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IronLionZion

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7. Oil is cheap

Reply to IronLionZion (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2020, 11:56 AM

Apr 2020

Jets exist
Pilots get paid

I'm curious about the millions and millions in costs DUers keep mentioning. I suppose if you compare it to your grocery bill vs the stimulus bill. Those of us who live near airports and cities may have noticed fewer planes flying in general these days.

At least Italy used their flag's colors and played opera music with a single rogue jet symbolizing the virus as an enemy

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Navy Blue Angels, Air Force Thunderbirds Salute COVID-19 Responders With Flyover [View all] IronLionZion Apr 2020 OP

Wow! if only they could drop some ppe, tests, and toilet paper it would be perfect. luvallpeeps Apr 2020 #1

They flew right over me in Philly. PCIntern Apr 2020 #2

Navy flies a cargo plane full of supplies into NY every day IronLionZion Apr 2020 #3

This cost Millions and millions of dollars that could have been used for Respirators. magicguido Apr 2020 #4

We can fix that by giving trillions to large corporations IronLionZion Apr 2020 #5

Waste of our tax dollars. mahannah Apr 2020 #6

Pentagon says no. The pilots need to fly to keep certification. 3Hotdogs Apr 2020 #8

How many pilots are involved? mahannah Apr 2020 #9

Dunno. Are there teams of "show pilots?' 3Hotdogs Apr 2020 #10

Oil is cheap IronLionZion Apr 2020 #7

What a bargain Fascist Breakfast Apr 2020 #11

Freedom isn't free IronLionZion Apr 2020 #12