Low flying jet over Manhattan

[Yurt]

It was not Air Force 1. It was Air Force 1's backup.

yes, and it becomes air force one when the president is on board...it is one of the planes he uses, it is one of the presidential planes...how is it that a presidential plane gets out for a photo op and obama is clueless....

not necessarily you, but i find it ironic how the libs don't believe bush could not have known about 9/11 before hand....but readily accept that obama "loses" one of the presidential planes that flies in a manner just like 9/11....

"Loses?" Someone has already taken responsibility...put down the crack pipe.

Next you'll be telling us Obama was dropping pictures of torture victims over Manhattan in a plot to discredit the Bush administration.

earlier the whitehouse said they didn't know a thing about this....so yes, they lost one of their planes for a while....

do keep up

 

[oreo]

Plane stupid: Mayor Bloomberg outraged over military photo-op involving low-flying presidential jet

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The NYPD confirmed that it had been told of the Pentagon's "aerial photo mission" last Thursday but ordered to stay quiet about it.



Sen. Chuck Schumer called the whole incident "absolutely outrageous and appalling."
"To think that the FAA would plan such a photo shoot and not warn the public, knowing full well that New Yorkers still have the vivid memory of 9/11 etched in their minds," he said.

Once again - this had nothing to do with Obama. This was DoD.[/QUOTE]


DITTO--With the Obama administration--EVERYTHING is always someone else's fault.


If the defense department WAS NOT NOTIFIED--what were those 3 F-16's fighter jets doing there "escorting" Air Force One?

1. Were they planning on shooting Air Force One down? OR
2. Were they notified of the low fly over?

According to the Obama administrations statement--if it to be believed--we would have to assume they were there to shoot it down? he.he.he.

Everyday--it just gets better!

 

[xsited1]

At least they issued an apology:

The White House later issued a profuse apology over the incident.

In N.Y., Low-Flying Planes Panic Locals, Infuriate Lawmakers
White House Apologizes for Not Warning of 'Aerial Photo Mission'

 

[Maple]

I think that plane burns at least 5 gallons of gas to a mile, you think it would be a little smarter to send up a helicopter that would not have scared the Be-Jesus out of everyone and it certainly would have used less gas. Go Green!!!! Geeee, I wonder whose decision that was????

 

[Yurt]

obama is the CIC....and he said the buck stops with him...i am amazed that such a stunt could happen and obama is totally clueless...or is he...

 

[Sinatra]

At least they issued an apology:

The White House later issued a profuse apology over the incident.

In N.Y., Low-Flying Planes Panic Locals, Infuriate Lawmakers
White House Apologizes for Not Warning of 'Aerial Photo Mission'

So this "PHOTO-OP MISSION" came directly from the White House.

Anyone care to persist in stating this is not Obama's fault?

And just what was the purpose of this photo-op mission?

How much of our tax dollars were spent for this? To say nothing of the poor environment!


I'm with those who are absolutely pissed off over this. What an incredibly insensitive gesture from the White House...

 

[oreo]

O.K., so now the FAA was supposed to notify Mayor Bloomberg about the low flying--Air Force 1 with 3-F-16's in tow. So then, how was Mayor Bloomberg going to notify everyone in lower Manhattan?

Was Bloomberg to Install radio speakers on cars--running around Manhattan--STATING: Important notice--today at 2:15 P.M you will hear a large plan flying low & out of the regular designated FAA path with 3-jet fighters in tow--not to worry it is your President on the campaign trail again--looking for a new photo opportunity----he.he.he.

BTW--So much for EARTH DAY!

Every day with Obama in office is another day of sheer entertainment.

 

[Annie]

It was NOT the DOD, it was the White House. The procured the Air Force jet:

washingtonpost.com

In N.Y., Low-Flying Planes Panic Locals, Infuriate Lawmakers
White House Apologizes for Not Warning of 'Aerial Photo Mission'
By Tomoeh Murakami Tse
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, April 27, 2009 5:53 PM

NEW YORK, April 27 -- A plane used as a backup for Air Force One and a fighter jet escort swooped low in the sky over New York Monday morning as part of a government photo-op, panicking workers, forcing evacuations and prompting an outcry from lawmakers.

The White House later issued a profuse apology over the incident.

The flyover -- involving a 747 that is one of two used by the president and an Air Force F-16 fighter jet -- took place in Lower Manhattan's financial district and caused traders, construction workers and others to flee for safety. An Air Force spokeswoman said the "aerial photo mission" was authorized to take place in Lower Manhattan and New Jersey and was to last 30 minutes.

The New York Police Department said in a statement that the flight was authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration "for the vicinity of the Statue of Liberty." It added that "local authorities" had been told not to disclose information about it and to direct inquiries to the FAA.

The FAA did not return calls for comment, but a spokesman there was quoted earlier today by news agencies as saying local authorities were made aware of the flight before it took place.

The flyover infuriated New York lawmakers, who said they were not notified in advance and lashed out at federal authorities. The Air Force referred calls to the White House, but White House spokesman Robert Gibbs, when questioned about the matter at his daily briefing, said he was unaware of the photo mission.

Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office, subsequently said in a statement that he approved the mission last week....

 

[Sinatra]

It was NOT the DOD, it was the White House. The procured the Air Force jet:

washingtonpost.com

In N.Y., Low-Flying Planes Panic Locals, Infuriate Lawmakers
White House Apologizes for Not Warning of 'Aerial Photo Mission'
By Tomoeh Murakami Tse
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, April 27, 2009 5:53 PM

NEW YORK, April 27 -- A plane used as a backup for Air Force One and a fighter jet escort swooped low in the sky over New York Monday morning as part of a government photo-op, panicking workers, forcing evacuations and prompting an outcry from lawmakers.

The White House later issued a profuse apology over the incident.

The flyover -- involving a 747 that is one of two used by the president and an Air Force F-16 fighter jet -- took place in Lower Manhattan's financial district and caused traders, construction workers and others to flee for safety. An Air Force spokeswoman said the "aerial photo mission" was authorized to take place in Lower Manhattan and New Jersey and was to last 30 minutes.

The New York Police Department said in a statement that the flight was authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration "for the vicinity of the Statue of Liberty." It added that "local authorities" had been told not to disclose information about it and to direct inquiries to the FAA.

The FAA did not return calls for comment, but a spokesman there was quoted earlier today by news agencies as saying local authorities were made aware of the flight before it took place.

The flyover infuriated New York lawmakers, who said they were not notified in advance and lashed out at federal authorities. The Air Force referred calls to the White House, but White House spokesman Robert Gibbs, when questioned about the matter at his daily briefing, said he was unaware of the photo mission.

Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office, subsequently said in a statement that he approved the mission last week....

Exactly.

What a terrible blunder this is - a testament to a White House still way over their heads.

It would appear 9-11 means so little to them that they would not carefully consider timely, full and open disclosure to the very residents of New York who suffered through that most terrible of days.

Idiots.

 

[oreo]

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OBAMA'S DENIAL THAT HE KNEW ANYTHING: Maybe some of you can help.

A couple of months ago I watched a special on Air Force One. It was mostly about how things were organized when President Bush made his surprise visit to Iraq--on Thankgiving day.

I seem to remember a statement made then--that THE PILOTS OF AIR FORCE ONE--& there are two AIR FORCE ONE'S can only take their ORDERS directly from the President of the United States.

 

[oreo]

It was NOT the DOD, it was the White House. The procured the Air Force jet:

washingtonpost.com

In N.Y., Low-Flying Planes Panic Locals, Infuriate Lawmakers
White House Apologizes for Not Warning of 'Aerial Photo Mission'
By Tomoeh Murakami Tse
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, April 27, 2009 5:53 PM

NEW YORK, April 27 -- A plane used as a backup for Air Force One and a fighter jet escort swooped low in the sky over New York Monday morning as part of a government photo-op, panicking workers, forcing evacuations and prompting an outcry from lawmakers.

The White House later issued a profuse apology over the incident.

The flyover -- involving a 747 that is one of two used by the president and an Air Force F-16 fighter jet -- took place in Lower Manhattan's financial district and caused traders, construction workers and others to flee for safety. An Air Force spokeswoman said the "aerial photo mission" was authorized to take place in Lower Manhattan and New Jersey and was to last 30 minutes.

The New York Police Department said in a statement that the flight was authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration "for the vicinity of the Statue of Liberty." It added that "local authorities" had been told not to disclose information about it and to direct inquiries to the FAA.

The FAA did not return calls for comment, but a spokesman there was quoted earlier today by news agencies as saying local authorities were made aware of the flight before it took place.

The flyover infuriated New York lawmakers, who said they were not notified in advance and lashed out at federal authorities. The Air Force referred calls to the White House, but White House spokesman Robert Gibbs, when questioned about the matter at his daily briefing, said he was unaware of the photo mission.

Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office, subsequently said in a statement that he approved the mission last week....

Exactly.

What a terrible blunder this is - a testament to a White House still way over their heads.

It would appear 9-11 means so little to them that they would not carefully consider timely, full and open disclosure to the very residents of New York who suffered through that most terrible of days.

Idiots.

Directly after 9/11 -- The FAA flight plans were changed to keep away from sky-scrapers. This low fly-over VIOLATED those FAA flight regulations.

"What an Obamanation"!

 

[Yurt]

now that we know it was the whitehouse....liberals and the dem senators who earlier expressed outrage will be absolutely mum....

i think davids' rumor that this is a photo op celebrating obama's first 100 days is accurate...the timing is to coincidental...

another obama god complex...or is it as someone suggested him giving the silent finger again like he did during the campaigns....

 

[Yurt]

Obama's teleprompter had a secret taping for Celebrity Apprentice today

someone's comment in a newspaper

 

[PubliusInfinitum]

nice going obama....

Stocks fell in New York trading after the plane was sighted at about 10 a.m. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost about 0.7 percent over 10 minutes, then recouped all of the loss by 10:20 a.m.

Air Force One ‘Photo Mission’ Over Hudson Evokes 9/11 (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

LOL... Nice... Whatta DUMBASS!

 

[DiveCon]

but but but, there is no terrorist threat, it was all fabricated by Bush so he could stay in office

 

[Midnight Marauder]

How can this ever have an excuse? Obamaphiles -- How does this pass muster with you? Had it happened under Boooosh, we would never have heard the end of it. Where's the outrage?

When are you automatons gonna wake up and realize there's really some super idiots in the current administration, starting from the top.

 

[DavidS]

DITTO--With the Obama administration--EVERYTHING is always someone else's fault.


If the defense department WAS NOT NOTIFIED--what were those 3 F-16's fighter jets doing there "escorting" Air Force One?

1. Were they planning on shooting Air Force One down? OR
2. Were they notified of the low fly over?

According to the Obama administrations statement--if it to be believed--we would have to assume they were there to shoot it down? he.he.he.

Everyday--it just gets better!

omg. You are such a fucking idiot.

 

[DavidS]

Source: White House was updating AF One file photo

WASHINGTON – An administration official says a presidential Boeing 747 and a fighter jet flew low near ground zero in New York City Monday because the White House Military Office wanted to update its file photo of the president's plane near the Statue of Liberty.


This official said the White House Military Office told the Federal Aviation Administration that it periodically updates file photos of Air Force One near national landmarks, like the statute in New York harbor and the Grand Canyon.


The official requested anonymity to give more details than the official White House announcement that took the blame.


The incident on Monday caused a brief panic among workers, who weren't warned. They recalled the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Again - not Obama's fault - but whoever planned this and said NOT to alert NYC residents or decided NOT to do this with fucking Photoshop or over the Grand Canyon is absolutely the biggest fucking moron I have ever heard of in my lifetime. This guy's head BETTER be on a fucking silver platter by the end of the week.

 

[DiveCon]

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DITTO--With the Obama administration--EVERYTHING is always someone else's fault.


If the defense department WAS NOT NOTIFIED--what were those 3 F-16's fighter jets doing there "escorting" Air Force One?

1. Were they planning on shooting Air Force One down? OR
2. Were they notified of the low fly over?

According to the Obama administrations statement--if it to be believed--we would have to assume they were there to shoot it down? he.he.he.

Everyday--it just gets better!

omg. You are such a fucking idiot.

no, david, that would be YOU

 

[Yurt]

Source: White House was updating AF One file photo

WASHINGTON – An administration official says a presidential Boeing 747 and a fighter jet flew low near ground zero in New York City Monday because the White House Military Office wanted to update its file photo of the president's plane near the Statue of Liberty.


This official said the White House Military Office told the Federal Aviation Administration that it periodically updates file photos of Air Force One near national landmarks, like the statute in New York harbor and the Grand Canyon.


The official requested anonymity to give more details than the official White House announcement that took the blame.


The incident on Monday caused a brief panic among workers, who weren't warned. They recalled the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Again - not Obama's fault - but whoever planned this and said NOT to alert NYC residents or decided NOT to do this with fucking Photoshop or over the Grand Canyon is absolutely the biggest fucking moron I have ever heard of in my lifetime. This guy's head BETTER be on a fucking silver platter by the end of the week.

how is this not obama's fault? he is the CIC...the buck stops with him...amazing, you blame bush for every little concievable thing, but obama gets a pass that HIS presidential plane scares the crap out of manhattan, causes stocks to fall and massive panic....

you're an obama bot