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Offline DixieBelle

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O-Force One - From the road
« on: August 04, 2008, 07:53:48 PM »
Okay, I kind of choked typing that thread title. Anyway, I wonder what the carbon footprint is on this bad boy?  :hammer:

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Barack Obama’s new campaign plane is nothing short of grand. Well, for the candidate that is.

Obama’s section of the plane rivals that of any first class. Recently the front cabin of the Boeing 757 was retrofitted to install four individual chairs that resemble La-Z-Boys. They are free-standing and made of plush leather with pockets on the sides. There is also a booth which seats four for a meeting or a meal.

His chair has his name and campaign logo embroidered on the back top -- “Obama ‘08” on one line and “President” underneath. To one side is a small table stacked with newspapers ready for the candidate’s arrival. The table of the booth is always covered in snacks and cheese and is where Obama spends most of his time during flights meeting with staff and sitting for the occasional interview.

“Typically the candidate's cabin is like business class -- roomier and less chaotic than the staff and press areas, but still short of the accoutrements of a pro team's charter,” says Politico’s Mike Allen, a frequent campaign flier.

After looking at a few photos of Obama’s cabin, Allen quipped, “Air Force One may seem a tad claustrophobic.” Check it out for yourself:


http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/08/03/politics/fromtheroad/entry4317827.shtml
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2008, 07:56:54 PM »
Understated elegance .... for a messiah!  :evillaugh:

Is McCain still in the Straight Talk touring bus?
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2008, 08:01:18 PM »
Yep. And he's got a plane as well. I bet his doesn't have "president" already embroidered on the seat though. *eyeroll*
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2008, 08:04:12 PM »
And this is the OLD AF-1







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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2008, 08:05:13 PM »
I think they should have a plane like Elvis or Austin Powers. :-)

*I'm teasin!*
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2008, 08:10:27 PM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on August 04, 2008, 08:05:13 PM
I think they should have a plane like Elvis or Austin Powers. :-)

*I'm teasin!*

A shagplane? Groovy baby, yeah!!!!
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2008, 08:17:22 PM »
Grrr baby! Grrr!
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2008, 08:43:10 PM »





the chair must have been designed by the same (fired) person that designed The BarackStar!'s presidential seal.
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2008, 11:19:40 PM »
"And lo, the Heavenly firmament did part and there did appear a silver beast.  The beast had wings of a great bird and fins of a great fish.  The belly of the beast did show itself to the earth, growing in wide and size as it come to rest upon the flat rock.  The beast did part, lifting a third wing unseen.  From under the wing did come The One descending from the beast to the flat rock with gentle steps.  Many did witness this day.  So it be written."

-FAA log noting the Obama campaign landing, Miami International 07-23-08
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2008, 11:23:50 PM »
I thought McCain would jump on this plane business but I haven't heard much about it from them. After Bawack loses what will become of this silver beast.
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Obama’s chair on his jet reads “President”
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2008, 10:35:13 AM »
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From CBS News' Allison O'Keefe:

Barack Obama’s new campaign plane is nothing short of grand. Well, for the candidate that is.

Obama’s section of the plane rivals that of any first class. Recently the front cabin of the Boeing 757 was retrofitted to install four individual chairs that resemble La-Z-Boys. They are free-standing and made of plush leather with pockets on the sides. There is also a booth which seats four for a meeting or a meal.

His chair has his name and campaign logo embroidered on the back top -- “Obama ‘08” on one line and “President” underneath. To one side is a small table stacked with newspapers ready for the candidate’s arrival. The table of the booth is always covered in snacks and cheese and is where Obama spends most of his time during flights meeting with staff and sitting for the occasional interview.

“Typically the candidate's cabin is like business class -- roomier and less chaotic than the staff and press areas, but still short of the accoutrements of a pro team's charter,” says Politico’s Mike Allen, a frequent campaign flier.

After looking at a few photos of Obama’s cabin, Allen quipped, “Air Force One may seem a tad claustrophobic.” Check it out for yourself:

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/08/03/politics/fromtheroad/entry4317827.shtml
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Re: Obama’s chair on his jet reads “President”
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2008, 10:42:23 AM »
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Re: Obama’s chair on his jet reads “President”
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2008, 10:43:38 AM »
Nice... He plants the Secret Service guys who are tasked with keeping his dumb Moonbat ass alive in COACH seats.
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2008, 10:44:35 AM »
Nice... He plants the Secret Service guys who are tasked with keeping his dumb Moonbat ass alive in COACH seats.
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2008, 10:47:00 AM »
Quote from: asdf2231 on August 05, 2008, 10:44:35 AM
Nice... He plants the Secret Service guys who are tasked with keeping his dumb Moonbat ass alive in COACH seats.

They all do it.  The Secret Service guys should never get too comfortable.   
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2008, 10:49:44 AM »

merged.
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2008, 10:50:23 AM »
Quote from: Wretched Excess on August 05, 2008, 10:49:44 AM

merged.

i was just about to quote asd and say, "you just posted that in the other thread!" :-)

sorry, missed the headline switcheroo...!
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Re: O-Force One - From the road
« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2008, 10:53:22 AM »
Quote from: Sadie on August 04, 2008, 11:23:50 PM
I thought McCain would jump on this plane business but I haven't heard much about it from them. After Bawack loses what will become of this silver beast.

International Lease Finance corporation will repaint the beast, remove all of the special features, re-install 6-across seating front to back and have it in service with some failing airline within a week.
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