hasn’t been recommended, Suhm said.

Federal money would pay for the gate, not the city, she said.

“The Bushes apparently bought a four-bedroom, ranch-style home at 10141 Daria Place through a private trust that Mr. Bush established after he was elected governor. The county appraises the house at nearly $2.1 million, but the home sold for considerably more.”

http://thinkprogress.org/2009/01/06/bush-security-gate/

[billyoc]

1. I've been imagining him behind a federally funded gate for a while now.

[pmorlan1]

5. Good One!

I've been imagining him behind a federally funded gate for a while now.
Posted by billyoc

lol. Thanks for an early morning laugh!

[acmavm]

7. Best reply to a post that I've seen in a long time!

P.S. I'd even chip in for this one if we could have it welded shut after they get in there.

[hobbit709]

2. Every day someone should hang a pair of shoes on the gate.

[jimshoes]

3. Nobody likes me, everybody hates me,

guess I'll go eat worms. Sucks to be him.

[Zywiec]

4. Is this a Secret Service request?

They are still in charge of protecting presidents even after leaving office.

Maybe they are requesting it???

:shrug:

[Demeter]

6. As Long As Bush Cannot Open Those Gates, I'm Cool

Let the delusions continue.