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Title: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Gardengirl on April 28, 2009, 09:01:42 PM
http://wcbstv.com/topstories/air.force.one.2.996457.html

And, I heard Michael Savage is saying that a pilot hijacked the plane and the military jets really were chasing it. I don't know about this, but it all seems strange.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 28, 2009, 09:20:07 PM
Guess they didn't know how to use Photoshop huh?  Would have been much cheaper.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Ma and Pa on April 28, 2009, 11:57:41 PM
But that would be deceptive. Our government wouldn't try to deceive US, would they?   :o
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 28, 2009, 11:59:03 PM
Quote from: Ma and Pa on April 28, 2009, 11:57:41 PM
But that would be deceptive. Our government wouldn't try to deceive US, would they?   :o
Oops, sorry lost my head there for a minute.... :-\
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 07:14:57 AM
Quote from: me on April 28, 2009, 11:59:03 PM
Oops, sorry lost my head there for a minute.... :-\

I'm guessing it was up your ass.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 29, 2009, 08:25:40 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 07:14:57 AM
Quote from: me on April 28, 2009, 11:59:03 PM
Oops, sorry lost my head there for a minute.... :-\

I'm guessing it was up your ass.   :biggrin:
:razz:
One thing is for sure that's where the persons was who thought that little stunt up.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 08:45:05 AM
Yeah but you've got to admit that the videos of all of the people running were pretty funny.  I couldn't help but wonder if you don't know where the plane is going to come down or what it might hit, how do you know where to run from/to?
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Bo D on April 29, 2009, 09:07:40 AM
I live near Andrews AFB. Shoot! Y'all ain't seen no flyovers until you spend a day in my back yard during the air show.

Or the other day, when a little Cessna wandered a bit too close to restricted airspace .... it shook the house when them F18's went screaming over in full scramble mode with afterburners blazing!

I don't even pay them no mind anymore.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 09:18:32 AM
Quote from: Bo D on April 29, 2009, 09:07:40 AM
I live near Andrews AFB. Shoot! Y'all ain't seen no flyovers until you spend a day in my back yard during the air show.

Sure I have...one day every year at the World Freefall Convention, the bring in a 727 for us to jump from and when it arrives the night before, the pilots make a pass to buzz the campground before they land.  I'm sure it's not legal but it sure is fun!
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Bo D on April 29, 2009, 09:23:33 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 09:18:32 AM
Quote from: Bo D on April 29, 2009, 09:07:40 AM
I live near Andrews AFB. Shoot! Y'all ain't seen no flyovers until you spend a day in my back yard during the air show.

Sure I have...one day every year at the World Freefall Convention, the bring in a 727 for us to jump from and when it arrives the night before, the pilots make a pass to buzz the campground before they land.  I'm sure it's not legal but it sure is fun!

LOL! I'll bet that makes the ground rumble!

I'll tell you what shakes your innards! When a whole pack of C-5A's comes over at treetop level, it'll shake the fillings outta your teeth!
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 09:34:41 AM
Quote from: Bo D on April 29, 2009, 09:23:33 AM
I'll tell you what shakes your innards! When a whole pack of C-5A's comes over at treetop level, it'll shake the fillings outta your teeth!

That's gotta be cool!
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Sandy Eggo on April 29, 2009, 09:41:28 AM
I kinda know the feeling...here on Coronado Island...the beach specifically the planes from the naval air station fly over...sometimes in formation. I'm not sure what type they are though.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 11:28:49 AM
Obama's little "photo op"....cost the taxpayers $328,835...and an inappropriate use of Department of Defense resources...and EX thought it was funny?  :rolleyes:

c'mon guys...had anyone of us on the right would have said that...we would have been ripped.


Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 11:28:49 AM
Obama's little "photo op"....cost the taxpayers $328,835...and an inappropriate use of Department of Defense resources...and EX thought it was funny?  :rolleyes:

Obama didn't even know about it until after the fact, you douche-bag.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 11:57:20 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 11:28:49 AM
Obama's little "photo op"....cost the taxpayers $328,835...and an inappropriate use of Department of Defense resources...and EX thought it was funny?  :rolleyes:

Obama didn't even know about it until after the fact, you douche-bag.

Well it was HIS plane and somebody from HIS staff, apparently felt the need for a photo op...AT the Taxpayers expence and the ignorance of the ramifications of such a lame-brain move....

btw...can you come up with something other than douche-bag...that ones kind of getting old... :razz:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 12:08:22 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 11:57:20 AM
Well it was HIS plane and somebody from HIS staff, apparently felt the need for a photo op...AT the Taxpayers expence and the ignorance of the ramifications of such a lame-brain move....

I know this'll be hard for you to grasp but I'm guessing that the President Of The Unites States might have more important things to worry about than personally keeping track of and supervising what is being done with every aircraft in the executive fleet.

Quotebtw...can you come up with something other than douche-bag...that ones kind of getting old... :razz:

If the nozzle fits...
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 12:11:34 PM
and you thought it was 'funny' that people were frightened in NY? because the obama 'said' he didn't know about it?...I'm sure he would not lie, right?   :yes:

Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 12:11:34 PM
and you thought it was 'funny' that people were frightened in NY?

I think it was pointless but understand that people like you let fear overcome rational thought.

Quotebecause the obama 'said' he didn't know about it?...I'm sure he would not lie, right?   :yes:

More douche-baggery!
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: mcgonser on April 29, 2009, 01:09:07 PM
Henry: Ex will have to think past his crotch before he can come up with something different. A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste, ;D
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 01:09:31 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 12:11:34 PM
and you thought it was 'funny' that people were frightened in NY?

I think it was pointless but understand that people like you let fear overcome rational thought.

Quotebecause the obama 'said' he didn't know about it?...I'm sure he would not lie, right?   :yes:

More douche-baggery!

first of all, you always got to make it personal....."people like you"....those people were scared because they have not forgotten what happened on 9/11...there was nothing irrational with these people thinking there COULD be another attack..especially when a 747 is flying at 1500 feet near ground zero....and you had the gall to say it was funny?...what an assbag!!...despite the fact you wore a uniform..that STILL sucks....and YOUR president's administration ORDERED this to happen, so they can do a photo op?...it amazes me that the people who are not even a little concerned about this.

maybe you should take a look in the mirror befor you go around calling others ...douche-bag
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 01:22:22 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 01:09:31 PM
first of all, you always got to make it personal....."people like you"...

And which part of assbag isn't personal, you hypocrite?

Quote...those people were scared because they have not forgotten what happened on 9/11...there was nothing irrational with these people thinking there COULD be another attack..especially when a 747 is flying at 1500 feet near ground zero....and you had the gall to say it was funny?...what an assbag!!...

That you can understand their letting fear overtake them is exactly why I said "people like you".  Not that you can keep up but I'll say it again...assuming it was an attack but not having any way of knowing where the plane would come down or what it might hit, how does running help?  How do you know that you're not running to exactly the place that will ultimately be the point of impact?

Quote...despite the fact you wore a uniform..that STILL sucks....and YOUR president's administration ORDERED this to happen, so they can do a photo op?...it amazes me that the people who are not even a little concerned about this.

I'm sure a lot of things amaze you...like can openers and aerosol cans.  :rolleyes:

Quote...maybe you should take a look in the mirror befor you go around calling others ...douche-bag

Like I said, if the nozzle fits...
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 02:04:04 PM
An airplane just flew over downtown Indy on approach; I didn't wet myself.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 29, 2009, 02:07:18 PM
Hum, it was done for a souvenir picture and that would have been for who...duh...why the President of course.  And he didn't know anything about it????  Please... :rolleyes: 
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 29, 2009, 02:07:57 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 02:04:04 PM
An airplane just flew over downtown Indy on approach; I didn't wet myself.
You weren't in New York at ground zero on 9/11 either and I think that would make a difference.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: me on April 29, 2009, 02:07:57 PM
You weren't in New York at ground zero on 9/11 either and I think that would make a difference.

Or maybe I just choose to not spend my life cowering in a corner somewhere.   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 29, 2009, 02:26:24 PM
You're just bursting with compassion aren't ya EX.   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 02:38:34 PM
Quote from: me on April 29, 2009, 02:26:24 PM
You're just bursting with compassion aren't ya EX.   :rolleyes:

I should feel bad that you're all a bunch of cowards?  Fear clouds the ability to make rational decisions.  In an emergency, that ability is what keeps you alive.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 03:36:43 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 02:38:34 PM
Quote from: me on April 29, 2009, 02:26:24 PM
You're just bursting with compassion aren't ya EX.   :rolleyes:

I should feel bad that you're all a bunch of cowards?  Fear clouds the ability to make rational decisions.  In an emergency, that ability is what keeps you alive.

yeah, that's it ex....everybody (men, women and children) in NY that day was a bunch of cowards... :rolleyes:....THIS is what I mean about your arrogance...you turned a real life tragedy, where thousand were killed and injured.......into, how much of a macho man you are...
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 03:36:43 PM
yeah, that's it ex....everybody (men, women and children) in NY that day was a bunch of cowards... :rolleyes:....THIS is what I mean about your arrogance...you turned a real life tragedy, where thousand were killed and injured.......into, how much of a macho man you are...

We're not talking about 9/11; we're talking about Monday.  Try to keep up.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 03:48:22 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 03:36:43 PM
yeah, that's it ex....everybody (men, women and children) in NY that day was a bunch of cowards... :rolleyes:....THIS is what I mean about your arrogance...you turned a real life tragedy, where thousand were killed and injured.......into, how much of a macho man you are...

We're not talking about 9/11; we're talking about Monday.  Try to keep up.

THOSE people lived through hell...so, Monday sort of reminded them that it is STILL possible that a jet can fly into buildings and KILL thousands of people....and again, you seem to take it lightly.....
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 03:57:24 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 03:48:22 PM
THOSE people lived through hell...so, Monday sort of reminded them that it is STILL possible that a jet can fly into buildings and KILL thousands of people....and again, you seem to take it lightly.....

Your fear tactics don't work with me, Henry.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 04:04:34 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 03:57:24 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 03:48:22 PM
THOSE people lived through hell...so, Monday sort of reminded them that it is STILL possible that a jet can fly into buildings and KILL thousands of people....and again, you seem to take it lightly.....

Your fear tactics don't work with me, Henry.

I honestly don't know what you are talking about?
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 29, 2009, 04:27:23 PM
What you don't seem to understand Ex is that prior to 9/11 most of those people would have probably felt the same as you and would not have been afraid had something like that happened.  Seeing what Air Force One did brought all that back and they seen it happening again.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Bo D on April 29, 2009, 04:37:29 PM
Quote from: me on April 29, 2009, 04:27:23 PM
Seeing what Air Force One did brought all that back and they seen it happening again.

The President wasn't on the plane, so it was not Air Force One.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 04:49:51 PM
Quote from: Bo D on April 29, 2009, 04:37:29 PM
Quote from: me on April 29, 2009, 04:27:23 PM
Seeing what Air Force One did brought all that back and they seen it happening again.

The President wasn't on the plane, so it was not Air Force One.

You are technically correct, but it WAS a Boeing 747 with Airforce One written on it....and that is not the point.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: mcgonser on April 29, 2009, 04:53:37 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 03:36:43 PM
yeah, that's it ex....everybody (men, women and children) in NY that day was a bunch of cowards... :rolleyes:....THIS is what I mean about your arrogance...you turned a real life tragedy, where thousand were killed and injured.......into, how much of a macho man you are...

We're not talking about 9/11; we're talking about Monday.  Try to keep up.

Ex:Maybe you need to make yourself clear. Thank God We cannot read your mind. I don't think I will ever want to. Yuk!
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 05:07:25 PM
Did you know that there are only two Boeing 747's that act as Air Force One?...and every time Obama goes someplace...both of them fly. 

It is something that is not done, sporadically..this is something than takes days in advance to set up.....I'm sure they had to go through the Presidents schedule...and pencil in......"photo-op"...... SOMEBODY, very close to the President HAD to know about this..........maybe not Obama personally...but at some point in time....somebody had to ask?..."are we going to go anywhere on the 27th?"  ... and the question had to be asked...... "Why?" ....and SOMEBODY had to say, "well, we got the photo op thingy going on then"....

I just question.....Obama is acting ..... Pissed, but he knows all too well, SOMETHING about this or knows exactly WHO, set this up........and New Yorkers have EVERY right in the world to be as pissed as hell over this... :rant:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 29, 2009, 05:13:40 PM
Quote from: mcgonser on April 29, 2009, 04:53:37 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 29, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 03:36:43 PM
yeah, that's it ex....everybody (men, women and children) in NY that day was a bunch of cowards... :rolleyes:....THIS is what I mean about your arrogance...you turned a real life tragedy, where thousand were killed and injured.......into, how much of a macho man you are...

We're not talking about 9/11; we're talking about Monday.  Try to keep up.

Ex:Maybe you need to make yourself clear. Thank God We cannot read your mind. I don't think I will ever want to. Yuk!
I think Ex would have to have a mind for anyone to be able to read it... :biggrin:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Bo D on April 29, 2009, 05:20:47 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 05:07:25 PM
Did you know that there are only two Boeing 747's that act as Air Force One?...and every time Obama goes someplace...both of them fly. 


I can't find verification for that statement. In fact, it is VERY unusual for Air Force One even to be escorted by fighter jets.

I wonder if your statement has also applied to previous presidents?
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: LOsborne on April 29, 2009, 07:36:49 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 05:07:25 PM
Did you know that there are only two Boeing 747's that act as Air Force One?...and every time Obama goes someplace...both of them fly.
May I have your source please? That is interesting.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Gardengirl on April 29, 2009, 10:15:28 PM
The film of the hundreds of people running didn't represent the THOUSANDS affected in those high rise buildings. They were all running downstairs. Surprised someone didn't kill themselves or have a heart attack. It was STUPID and this shows what kind of people the prez has surrounded himself with. Have not one of them heard of Photoshop????
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: dan foster on April 29, 2009, 10:31:53 PM
Quote from: Gardengirl on April 29, 2009, 10:15:28 PM
The film of the hundreds of people running didn't represent the THOUSANDS affected in those high rise buildings. They were all running downstairs. Surprised someone didn't kill themselves or have a heart attack. It was STUPID and this shows what kind of people the prez has surrounded himself with. Have not one of them heard of Photoshop????

This in no way reflects on the president, unless the dumb shit that set this up isn't fired.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Sandy Eggo on April 29, 2009, 11:29:20 PM
This was for publicity, marketing or something?

Couldn't they have simply announced that they were going to be doing some publicity photos? 
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 29, 2009, 11:36:00 PM
http://www.history.com/content/air-force-one/did-you-know


QuoteAny plane the president flies in becomes "Air Force One," and, in fact, there are two VC-25 jets-- the primary Air Force One and a back-up--kept primed and ready. The back-up jet even accompanies Air Force One on every overseas trip, just in case it's needed.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 30, 2009, 07:18:24 AM
Quote from: me on April 29, 2009, 05:13:40 PM
I think Ex would have to have a mind for anyone to be able to read it... :biggrin:

I'll bet you two old bats think you're funny; huh?
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 30, 2009, 07:19:30 AM
Quote from: me on April 29, 2009, 04:27:23 PM
What you don't seem to understand Ex is that prior to 9/11 most of those people would have probably felt the same as you and would not have been afraid had something like that happened.  Seeing what Air Force One did brought all that back and they seen it happening again.

What you don't seem to understand is that my point was that there is nothing to be gained by running unless you know where the plane is going to impact.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 30, 2009, 07:23:44 AM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on April 29, 2009, 11:29:20 PM
This was for publicity, marketing or something?

Couldn't they have simply announced that they were going to be doing some publicity photos?

They did but the information wasn't passed down to the correct authorities so the public could be notified.  It isn't as though someone was joy-riding in a 747 without a flight plan and NOTAM.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 30, 2009, 07:27:45 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 30, 2009, 07:18:24 AM
Quote from: me on April 29, 2009, 05:13:40 PM
I think Ex would have to have a mind for anyone to be able to read it... :biggrin:

I'll bet you two old bats think you're funny; huh?
Equal opportunists...you jab at us....we jab at you...fair is fair.... :biggrin:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 30, 2009, 07:30:49 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 30, 2009, 07:23:44 AM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on April 29, 2009, 11:29:20 PM
This was for publicity, marketing or something?

Couldn't they have simply announced that they were going to be doing some publicity photos?

They did but the information wasn't passed down to the correct authorities so the public could be notified.  It isn't as though someone was joy-riding in a 747 without a flight plan and NOTAM.
QuoteFederal officials knew that sending two fighter jets and a 747 from the presidential fleet to buzz ground zero and Lady Liberty might set off nightmarish fears of a 9/11 replay, but they still ordered the photo-op kept secret from the public.

In a memo obtained by CBS 2 HD, the Federal Aviation Administration's James Johnston said the agency was aware of "the possibility of public concern regarding DOD (Department of Defense) aircraft flying at low altitudes" in an around New York City. But they demanded total secrecy from the NYPD, the Secret Service, the FBI and even the mayor's office and threatened federal sanctions if the secret got out.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on April 30, 2009, 07:46:58 AM
Quote from: me on April 30, 2009, 07:30:49 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on April 30, 2009, 07:23:44 AM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on April 29, 2009, 11:29:20 PM
This was for publicity, marketing or something?

Couldn't they have simply announced that they were going to be doing some publicity photos?

They did but the information wasn't passed down to the correct authorities so the public could be notified.  It isn't as though someone was joy-riding in a 747 without a flight plan and NOTAM.
QuoteFederal officials knew that sending two fighter jets and a 747 from the presidential fleet to buzz ground zero and Lady Liberty might set off nightmarish fears of a 9/11 replay, but they still ordered the photo-op kept secret from the public.

In a memo obtained by CBS 2 HD, the Federal Aviation Administration's James Johnston said the agency was aware of "the possibility of public concern regarding DOD (Department of Defense) aircraft flying at low altitudes" in an around New York City. But they demanded total secrecy from the NYPD, the Secret Service, the FBI and even the mayor's office and threatened federal sanctions if the secret got out.

So, it filtered all of the way down to a clerk in the mayor's office but they weren't allowed to tell the public...pretty stupid.  I wonder what the rationale was for not making a public announcement; possibly a security issue with someone trying to down the plane?
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: me on April 30, 2009, 07:51:36 AM
What ever the rational was it was just plain insensitive and stupid.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: LOsborne on April 30, 2009, 07:58:45 AM
Quote from: me on April 29, 2009, 11:36:00 PM
http://www.history.com/content/air-force-one/did-you-know
Thank you for the source, me.

However, Henry said, "Did you know that there are only two Boeing 747's that act as Air Force One?...and every time Obama goes someplace...both of them fly."

The history.com link says there were two VC-25 jets (now I want to know what happened to the other VC-25,) and that the back-up flies with the president on every overseas trip. Accompanying the president (any president, not just Obama) on overseas trips is not the same as "and every time Obama goes someplace...both of them fly."

See how important it is to check the statement against the source?
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: mcgonser on April 30, 2009, 11:57:26 AM
Picky, picky LO: He was at least half right and thats what matters I would think.  ;D :biggrin: :yes:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 08:36:24 AM
Quote from: mcgonser on April 30, 2009, 11:57:26 AM
Picky, picky LO: He was at least half right and thats what matters I would think.  ;D :biggrin: :yes:

Yeah ... even a broken clock is right twice a day.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 11:32:36 AM
The $328,835 snapshots of an Air Force One backup plane buzzing lower Manhattan last week will not be  (http://www.nypost.com/seven/05052009/news/regionalnews/phantom_air_farce_pictures_167671.htm)shown to the public, the White House said yesterday.

now THAT was money WELL spent!!..
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Ma and Pa on May 05, 2009, 11:51:32 AM
Well, Hank, the farmer doesn't show his account books to his cows and chickens, does he?   :confused:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 11:53:35 AM
Quote from: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 08:36:24 AM
Quote from: mcgonser on April 30, 2009, 11:57:26 AM
Picky, picky LO: He was at least half right and thats what matters I would think.  ;D :biggrin: :yes:

Yeah ... even a broken clock is right twice a day.  :rolleyes:

well, that is what I "believed" to be true....though I cannot find anything to back it up...other than what "me" reported...but that was not part of the story that I was trying to make a point upon...the fact was, somebody on the administration KNEW what they was doing...and goofed up...and there is little being said about it....

it was not something 'funny' that happened....
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 11:54:58 AM
Quote from: Ma and Pa on May 05, 2009, 11:51:32 AM
Well, Hank, the farmer doesn't show his account books to his cows and chickens, does he?   :confused:

and he does not send the fox out to feed the chickens either... :razz: ;)

Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 12:10:44 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 11:53:35 AM
Quote from: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 08:36:24 AM
Quote from: mcgonser on April 30, 2009, 11:57:26 AM
Picky, picky LO: He was at least half right and thats what matters I would think.  ;D :biggrin: :yes:

Yeah ... even a broken clock is right twice a day.  :rolleyes:

...but that was not part of the story that I was trying to make a point upon...



Yet is was you who breached the subject ....

Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 05:07:25 PM
Did you know that there are only two Boeing 747's that act as Air Force One?...and every time Obama goes someplace...both of them fly. 

Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on May 05, 2009, 12:17:16 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 11:53:35 AM
well, that is what I "believed" to be true....though I cannot find anything to back it up...

You should make this your signature line.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 12:26:51 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on May 05, 2009, 12:17:16 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 11:53:35 AM
well, that is what I "believed" to be true....though I cannot find anything to back it up...

You should make this your signature line.   :biggrin:

you should go to Vegas with your act....maybe open for Don Rickles.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 12:28:21 PM
Quote from: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 12:10:44 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 11:53:35 AM
Quote from: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 08:36:24 AM
Quote from: mcgonser on April 30, 2009, 11:57:26 AM
Picky, picky LO: He was at least half right and thats what matters I would think.  ;D :biggrin: :yes:

Yeah ... even a broken clock is right twice a day.  :rolleyes:

...but that was not part of the story that I was trying to make a point upon...



Yet is was you who breached the subject ....

Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 29, 2009, 05:07:25 PM
Did you know that there are only two Boeing 747's that act as Air Force One?...and every time Obama goes someplace...both of them fly. 


and as God as my witness, I WISHED I would have left it out......because it WAS NOT my point.

can i have a do over?
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Ma and Pa on May 05, 2009, 12:31:49 PM
If you were a Catholic, you could square accounts at confession!    :laugh:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 12:33:45 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 12:28:21 PM
and as God as my witness, I WISHED I would have left it out......because it WAS NOT my point.

can i have a do over?

Of course you can! On one condition ... you promise NEVER to spread unsubstantiated rumors ever again!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on May 05, 2009, 01:02:16 PM
Quote from: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 12:33:45 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 12:28:21 PM
can i have a do over?

Of course you can! On one condition ... you promise NEVER to spread unsubstantiated rumors ever again!  :biggrin:

Then he wouldn't have anything to post!
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 01:19:23 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on May 05, 2009, 01:02:16 PM
Quote from: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 12:33:45 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 12:28:21 PM
can i have a do over?

Of course you can! On one condition ... you promise NEVER to spread unsubstantiated rumors ever again!  :biggrin:

Then he wouldn't have anything to post!

again, you should maybe go into writing for Letterman or Leno....cause you "KILLING ME"...
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: mcgonser on May 05, 2009, 02:25:54 PM
Quote from: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 12:33:45 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 12:28:21 PM
and as God as my witness, I WISHED I would have left it out......because it WAS NOT my point.

can i have a do over?

Of course you can! On one condition ... you promise NEVER to spread unsubstantiated rumors ever again!  :biggrin:

Hey that sounds good! Can we get the same from you Bo, Ex, Dan and any other neer do wells?
Its time to let this go, enough already, BORING! Let Hawk off the hook and just shut up will you?
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Exterminator on May 05, 2009, 02:38:42 PM
Quote from: mcgonser on May 05, 2009, 02:25:54 PM
Hey that sounds good! Can we get the same from you Bo, Ex, Dan and any other neer do wells?

LMFAO!  This from the hillbilly farming oil magnate professional breeder who doesn't even know the meaning of 'hypocrisy'.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 03:06:53 PM
Quote from: mcgonser on May 05, 2009, 02:25:54 PM
Hey that sounds good! Can we get the same from you Bo, Ex, Dan and any other neer do wells?
Its time to let this go, enough already, BORING! Let Hawk off the hook and just shut up will you?

Word of advice. Don't EVER tell anybody to "shut up."

Besides ... I think the Hawk can take care of himself without your clueless a$$ making things worse.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 03:12:26 PM
mcgonser, though I appreciate your act againt the vultures.... ;) ;D

I'm like a turtle with these guys...sometimes I just pull my head under my shell and let'em snip at me....then I sneak my head out and fire some more... :razz:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 03:33:56 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 03:12:26 PM
mcgonser, though I appreciate your act againt the vultures.... ;) ;D

I'm like a turtle with these guys...sometimes I just pull my head under my shell and let'em snip at me....then I sneak my head out and fire some more... :razz:

Henry! I'm shocked! A fine, upstanding, law-abiding citizen like you? Isn't it against the law to shoot at vultures?
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 03:37:00 PM
Quote from: Bo D on May 05, 2009, 03:33:56 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 03:12:26 PM
mcgonser, though I appreciate your act againt the vultures.... ;) ;D

I'm like a turtle with these guys...sometimes I just pull my head under my shell and let'em snip at me....then I sneak my head out and fire some more... :razz:

Henry! I'm shocked! A fine, upstanding, law-abiding citizen like you? Isn't it against the law to shoot at vultures?

remember, I'm a hawk....me and vultures are competitors..... :razz:
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: mcgonser on May 05, 2009, 04:46:10 PM
Got it Hawk: I was just getting bored and impatient with the constant nagging about this one subject. Ready to move it on. They say I am slow................LOL
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: LOsborne on May 05, 2009, 07:09:29 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 12:28:21 PM
can i have a do over?
Absolutely. So long as you promise to check your facts and provide your source.

Henry, you actually seem to be a thinking individual, willing to persuade (as opposed to just flinging poop with the other monkeys,) so please don't see this as an attack. It's just that I was brought up to weigh evidence, not emotion, when making decisions or judgments. I don't Truly Believe much of anything, but I'm willing to be persuaded to your viewpoint if you can back it up with (verifiable) facts. I did not intend to draw a target on your back. I just wanted the source of the Air Force One info.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: dan foster on May 05, 2009, 10:48:45 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 03:12:26 PM
mcgonser, though I appreciate your act againt the vultures.... ;) ;D

I'm like a turtle with these guys...sometimes I just pull my head under my shell and let'em snip at me....then I sneak my head out and fire some more... :razz:
You do occasionally pull your head out.  But, I don't think it is from any kind of shell.  Too fleshy.
Title: Re: Feds knew flyover NYC would cause panic-ordered secrecy
Post by: Henry Hawk on May 06, 2009, 10:27:50 AM
Quote from: LOsborne on May 05, 2009, 07:09:29 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 05, 2009, 12:28:21 PM
can i have a do over?
Absolutely. So long as you promise to check your facts and provide your source.

Henry, you actually seem to be a thinking individual, willing to persuade (as opposed to just flinging poop with the other monkeys,) so please don't see this as an attack. It's just that I was brought up to weigh evidence, not emotion, when making decisions or judgments. I don't Truly Believe much of anything, but I'm willing to be persuaded to your viewpoint if you can back it up with (verifiable) facts. I did not intend to draw a target on your back. I just wanted the source of the Air Force One info.

Thanks LO. I appreciate that...and I sometimes will post something without assuring my thought with a source attached....I ususally will try to make it clear that it is MY opinion, when I do NOT have a fact based source to provide...but you are correct....I have been shot down, many of times with others posting a "fact based source"...and THAT is what makes this a good forum..for the most part.