Air Farce One Photos (NYC flyby)

[Tonic]

By JEREMY OLSHAN

May 5, 2009

The $328,835 snapshots of an Air Force One backup plane buzzing lower Manhattan last week will not be shown to the public, the White House said yesterday.

"We have no plans to release them," an aide to President Obama told The Post, refusing to comment further.

The sole purpose of the secret photo-op, which sent thousands of New Yorkers running for cover, was to take new publicity shots of the presidential jet over the city.

"The photos . . . are classified -- that's ridiculous," Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., said.

The photos have not technically been "classified," a White House aide said, but they are being kept from public view.

New Yorkers said they could not understand how a president who shares intimate snapshots from the White House could justify keeping these secret.

"So we're not gonna see the fruits of this cruel joke?" said Frank Antonelli, 39, one of the Wall Street traders spooked by last week's flyover.

"I'm not surprised. Obama . . . wouldn't further all the bad publicity by putting out those pictures."



http://www.nypost.com/seven/05052009/news/regionalnews/phantom_air_farce_pictures_167671.htm

[mikemcgrath]

yeah, that's pretty retahded.

[Cyrus Ramsey]

Why do we need to see the snapshots? We already have tons of other pictures and video too.

It's just a big waste of time if you ask me. Just as much as it was a big waste of money.

[Tonic]

wheres the contempt ? wheres the outcry? If this had been Bush and his cronies that did this the forum woud be foaming at the mouth demanding public apologies, impeachment , and the like

I want to see the fucking snapshot because my tax dollars paid for them. They obviously were not for publicity if they are being kept secret, so wtf are they for?

[djephex]

peenoos

[Nick Steady]

wheres the contempt ? wheres the outcry? If this had been Bush and his cronies that did this the forum woud be foaming at the mouth demanding public apologies, impeachment , and the like

I want to see the fucking snapshot because my tax dollars paid for them. They obviously were not for publicity if they are being kept secret, so wtf are they for?

Oh, blow it out your ass. There was a public apology, and now an investigation. Someone is probably going to lose their job over it.

Oh, wait, no you're right. It's a massive conspiracy, clearly!

[Cyrus Ramsey]

wheres the contempt ? wheres the outcry? If this had been Bush and his cronies that did this the forum woud be foaming at the mouth demanding public apologies, impeachment , and the like

I want to see the fucking snapshot because my tax dollars paid for them. They obviously were not for publicity if they are being kept secret, so wtf are they for?

Dude seriously, shut the fuck up already. We spoke up, and shouted out over Bush's illegal war in Iraq. We spoke up and shouted out over Bush's failed response to Katrina. We spoke up and shouted out over Bush's failure to read the writing on the wall about the impending attack from Bin Laden that the CIA and military inelegance told him was coming. We spoke up and shouted out over Bush's failed economics.

So Obama flew Air Force 1 over NYC. He knew he fucked up, and he said he was sorry. When the fuck ever did Bush say he was sorry?

Find something else to get Obama on, and leave this stupid ass shit alone.

[Nick Steady]

So Obama flew Air Force 1 over NYC. He knew he fucked up, and he said he was sorry. When the fuck ever did Bush say he was sorry?

Find something else to get Obama on, and leave this stupid ass shit alone.

Actually, Obama wasn't even made aware that it was going to happen before they did it, and the guy still stepped up to the plate and took responsibility for it. Apparently that's not enough for some. I suppose he needs to die for everyone's sins as well. :roll:

[Tonic]

Find something else to get Obama on, and leave this stupid ass shit alone.

Of course there is plenty more to bring against Obama and I will delight in bringing to attention that hes just as corrupt , morrally bankrupt , full of shit as the next puppet politician

[Tonic]

Oh, blow it out your ass. There was a public apology, and now an investigation. Someone is probably going to lose their job over it.

If only it were ther Obama and his entire cabinet...

alas wishful thinking

[mike p]

the reason people were scared of the plane is because Bush setup 9-11

[Tonic]

the reason people were scared of the plane is because Bush setup 9-11

he's a mastermind, really

[Nick Steady]

Of course there is plenty more to bring against Obama and I will delight in bringing to attention that hes just as corrupt , morrally bankrupt , full of shit as the next puppet politician

Yeah, make more posts about it. Because everytime you do, it has gone over so well with everyone. I mean, the people on this board are almost starving to death for your wisdom.

On a side note, Albert Einstein once said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”.

So post away, fucko.

[mike p]

he's a mastermind, really
he masterminded us into a the worst recession since world war two.

:thumbsup

[Tonic]

Yeah, make more posts about it. Because everytime you do, it has gone over so well with everyone. I mean, the people on this board are almost starving to death for your wisdom.

On a side note, Albert Einstein once said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”.

So post away, fucko.

Not too many seem to be getting their panties in a twist other than those with flimsy blinded belief systems

[mike p]

Not too many seem to be getting their panties in a twist other than those with flimsy blinded belief systems

I'm wearing your mom's panties

[Tonic]

I'm wearing your mom's panties

I knew you were in closet, but cross dressing?

Whats will you be pulling out next? Gerbils?

[mike p]

while we're at it too, let's go torture some people for old times sake

[Tonic]

while we're at it too, let's go torture some people for old times sake

Do you have access to a Jumbo Jet?

[mike p]

Do you have access to a Jumbo Jet?

I have the private jet paid for by working with the Bin Laden group

[Tonic]

I have the private jet paid for by working with the Bin Laden group

You know Obama Binbiden too?

[mike p]

tried a battle of wits with you, but you're unarmed

[DJPrato]

while we're at it too, let's go torture some people for old times sake

Yeah... at least Obama doesn't do anything as bad as waterboarding.

I mean, aside from greenlighting assassinations by way of a bullet through the heads of 3 Somalis.

Hmm... wait a minute.

[mike p]

Yeah... at least Obama doesn't do anything as bad as waterboarding.

I mean, aside from greenlighting assassinations by way of a bullet through the heads of 3 Somalis.

Hmm... wait a minute.

at least it's not torture
are you talking about those pirates that hold people hostage? if so, lolololololol


GO BIG BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nick Steady]

I mean, aside from greenlighting assassinations by way of a bullet through the heads of 3 Somalis.

Hmm... wait a minute.

That wasn't torture. And how do you think that should have been handled?

[DJPrato]

I think the Pirate situation should have been handled exactly how it was handled. It's one of the few good moves Obama has made. Likewise I appreciate the intelligence garnered from the instances of waterboarding conducted at Gitmo.

But, if we're following the current administration's logic here, the Somali situation could have been resolved with "non-violent" discussions and/or other "diplomatic efforts." Right?

By all means let's not extend the luxury of hypocrisy here. If you punish one group, you have to apply the same standard to the other.

[djephex]

more assassinations, less torture. die die die.

[Nick Steady]

But, if we're following the current administration's logic here, the Somali situation could have been resolved with "non-violent" discussions and/or other "diplomatic efforts." Right?

By all means let's not extend the luxury of hypocrisy here. If you punish one group, you have to apply the same standard to the other.

I don't think that's true at all. Different situations require different actions. The world isn't so black and white. Whereas diplomacy will work, or should be attempted, in some instances, a bullet through the head is just as effective in others. I too think the situation was handled appropriately. What some call hypocrisy, others call a grey area.

[J. Phoenix]

Wow. Comparisons between some photo op in NY and starting illegal wars with foreign nations, and then comparing Navy Seals killing 3 Somalian Pirates with waterboarding?

Can we say grasping at straws?

Who's fault is this debacle exactly? Well, I suspect Mayor Bloomberg's office honestly. He got a whole lot of national face time bitching about this very event. A whole lot of time. He's the one with the most to benefit from the entirety.

Seeing as how the FAA was informed, and the NYPD was informed, and every single day in NY some publicity stunt occurs, movies are shot on location, live broadcasts, commercials, and concerts with national artists all happen without major incidents.

I think the NY public is aware of what a photo op is, or a publicity stunt is. Unlike Boston, who freaks out over LED's on an overpass. So maybe someone should have told someone. Or everyone.

People probably would have come out in masse to wave American flags instead of milling about in the streets and yelling at mass media outlets.

Again, ask yourself who benefits from the portrayal of events? Could it be a mayor with Presidential aspirations?

No, it had to be Obama consorting with Satan via his Islamic Oujia board over how best to make New Yorkers shit their pants by reenacting the events of 9/11.

By flying by the Statue of Liberty in a baby blue & white plane with an F-16 escort, of course.

[mikemcgrath]

or maybe this whole flyby had a completely other purpose which we will never know.

[Hackler]

much needed here, a light hearted take on this matter.

http://animalnewyork.com/2009/05/white-house-shoots-down-air-force-one-photo/

[sir.real]

much needed here, a light hearted take on this matter.

http://animalnewyork.com/2009/05/white-house-shoots-down-air-force-one-photo/

nice one with the space station.

they should have chopped that guy standing on top of a building in front of it :lol:

[Tonic]

Wow. Comparisons between some photo op in NY and starting illegal wars with foreign nations, and then comparing Navy Seals killing 3 Somalian Pirates with waterboarding?

All things perpetrated during the first 100 days of current administration including the escalation of bombing in Iraq


Can we say grasping at straws?

Who's fault is this debacle exactly? Well, I suspect Mayor Bloomberg's office honestly. He got a whole lot of national face time bitching about this very event. A whole lot of time. He's the one with the most to benefit from the entirety.


Are you being serious?


Seeing as how the FAA was informed, and the NYPD was informed, and every single day in NY some publicity stunt occurs, movies are shot on location, live broadcasts, commercials, and concerts with national artists all happen without major incidents.

This little stunt , no matter how well people were supposedly informed , is bordering on insane considering events that took place there eight years ago

I think the NY public is aware of what a photo op is, or a publicity stunt is. Unlike Boston, who freaks out over LED's on an overpass. So maybe someone should have told someone. Or everyone.

Yes, the public should have been well informed by the media and other information outlets

People probably would have come out in masse to wave American flags instead of milling about in the streets and yelling at mass media outlets.

Again, ask yourself who benefits from the portrayal of events? Could it be a mayor with Presidential aspirations?

I dont think this looks good for Bloomberg either, in fact , it makes him look like a political puppet subservient to the federal government


No, it had to be Obama consorting with Satan via his Islamic Oujia board over how best to make New Yorkers shit their pants by reenacting the events of 9/11.

By flying by the Statue of Liberty in a baby blue & white plane with an F-16 escort, of course.

Whatever it was , its not at all funny and I think its been quite indicative of the patterns of this administration... I expect more shenanigans on the horizon

ps. The Statue of Liberty is not a symbol of freedom

[Bucho]

to be honest, i completely agree that this is indicative of what this administration has in store for the next 3 years...

i also believe that swine flu makes you perpetually oink...

bird flu keeps your interest towards the need to migrate south...

republicans actually believe in something rather than simply being angry about losing several elections at the same time...

michael steele is the greatest PR move for the GOP ever...

Jon Stewart is completely unbiased in his opinions toward this administration...

glenn beck isn't emo, he's just a transcendentalist at heart and is verbose enough to express it...

and Rush Limbaugh isn't feeding fuel to the alarmist fire.

[Cyrus Ramsey]

to be honest, i completely agree that this is indicative of what this administration has in store for the next 3 years...

i also believe that swine flu makes you perpetually oink...

bird flu keeps your interest towards the need to migrate south...

republicans actually believe in something rather than simply being angry about losing several elections at the same time...

michael steele is the greatest PR move for the GOP ever...

Jon Stewart is completely unbiased in his opinions toward this administration...

glenn beck isn't emo, he's just a transcendentalist at heart and is verbose enough to express it...

and Rush Limbaugh isn't feeding fuel to the alarmist fire.

Lol, repped.

[timmyruckus]

to be honest, i completely agree that this is indicative of what this administration has in store for the next 3 years...

i also believe that swine flu makes you perpetually oink...

bird flu keeps your interest towards the need to migrate south...

republicans actually believe in something rather than simply being angry about losing several elections at the same time...

michael steele is the greatest PR move for the GOP ever...

Jon Stewart is completely unbiased in his opinions toward this administration...

glenn beck isn't emo, he's just a transcendentalist at heart and is verbose enough to express it...

and Rush Limbaugh isn't feeding fuel to the alarmist fire.

hahahhahaha

[Cyrus Ramsey]

This little stunt , no matter how well people were supposedly informed , is bordering on insane considering events that took place there eight years ago



Dude, you really are a moron. Have you ever been to NYC?

The reason why this scared some people was the involvement of the F-16 fighter plane. NYC happens to sit right in the middle of three of the busiest airports in the nation (Laguardia, JFK, Newark) and is in close proximity to Boston, DC, Phili and others. The people of NYC are used to seeing large planes over their city all the time. It happens everyday. I mean it was only a few months ago that a large commercial airliner made a splash landing in the Hudson river.

And again, the main man stood up and said he was sorry, even though (as Nick said) he had nothing to do with it. Seriously, drop it, it's over. Stop reaching for trash. Obama is the president, and like every president before him, he is going to fuck up. Not just some stupid fly by, but a real fuck up, A blow job from an intern, a failed response to a disaster, a hostage crises, a bad economy, whatever. Wait for the real thing and stop being such a pansy/alarmist.

[mikemcgrath]

did you hear the 911 call from that guy freaking out and crying when this happened? that was funny! of course im evil.

[timmyruckus]

did you hear the 911 call from that guy freaking out and crying when this happened? that was funny! of course im evil.

post it! i'll join you in an El Oh El on him

[Tonic]

[QUOTE]Dude, you really are a moron. Have you ever been to NYC?

No


The reason why this scared some people was the involvement of the F-16 fighter plane. NYC happens to sit right in the middle of three of the busiest airports in the nation (Laguardia, JFK, Newark) and is in close proximity to Boston, DC, Phili and others. The people of NYC are used to seeing large planes over their city all the time. It happens everyday. I mean it was only a few months ago that a large commercial airliner made a splash landing in the Hudson river.

Still seems like a stupid stunt. I dont care if it was a jumbo jet cruising the wtc ground zero or F-16s flying over some new yorker eating ice cream sadwich. Photo ops do not take precidence over public safety. GET IT?

And its certainly worthy of posting here to get the kool aid drinkers riled up!!!


And again, the main man stood up and said he was sorry, even though (as Nick said) he had nothing to do with it. Seriously, drop it, it's over. Stop reaching for trash. Obama is the president, and like every president before him, he is going to fuck up. Not just some stupid fly by, but a real fuck up, A blow job from an intern, a failed response to a disaster, a hostage crises, a bad economy, whatever. Wait for the real thing and stop being such a pansy/alarmist.

A blow job is a real fuck up ? get your priorities sorted mate

[djephex]

A blow job from an intern.

i like head