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EPA chief claims he needs first-class flights to avoid 'unpleasant' interactions with taxpayers
The Week ^ | February 14, 2018 | Jeva Lange

Posted on 02/15/2018 5:50:21 AM PST by ilovesarah2012

It seemed like it could be the great mystery of our time: What unspecified threats require Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Scott Pruitt to fly almost exclusively in business or first class? A spokesperson told CBS News on Tuesday that "due to security concerns" the secretary "has a blanket waiver to fly in first or business class,"

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To: rdcbn

Ditto.


21 posted on 02/15/2018 6:15:53 AM PST by EMI_Guy ("You have to slow down to go fast." - Kenny Roberts)
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To: EMI_Guy

I think he should have his very own private plane. Any of those kamikaze planes left over from WW2?


22 posted on 02/15/2018 6:16:59 AM PST by oldasrocks (rump)
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To: daler

In the interest of internal security, I think it would be wise if he were flown for official work events on non-commercial flights.


23 posted on 02/15/2018 6:18:53 AM PST by VietVet876
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To: The Sons of Liberty

Price was padding his travel expense account. When I first read this, I thought this is an Obama rollover who wants to avoid speaking to conservatives.

No, this guy is taking the heat. The left would easily plant someone to sit next to him, and then to start an argument.

Besides, these guys run up so much frequent flyer miles, they can upgrade all the time easily.

In short, I agree, he should be flying first class.


24 posted on 02/15/2018 6:19:15 AM PST by nikos1121 (Tax cuts should be retro-active to January 1, 2017!!!!)
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To: ilovesarah2012

Don’t fall for the Alinskyite bait.

Guys. Pruitt is a hero. He has doe the lord’s work defanging EPA.

He is worth a million times his salary and I under minute by minute assault for undoing a key plank of the Chinese effort to gut American manufacturing

Next time, thunk. See the big picture.


25 posted on 02/15/2018 6:20:47 AM PST by AndyJackson
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To: ilovesarah2012

Don’t fall for the Alinskyite bait.

Guys. Pruitt is a hero. He has doe the lord’s work defanging EPA.

He is worth a million times his salary and I under minute by minute assault for undoing a key plank of the Chinese effort to gut American manufacturing

Next time, thunk. See the big picture.


26 posted on 02/15/2018 6:20:53 AM PST by AndyJackson
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To: Jacvin

Kind of agree? The guy is a hero.


27 posted on 02/15/2018 6:22:53 AM PST by AndyJackson
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To: nikos1121
In short, I agree, he should be flying first class.

Me too, or just get lease a private plane like netjets.

28 posted on 02/15/2018 6:23:02 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: ilovesarah2012

He gets verbally assaulted in public all the time. Berated in resteraunts, etc. The progressives want him dead. I’m fine with him in 1st class. Guy’s one of the best on the team. He don’t need that shiite.


29 posted on 02/15/2018 6:23:34 AM PST by Basket_of_Deplorables (SEDITION! Obama DOJ colluded to try overthrow the President!)
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To: alancarp
99.99% of the public would never recognize him.

Yep.

30 posted on 02/15/2018 6:24:51 AM PST by plain talk
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To: tomkat

“The article is a whitewash of how eco terrorists and other liberals have threatened his life & his family. He is doing a very hazardous job for us.” They stalk him using social media and texts, they alert fellow travelers on the planes and the ground, they are organized, evil scum.


31 posted on 02/15/2018 6:30:58 AM PST by narses ( For the Son of man shall come ... and then will he render to every man according to his works.)
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To: gr8eman

The Time article headline

“EPA Head Says He Needs to Fly First Class Because People Are Mean to Him in Coach”


32 posted on 02/15/2018 6:31:29 AM PST by ilovesarah2012
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To: ilovesarah2012

My understanding is that this is bigly fake news. His seat placement was decided by his security personnel, not him. He is one of the brightest stars in the cabinet, IMHO.


33 posted on 02/15/2018 6:32:08 AM PST by PlateOfShrimp
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To: ilovesarah2012

I am sure Pruitt didn’t say unpleasant encounters with taxpayers

Considering the left is aggressive and threatening on a good day he has probably been attacked and threatened


34 posted on 02/15/2018 6:33:25 AM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Jacvin

I wouldn’t recognize him if he was sitting next to me. I guess others do, though.


35 posted on 02/15/2018 6:34:10 AM PST by ilovesarah2012
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To: WayneS

No

The left is physically attacking cabinet members and family members

Why would you believe anything the msm says?

Pruitt is one of the good guys


36 posted on 02/15/2018 6:35:28 AM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: tomkat

You’re an idiot

The left is getting more and more aggressive

Why do you believe anything the msm puts out? Pruitt is one of the good guys. The left hates him and is trying to get him dumped


37 posted on 02/15/2018 6:36:52 AM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Nifster

His flying business or first is a small price for the taxpayer to pay to keep him safe from the lunatic lefties and traitors roaming all over our society today.


38 posted on 02/15/2018 6:36:57 AM PST by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: dsrtsage

I’ll say!!


39 posted on 02/15/2018 6:37:52 AM PST by Still Thinking (Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
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To: ilovesarah2012

Have him sign for a GSA vehicle and DRIVE.


40 posted on 02/15/2018 6:39:30 AM PST by TADSLOS (Alex Jones isnÂ’t quite the wing nut now, all things considered.)
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