Left: Obama NYC Photo-Op; Right: September 11, 2001
There. I said it.
A smidge worse than fuzzy caterpillars, dontcha think?
Via Ace:
It wasn't an attack, or even a drill -- it was a government sponsored photo op.
The Pentagon did tell local authorities about the startling fly-over that sent a Boeing 747 and a F-16 fighter screaming over New York's scarred skyline, but officials said they couldn't share the information with the public. They couldn't even share the information with the mayor.
Mayor Bloomberg said he was "furious" and criticized both the feds and his own administration for failing to issue a simple warning to the public in a city that is still somewhat traumatized by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
"The good news is it was nothing more than an inconsiderate, badly conceived and insensitive photo op with the taxpayers' money," Bloomberg said.
"It's completely asinine after 9/11 to do that," said Keith Mercantine, who witnessed the chaos in Jersey City. "I saw ambulances out here with pregnant women."
Who ordered the insensitive torture of NYC's terrorized residents? The Obama White House.
Joe Holland first saw the men who killed his son as he walked into a courtroom in a heavily fortified corner of Cuba.
He heard them boast about what they had done, how they engineered the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001.
Despite the years of delays, the allegations the men were tortured, despite other failed prosecutions and the debate about the fairness of the military commissions, Holland felt satisfied that justice was being done.
"They are saying they are murderers," Holland thought. "Let's get it over with."
That was Jan. 19, the day before Barack Obama was sworn in as president. The next day, court recessed for the inauguration. It did not resume.
On his second full day in office, President Obama signed an order halting the trials for 120 days and he promised to close the controversial prison at Guantanamo Bay, which for many had become a tainted symbol of a long and unpopular war.
UPDATE: Welcome, Protein Wisdom, Gateway Pundit, memeorandum, Driscoll and Instapundit. Glenn points us to the comments of the above YouTube and in the video description we are told that this was the second fly-by of the stalking jumbo jet, you know, like it was carefully choosing a target or something. No wonder they were terrified.
UPDATE: More photos at Gawker. And some insightful comments at the WSJ, including this gleeful jewel from an Obama supporter --- did someone say "torture"?
12:42 am April 28, 2009
All you banksters are hilarious.
Here’s what actually happened.
Some of your bosses have been trying to play hardball with Obama.
They — and you — just got a wakeup call: a friendly reminder who wears the pants around here, and who HOPES they can find a CHANGE of pants right about now.
And you know what the best part is? No one will ever believe that’s all this was — a friendly reminder that all you guys have is money (if that — these days it’s all just 1s and 0s)…but power? Power’s being able to fly 2 fighter jets and air force one right past the executive offices of some of the most “powerful” offices in the land just to take some awesome photos of the masters of the universe gripped with mortal terror.
And even if someone did believe this is what happened — the O man showing you who’s who and what’s what — you think anyone other than you cares? Can you think of any group of people more reviled and less sympathetic than the last banksters still standing?
UPDATE: Robert Gibbs = buffoon.
Ow!
Posted by: Tantor | April 27, 2009 at 07:14 PM
haaaaaaaahahaha! ha! ha! love it!!
Posted by: lina | April 27, 2009 at 09:16 PM
Wow, you people are really reaching. "Obama Tortures 9/11 Victims." Sore losers, anyone?
Posted by: pluck | April 27, 2009 at 09:53 PM
Hahahaha!
Hello Cuffy, this is Rosetta. Brilliant!!
But to give Obama credit, at least he didn't drop caterpillars from the plane.
BECAUSE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN OUTFUCKINGRAGEOUS!!!!11!!
pluck, does Obama give you a thrill up your leg? Where does the thrill stop? Rectum?
Posted by: Rosetta | April 27, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Rosetta, your tongue might give my rectum a thrill. Wanna try? After all, ass-kissing has always been a right-wing specialty.
Posted by: pluck | April 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Seriously, pluck, after the constant tounguebath/rimjob the media has given O! for the last two years, you think it's the right that has the ass-kissing down pat?
Posted by: XBradTC | April 27, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Pluck thinks this is perfectly acceptable behavior from Teh One. On the other hand, had a Republican President done this, pluck would be calling for a Congressional investigation and/or impeachment.
Posted by: MCPO Airdale | April 27, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Rosetta = Monica Lewinsky, except I'm not the president so no one will ever know where her busy and flickering tongue has been!
p.s.: I smoke ribbed cigars, hint hint.
Posted by: pluck | April 27, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Pluck, you sound confused and upset. Obama did a REALLY stupid thing. Admit it and move on. He's done a lot of really dumb stuff and the media gets over it pretty fast. Why can't you?
I like the one where he tells his teleprompter to speed up. Yes, he's quite the intellectual, off the cuff speaker. hahahahahaha
Posted by: mare | April 27, 2009 at 10:33 PM
p.s.: I smoke ribbed cigars, hint hint
Do you kiss your mother with that MRSA infected fellating mouth?
Posted by: porknbeasn | April 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Ah, I see that pluck is semi-pro commenter, not running his own blog, just his mouth. And apparently, doesn't know what the Rosetta stone was.
Posted by: XBradTC | April 27, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Hell, I wouldn't have to be in New York to leave a high-rise if I saw a 747 flying like that. Obama has taped a big "Kick Me" sign on the U.S.
Posted by: roamingfirehydrant | April 27, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Caterpillars on the mother f****ing plane!!
"Air Force 0ne you have a go for deploy butterfly."
Posted by: FeFe | April 28, 2009 at 12:01 AM
I think the reason they didn't tell anyone was because the whole population of New York would have been outside cheering the plane, tying up traffic and stopping work.
Hey wingies, these are tough days! The new president -- yeah, "President Obama," better get used to it for the next 7-3/4 years -- is in office for 100 days and his popularity rating is 69% and Republican affiliation is 21%, the lowest in nearly 30 years.
You have nothing to offer, and the public knows it. How does it feel, teabaggers? You're an obscene national joke. Well, you always were. Ha ha!
Posted by: pluck | April 28, 2009 at 01:57 AM
Pluck, you still haven't told us what you thought of all of Obama's stupid mistakes. Embarrassing? Dumb? What? When you think about what a dumbass he is you always go for the "but he's so dreamy" crap. That's kind of silly don't you think?
Posted by: mare | April 28, 2009 at 02:18 AM
I think the reason they didn't tell anyone was because the whole population of New York would have been outside cheering the plane, tying up traffic and stopping work.
If the administration had even considered that a possibility, they would have done it. Obama gravitates toward that kind of ego trip.
yeah, "President Obama," better get used to it for the next 7-3/4 years
Oh, we're used to it. But you know that means he's responsible for stuff now, right?
One can only vote "present" so long.
Posted by: Mars vs Hollywood | April 28, 2009 at 03:22 AM
When the low-flying Air Force One rattled the windows of the Manhattan office buildings, the terrified occupants consoled themselves against memories of 9/11/ with fond thoughts of Obama's popularity rating.
Posted by: Jim Treacher | April 28, 2009 at 03:28 AM
A little disingenuous of Nanny Bloomberg to complain about a big government mistake, when all that he stands for is the constant growth of government. These things happen when bureaucrats run rampant, Nanny Mike.
Posted by: peter (Lenten Sunday dispensation) | April 28, 2009 at 05:33 AM
We were in NYC on 9/11 (we live 60 miles north). I simply cannot believe the arrogance combined with callousness and cluelessness exhibited by the WH in committing this stunt AND deliberately not informing citizens and workers. Coincidentally, I re-watched "United 93" yesterday morning on my day off. I like to watch this movie at least annually to remind me of what the Drive Bys and Democrats are deliberately trying to make us all forget. I haven't found the exact time when this hideous photo op happened but if it was at the same time that is too freaking synchronous for me. Jeebers!
On second thought, I believe the admin. knew exactly what they were doing. Nothing but terror is emanating from this bunch.
Posted by: Peg C. | April 28, 2009 at 06:27 AM
"...........flyby of Goldman Sachs Tower"
Under the cover of a stupidly conceived photo op, the GAO sends Goldman Sachs a not so subtle message about repaying bailout money now that GS has reported large profits.............
Posted by: Chip | April 28, 2009 at 06:51 AM
Perfect timing, Chip (see the "WSJ comments" update above). Was that sadist you?
Posted by: Cuffy Meigs | April 28, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Think that flight rattled Specter into changing parties?
Posted by: pluck | April 28, 2009 at 02:32 PM
Linked here from another blog... was truly astonished to see how big a fucktard "pluck" is.
Posted by: malclave | April 28, 2009 at 03:17 PM
malclave, have you always been a shit-eating wingnut dog (responding in kind), or is that a recent development?
Posted by: pluck | April 28, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Again, pluck (he wishes) answers no questions. Sad.
Posted by: mare | April 28, 2009 at 04:05 PM
mare, who asked? Idiot!
Posted by: pluck | April 28, 2009 at 04:19 PM
You have nothing to offer, and the public knows it. How does it feel, teabaggers? You're an obscene national joke. Well, you always were. Ha ha!
When the effects of the Obamessiah's policies kick in next year, and the American people find out that they are getting what they voted for...good and hard, they will realize that you can only dine on inanition for so long.
Posted by: Blackiswhite, Imperial Consigliere | April 28, 2009 at 06:19 PM
I have no clue as to what is wrong with these people. It's not just NYC. Anyone whoe saw that across the country had to be concerned. My boyfriend was working in the Century Plaza Towers in Century City on 9/11 and he was flabergasted at the sheer idiocy of this. And I still don't understand the point. Don't these people have photoshop? I seem to recall from the campaign that they do.
Posted by: RR Ryan | April 28, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Who, not whoe. Gosh, I shouldn't drink this early.
Posted by: RR Ryan | April 28, 2009 at 07:45 PM
You are pinning this on Obama????
hahahahahahahaha! Keep trying you pathetic neocons.
If you want to win people over to your views, use facts. Too bad the truth never seems to support your cause.
So glad to the BUSH ERA IS OVER!
Posted by: Peter | May 04, 2009 at 11:28 PM
You are pinning this on Obama????
You're right. Bush obviously ordered this PR stunt, not Obama. Trutherism 2.0!
Posted by: Cuffy Meigs | May 05, 2009 at 06:05 AM
So where are the photos from this so called photo op anyway?
Posted by: Dan Rather | May 29, 2009 at 02:36 AM
I want to say - thank you for this!
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Posted by: John1151 | August 12, 2009 at 08:53 PM