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2007-02-01 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2007-02-01 09:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I know many of you will disagree but I dont see why this service should not be extended to the Speaker and her family. She is in a position of prominence and her family (right or wrong) shares the danger that comes with that position. Its not hard to imagine somebody wanting exploit a situation when they find out they are on the same flight of a relative of the Speakers. As long it doesnt become Air Pelosi this is the exact mission of the executive flying Wing based at Andrews AFB. If it does become Air Pelosi you can bet that information will come out in a CBO review.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2007-02-01 11:58|| 2007-02-01 11:58|| Front Page Top

#2 Since Pelosi and the Democrats dont believe we are threatened by Islamists and we should not be actively fighting any of them then she or her friends/family/staff/pets do not require the extra security. Therefore the only reason for the request is so she and the others can get free airfare paid by the taxpayer.

Posted by BrerRabbit 2007-02-01 12:12|| 2007-02-01 12:12|| Front Page Top

#3 I don't believe the Speaker should have access to military transport. The President and Vice-President have broad national responsibilities as laid out in the Constitution and require the resources to carry them out. The Speaker may be first among equals, but her responsibilities are to represent her district and her district should provide those resources.

The "third in line" carries no weight with me, because it is simply an argument about where to draw that line. Third? Fourth? Everyone in congress? (note that Pelosi is trying to wrap in the rest of the California delegation; think other state delegations will want in on this deal?) I think drawing it at two is just fine. Including Hastert was a mistake.

Finally, I want my congress people, and their families, to fly the same planes I do. The less time they spend on commercial aircraft the less they will care about them.

Posted by DoDo 2007-02-01 12:18|| 2007-02-01 12:18|| Front Page Top

#4 I have no problem with her flying military flights. Take a bench with soldiers in transit. Her family can fly too - but it might be better if they enlisted first. But she no doubt wants a dedicated executive jet and crew at her constant disposal - not a good general practice (not even a good General practice).

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-02-01 13:14|| 2007-02-01 13:14|| Front Page Top

#5 Won't that contribute to the dreaded global warming? Official travel for all senators / representatives, yes, but carte blanche, I don't think so. the rank and file gov't employees have to file commercial coach cattle car class; why can't they?????

Posted by USN, Ret. 2007-02-01 14:40|| 2007-02-01 14:40|| Front Page Top

#6 Haha, put her in a C130.

:D

Posted by Anon4021 2007-02-01 14:41|| 2007-02-01 14:41|| Front Page Top

#7 I wonder if they've got an old C-47 in storage someplace?

Posted by tu3031 2007-02-01 15:26|| 2007-02-01 15:26|| Front Page Top

#8 Maybe the Iranian air force will loan a couple of their transports for this purpose.

Posted by GK 2007-02-01 17:02|| 2007-02-01 17:02|| Front Page Top

#9 Pilot: "Wrong Way" Corrigan...

Posted by mojo">mojo 2007-02-01 17:12|| 2007-02-01 17:12|| Front Page Top

#10 YOUTUBE > FOREIGN IMPERIALISM MEANS THE END OF THE END OF THE REPUBLIC, + ASIATIMES > Nemesis at America's Door > Amer may explode due to high national and foreign indebture controlled by foreign nations, + domestic democracy is incompatible wid military-centric foreign imperialism. IOW, AMERS WILL KILL THEIR COUNTRY WID THEIR EYES WIDE OPEN.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2007-02-01 20:15|| 2007-02-01 20:15|| Front Page Top

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