[IP] more on Outrages of the day: Bush twins

[David Farber <dave@farber.net>]

This is the last of this. Point made

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From: Adam Peake <ajp@glocom.ac.jp>
Date: August 4, 2004 1:52:31 PM EDT
To: dave@farber.net
Subject: Re: [IP] more on Outrages of the day: Bush twins

Yes, let's try for as much information as we can:

http://www.nbc4.com/news/3611999/detail.html

"A representative for US Airways said the decision to divert the plane 
had nothing to do with the Bush twins. In fact, the representative said 
US Airways often diverts planes for such problems, but could not 
provide an exact number when asked.

Dorsey talked to several passengers at Reagan National Airport who said 
they have never heard of such treatment.

Industry experts say such diversions are extremely rare."

So which is it, extremely rare or often.

Remember "hairgate"? Where's the rabid press when we need them...

Adam




> Boy I never received an example of the standard policy for stranded 
> passengers. But the I dont have the Secret Service etc.
>
> I have always objected to these perces. Like the close in parking at 
> airports for our "represenatives" . Etc etc NO MATTER WHICH PARTY.
>
> Dave
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> From: Norman MacLeod <gaelwolf@waypt.com>
> Date: August 4, 2004 12:12:51 PM EDT
> To: dave@farber.net
> Subject: RE: [IP] more on Outrages of the day: Bush twins
>
>
> What a great illustration of how easy it is to spin an event by simply
> "forgetting" to include a few words of pertinent information.  By 
> leaving
> out the simple fact that this took place because of an airline's 
> standard
> policy for stranded passengers, the originator was able to send 
> something
> sure to outrage a whole slew of folks.
>
> In this particularly emotionally charged political season, it pays to
> backcheck the facts on any story that causes an instant reaction.
>
> 	Norman
>
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