The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 433

Not Afraid · 03-18-2009, 07:15 PM

I was near the LB Airport right before 3, so I drove there, parked, and joined about 40 others on an embankment on Spring street, right at the tunnel where the runway crosses the street. I was not far from and on equal level with the runway.

Air Force One arrice just after 3 pm. I shot some really horrible video which I will upload (somewhere?) tonight. The plane was pretty darned closed to me.

Afterwards, I stayed put thinking that I might see the motorcade. I was chatting with some folks who, it turns out, have 2 dogs and live in my area and need a pet sitter (always marketing). As we were hanging out, 5 giant marine helicopters rose from the airport tarmac and took off in single file going South. The middle copter was quite a bit larger than the others, so I assumed Obama was in that one. (I took bad video of this as well.)

I carried on about my business and was at a client's house getting updated cayote information when three of the helecopters few back over Long Beach heading North. This was about 5:00 (or there abouts). (No video, but pictures were taken.) When i got home, I heard another rumbling and saw the 3 copters flying overhead going South, presumably back to the Long Beach Airport. (This was before 6:30 and I didn't have my camera).

As far as I know, Air Force One is still at the LB Airport. I wonder when he is leaving and if it will be from there? I can catch the action on the departure.

Alex · 03-18-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Even at the destination point?

Clinton wasn't at the destination point when I saw him but Reagan was.

No obvious security or interference more than a block away and we were all allowed to stand across the street.

Tom · 03-19-2009, 10:42 AM

George Bush said that he plans to write a book about the toughest decisions he had to make while in office.

Quote:

"I'm going to put people in my place, so when the history of this administration is written at least there's an authoritarian voice saying exactly what happened," Bush said.

I'm not making this up.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-19-2009, 10:45 AM

Hey, I give him credit. "Authoritarian" is probably the more accurate word.

Strangler Lewis · 03-19-2009, 12:40 PM

And that voice would be Cheney's.

bewitched · 03-19-2009, 02:17 PM

[off topic] SL, your avatar is creepin' me out![/off topic]

alphabassettgrrl · 03-20-2009, 10:19 PM

I love that the Obamas are trying to be normal. I like that they want to do something fun and silly like dying the fountains green. I hope I would approve had Bush and Co done it. It's a small thing, and really doesn't do much overall, but is kind of cute.

Not Afraid · 03-20-2009, 10:22 PM

I love that they are planting a vegetable garden.

alphabassettgrrl · 03-20-2009, 11:17 PM

How cool! Now, if they just call it a veggie garden, instead of giving it some "name"...

Strangler Lewis · 03-21-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bewitched

[off topic] SL, your avatar is creepin' me out![/off topic]

Says the girl with the avatar whose eyeballs float up slightly in the socket, a classic sign of mental illness.

My avatar was also funnier.

03-18-2009, 07:15 PM	#4321
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I was near the LB Airport right before 3, so I drove there, parked, and joined about 40 others on an embankment on Spring street, right at the tunnel where the runway crosses the street. I was not far from and on equal level with the runway. Air Force One arrice just after 3 pm. I shot some really horrible video which I will upload (somewhere?) tonight. The plane was pretty darned closed to me. Afterwards, I stayed put thinking that I might see the motorcade. I was chatting with some folks who, it turns out, have 2 dogs and live in my area and need a pet sitter (always marketing). As we were hanging out, 5 giant marine helicopters rose from the airport tarmac and took off in single file going South. The middle copter was quite a bit larger than the others, so I assumed Obama was in that one. (I took bad video of this as well.) I carried on about my business and was at a client's house getting updated cayote information when three of the helecopters few back over Long Beach heading North. This was about 5:00 (or there abouts). (No video, but pictures were taken.) When i got home, I heard another rumbling and saw the 3 copters flying overhead going South, presumably back to the Long Beach Airport. (This was before 6:30 and I didn't have my camera). As far as I know, Air Force One is still at the LB Airport. I wonder when he is leaving and if it will be from there? I can catch the action on the departure.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Hey, I give him credit. "Authoritarian" is probably the more accurate word. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	And that voice would be Cheney's. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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bewitched 101% Yummy! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I know Kung Fu. Posts: 1,413	[off topic] SL, your avatar is creepin' me out![/off topic] __________________ ~Whitney Wondering about the future of Ellington Woodard's punk@ss sh!t.
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03-20-2009, 10:19 PM	#4327
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	I love that the Obamas are trying to be normal. I like that they want to do something fun and silly like dying the fountains green. I hope I would approve had Bush and Co done it. It's a small thing, and really doesn't do much overall, but is kind of cute. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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03-20-2009, 10:22 PM	#4328
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I love that they are planting a vegetable garden.
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03-20-2009, 11:17 PM	#4329
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	How cool! Now, if they just call it a veggie garden, instead of giving it some "name"... __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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