Still demanding. Still shrill. An exhibition of the culture of corruption. Pelosi is still demanding that she get her own Air Force One. I guess that’s part of the perks she expects from being elected speaker. Private military jets are just the right thing to perk up the ultra-rich liberal commute. Sort of an upgrade to accompany the limousine I suppose.
Pelosi’s push for jet remains up in air.
It’s a far cry from leading by example. The example we were led to believe Democrats wanted to give. But then we all know what kind of example they will be giving. For instance, when you don’t get your way, your outrageous and profligate demands met immediately, accuse those who refuse you of racism or sexism. Call them liars and haters too while you’re at it!
The congressional source said Pentagon officials complained that Mr. Murtha, Pennsylvania Democrat, is accusing them of sexism for not immediately heeding her request. ~washingtontimes.com
Yeah. That’s the example we’ve come to know and expect.
“But Hastert used military planes! It’s the same thing.”
Actually, there is a difference. Pelosi wants a large plush aircraft to ferry around an entire entourage of people. Pelosi wants to use the armed forces as her own personal valets. Not good enough to fight. But good enough to serve… democrats, that is.
The congressional source said the speaker’s office requested an Air Force plane to take her to a weekend Democratic retreat in Williamsburg, but the Pentagon declined.
The source said Mr. Hastert on one occasion used an Air Force plane for such an event. The Air Force later determined it was a mistake, and such flights were not repeated.
The source said the Pentagon will likely give in to Mrs. Pelosi’s requests for a large plane and travel entourage, given her and Mr. Murtha’s power over defense spending.
Mr. Raimo argues that Mrs. Pelosi needs a military aircraft, as opposed to commercial flights, for security reasons.
The defense source, who asked not to be named, termed her request “carte blanche,” saying she wanted a plane that could carry an entourage just like President Bush, who flies on Air Force One, and Vice President Dick Cheney, who also always flies on military planes. ~washingtontimes.com