Pelosi 2007: Hey, I’m happy to fly commercial
posted at 5:55 pm on March 11, 2009 by Allahpundit
Huh. On the one hand, we’ve got a string of recently uncovered e-mails dating to 2007 describing her staff’s whining that military craft aren’t at her beck and call, and on the other we’ve got this archival pro forma denial from Madam Speaker herself. I wonder whom we should believe. She certainly sounds sincere.
Make sure you read down to the end to see what she wanted just to avoid an extra 90 minutes of driving time. Click the image to watch.
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Do you think she draws her eyebrows on with a Sharpie?
carbon_footprint on March 11, 2009 at 5:59 PM
I really hate that chick. I mean really hate her.
SouthernGent on March 11, 2009 at 5:59 PM
gAAAAH I hate this woman
This seal
This clapping seal
She was like a flipping seal at the SOTU addy last month.
Every two minutes leaping up and slapping her hands together like a damn seal.
MY SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE IS A SEAL!!!
blatantblue on March 11, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Well, in her defense that drive from SFO to Travis is a bitch–at least ’til you get to the Carquinez Bridge, anyway. But you know? I’d have to do it if it were me (except that I’d have to drive all the way to Elk Grove), so why not her? Or fly commercial and land at SMF like the rest of us peons do.
Not feelin’ much sympathy here.
Bob's Kid on March 11, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Crayola
blatantblue on March 11, 2009 at 5:59 PM
I wonder if her botox treatments are also publically funded. Hound this hoe. She’s a detriment to society and the epitome of incompetence and arrogance.
Key West Reader on March 11, 2009 at 6:01 PM
“we didn’t ask for a plane….it’s a ride…it’s a ride on a plane”.
Wow, I’m glad she cleared that up. For a while there, I was thinking she was asking for, you know, like a brand new plane for every time she flew back to CA. But, hey, a “ride” on a plane…what’s the fuss all about here?
mctowler on March 11, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Seems to me if Jim Wright and Newt Gingrich could be forced out for whatever, “fly as I say and not as I fly” peon citizens! , as Michelle Malkin writes today, should be sauce for this goose. Stick your global warming where the sun don’t shine.
Marcus on March 11, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Pelosi. Revealed.
Key West Reader on March 11, 2009 at 6:03 PM
She should be forced to go UPS Ground from now on.
Cicero43 on March 11, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Since Nancy Pelosi has never lied to me before, I am inclined to believe her, not the e-mails.
Anyone can doctor e-mails, but nobody can lie to a news camera.
myrenovations on March 11, 2009 at 6:03 PM
This will die down and business as usual will hum right along as if nothing happened.
Dusty on March 11, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Plane? This baby-hating hag rides a broom.
whitetop on March 11, 2009 at 6:04 PM
LMAO! Well, she certainly proved her “jack in the box” abilities at the POTUS performance in front of Congress. Put her in a box labeled “toxic waste” and she can be shipped with the rest of the biohazards infecting our great Nation.
Key West Reader on March 11, 2009 at 6:05 PM
You’d think with her money that she could have her eyebrows done at a decent salon.
patriette on March 11, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Oh and one more thing….does anyone else hear the music from the Wizard of Oz every time you see Pelosi? I just keep hearing “I’ll get you my little pretty….and you’re little dog too!” every time I see her.
mctowler on March 11, 2009 at 6:05 PM
What do you expect from the Madame of a House of Ill Repute?
the John
This woman makes the slimy Jim Wright look honest and above board.
SeniorD on March 11, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Lying sack of shit!
GarandFan on March 11, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Yeap……
………. those election thingies sure do have consequences, don’t they?
Seven Percent Solution on March 11, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Perfect. Fine journalism from Malkin. Don’t let it die. Pound, pound, pound!
a capella on March 11, 2009 at 6:07 PM
white board marker
upinak on March 11, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Don’t think people don’t go through an evolution of power corruption getting worse. The Nancy Pelosi who was treading lightly in 2006 and giving BS about bipartisanship is not the Nancy Pelosi who has 2 years plus as Speaker and a large majority now.
She was such a big supporter of Obama because of why? His 2 years in the SENATE made them close? No she saw that Obama was no Hillary on letting her have her way. She might as well have won the election and even better as House Speaker she controls a lot more details for these domestic bills without the headaches of Foriegn Policy. Can’t we all see that now? Human nature would tell you she thinks she is the Queen of America now and don’t think her ego isn’t telling her how she needs to be treated. Comparing 2009 Pelosi to any other version is moot.
Conan on March 11, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Liar, lair, botox on fire!
MB4 on March 11, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Pelosi needs a French haircut.
MB4 on March 11, 2009 at 6:10 PM
All this pork just makes my lips so plump!
Key West Reader on March 11, 2009 at 6:10 PM
House Post Office. (AKA “culture of corruption”.)
ddrintn on March 11, 2009 at 6:11 PM
She looks like Uncle Leo in Seinfeld when Elaine penciled in new eyebrows for him.
I also despise her.
As a mater of fact, Uncle Leo looks more attractive than her.
lamaestra57 on March 11, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Culture of corruption, indeed.
ladyingray on March 11, 2009 at 6:14 PM
It just boggles the mind that this woman could really be third in line for the presidency. Obama/Biden/Pelosi. It is like some kind of bad movie.
Terrye on March 11, 2009 at 6:14 PM
A certain Frank Sinatra tune would be great if it became a reality for her.
GoodBoy on March 11, 2009 at 6:14 PM
How Nancy Pelosi sees Nancy Pelosi.
How the rest of the world sees Nancy Pelosi.
Key West Reader on March 11, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?
- Groucho
MB4 on March 11, 2009 at 6:15 PM
She is such a liar.
jcheney on March 11, 2009 at 6:15 PM
This is not the way I remember it.
She was demanding a larger plane so that she could fly non stop, take her family and her aides.
BUT
I find it very hard to believe that a politician would lie to the people, particularly a Congressman.
Amazed on March 11, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Scratch that last link I posted.. I meant this one.
GoodBoy on March 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Just barefaced lying. The folks that elect her don’t care.
rsl775 on March 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM
I’m sorry, but that’s funny.
JiangxiDad on March 11, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Falcooooon PUNCH!
Apologetic California on March 11, 2009 at 6:19 PM
She’ll just conveniently blame this on her staffers and move on….
She’s the main reason I really want us to take back the House; just knowing she will no longer be Speaker makes my heart soar!
yogi41 on March 11, 2009 at 6:19 PM
I think she should be forced to travel at a rate commensurate with the profits from her book sales. You know – pay as she goes. Like the rest of us travel.
beatcanvas on March 11, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Hey, does anyone have any experience with FactCheck.org? Are they legitimate? They ‘debunk’ the story about Pelosi and the larger jet.
carbon_footprint on March 11, 2009 at 6:23 PM
MB4 on March 11, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Hey, Batman has his own plane. Why shouldn’t his archenemy?
Jim Treacher on March 11, 2009 at 6:27 PM
With all the “smelly people”!
BobH on March 11, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Hey, has anyone seen the Pope since he met with Pelosi???
JiangxiDad on March 11, 2009 at 6:28 PM
I really hate that *****.
WisCon on March 11, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Another reason the sooner California falls into the ocean the better!!
build the wall on March 11, 2009 at 6:29 PM
carbon_footprint on March 11, 2009 at 6:23 PM
From Wikipedia about FactCheck.org:
Guess who used to work at the Annenburg Foundation in Chicago?
Dear Leader and Bill “The Mad Bomber” Ayers
I report. You decide.
kingsjester on March 11, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Yeah, but…”I’m trying to save the planet! I’m trying to save the planet!”
–Nancy Pelosi on the View
JAM on March 11, 2009 at 6:30 PM
I was thinking more along the lines of “whack-a-mole” (which would probably make for a fun Flash game).
Disclaimer: I do not desire any actual harm to come to the Speaker. A nerf bat would be fine.
malclave on March 11, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Air Force Three?
d1carter on March 11, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Wow! Great work.
carbon_footprint on March 11, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Hey, does anyone have any experience with FactCheck.org? Are they legitimate? They ‘debunk’ the story about Pelosi and the larger jet.
carbon_footprint on March 11, 2009 at 6:23 PM
FactCheck claims that she demanded a 757 sized jet. They deliberately misstate the claim. It’s a strawman. No one said anything about a 757.
BuckNutty on March 11, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Come on man. Nothing wrong with Cali. The only problem with California, is that it’s full of Californians, as a modern day Longshanks might opine. If they would get serious about fixing their state instead of electing the swine they do to run it into the ground, it might actually be a nice place to live again.
Hey, anyone got any pictures of Pelosi with her flying monkeys? I love those things. Ah well.
austinnelly on March 11, 2009 at 6:33 PM
I’m thinking she could use her flying monkeys to drop her off wherever she needed to go.
SassyDarlin on March 11, 2009 at 6:35 PM
You’ve been treating the U.S. Air Force like your serfs
but that reign of terror of yours will come to an end
Hey woman, you order everyone around
cos’ you like to use and abuse
That’s a dead end road that leads to you know where
so you just make whatever hay you can between here and there
There’s a hole in your heart where the narcissism comes from
you will abuse your power till it runs out
and then scrambled to get out of town
Ha ha woman its a crying shame
But when you get your just deserts you’ll have no one else to blame
E-evil woman, e-evil woman, e-evil woman, evil woman
E-evil woman, e-evil woman, e-evil woman, evil woman
MB4 on March 11, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Tough call. I’m not sure I want to see her mug on any flight I’m on! Once upon a time, long ago in the land of relevance, I was on a flight with Barbara Boxer and it was all I could do not to cross the aisle and spit on her. I’m pretty sure she was aware of my stink eye though.
anniekc on March 11, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Can I just hate all politicians? Make it easy on myself? Pelosi is right up there on top, but I’m really starting to hate all of them.
Bishop on March 11, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Nancy Pelosi, mother of all whores.
maverick muse on March 11, 2009 at 6:43 PM
I often wonder how these folks spend their time? How much time is the Speaker really spending on the public’s business?
I would love to see a week long log of her meetings and travel. I suspect a large part of it is not things we mere mortals would consider productive work.
OBQuiet on March 11, 2009 at 6:44 PM
I’m not sure about FactCheck.org.
They have their sources listed at the bottom of the article though and it seems legitimate.
The problem is that the ‘debunking’ of the bigger plane issue is based solely on the House Sergeant at Arms saying that he had been the one that made the request for the larger plane for security reasons. However, the emails that these guys got through Freedom of Information Act have instances where it is members of her staff requesting the larger plane and telling the DoD that she’ll be unhappy if they’re not available.
JadeNYU on March 11, 2009 at 6:44 PM
A madam of a third-rate brothel in Elko, Nevada has higher morals.
Or so I hear. ;-)
Yoop on March 11, 2009 at 6:45 PM
It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinct native criminal class …… except for congress.
MB4 on March 11, 2009 at 6:46 PM
If the GOP is smart (and let’s be honest, that’s a huge if), they start running commercials pounding her over the head with this.
Nov. 2010 may seem far off, but they’re going to have scads of material.
JammieWearingFool on March 11, 2009 at 6:46 PM
- Mark Twain
MB4 on March 11, 2009 at 6:46 PM
It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that the federal government is overflowing with lying, unprincipled, power-hungry, self-serving, and contemptible nitwits. Nancy Pelosi believes that she is better than you and that you should obey her. In my book, she is among the most dispicable and loathesome people on the planet.
Shamefully, our entire federal government is loaded with people just like her on BOTH sides of the aisle.
King of the Britons on March 11, 2009 at 6:46 PM
I call BS! Flying commercial would mean Tool-osi would have to come in contact with all us “un-washed masses!”
Liberty or Death on March 11, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Yes, you may.
anniekc on March 11, 2009 at 6:48 PM
ONe of my favorite lines about piliticians comes from the musical Lil’ Abner:
kingsjester on March 11, 2009 at 6:49 PM
You want to know what you are, Nancy Pelosi? Huh? Huh? You don’t, I do, everyone does… you’re the daughter of a thousand mothers, all whores like you.
Tuco on March 11, 2009 at 6:50 PM
BuckNutty on March 11, 2009 at 6:33 PM
JadeNYU on March 11, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Thank you both. I had heard of FactCheck but was not certain how valid it was.
carbon_footprint on March 11, 2009 at 6:51 PM
Rep. Pelosi is the representative to one congressional district. Why is the whole country paying for her travels? I thought that those 2 hour waits in line at the airport was for security. If it is not secure enough for her it is not for me.
MTZinIL on March 11, 2009 at 6:54 PM
I’m sure Obumble sees it as some weird sort of job security…
uncivilized on March 11, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Not to mention, she’d probably have to check her crown, scepter, royal robes, and throne at the gate.
uncivilized on March 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Too bad Groucho Marx isn’t around. He might know…
karl9000 on March 11, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Several major psychics are now reporting that the ghost of Franz Kafka is seeking a lawsuit against Ms. Pelosi, for copyright infringment upon his well-known style of hopelessness and absurdity, and for compensatory damages for the grave-spinning which has been inflicted upon his remains.
VekTor on March 11, 2009 at 7:08 PM
I wonder, when she flies back home to SanFran, how often do her grandchildren have to endure her stories about her being the third most powerful person in the world?
MarkABinVA on March 11, 2009 at 7:11 PM
I was surprised at the email from December that said she lived 1.5 hours from SFO, and much closer to Travis AFB. I live in her district, and it’s the other way around for me. Did the Code Pink harassment drive her out of the city and across the bay? (Her husband owns a ton of real estate around the Bay Area, and a winery up in Saint Helena.)
Jobius on March 11, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Lets not attack the DoD on this one.
getalife on March 11, 2009 at 7:19 PM
She has to because her real ones are in the back of her head now.
IrishEi on March 11, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Pelosi: “Define the work ask.”
madmonkphotog on March 11, 2009 at 7:23 PM
I’ve got an environmentally friendly idea – catapult.
Zero carbon footprint.
Give Nan a bag of peanuts and send her on her merry way.
NoDonkey on March 11, 2009 at 7:26 PM
She has to draw them on. Her real ones are pulled up somewhere near her hair line.
Greed on March 11, 2009 at 7:28 PM
+1
It’s something Steele and Limbaugh can hammer for weeks, if they have the brains and actually want to accomplish something.
Look, I’m not a Steny Hoyer fan, but at least his home district is in MD. The dems want to save taxpayer dollars and reduce their carbon footprint? Hello….
funky chicken on March 11, 2009 at 7:30 PM
FIFY.
either orr on March 11, 2009 at 7:31 PM
A trifecta of douchbaggery
Greed on March 11, 2009 at 7:32 PM
As a good act of contrition, here’s a link to the “official story”:
http://www.house.gov/jec/Research%20Reports/2008/rr110-25.pdf
VekTor on March 11, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Argh! Posted on the wrong thread! Curse you, tabbed browser!
VekTor on March 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Uncle Sam needs to scrape her off his shoe.
ronsfi on March 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM
If the dems want to actually have a speaker with some morals/ethics, they should look at Jim Marshall of Georgia.
Of course he’s a real war hero and not a leftist, so I know they wouldn’t ever consider him….but still.
funky chicken on March 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Can we just admit that this woman is a crazy person? The government in her hands should terrify everyone.
blue13326 on March 11, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Walter Annenberg gave away an incredible amount of money, so this connection is very remote.
However…if you look at the bios of the staff at Fact Check, you might not be suprised if they display a liberal bias.
MamaAJ on March 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM
One big issue is that she seems to think flying a plane is as simple as driving a car. Why, you must just get to the airport, walk out to the plane, get in the cockpit and then take off! Flight plan? Never heard of them. Pre-flight check? What’s that?
strictnein on March 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Way back in the ’70s, Brand-if (Braniff, a local Oklahoma airline) had a well kept B707 non stop to Tulsa and OKC. I often had a chance to take this plane back, leaving about 5pm on Friday nights. Invaribly, we had our local congressmen and senators, with their familys, and they made a point of visiting with the passengers. I know they didn’t travel free or on tax payers money. The political party didn’t matter, nor whether the pol’s elevator went to the top floor. Everything was in good spitit and I’m sure the pols got a lot of valuable input and votes. They were all nice guys.
This would do the whore of San Francisco well, except she is in so deep with her narcissistic constituents she doesn’t need to schmooze.
We need a constitutional amendment based on the ancient Greek ostrikos. Every year, a card is sent out to each and everyone in the United States with one line on it. On that line the resident would place one name. The two top name getters would be removed from the territory of the United States for one year, sans all funds and assets. This, like a motion to adjourn, would be not debatable nor amendable. If they were in a constitutional national office (POTUS of VEEP) the sentence would be deferred until the expitation of the current term.
Old Country Boy on March 11, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Hey, check out soldier4hillary:
http://soldierforhillary.com/2009/03/11/nancy-pelosi-and-riding-the-free-skies-military-style/
The PUMAs hate Pelosi because they believe (with ample evidence) that Pelosi helped game the primaries for Obama.
This story has HUGE potential, and the GOP needs to hit it hard.
funky chicken on March 11, 2009 at 7:44 PM
http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/03/11/taxi/#more-17065
More PUMA anti-Air Pelosi stuff
funky chicken on March 11, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Wait, are insinuating that The Madame Speaker is just a big fat liar!?!
[channeling my Affleck as Olberman]
HOW DARE YOU, SIR! HOW DAAAAARRRRRE YOOOOOOOOOOU!!!
Nanny Nancy’s a lying crook ripping off the tax payers?
Next you’ll be telling me Harry Reid and Robert Byrd are mindless re-animated corpses and that the sky is, in fact, blue!
This isn’t the HotAir I thought I knew…
SuperCool on March 11, 2009 at 7:49 PM
I bet Jim Wright and Tip O’Neill are facepalming right about now. They couldn’t have gotten away with half of this crap, and they were brilliant politicians. Says something about the toadies in the media that they would ignore such blatant hypocrisy and incompetence.
spmat on March 11, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Could she have just been handed a parachute and pointed to the door over middle America… Imagine her surprise when she talked to her first honest to goodness farm boy while hiking back to DC.
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Her account would probably include a statement about the natives and their large families.
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Oh wait, better idea. Forget the parachute… just show her the door at 5,000 ft. No need to put some farm’s family through all that mess.
RalphyBoy on March 11, 2009 at 8:01 PM
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