Here's your large jet...

[jetjock6]

I see a rise in maintenance issues for some of the SAM guys. "Gee, sorry Madame Speaker"
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/2/6/95058.shtml?s=ic

 

[GVFlyer]

Since a Gulfstream C-37A can make it from IAD to PHNL and list SFO as an atlternate, I suspect it would be adequate to transport Nancy Pelosi nonstop from DC to San Francisco.

This is like watching her inauguration as Speaker of the House. It was more like a coronation. She thinks she deserves the Boeing.



GV

 

[SIG600]

She'd probably like them to give it to her, and do it on 50% of the cash as well.

As NewsMax reported earlier, Pelosi’s office has been pressing for routine access to military aircraft not only for herself and her staff, but for relatives and other members of the California delegation as well.

Are you kidding me? If her family needs to travel, let them book it on Orbitz like everyone else. Official business only!

 

[jetjock6]

These are just a few excerpts from Nacy Pelosi's website:

Reducing our dependence on foreign oil is critical to bolstering our national security and creating good-paying new jobs.

Pelosi: Continuing Resolution Is Giant Step Forward in Cleaning Up Republicans’ Huge Fiscal Mess;

On Earth Day, we recognize that a healthy environment is critical to everyone – especially our children – and rededicate ourselves to working for clean air

I guess the C-32 is a step towards reducing the "Huge Fiscal Mess" and the dependence on foreign oil.

Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox and I apologize for visiting Nacy Pelosi's website.

 

[The_Russian]

...and I apologize for visiting Nacy Pelosi's website.

As you should!

 

[ifleyelearz]

Yeah, she says that it is a security issue, not a comfort issue. Stopping for fuel at Scott AFB, Peterson AFB, or even Forbes Field (Topeka) posses a real security threat for the speaker. Those are some of the most dangerous places in the United States. Its not like its Oakland.
Like GVFlyer stated above, why not take the G5? So much for reducing our dependence on foreign oil.

 

[FL420]

What is she asking for: a C-32(B-757-200) or a C-37(G-V?)

 

[peter185]

"not only for herself and her staff, but for relatives and other members of the California delegation as well."

I can understand bringing the staff along if she is going but if they are implying that people in her staff and relatives should have some sort of unrestricted access to these aircraft then that is some b.s. Stick them in first class on United to SFO and make them deal with TSA is my vote.

Maybe she wants a BBJ, I vote they send a couple of young LT's out to pick her up in a C-21 and make her stop for gas.

 

[Benhuntn]

I am glad I am out of that business....I would probably get fired for saying something truthful but not PC. She is as two faced as they come. I would prefer they hire Teddy Kennedy as her driver and he take her back and forth. I am sure there are plenty of bridges between here and SFO.

 

[ifleyelearz]

What is she asking for: a C-32(B-757-200) or a C-37(G-V?)

According to Foxnews, she is asking for the C-32, because it seats 40+. She's dumb.

 

[Beaker]

She wants a ride in a big military airplane...?

...we could probably fit her in the back of Fred. We'd have to get another one for her big ideas. There might be enough space that none of us stinky military types would revolt her by getting too close.

 

[peter185]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_on_go_co/pelosi_plane

Quick update for those interested.

 

[SIG600]

I would prefer they hire Teddy Kennedy as her driver and he take her back and forth. I am sure there are plenty of bridges between here and SFO.

Oh snap.

 

[SDF2BUF2MCO]

These are just a few excerpts from Nacy Pelosi's website:

Reducing our dependence on foreign oil is critical to bolstering our national security and creating good-paying new jobs.

Pelosi: Continuing Resolution Is Giant Step Forward in Cleaning Up Republicans’ Huge Fiscal Mess;

On Earth Day, we recognize that a healthy environment is critical to everyone – especially our children – and rededicate ourselves to working for clean air

I guess the C-32 is a step towards reducing the "Huge Fiscal Mess" and the dependence on foreign oil.

Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox and I apologize for visiting Nacy Pelosi's website.

I am just glad she's doing something about global warming/Earth Day. But I guess when she's just as important as Al Gore, Sean Penn, or Bono, she can't be bothered with a little global warming she's creating - gotta save the world you know.

 

[michael707767]

Give her a C-17 and let her sit on the web seats for 6 hours.

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

Give her a C-17 and let her sit on the web seats for 6 hours.

Better yet, a C-130 and yes, on the web seats....

 

[SIG600]

How about a Phrog with webseats?

 

[AC560]

Local radio host had a good line this morning.

"Nancy Pelosi maybe 3rd in line for the Presidency but she will always be #2 to me".

I thought it was funny anyways.

 

[NorthShore]

Not that I figure any of you are remotely interested in the truth, but the Speaker didn't ask for anything. The House Sergeant at Arms asked that the plane be able to make it coast to coast. Karl Rove and the junior repug leauge made up the rest.

Would it kill you guys to do some research other than Faux news????

 

[peter185]

Why are they saying that she specifically requested a C-32 then, when there are multiple VIP transports in the inventory with east coast to west coast non-stop capability?