Apparently, a GV isn't enough for democrats
02-08-2007, 10:01 AM
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Yeah, WIC is a terrible program. Kids whose parents are down on their luck don't DESERVE good nutrition! I think we'll all benefit eventually if they can't realize their potential! That's what will help us compete on the international stage, undernourished, under-educated kids in our future! Sharp thinking!
02-08-2007, 10:09 AM
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I found it humorous that she wants a plane that can go non-stop to CA from Washington and that in her mind the 757 is the only plane that can do it.
And exactly what "more" capabilities does the 757 have over the GV?
And exactly what "more" capabilities does the 757 have over the GV?
02-08-2007, 10:19 AM
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Actually there are all kinds of special comm and Command/Control mods. In the bizjets, that capability is usually satisfied by suitcase systems. Those are not as reliable as the hard wired ones. Additionally, the 757 has the range to divert from anywhere to the Omaha command center if the flag goes up and, God forbid, something bad happens to #1 and #2.
02-08-2007, 10:23 AM
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FYI, the GV or 550 has well over 2 times the range of a 757 and is a whole lot faster too.
02-08-2007, 10:25 AM
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Its the mods...the mods.
Besides, the Speaker is simply entitled to the 757. If the Speaker of the House was a Taliban, he's still be entitled to the 757. End of story.
Besides, the Speaker is simply entitled to the 757. If the Speaker of the House was a Taliban, he's still be entitled to the 757. End of story.
02-08-2007, 10:33 AM
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Whether she's entitled or not isn't the point. The point is that her argument for wanting the larger airplane is to get to CA non-stop.
02-08-2007, 10:36 AM
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So what offends you? The fact that a POLITICIAN obfuscated? Or that she (or more likely, her staff) thought that the G-V was below her station?
Because inside the Beltway, you are ranked by the perks you command. And the Speaker of the House commands the 757. And that is the simple fact of the matter.
Range was the excuse, not the reason.
Because inside the Beltway, you are ranked by the perks you command. And the Speaker of the House commands the 757. And that is the simple fact of the matter.
Range was the excuse, not the reason.
02-08-2007, 10:40 AM
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i couldn't find anything about a GV in that article...? The video wouldn't work for me, is it in there?
nvmd i found it
nvmd i found it
Last edited by Puppyz; 02-08-2007 at 10:50 AM. Reason: found it
02-08-2007, 10:44 AM
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She deserves nothing more than a Cessna 152. God forbid POTUS and VPOTUS are gone, getting her airborne in a 152 would be the best thing for this country.
02-08-2007, 10:45 AM
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But I could have sworn a G-V could do a TRANSCON???
Edit: Not a pelosi fan here, but she's still a key link in the chain.
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