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caraher

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16. I also think there's a technical issue

Tue Jul 5, 2016, 09:29 PM

Jul 2016

My understanding is that any fixed-wing airplane carrying the president, whether or not it is one of those specially purchased for the purpose, is referred to as "Air Force One." So I think it's in fact pretty much impossible for the president NOT to fly on Air Force One. And if he is flying anywhere, for any purpose, it seems like it makes the most sense to do so on an aircraft designed specifically to facilitate the exercise of presidential powers in event of an emergency, rather than, say, flying coach on Delta.

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Trump Called Out Obama’s Use Of Air Force One. Keith Olbermann’s Response Is PERFECT [View all] Photographer Jul 2016 OP

Bwahahahahaaaa....GO KEITH!!!! spanone Jul 2016 #1

Great response. Loving it. Arkansas Granny Jul 2016 #2

LOL, Keith's on a roll today. UtahLib Jul 2016 #3

Keith does have a way with words... gotta love it! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2016 #32

lol. Pure gold! Rabrrrrrr Jul 2016 #4

Love it! Lady_Chat Jul 2016 #5

What taxes are these that Donny speaks of? C_U_L8R Jul 2016 #6

Amen to that. Protalker Jul 2016 #11

He used the word taxpayers, TNNurse Jul 2016 #36

Sick Burn! Night Watchman Jul 2016 #7

Nailed it, Keith! Different Drummer Jul 2016 #8

Donald Trump is an idiot (n/t) PJMcK Jul 2016 #9

Ouch! sheshe2 Jul 2016 #10

I'd give anything to have him back on MSNBC! tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #12

Will the Secret Service Mendocino Jul 2016 #13

Or in a thong and boots, with... 3catwoman3 Jul 2016 #14

Please don't attack Melania. athena Jul 2016 #21

Except that Melania Trump actually did those things n/t A HERETIC I AM Jul 2016 #31

It's a perfect response provided people hear it ... Auggie Jul 2016 #15

I also think there's a technical issue caraher Jul 2016 #16

That concept is too complex 2naSalit Jul 2016 #17

you mean hare-brained, right? Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #22

LOL!! 2naSalit Jul 2016 #23

That is correct PatSeg Jul 2016 #27

Wikipedia's take whistler162 Jul 2016 #35

But, but, but... Pacifist Patriot Jul 2016 #42

Then Donny should release his tax returns IronLionZion Jul 2016 #18

And paying himself back too! ....nt 2naSalit Jul 2016 #24

oh, SNAP! lastlib Jul 2016 #19

Any plane that Chump is on...... trusty elf Jul 2016 #33

kick & recommended. William769 Jul 2016 #20

Horse's ass, Christie billed N.J. taxpayer hundreds of thousands for travel and protection when Hoppy Jul 2016 #25

The White House statement was better oberliner Jul 2016 #26

Is Keith going to get back into the game? He has been missed. MariaThinks Jul 2016 #28

Olberman trumped Trump! raven mad Jul 2016 #29

tRump-child says Waah, That's MY schtick, flying around in my gold-lettered toy. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2016 #30

I wish to Christ Countdown was still on 47of74 Jul 2016 #34

I miss Keith Olbermann so much! redstatebluegirl Jul 2016 #37

Snap! geardaddy Jul 2016 #38

At least the American voters will never give Trump the change to get on AFONE rladdi Jul 2016 #39

Tell him Keith - really miss seeing & hearing from Keith on a daily basis mrr303am Jul 2016 #40

bring back Keith! napkinz Jul 2016 #41

God, I miss that man. lark Jul 2016 #43

Any plane the president flies on awoke_in_2003 Jul 2016 #44

Best #TrumpTrump in a while. Coyotl Jul 2016 #45