[Tall_Texan]

FWIW, I don't believe Air Force One was a target although I believe the White House was. I suspect the claims that AF1 was a target may indeed be a response to criticism of Bush.

But, I frankly don't understand why anyone CARES! It was smart to keep the president out of harm's way until the full situation could be assessed.

And understand that liberals like Meehan and Neal respond to emotion and symbolism, not action and word. So, of course, they don't think Bush handled it well. In a time such as this, they should have been wise enough though to shut up about it. They are displaying their shallowness.

BTW, I'm still waiting for the "action" part - a military strike is needed. If we nuke some Arab terrorist camps, will that be "symbolic" enough for you, Marty?

[Teacup]

Read this. This is very interesting!!!!

Secret Service was told: 'Air Force One is next' Government

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The worry now must be that knowledge of codewords, presidential whereabouts and secret procedures indicates the terrorists may have a mole in the White House ­ or the Secret Service, FBI, FAA or CIA. If so, America's war on terror may well have to start in its own front room.