B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!

Subject: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Peter T.
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 10:41 AM

As America moves inexorably towards the true trappings of empire, the latest piece of hilarity is George W. going to the Reagan Library (an oxymoron of sorts in itself) to celebrate Air Force One as a symbol of "democracy and freedom"!!! Somewhat like Catherine the Great's fabled gold encrusted carriage, Air Force One carries freedom and democracy through the skies of the world, dispensing beneficence and love wherever it goes......


yours,

Peter T.

Subject: RE: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 11:00 AM

Downstairs, please!

Subject: RE: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Amos
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 01:48 PM

I don't see much democratic about it :). Can I get on it? A taxpayer in good standing (well, except for certain documented liberal leanings)? I think not.

A

Subject: RE: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Don Firth
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 02:23 PM

The fuel consumption of Air Force One runs to $6000.00+ per hour. Flying to and from all those photo-ops can get a little pricy, but then. . . .

By the way, when George leaves Washington, D.C. for Crawford, Texas for a vacation (how many times is that now?), does he go in Air Force One, or does he fly on his own dime?

Don Firth

Subject: RE: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 07:21 PM

If you have to ask, I'm afraid you're just a bit naive!

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Peace
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 07:25 PM

Whatever plane the President of the USA flies on is designated to be Airforce 1.

American taxpayers should buy him a Cessna and let him fly all over the place. Save y'all a bundle, IMO.

Subject: RE: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Don Firth
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 07:36 PM

Yeah, I can just see him going through an airport security check. In fact, I would love to see him going through an airport security check!

Actually, though, when he was in the Texas Air National Guard (we'll just forget about the Alabama Air National Guard--I mean, after all, he did), the report is that he turned out to be a pretty darn good pilot and actually enjoyed flying. A Cessna might be a bit less exciting for him than a delta-wing jet fighter, but I think that would be a neat idea! Save a wad of money.

Don Firth

Subject: RE: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 08:21 PM

If he went through an airport security check, it would probably bounce.

Don T.

Subject: RE: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Bobert
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 08:30 PM

And little do most frol know but there are two Air Force One's, with two diffenet staffs... Both are hangered at Andrew's Air Force Base and both are kept ready 24/7 with pilots and staff available for either or both planes... This cost even more of my hard earned tax bucks, even when one or the other isn't in the air... Right now, as I write this, Air Force One's are costing a lotta money just sittin' at Andrews...

I know this because I know one of the crew memebers... This isn't classified stuff here...

Bobert

Subject: RE: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Peace
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 08:33 PM

Then buy the dolt TWO Cessnas. Still be cheaper.

Subject: RE: B.S.: Air Force 1: Democracy Plane!
From: Bobert
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 09:29 PM

Yeah, heck, if they wanta fly Bush in a Cesna, I'll do it fir 15 bucks an hour and save the taxpayers millions of $$$$$'s.... Okay, I might have to mess with him with a few fake stalls and dives but, hey...

Nevermind, I'd do it fir free...

Bobert