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The Hype: Say goodbye to flyovers
NBC Sports ^ | 3-1-13 | NBC

Posted on 03/01/2013 4:11:35 AM PST by central_va

Due to federal budget issues, the sporting world will soon have to say goodbye to flyovers. Michelle Beadle is alright with the cut because she isn't comfortable using tax dollars to fund this, but Dave Briggs says it's a reminder of our military in front of millions of people.

(Excerpt) Read more at sports.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: defensespending; sequester; usmilitary
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The comments at the link are great:

Why spend money on patriotism when you can waste it on giving food stamps to people that drive new Mercedes ?

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1 posted on 03/01/2013 4:11:40 AM PST by central_va
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To: central_va

Actually, I would rather have the flyovers done against enemy positions - you know, Kandahar, Benghazi, Washington DC.


2 posted on 03/01/2013 4:15:52 AM PST by Glenmore
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To: central_va; SkyDancer
A few years ago I was present at Lambeau Field to see the opening game, and start of the NFL Season, between the Green Bay Packers and New Orlean Saints. We watched the flyover take place as the sun was setting.

The F-16s came out of the south and went right over the stadium. A gorgeous sight that still sticks out in a mind as a truly inspiring sight for those who love this country and th military.

So... the govt. wants to suspend flyovers, but continues funding other worthless programs? So sad....

3 posted on 03/01/2013 4:21:22 AM PST by Northern Yankee (Where Liberty dwells, there is my Country. - Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Northern Yankee

How about stopping Pelosi’s flyovers every weekend to go home?


4 posted on 03/01/2013 4:25:59 AM PST by Average Al
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To: Northern Yankee

Remember a flyover at Tampa Bay Bucs stadium bout 5 years ago and a stealth bomber came over so low you could read the markings on the plane. Goosebumps and shades of Star Wars!


5 posted on 03/01/2013 4:26:21 AM PST by Renegade
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To: Northern Yankee

Now, if only the feds would make the First Bangs fly coach to take her Barry-free vacations


6 posted on 03/01/2013 4:28:19 AM PST by silverleaf (Age Takes a Toll: Please Have Exact Change)
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To: central_va

Don’t worry. Drone flights will be increased to compensate.


7 posted on 03/01/2013 4:29:41 AM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: central_va
"Why spend money on patriotism when you can waste it on giving food stamps to people that drive new Mercedes ?"

Another version: Why spend money on patriotism when you can give new jets to the Muslim Brotherhood?

8 posted on 03/01/2013 4:31:25 AM PST by Truth29
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To: Glenmore

Wanna save money?
Bin laden is DEAD. We won the war. Zer0bama has made safety last in war zones with his rules of engagement.

Bring the troops home NOW.


9 posted on 03/01/2013 4:32:51 AM PST by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: central_va

We are in the flight pattern for the flyovers done at Denver Bronco home games at Sports Authority (Mile High) Stadium. Usually get to experience them fly more than a few practice laps before they descend at the kickoff.

There’s even been a Stealth Bomber we saw once.

I look forward to the flyovers more than the game itself sometimes.....

Sad. Sucking the joy and patriotism out of everything..........


10 posted on 03/01/2013 4:41:06 AM PST by averagemo
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To: central_va

Lets be realistic:

In order to remain proficient pilots have to fly planes. Every day planes go up to give pilots practice and proficiency.

Instead of flying over the country for practice they fly over a stadium for a flyover. Its a training excercise.

Stopping a flyover will not save a dime. It is another of Obama’s paybacks. That’s all.
I can guarantee you Air Force One will not stop flying nor will the Wookie airlines.


11 posted on 03/01/2013 4:42:42 AM PST by Venturer
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“Stopping a flyover will not save a dime”

That’s exactly right.


12 posted on 03/01/2013 4:51:28 AM PST by ryan71
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To: Average Al

How about the first wookie? I see no real function for her ‘service’.

Stay at home (actually her temporary home), be a good housewife, and mother, for a model FLOTUS.


13 posted on 03/01/2013 4:53:28 AM PST by Sir Napsalot (Pravda + Useful Idiots = CCCP; JournOList + Useful Idiots = DopeyChangey!)
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To: Sir Napsalot

In many urban black living arrangements, granmas are stuck with looking after the unaborted kids.


14 posted on 03/01/2013 5:02:57 AM PST by bert ((K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 .....The fairest Deduction to be reduced is the Standard Deduction)
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To: Sir Napsalot

If the Obama’s had to pay even 1% of the cost of their vacation trips they would drop off to next to nothing.


15 posted on 03/01/2013 5:03:02 AM PST by Average Al
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To: Average Al

I used to rile up every time that dud took another vacation. Actually, I have come to the point where I would gladly pay for him to be on vacation full time.


16 posted on 03/01/2013 5:15:31 AM PST by Mouton (108th MI Group.....68-71)
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To: central_va

You cannot have Beadle mentioned without picture. There are rules you know!


17 posted on 03/01/2013 5:22:46 AM PST by School of Rational Thought (Fun for women ages 21 through 35)
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To: Venturer

Thank you
Libs tried long ago to stop flyovers by saying they cost too much however the Armed Forces proved that those planes have to be flown and pilots have to train.
A real honest to goodness win win. (I dislike the term because it seldom is)


18 posted on 03/01/2013 5:24:07 AM PST by winodog (Thank you Jesus for the calm in my life)
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To: School of Rational Thought

19 posted on 03/01/2013 5:26:56 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: winodog

The dummies in the media will not publish this fact. They are planning on cancelling air shows though.


20 posted on 03/01/2013 5:27:14 AM PST by USAF80
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