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Did the First Dog Leave a Number Two on Air Force One?
Wall Street Journal ^ | 10/7/09 | Elizabeth Williamson

Posted on 10/08/2009 8:01:20 AM PDT by RogerWilko

The mystery begins in a Pittsburgh bar where several high-flying airline types met last month. The group swapped stories over drinks when three people present let loose with a good tale.

Bo, the presidential puppy, recently left a present on the presidential jet, they said, and a flight attendant had nearly stepped in it. Associated Press Bo, the Obama family dog, walks away from Air Force One Aug. 30, 2009, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., upon the Obamas’ arrival from a vacation in Martha’s Vineyard. “You can imagine the horror on board when they discovered what it had done,” a participant in the conversation said, referring to Bo. Reports of other puppy-like behavior support the story.

At least two reporters spotted Bo running loose aboard Air Force One this summer. News stories say he chews socks, magazines and the presidential sneakers. In an NBC television interview around the time of the alleged accident, President Barack Obama said Bo has chosen notable venues in the past. “We go out and we’re walking and I’m picking up poop, and in the background is the beautifully lit White House,” the president said. “It’s quite a moment.”

A White House press official was certain—the scoop on the poop was a crock. The press office checked with the Air Force One flight crew who said Bo had not desecrated the jet... (SNIP)

According to McConnell, he checked with two contacts in the 89th Airlift Wing. Both separately confirmed Bo’s youthful indiscretion, although neither of them would speak directly with Washington Wire. “Of course the dog accident on Air Force One happened,” McConnell contends. But the 89th won’t go public with it, he said, because it is strict Air Force policy not to discuss passengers’ activities. The White House stands by its denial.... (SNIP)

(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.wsj.com ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: airforceone; bo; dog; obama
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To: RogerWilko

believe me, that is the mildest thing you will hear being said about Obama in a Pittsburgh bar these days


21 posted on 10/08/2009 8:11:34 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: RogerWilko

Maybe Bo doesn’t like Obama and is voicing his opinion in the only way he knows how :)


22 posted on 10/08/2009 8:11:51 AM PDT by Cathy
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To: RogerWilko

They probably had some Airforce 06 clean it up for them.


23 posted on 10/08/2009 8:11:54 AM PDT by DungeonMaster (Love your neighbor as you love yourself.)
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To: RogerWilko

It depends what you mean by “First Dog.”


24 posted on 10/08/2009 8:13:58 AM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: AU72

Don’t flush unless it’s a duce!


25 posted on 10/08/2009 8:14:05 AM PDT by Dr. Ursus
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To: RogerWilko

The pooch was obviously showing his feelings toward his master...AND the Marxist health care proposals.


26 posted on 10/08/2009 8:14:51 AM PDT by GoldenPup
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To: RogerWilko

Well, Mike Rowe has always said he wants suggestions for his “Dirty Jobs” TV show. He could do an entire hour on what it takes to clean up Air Force One.


27 posted on 10/08/2009 8:15:09 AM PDT by cuz_it_aint_their_money (I'll show their president the exact same respect and loyalty that they have shown my president.)
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To: RogerWilko

If the dog had passed wind, this would have to be in Breaking News.


28 posted on 10/08/2009 8:17:30 AM PDT by Disambiguator
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To: netmilsmom

I think I’m deciding just not to be worried about whether the dog left a little present on AF1.


29 posted on 10/08/2009 8:21:05 AM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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To: RogerWilko

Ghetto dog.


30 posted on 10/08/2009 8:23:21 AM PDT by ladyjane
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To: RogerWilko

After the crap was removed from AF1, the cleaning crew cleaned up after the dog.


31 posted on 10/08/2009 8:23:27 AM PDT by Proud2BeRight
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To: Crim

Okay, that’s not fair to Bo. Bo doesn’t know any better.


32 posted on 10/08/2009 8:24:28 AM PDT by RichInOC (No! BAD Rich! (What'd I say?))
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To: RogerWilko

I think this says more about how normal Bo might be than what poor training he has had. I’ve got a ten month old Pug, he’s fully housebroken and has been for some time now, but he had an “accident” under the dining room table just this morning.

Why? Because I goofed and left his doggie door closed last night, so he could not get out of the house. If a guy has to go, a guy has to go, and I don’t think I’m a bad dog owner because of one pile of poop no matter where it was left. I’m pretty sure my Gus would gladly crap on Air Force One if left no other opportunity. After all, he can hardly excuse himself and step outside at 30,000 feet...


33 posted on 10/08/2009 8:24:44 AM PDT by Bean Counter (Stout Hearts....)
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To: Joiseydude
President Barack Obama said Bo has chosen notable venues in the past. “We go out and we’re walking and I’m picking up poop.....

You poor thing! Ah, the sacrifices you're forced to make....

34 posted on 10/08/2009 8:26:49 AM PDT by jennyjenny
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To: RogerWilko
This is news???

This is news to the Wall Street Journal???

Oh for Pete's sake...

35 posted on 10/08/2009 8:27:13 AM PDT by TChris (There is no freedom without the possibility of failure.)
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To: RogerWilko

I wish it had been me.


36 posted on 10/08/2009 8:27:32 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (ImpeachZero)
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To: RogerWilko
Dog just did what a dog does. I don't blame him. I blame Barry O. for not taking his dog for a walk before going on a trip.

And this turd was saying he wants his daughters to act responsibly if they get a dog?

I always walk my dog before they ever get in the car. That way you don't have an anxious dog, who instinctively knows he really should poop somewhere else.

37 posted on 10/08/2009 8:28:05 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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To: Bean Counter

I’m more interested in why Bo is left to run about on the WH lawn with no attendant to pick up the poop. City dog rules are that the one with the dog scoops the poop. IIs he left to roam about aimlessly unwatched?


38 posted on 10/08/2009 8:31:20 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: RogerWilko

Schwein Hund!


39 posted on 10/08/2009 8:33:29 AM PDT by tumblindice (President 0 & hard choices: soft-serve or hand-dipped)
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To: RogerWilko

"It's a really nice plane... for me to poop on!"

40 posted on 10/08/2009 8:34:02 AM PDT by 24-7Freeper
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