Obama Seems To Forget Air Force One Belongs To The American People
H/T MsUnderestimated Captions:
During the first couple of weeks of his presidency, Barack Obama has made good use of his “spiffy” new ride.
The president, who has made several trips around the country in Air Force One, was particularly excited during his first trip on the plane as commander in chief when he flew recently to the House Democrats’ annual retreat in Williamsburg, Virginia.
“Thanks for giving me a reason to fly Air Force One,” he told the House Democrats after his flight, which took him away from a week of fighting for the economic stimulus bill.
Donning a blue jacket with the presidential seal on the right and his name embroidered on the left, Obama came back to the press section of the plane shortly before taking off for Williamsburg.
“Hey guys, what do you think of my — this spiffy ride here?” the president asked the group of reporters traveling with him on the presidential plane.
Riding aboard Air Force One is a treat for the president, but also for the reporters covering the White House, said CNN’s Ed Henry.
“I’m always amazed that every time someone finds out what my job is, without fail, their first question is: ‘Do you get to fly on Air Force One?’ ” Henry said. “There is a wonder and mystery about this plane that is just remarkable.”
As president, Obama’s first ride on the helicopter Marine One to Andrews Air Force Base, where Air Force One is kept, also seemed to leave him impressed.
“It’s spectacular,” Obama said. “You go right over the Washington Monument, and then you kind of curve in by the Capitol. It was spectacular.”
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Both Air Force One & Marine One have spinners too
Once again, The Fraudulent One’s lips move, yet he says nothing of substance. I hope he enjoys his joy rides on MY plane.
What a geek.
Yes but not only does the any pres fly AF1 but each time it flies an identical one flies as decoy plus a cargo jet accompanies these two to carry the limo.
Cost for each trip, not friggin cheap.
I’m trying to wrap my mind around the idea of flying a 747 150 miles from DC to one of several bases near Williamsburg. Did they bother to put the gear up?
Damn right!
The cost of redundancy and contingency ain’t chump change regardless the chump reaping the benefits!!!
Not bad for a second generation spear thrower.
What a way to come back to Chi-town to impress all your drug deal- uh,I mean homies…Real class there Mao.While your country is broke…real class.
Real poingnant comments too..
“Hey guys, what do you think of my — this spiffy ride here?â€
You gotta be fucking kidding me.
Yeah… no applause necessary.
Just throw underwear.
(Er… not you Ed)
Woulda cost less to throw his ass in the beast and drive his dumbass 150 miles.
Woulda cost less to throw his ass in the beast and drive his dumbass 150 miles.