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Old 28-04-2009, 07:50   #1
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The White House has apologised after a low-level flight by a presidential jet and a fighter plane sparked panic among New York City office workers. (BBC On-line)
This is what happens when you let idiots dream up your photo opportunities.
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Old 28-04-2009, 07:59   #2
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Do you really think Obama over looks every tiny decision?

Sheesh.. at least aim the criticism where it's due, the morons in the white house that actually organised it.
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Old 28-04-2009, 08:13   #3
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Do you really think Obama over looks every tiny decision?

Sheesh.. at least aim the criticism where it's due, the morons in the white house that actually organised it.
Fair comment - substitute the word "Moron" for "Obama" in the title if it will make you feel better - JOB DONE !
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In Switzerland they had brotherly love - they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock.
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Old 28-04-2009, 09:49   #4
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I really don't see the fuss or why the panic is due?! :/
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Old 28-04-2009, 10:07   #5
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Probably because the last time low flying jets were spotted in New York by its citizens, they ended up plowing into two skyscrapers. I'll forgive them for being a bit jumpy over that.
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Old 28-04-2009, 10:18   #6
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Hmmm, not convinced. We don't get nervous everytime someone walks with a backpack onto the tube
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Old 28-04-2009, 10:19   #7
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Hmmm, not convinced. We don't get nervous everytime someone walks with a backpack onto the tube
I get jumpy next to people with Mongolian eyes.
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Old 28-04-2009, 10:20   #8
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I get jumpy next to people with Mongolian eyes.
OMG that's like so racist innit!!!
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Old 28-04-2009, 12:51   #9
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Hmmm, not convinced. We don't get nervous everytime someone walks with a backpack onto the tube
In fairness, we were angry the following day when the busses and trains ran late. The difference between us and Americans in that respect is huge.
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Old 28-04-2009, 10:54   #10
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Bit of a difference between a backpack that you see everywhere (it'd be rather odd if someone on a tube train didn't have one), and a jumbo jet that you really don't tend to see over a big city very often (certain exceptions apply).
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