The Mystery of the Bulge in the President's Jacket - P2P-Zone

JackSpratts · 09-10-04, 06:25 AM

Can you hear me now?

Elisabeth Bumiller

What was that bulge in the back of President Bush's suit jacket at the presidential debate in Miami last week?

According to rumors racing across the Internet this week, the rectangular bulge visible between Mr. Bush's shoulder blades was a radio receiver, getting answers from an offstage counselor into a hidden presidential earpiece. The prime suspect was Karl Rove, Mr. Bush's powerful political adviser.

When the online magazine Salon published an article about the rumors on Friday, the speculation reached such a pitch that White House and campaign officials were inundated with calls.

First they said that pictures showing the bulge might have been doctored. But then, when the bulge turned out to be clearly visible in the television footage of the evening, they offered a different explanation.

"There was nothing under his suit jacket," said Nicolle Devenish, a campaign spokeswoman.

"It was most likely a rumpling of that portion of his suit jacket, or a wrinkle in the fabric."

Ms. Devenish could not say why the "rumpling" was rectangular.

Nor was the bulge from a bulletproof vest, according to campaign and White House officials; they said Mr. Bush was not wearing one.

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/09/po...n/09bulge.html

theknife · 09-10-04, 08:15 AM

he had an erection.

albed · 09-10-04, 08:41 AM

He had his hunchback surgically removed...in Mexico.

Malk-a-mite · 09-10-04, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JackSpratts

Nor was the bulge from a bulletproof vest, according to campaign and White House officials; they said Mr. Bush was not wearing one.

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/09/po...n/09bulge.html

Odd that - the town hall debate I thought it looked like he was wearing a vest. A bit of padding in the front and back that didn't fit his profile and the slight outline of arm holes near his shoulder blades.

Maybe he's wearing a vest, maybe he just has badly fitting suits, maybe it's something else entirely. Who knows.

daddydirt · 09-10-04, 11:00 AM

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/09/po...n/09bulge.html

All the (bad or possibly damaging) News (about Bush) That's Fit to Print

i don't remember reading anything in the Times about the internet rumors questioning what Kerry pulled out of his coat pocket at the start of the first debate.

they're gonna run with this one though. what a surprise.

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TankGirl · 09-10-04, 05:14 PM

I'd say it's just a glitch in the matrix.

- tg

thinker · 12-10-04, 04:06 PM

Not wearing a vest? That would be Quite Surprising. In a way the bulge also reminds me of the equipment Lance Armstrong was wearing in this year's TDF time trial up L'Alpe d'Huez. Can anyone tell me what that is?

theknife · 12-10-04, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thinker

Not wearing a vest? That would be Quite Surprising. In a way the bulge also reminds me of the equipment Lance Armstrong was wearing in this year's TDF time trial up L'Alpe d'Huez. Can anyone tell me what that is?

he too has an erection.

these people get them in the strangest places.

JackSpratts · 12-10-04, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by daddydirt

i don't remember reading anything in the Times about the internet rumors questioning what Kerry pulled out of his coat pocket at the start of the first debate.

oh that. it was the jammer.

- js.

daddydirt · 13-10-04, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramona_A_Stone

This IS a poodle.

VWguy · 13-10-04, 01:26 AM

It is most likely a low profile bullet proof vest, probably semi custom. The lump looks like one of the velcro closures, moved further to the back to make it less obvious. As to why it was denied that it is a vest, that would be for security reasons, it is a "nusciance" quality vest for handgun type attacks. An attacker who would jump out of a crowd (think Regan) and started shooting would go for the largest target, the center of mass, in essence the chest or back as it would be easy to hit. If one knew in advance the target was wearing a vest then they might choose a scoped rifle from a distance, which could easily penitrate a vest, or aim for the head.

A radio of any kind would be better hidden at belt level, at the small of the back. It would never be placed so high up the back.

Excuse the spelling, it is late.

09-10-04, 06:25 AM	#1
JackSpratts Join Date: May 2001 Location: New England Posts: 10,017	The Mystery of the Bulge in the President's Jacket Can you hear me now? Elisabeth Bumiller What was that bulge in the back of President Bush's suit jacket at the presidential debate in Miami last week? According to rumors racing across the Internet this week, the rectangular bulge visible between Mr. Bush's shoulder blades was a radio receiver, getting answers from an offstage counselor into a hidden presidential earpiece. The prime suspect was Karl Rove, Mr. Bush's powerful political adviser. When the online magazine Salon published an article about the rumors on Friday, the speculation reached such a pitch that White House and campaign officials were inundated with calls. First they said that pictures showing the bulge might have been doctored. But then, when the bulge turned out to be clearly visible in the television footage of the evening, they offered a different explanation. "There was nothing under his suit jacket," said Nicolle Devenish, a campaign spokeswoman. "It was most likely a rumpling of that portion of his suit jacket, or a wrinkle in the fabric." Ms. Devenish could not say why the "rumpling" was rectangular. Nor was the bulge from a bulletproof vest, according to campaign and White House officials; they said Mr. Bush was not wearing one. http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/09/po...n/09bulge.html

09-10-04, 11:00 AM	#5
daddydirt even the losers Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,090	it's a rectangular pen.....just like Kerry's http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/09/po...n/09bulge.html All the (bad or possibly damaging) News (about Bush) That's Fit to Print i don't remember reading anything in the Times about the internet rumors questioning what Kerry pulled out of his coat pocket at the start of the first debate. they're gonna run with this one though. what a surprise. Bias : A CBS Insider Exposes How the Media Distort the News by Bernard Goldberg Arrogance: Rescuing America From the Media Elite by Bernard Goldberg

12-10-04, 04:06 PM	#7
thinker Ex-Singular Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Earth Posts: 4,677	Not wearing a vest? That would be Quite Surprising. In a way the bulge also reminds me of the equipment Lance Armstrong was wearing in this year's TDF time trial up L'Alpe d'Huez. Can anyone tell me what that is? Attached Images

13-10-04, 01:26 AM	#11
VWguy Japanamation junkie Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,075	It is most likely a low profile bullet proof vest, probably semi custom. The lump looks like one of the velcro closures, moved further to the back to make it less obvious. As to why it was denied that it is a vest, that would be for security reasons, it is a "nusciance" quality vest for handgun type attacks. An attacker who would jump out of a crowd (think Regan) and started shooting would go for the largest target, the center of mass, in essence the chest or back as it would be easy to hit. If one knew in advance the target was wearing a vest then they might choose a scoped rifle from a distance, which could easily penitrate a vest, or aim for the head. A radio of any kind would be better hidden at belt level, at the small of the back. It would never be placed so high up the back. Excuse the spelling, it is late. __________________ You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. -Robin Williams Your future in a nutshell.

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09-10-04, 08:15 AM	#2
theknife my name is Ranking Fullstop Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Promontorium Tremendum Posts: 4,391	he had an erection.

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albed flippin 'em off Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the real world Posts: 3,232	He had his hunchback surgically removed...in Mexico.

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TankGirl Madame Comrade Join Date: May 2000 Location: Area 25 Posts: 5,587	I'd say it's just a glitch in the matrix. - tg