This is getting so childish, it is beyond absurd!

If the press corps don?t like the rules of the sand box go play some place else?

to live there. Should be a free vote among the correspondents what they watch on the television bought by the American taxpayers.

Rob

Why should we give the invited passengers some sort of claim that they have a right to determine the terms of their travel?

I think the whole thing is silly. Still, if the reporters are traveling as (sort-of) guests of the president then I don't see that they have the right to demand specific details about the entertainment they receive. If they don't like the television selection they are free to travel in a different plane and watch what they please. If one of them doesn't like the amenities on Air Force One then I'm sure we could find other people who would happily take up the empty seat.

Air Force One certainly belongs to the American people, but that does not mean the current primary occupant should not have any input on how things operate.

Of course, it's all moot anyway since the administration did agree to the request once it came up in a public way.

Therefore, it may not specifically ''belong to me,'' but during the time that I have it and use it, I have control, among many other things, of what's playing on the stereo. If you ask real nice, I will consider letting you listen to Country Music - but only when I'm not in the vehicle.

If you made a big stink about what was being listened to while I was in control of the vehicle, I would likely do two things: 1) Never invite you to ride along again, and 2) Consider you a jerk (among other unfavorable terms).

The reporter in question was ''along for the ride.'' Should have had enough manners and respect to be as courteous as if riding in your vehicle or mine. I would not be surprised to discover that the whole affair was planned out ahead of time.

Ridiculous


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for a President. You'd better believe that Clinton, and even Dubya's Dad, read and listened to opinions of all stripes, both those they agreed with and those they did't. One reason for the consistently horrible decision-making characteristic of this Administration in all areas is that they only listen to what they want to hear, and blot out all that doesn't fit in with their preconceived notions. It's not only childish behavior on the part of the White House, it's disgusting, tragic, and destructive, all at the same time.

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You'd better believe that Clinton, and even Dubya's Dad, read and listened to opinions of all stripes, both those they agreed with and those they did't.

Really? Again... you know this how?

One reason for the consistently horrible decision-making characteristic of this Administration in all areas is that they only listen to what they want to hear, and blot out all that doesn't fit in with their preconceived notions.

I forgot you had a back-stage pass to all the White House events...

It's not only childish behavior on the part of the White House, it's disgusting, tragic, and destructive, all at the same time.

Disgusting that the President wants to control of the TV on his own plane? Yes, that is SO unrealistic.

So, in the end, what exactly was the purpose of your post other than to spew your irrational hatred for this administration?

so stop complaining you complainers...

He just gets to use it while President.

The limo isn't his either.

... it's "his" while he occupies the office. He gets to decide what food is served in the dining facilities, what TV is on in the plane when he's flying, etc.

Do you have ANY idea how silly this makes you guys look?

he represents us for the time being.
So, as it is our plane, and he represents us, it is his plane until the end of his term.

... coming from a fan of the last occupant that pilfered china and other goodies from the WH and AF1.

Evie

like a Motel 8 (in more ways than one)

....that those tales were long ago debunked but you still keep pushing them.

... and AF1 -- sometimes DURING the Administration.

Here you go, Josh, a link to one of the stories:
Link: http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2001/2/5/161448.shtml

Dave do you ever watch Fox News? I doubt it or you wouldn't have made this display of your unidimensional self.

people who would do ANYTHIHG to bash this President. Very childish and petty, but we're used to it here, aren't we?

in trying to convince the flatlanders that the reality they take for granted as is, in fact, not a complete view of reality at all?.sigh

since the channel was switched when requested. Reporter didn't ask the right person (if indeed he asked anyone at all).

told me not to mention them

grim

this episode is much more childish (by the media)