For those keeping track of Democrats “Unintended Consequences” of their acts, or actions this is another for the list.
Just prior to entering fire season they cancel fire fighting aircraft claiming the aircraft are poorly maintained, and that they have enough other resources, and don’t need Aero Union.
If they have the resources where are they, and who owns them?
Yes I know Aero Union isn’t the only player, but they have been a reliable, and experienced player for a long time, and it makes NO SENSE AT ALL TO DIVEST ONESELF OF FIREFIGHTING ASSETS AT THE BEGINNING OF FIRE SEASON.
Presumably, the planes are owned by the US government.
The US government has plenty of P-3 pilots and maintenance personnel in its employ. It’s called the “US Navy”.
As Commander in Chief, Obomba could fix this problem right away.
But he wants to be able to blame this on Republicans. Never let a crisis go to waste.