Clarkson has some suggestions for Obama's next limo...

"Baber K. Khan" (beekay) 06/05/2014 at 11:53 • Filed to: None

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The thing is, though, that all of these leaders are juicy targets for terrorists. All are guarded by crack security teams. And all are as important to their country as Mr Obama is to his. So why does he feel entitled to have a specially made, one-off, armour-plated Beast? Why can't he just turn up in a Chevrolet Impala. Or, since he's so obsessed with battery power, a Tesla?

No, scratch that one. Because, when Mr Obama was campaigning, he made a solemn promise that by the end of 2012 the entire White House fleet would be either plug-ins or hybrids. And so far, the total number of vehicles on the books that match that description is... um... zero.

The fact is, though, that the Americans want to see their man in a vehicle quite unlike anyone else's. It's a new-money thing, I guess. But, that said, in these hard times, they will not want him to sign a blank cheque. Which means the new limo may have to be built with one eye on the bank balance.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/jeremy-clar…

For Sweden > Baber K. Khan 06/05/2014 at 11:54

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Implying Cameron's Jag isn't almost as armored.

Implying American Presidents don't have a history of getting shot.

mcseanerson > Baber K. Khan 06/05/2014 at 12:00

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He should have an armored Chevy Volt. That way it will meet the criteria of being a hybrid and already being paid for by the government.

Textured Soy Protein > Baber K. Khan 06/05/2014 at 12:03

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Clarkson is much more entertaining when he stays away from politics.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Baber K. Khan 06/05/2014 at 12:04

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Diesel > Baber K. Khan 06/05/2014 at 12:06

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He should compare the Queen to a dickhead Dictator. It would be a more apt comparison. May I suggest Brunei?

For Sweden > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 06/05/2014 at 12:10

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You don't need much security when you're irrelevant/counting the days until German conquest.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 06/05/2014 at 12:14

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I would much rather run a country that has no influence on the world than one who does. Just hang out and be da bowwwwssss.

Cixelsyd > For Sweden 06/05/2014 at 12:17

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Implying Clarkson posted this with any sense of seriousness?

spanfucker retire bitch > For Sweden 06/05/2014 at 12:18

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So, the Port of Rotterdam must be in a different country, I guess.

For Sweden > spanfucker retire bitch 06/05/2014 at 12:22

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Why do you think the Germans keep conquering?

spanfucker retire bitch > For Sweden 06/05/2014 at 12:23

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Because they just can't help themselves.

William Byrd > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 06/05/2014 at 12:36

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I feel like some little exotic resort island would be nice. Small area of responsibility, nice scenery, just enjoy being the king. Or president. Or whatever.

William Byrd > Baber K. Khan 06/05/2014 at 12:38

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Oh Clarkson. I'm not read into what the Beast cost. But I assure you, it's nowhere near what we spend on other crap in the Government. Or what we would lose in the stock market and the other financial consequences following the panic of a successful assassination attempt. So he should shut up and worry about what Cameron is driving. I'm sure it wasn't cheap. At least we started with a GMC truck. :)

Nibbles > Baber K. Khan 06/05/2014 at 12:52

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I don't want to see the president in something I'll never be able to get. Let 'em pull up in a 2003 Trailblazer that has a dent in the rear quarter and mismatched tires.

He wants to represent us, he should be us

wiffleballtony > Baber K. Khan 06/05/2014 at 22:36

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I think a pre bailout Cobalt is more appropriate.

Tentacle, Dutchman, drives French > For Sweden 06/09/2014 at 10:14

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Why would ze Germans invade us, again, if we're not relevant?

I mean, we can't both be irrelevant and worth to be invaded.

For Sweden > Tentacle, Dutchman, drives French 06/09/2014 at 10:30

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You're on the way to Glorious Belgium

Tentacle, Dutchman, drives French > For Sweden 06/09/2014 at 13:24

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Do you have any idea how much more diverse and better their beer is? I'd welxome that!