Anyone see the low flying 747 in Manhattan today?

vegasX5 · #1 04-27-2009, 12:46 PM

Readers: Did You See the Low-Flying Jet Over Lower Manhattan? - The Middle Seat Terminal - WSJ

Apparently this was a military "photo op" by the DoD. Extremely strange if you ask me

Wouldn't it behoove them to let everyone know in advance to avoid fear and confusion??

Thunder22 · #2 04-27-2009, 12:49 PM

What a bunch of asshats.

Mr.Black · #3 04-27-2009, 01:55 PM

you couldn't make this crap up, apparently "photo opt" is the only explaination they needed

-check out youtube video very disturbing

E61Silver · #4 04-27-2009, 08:23 PM

Makes you wonder if the story was a cover for the real reason?

Wagner · #5 04-27-2009, 08:30 PM

DoD??? Not quite, try Obama...

OBAMA PLANE PHOTO OP STARTLES NEW YORKERS - New York Post

Obama plane photo op startles New Yorkers

http://wizbangblog.com/content/2009/...ew-yorkers.php

http://www.reuters.com/article/topNe...edName=topNews

This is the "White House Military Office" completely different than DoD.

Quicksilver · #6 04-27-2009, 08:35 PM

If he's responsible then he gets the "DUMMY" award.

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Originally Posted by Wagner

DoD??? Not quite, try Obama...

Wagner · #7 04-27-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

If he's responsible then he gets the "DUMMY" award.

"if", if?

Did you watch his Press Sec today?? Tap dancing insanely with multiple responses. Just curious would Bloomburg is going to do...

chilliwilli · #8 04-27-2009, 11:34 PM

The CEO's office is in the area...she says several buildings performed emergency evacuations, during which, a number of people suffered asthma and anxiety attacks, and an older fella on her floor sprained an ankle while rushing for the stairs. Besides AF-one there was a fighter jet that flew eerily low to the downtown buildings.

Quicksilver · #9 04-28-2009, 01:26 AM

I don't believe for a moment that Obama said OK guys
let's get this big jet and fly over NY and take some pictures.

And while I don't believe everything in the news heres what's being reported.

"Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision," said Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office. "While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities in New York and New Jersey, it's clear that the mission created confusion and disruption."

Two officials told CNN the White House Military Office was trying to update its file photos of Air Force One. The officials said the president was angry when he learned Monday afternoon about the flight, which sparked fear in the New York-New Jersey area.

"The president was furious about it," one of the officials said. The incident outraged many New Yorkers, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

In fact I heard that a high level meeting was held about the incident
and Mr. Obama chewed out a few people. What's going to happen next
I have no Idea but blaming Obama seems like a stretch to me.

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Originally Posted by Wagner

"if", if?

Did you watch his Press Sec today?? Tap dancing insanely with multiple responses. Just curious would Bloomburg is going to do...

Wagner · #10 04-28-2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I don't believe for a moment that Obama said OK guys
let's get this big jet and fly over NY and take some pictures.

And while I don't believe everything in the news heres what's being reported.

"Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision," said Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office. "While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities in New York and New Jersey, it's clear that the mission created confusion and disruption."

Two officials told CNN the White House Military Office was trying to update its file photos of Air Force One. The officials said the president was angry when he learned Monday afternoon about the flight, which sparked fear in the New York-New Jersey area.

"The president was furious about it," one of the officials said. The incident outraged many New Yorkers, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

In fact I heard that a high level meeting was held about the incident
and Mr. Obama chewed out a few people. What's going to happen next
I have no Idea but blaming Obama seems like a stretch to me.

You honestly believe the President didn't know? Do you know what the "White House Military Office" is? Here ya go:

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THE WHITE HOUSE MILITARY OFFICE

The White House Military Office (WHMO) provides military support for White House functions, including food service, Presidential transportation, medical support and emergency medical services, and hospitality services. The office, led by WHMO Director Louis Caldera, oversees policy related to WHMO functions and Department of Defense assets and ensures that White House requirements are met with the highest standards of quality. The WHMO Director oversees all military operations aboard Air Force One on Presidential missions worldwide. The Deputy Director of the White House Military Office focuses primarily on the day-to-day support of the WHMO.

The WHMO's operational units are the most visible part of the WHMO's support to the President. The WHMO units include the White House Communications Agency, Presidential Airlift Group, White House Medical Unit, Camp David, Marine Helicopter Squadron One, Presidential Food Service, and the White House Transportation Agency. To assure proper coordination and integration, the WHMO also includes support elements such as operations; policy, plans, and requirements; information and technology management; financial management and comptroller; WHMO counsel; and security. Together, WHMO entities provide essential service to the President and help maintain the continuity of the Presidency.

Sorry but I can't be that naive

I'm still tripping over the OP saying it was 'DoD'

Louis Caldera, who is he?