jetcareers

Go Back   jetcareers > General > General Topics

Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old October 12th, 2006, 16:54   #1
KevinJH7
Newbie
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 19
Default CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Poll is on the bottom right of the CNN homepage.
KevinJH7 is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 17:03   #2
wheelsup
Old Skool
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: _
Posts: 5,181
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

I like the "Developing story: blah blah memory chip handheld GPS blah blah blah".

WTF? Is this really THAT news worthy CNN needs to put it on the top of their page surrounded in yellow/orange "danger" colors??? Talk about a slow news day!

EDIT: I guess something else came up. It's gone now!
__________________
"It takes just as much time to be nice to someone as it does to be a jerk."
wheelsup is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 17:22   #3
Ian J
Old Skool
 
Ian J's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Manchester, CT
Posts: 5,639
Blog Entries: 7
Send a message via AIM to Ian J
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

I'm hoping that with the news media's generally short attention span, this nonsense will blow over quickly.
__________________




Ian J is online now  
Old October 12th, 2006, 17:39   #4
bradj2000
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Corona, CA
Posts: 273
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

JC poll: should asian people be allowed to drive?

should farmers continue to grow spinich?

should kids go to school without metal detectors and in-house
swat teams?
bradj2000 is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 18:17   #5
MarkE
Senior Member
 
MarkE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Tarzana, CA (KVNY)
Posts: 1,496
Send a message via AIM to MarkE
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

I think AOPA needs to talk to this Charles Slepian dude:

http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news...d=aOr87bOTCh4U
MarkE is online now  
Old October 12th, 2006, 18:33   #6
Hootie
Senior Member
 
Hootie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Zona
Posts: 1,159
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Hell no! Ban ALL small airplanes! Also lets not forget that buses can crash into buildings as well, ban them sons of bitches too! And don't forget to ban peanuts cause people die from allergies too! Oh and tylenol, ban them all!
__________________
Whatever happened to catching a good old fashioned passionate ass whooping?
Hootie is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 19:30   #7
JaceTheAce
Old Skool
 
JaceTheAce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 7,280
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

As we know, CNN has been known to provide highly scientific and accurate polls.
__________________
Dash 8 FO

"Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

JaceTheAce is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 19:45   #8
Foxcow
Senior Member
 
Foxcow's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: STL
Posts: 1,012
Send a message via AIM to Foxcow
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Poll: Should CNN be allowed to provide news?
__________________
"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."

George Orwell




Trans States Airlines
Foxcow is online now  
Old October 12th, 2006, 19:50   #9
My Flight Surgeon
Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner
 
My Flight Surgeon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 2,127
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Did you see the results to date?

Should small planes routinely be allowed to fly directly over big cities?
Yes

38%
32574 votes
No

62%
53675 votes
__________________
Walter Forred, MD
PHX
602-368-5633
My Flight Surgeon is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 19:52   #10
Bumblebee
Old Skool
 
Bumblebee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Home Sweet Home!
Posts: 1,838
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Quote:
Originally Posted by bradj2000 View Post
JC poll: should asian people be allowed to drive?
Use your head! Try not to let your ignorance show.
__________________
Shoot for the moon . . . if you miss, you'll be among the stars!

You may refer to me as Commodore . . .

Last edited by Bumblebee; October 12th, 2006 at 19:54. Reason: Other post was more vitriolic!
Bumblebee is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 19:58   #11
bradj2000
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Corona, CA
Posts: 273
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

ignorance huh? uh ok. Asians are great drivers everybody.
bradj2000 is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 19:59   #12
Toonces
Junior Member
 
Toonces's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Are you stalking me?
Posts: 228
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

I am pretty sure bradj2000 was making a joke. Relax.
Toonces is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 20:22   #13
Bumblebee
Old Skool
 
Bumblebee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Home Sweet Home!
Posts: 1,838
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Quote:
Originally Posted by bradj2000 View Post
ignorance huh? uh ok. Asians are great drivers everybody.
You don't have to take my advice . . . you can continue to show your great intellect.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonces View Post
I am pretty sure bradj2000 was making a joke. Relax.
I invite you to find anyplace on this blog where I have been rude . . .

I am relaxed, and offended by the generality of the slur.

All that would have happened with a reasonable person is enlightenment, and maybe an apology. Now he has tried to defend the indefensible.
__________________
Shoot for the moon . . . if you miss, you'll be among the stars!

You may refer to me as Commodore . . .

Last edited by Bumblebee; October 12th, 2006 at 20:24. Reason: grammar
Bumblebee is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 20:28   #14
TFaudree_ERAU
Old Skool
 
TFaudree_ERAU's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Virginia is for Lovers, yacht chasing on the weekends
Posts: 1,773
Send a message via AIM to TFaudree_ERAU
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Bumblebee Tuna...and Chikaka to you.
TFaudree_ERAU is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 20:54   #15
Toonces
Junior Member
 
Toonces's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Are you stalking me?
Posts: 228
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Quote:
Originally Posted by bumblebee View Post
You don't have to take my advice . . . you can continue to show your great intellect.



I invite you to find anyplace on this blog where I have been rude . . .

I am relaxed, and offended by the generality of the slur.

All that would have happened with a reasonable person is enlightenment, and maybe an apology. Now he has tried to defend the indefensible.
I think you are reading too much into his comment. It was sarcasm. Lots of comedians use it. Most people find it funny. If you don't see the humor in that comment, then me thinks you are offended too easily. I am sitting next to a real live asian, and they thought it was funny.
Toonces is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 21:00   #16
Killtron2000
Old Skool
 
Killtron2000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Prime Universe
Posts: 1,628
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

In all fairness I don't think people are worried about 2 ton airplanes with 100 or so gallons of fuel hitting a sky scraper. What I think people are worried about is something like a chemical or biological weapon be deployed from a GA aircraft.
__________________
This is a signature, fear it.
Killtron2000 is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 22:04   #17
Wild_Weasel
Junior Member
 
Wild_Weasel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UND
Posts: 194
Send a message via AIM to Wild_Weasel
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Killtron2000 View Post
In all fairness I don't think people are worried about 2 ton airplanes with 100 or so gallons of fuel hitting a sky scraper. What I think people are worried about is something like a chemical or biological weapon be deployed from a GA aircraft.
You mean people aren't worried about terrawists slamming a C-152 into a building filled with 50 gallons of fuel at 70 kts?!?

I have a feeling that the talks of an outright ban or restriction of airspace over major cities will be forgotten as soon as the next scandal and/or round of "junk food" news emerges. If they did manage to pass something, hopefully, they'll be reasonable and not listen to the "Nancy Grace" types; perhaps, just deciding to re-evaluate certain areas which I could understand.
Wild_Weasel is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 22:55   #18
N422NM
Senior Member
 
N422NM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: 36-44-28.5000N / 108-13-47.8000W
Posts: 521
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

I thought 152's had a total of around 26 gallons....

Indeed, this will probably be eclipsed by more of Madonna dancing with orphans in the deserts of Africa or something to do with Paris Hilton...
N422NM is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 23:06   #19
bradj2000
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Corona, CA
Posts: 273
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Quote:
Originally Posted by N422NM View Post
I thought 152's had a total of around 26 gallons....

Indeed, this will probably be eclipsed by more of Madonna dancing with orphans in the deserts of Africa or something to do with Paris Hilton...
or bisexual asian trannies starting a Nascar team.
bradj2000 is offline  
Old October 12th, 2006, 23:11   #20
N422NM
Senior Member
 
N422NM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: 36-44-28.5000N / 108-13-47.8000W
Posts: 521
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Quote:
Originally Posted by bradj2000 View Post
or bisexual asian trannies starting a Nascar team.
LOL...

Hey now ! we have to watch out for the sensativities of others around here...I'm sure there's some NASCAR fans who might get offended ! LOL
N422NM is offline  
Old October 13th, 2006, 00:58   #21
phoenixflyer
Junior Member
 
phoenixflyer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 106
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Quote:
Originally Posted by N422NM View Post
LOL...

Hey now ! we have to watch out for the sensativities of others around here...I'm sure there's some NASCAR fans who might get offended ! LOL
your funny...
phoenixflyer is offline  
Old October 13th, 2006, 01:09   #22
bike21
Old Skool
 
bike21's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: People's Republic of Boulder
Posts: 2,146
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Quote:
Originally Posted by TFaudree_ERAU View Post
Bumblebee Tuna...and Chikaka to you.
LOL! Lady giving you a hard time Ace?
__________________
"A man is not considered wise because he talks a lot"

- The Dhammapada
bike21 is offline  
Old October 13th, 2006, 02:31   #23
Hootie
Senior Member
 
Hootie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Zona
Posts: 1,159
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonces View Post
I am sitting next to a real live asian.
I am thinking about changing my signature to this.
__________________
Whatever happened to catching a good old fashioned passionate ass whooping?
Hootie is offline  
Old October 13th, 2006, 03:52   #24
bradj2000
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Corona, CA
Posts: 273
Default Re: CNN Poll: Should small aircraft be able to fly over big cities?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonces View Post
I am sitting next to a real live asian
and I thought they only existed in fairy tales
bradj2000 is offline  
Closed Thread

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 14:02.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.1.0
©2008 jetcareers.com