The Swamp: White House apology: AF One 'photo-op' by Mark Silva

The Swamp: White House apology: AF One 'photo-op' by Mark Silva April 27, 2009

The low-flying journey of the United States of America jumbo-jet that serves as Air Force One when the president is aboard -- there are two -- created quite a stir today when the big blue bird, sans president but trailed by fighter jets, swept over the Statue of Liberty.

It was a military "photo-op,'' the Federal Aviation Administration said, and it had been coordinated with many local, state and federal agencies.

[…]

The White House at first indicated it didn't know anything about the photo opp -- but later in the day, Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office, said this about the flight of the presidential aircraft, sans president, over New York:

"Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision. 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. I apologize and take responsibility for any distress that flight caused."

Recommended for you:
Recriminations after lower Manhattan jet flyover sets off panic, memories of 9/11 (@chicagotribune.com)

Swine flu cases double in U.S.: 40 (@this site)

Flyover of 747, F-16 panics New Yorkers (@chicagotribune.com - Nation/World)

Effort to minimize the cost of pricey biotech drugs picks up steam on Capitol Hill (@chicagotribune.com - Business)

Big oil-producing countries forced to cut subsidies for gasoline at home (@chicagotribune.com - Business)

http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2009/04/white_house_apology_af_one_pho.html
20090427 The Swamp WH apologizes for AF1 photo op by Silva

Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Art: www.kevindayhoff.com
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: www.westgov.net

Fly the flag in remembrance on September 11, 2008

Fly the flag in remembrance on September 11, 2008

Hat Tip: Grammy

On Thursday, September 11th, 2008, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States.

Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this seventh anniversary of one our country's worst tragedies.

We do this honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism.

Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds

20080911 Fly the flag in remembrance on September 11, 2008

Real Clear Politics September 6, 2008: Joint Statement On 9/11 Plans Posted by KYLE TRYGSTAD |

Real Clear Politics September 6, 2008: Joint Statement On 9/11 Plans Posted by KYLE TRYGSTAD

The Obama and McCain campaigns released a joint statement today stating that the two nominees will appear together at Ground Zero on September 11.

"On September 11, 2008, we will join together to mark the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at Ground Zero.

"All of us came together on 9/11 -- not as Democrats or Republicans -- but as Americans. In smoke-filled corridors and on the steps of the Capitol; at blood banks and at vigils -- we were united as one American family. On Thursday, we will put aside politics and come together to renew that unity, to honor the memory of each and every American who died, and to grieve with the families and friends who lost loved ones. We will also give thanks for the firefighters, police, and emergency responders who set a heroic example of selfless service, and for the men and women who serve today in defense of the freedom and security that came under attack in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania."

20080906 RCP Jt statement on 9 11 Plans by Kyle Trygstad

ABC News: Half View Palin Favorably The RCP Blog Home Page USA Today/Gallup: McCain +10