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Pelosi's monumental abuse of military aircraft privileges-- travel for children and grandchildren
American Thinker ^ | February 01, 2010 | Rick Moran

Posted on 02/01/2010 7:22:40 PM PST by Ooh-Ah

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To: FlingWingFlyer

Nanzi Pelosi: “They are OUR jets now!”


21 posted on 02/01/2010 7:38:34 PM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Ooh-Ah
Hey, why be so hard on her? She IS the First Woman Speak of the House of Representatives of the United States of America after all.

Not only should her kids and grand kids get free flights, but Grandma makes sure that while on board they are lavished with plenty of snacks and libations to make the burden of travel easier to bear. From the All Gov News:

“In March 2008, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and nine other lawmakers traveled to England, India and Spain. Their flight included $438.75 worth of alcohol, including three cases of beer, 15 bottles of wine, three bottles of vodka, Crown Royal, Dewar’s and other liquor, plus another $750 worth of chips, cakes and other snacks—all of which were paid for by the U.S. Air Force.” http://www.allgov.com/ViewNews/Military_Pays_for_Booze_for_Congressional_Trips_Abroad_100122

22 posted on 02/01/2010 7:38:48 PM PST by garjog (Used to be liberals were just people to disagree with. Now they are a threat to our existence.)
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To: Ooh-Ah

Remember when Nanzi was made speaker and she wanted her
own jet, she just took what she decided was hers.


23 posted on 02/01/2010 7:39:48 PM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: tet68

There ya go. You got that right.


24 posted on 02/01/2010 7:40:01 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (If the CIA and NASA are going to "monitor climate change", why the hell do we need the EPA?)
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To: Ooh-Ah

Pelosi re-elected in landslide!

-Headline this Nov


25 posted on 02/01/2010 7:40:45 PM PST by Tzimisce (No thanks. We have enough government already. - The Tick)
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To: Ooh-Ah

I’d love to see some reporter pin down not Nazi Pelosi, (we NOW what she would say, lies as usual) but Steny Hoyer and ask HIM what his position is on such abuse of military aircraft for travel, and ask HIM if his travel expenses are anywhere near that of the Shrieker of the House.


26 posted on 02/01/2010 7:43:47 PM PST by mkjessup (Goodbye Maelstorm, you RINO-POS! You and your masters at McCain HQ can go eat sh*t !!!)
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To: Ooh-Ah

Liberals can abuse any and all conventions of rules and or laws, however any implied single transgression from a Conservative will necessitate severe public pain and punishment.

Liberals are such ugly inconsistent hypocrites, but they ARE for “the little guy” so I guess its OK?


27 posted on 02/01/2010 7:44:43 PM PST by R0CK3T
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Well , what can we do about it ? We need to make her pay it back or have her arrested . Rotten elitist bastards. She’s a maniac for sure , total wacko.
Any ideas what to do ??????????????????????


28 posted on 02/01/2010 7:46:38 PM PST by sonic109 (and...what are we going to do about it ? NOTHING ?..so shut up and take it !)
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The best way to get her off those jets is to VOTE HER OUT! If not that then have the Pubs retake the House and relegate her to the most worthless sub-committee there is on the Hill. And then tell her to sit down and STFU!


29 posted on 02/01/2010 7:46:56 PM PST by NCC-1701 (ZEROs FAVORITE SONG -- I, ME, MINE -- BY THE BEATLES)
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To: Ooh-Ah

Perp walk. Orange suit. Short trial. Conviction. Massive repayment by Pelosi due to the American taxpayers. Then lock her up and throw away the key.

Justice. It’s a beautiful thing.


30 posted on 02/01/2010 7:47:40 PM PST by pillut48 ("Stand now. Stand together. Stand for what is right."-Gov.Sarah Palin, "Going Rogue")
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Why why why why ..We ALL here now know what she did . You canrt tell me not ONE not ONE reporter in the WHOLE COUNTRY cannot or will not call her out on this? Why I dont get it .


31 posted on 02/01/2010 7:48:20 PM PST by sonic109 (and...what are we going to do about it ? NOTHING ?..so shut up and take it !)
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The Republican House Leadership needs to call for and Ethics Committee investigation of this misappropriation of tax payer funds.


32 posted on 02/01/2010 7:59:57 PM PST by Pontiac
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To: Ooh-Ah

Back in the day she would have been tarred and feathered and hung in the town square.


33 posted on 02/01/2010 8:29:15 PM PST by mojitojoe (“Medicine is the keystone of the arch of socialism.” - Vladimir Lenin)
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Better yet, make her stand in a “security” line like the rest of us, take her shoes off, be scrutinized by a high school dropout piece of garbage, pulled aside for special screening because she is an old woman, then told to have a nice day.


34 posted on 02/01/2010 8:35:48 PM PST by Texas resident (Hunkered Down)
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To: Ooh-Ah
Like I said in another thread yesterday:

"It's that unwritten code with the democrats, "It's not what we do wrong, it's what are you going to do about it?"

35 posted on 02/01/2010 8:36:01 PM PST by BerryDingle (I know how to deal with communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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This is what Nancy Pelosi had to say about the "Culture of Corruption" in '06!

http://www.house.gov/pelosi/press/releases/Feb06/honest.html

Pelosi and More Than 160 House Democrats Cosponsor Real Lobby Reform

Wednesday, February 1, 2006

Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was joined by more than 160 House Democrats to introduce their Honest Leadership and Open Government Act, an aggressive reform package to reverse Republican excesses and protect the public trust.

The bill enacts sweeping reforms that focus on four key areas: banning travel and gifts from lobbyists and organizations that employ or retain lobbyists; reducing the unprecedented political access Republicans have given to corporations and lobbying firms; ending the “dead of night” special interest provisions and requiring disclosure of earmarks; and stopping the revolving door between government and lobbyist by extending the lobbying ban to two years.

“Democrats are leading the effort to turn the most closed, corrupt Congress in history into the most open and honest Congress in history,” Pelosi said. “The American people have been paying the cost for the Republican culture of corruption with a confusing, special-interest Medicare prescription drug program, higher gas prices at the pump, and skyrocketing home heating bills. Democrats will restore truth and trust to our government, and put the priorities of the American people first.”

On the House floor today, Republicans are debating minor reforms that fail to address the corruption in Washington, D.C. The narrow Republican bill bans former Members who are lobbyists form going on the House floor or to the House gym.

“Republicans’ so-called lobby reform does almost nothing to address the ethical cloud that hangs over the Capitol,” Pelosi said. “Republicans don’t want real reform, because for more than 10 years they have benefited from their culture of corruption. Instead of seizing the opportunity today to enact real reform, Republicans once again put the special interests first, leaving the American people to pay for the Republican culture of corruption.”


36 posted on 02/01/2010 8:39:27 PM PST by Ooh-Ah
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Piglosi’s creed. All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.


37 posted on 02/01/2010 8:52:01 PM PST by Wisconsinlady
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BOR quoted her saying she has done no worse than past speakers and BOR bought it hook line and sinker.


38 posted on 02/01/2010 8:59:20 PM PST by Balata
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To: Ooh-Ah

John Sununu was forced out of office for using a helicopter to get to his dentist.


39 posted on 02/02/2010 9:43:03 AM PST by Inwoodian
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