Why is Nancy Pelosi's airplane controversy request for a luxury plane at taxpayers' expense not in the media?

Answer 1

Oh, it was, and highly discussed here on Yahoo Answers. I think the impact of the story was a little lost, though, in the full-frontal blow to the head most sensible taxpayers got at the same time with the news about the $20 Billion that Bush's man Bremer has "lost" in Iraq. Oh, and the announcement of the $622 Billion more that Bush wants for the "war" to find Osama. LOL

Answer 2

It was all over the media for an entire news cycle, UNTIL some reporters actually found out what the facts were, and then it wasn't outrageous.

The truth is, her security people asked for that kind of plane, it was the same arrangement Denny Hastert had before her, and it wasn't her personal request. They needed a bigger plane than Hastert's so it could fly all the way to S.F. without refueling; he only had to go to Chicago. That's all. It was a tempest in a teapot. Move on.

Answer 3

Because, if you had read the newspaper, or watched the television, you would know that it was an administration security expert who made the request. And that was all over the media. Even the White House Press secretary said this perception was wrong.

Now I can understand your distrust of the media, and I certainly can understand your mistrust of Tony Snow(job).

But this story has been irrevocably refuted, and to continue to bring it up is the same as lying,

You are obviously mis-informed. Good thing your not looking for WMD's.

Answer 4

Because Nancy Pelosi did not start this--she was acting on the recommendation of the House Sargeant at Arms, who recommended it for security reasons (because she is 3rd in line in the presidentially succesion, behind Cheney).

And the sense of this was so obvious that even BUSH got it and supports her on this.

Do read ALL of the article, not just the headlines.

Answer 5

Because the protocol for a plane that could make the trip without refueling was set under the term of Denny Hastert and actually a poor excuse to make a big deal out of a non-issue--sorta like your question.

Answer 6

It was a bogus story. She never made such a request. The decision about what kind of plane she flies- was made by the Sargent At Arms of the House.

Answer 7

there is a few kinda Senate regulation that states the Speaker of the domicile shouldnt be flying commercial. She HAS to fly military or government qualified planes. A lotta money, unhappy, and aggrivating.

Answer 8

The story got a fair amount of attention in the media, a lot more than it deserved. It's a trivial issue. I never paid much attention to the story, but it looks like there was nothing there.

Answer 9

I hope you Libs are happy. You have narcissists for a Speaker and front runner candidate for President. The only thing you have accomplished is a non-binding vote on whether or not to hang our troops out to dry. Way to go!! These next two years are going to be very interesting not to mention aggravating. But I hope this kind of "progress" keeps up. It will guarantee conservatives run the House, Senate and Presidency for the next 10,000 years.

Answer 10

With Bush's new budget for security....military...spending of 700 BILLION....up 130 BILLION...what's the big deal about an airplane ???