Obama + New York = Really Stupid Idea

AboveTheSalt · 28-04-2009, 07:50

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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.

Garp · 28-04-2009, 07:59

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.

AboveTheSalt · 28-04-2009, 08:13

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Originally Posted by Garp

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 !

Will · 28-04-2009, 09:49

I really don't see the fuss or why the panic is due?! :/

iCraig · 28-04-2009, 10:07

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.

Will · 28-04-2009, 10:18

Hmmm, not convinced. We don't get nervous everytime someone walks with a backpack onto the tube

Fayshun · 28-04-2009, 10:19

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Originally Posted by Will

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.

Will · 28-04-2009, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Fayshun

I get jumpy next to people with Mongolian eyes.

OMG that's like so racist innit!!!

Mark · 28-04-2009, 10:54

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).

Will · 28-04-2009, 10:57

Well if you remember there were/are lots of flight paths that used to scrape past NY so it was fairly normal. I don't see the point in living in fear or paranoia certainly in things that I have no control over. But then I don't get the reactionary nature of some things or people, and 9/11 whilst tragic didn't really make me go "oh my goodness this is the worse thing ever".

This "incident" in my eyes is a mountain out of a molehill situation.

28-04-2009, 07:59	#2
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	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. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

28-04-2009, 09:49	#4
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I really don't see the fuss or why the panic is due?! :/ __________________ *No No!*

28-04-2009, 10:07	#5
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	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. __________________

28-04-2009, 10:18	#6
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Hmmm, not convinced. We don't get nervous everytime someone walks with a backpack onto the tube __________________ *No No!*

28-04-2009, 10:57	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Well if you remember there were/are lots of flight paths that used to scrape past NY so it was fairly normal. I don't see the point in living in fear or paranoia certainly in things that I have no control over. But then I don't get the reactionary nature of some things or people, and 9/11 whilst tragic didn't really make me go "oh my goodness this is the worse thing ever". This "incident" in my eyes is a mountain out of a molehill situation. __________________ *No No!*

28-04-2009, 10:54	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	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).