Air Force 1 Flyover, Take Two: CANCELLED

At 10:00 EST, I received an email alert that another NYC flyover was to occur. I thought, "AGAIN??". Who would be stupid enough to try that stunt again? Thankfully several minutes later another alert came out canceling the event, but it got me thinking. The 4/27 flyover occured. It cannot be taken back. It is already paid for. Paid for by whom, you may ask yourself? By us of course. Air Force 1 is the people's airplane. Though most cannot ride in Air Force 1, we all chipped in to get the President a vehicle to get him from one place to another, so he could work. So I wrote President Obama an email about it :

Low-res version of one of the publicity shots in question, courtesy of ABC.com.

"On 4/27/2009, Air Force 1 flew over NYC creating a panic. I had no problem with that. Though I live in Manhattan and have been in the city for more than 25 years (and experienced both Tower attacks close up), I felt no threat or danger. I do have a problem with the use of public property. Air Force 1 is paid for and maintained by tax payer money for use in the administration of presidential duties. Think of the money that could have been saved if instead you used Photoshop:

$1000 (Photoshop CS4-Extended Retail version) versus tens of thousands of dollars for the real thing (depending on who you ask the flyover cost between $70,000 - $320,000). The choice seems obvious. The deed has been done and cannot be undone, but since public funds and property were used in this publicity stunt, then the public should get access to the final product. I would like to see the high-resolution pictures (RAW is preferable choice for me) of Air Force 1 available for anyone to download. I look forward to it.

Thanks."

Poem Tribute to Barry

I'm not sure if the drain of the campaign and various other factors have led to this, but I think my tired body and mind may be to blame. The integrity of my thoughts is all I have that is of any value, so I cannot hide behind conventions. I was inspired. Not sure if the execution works. Maybe it is influenced by the speech and the "nature documentary" music afterward. Please to enjoy :

Nevada is still open,

Oprah and Stedman sighted.
Great! He didn't get shot.

This could really work out...
That's my big worry,
we never do the right thing.
We never pick the inspirational person.

(Reprinted from Spontaneous Composition)

President Elect is projected

CNN and NBC have just called it. Lets hope it sticks.

Barry Hussein Obama wins.

Outside my window people are cheering, cars are honking and there is a momentous uproar. Tonight is a time to celebrate, for tomorrow we start the long road back. After all this isn't some sort of sports victory. This isn't the end, it's simply a beginning. Barry just won the right to try and fix the huge mess we are currently in, on every possible front. The somberness of the situation is disheartening even with this emotional and history victory. We cannot afford to lose, fail or falter. Best of luck to you Mr. President, for we will do what we can to help you.

And to all my fellow supporters of Lee L. Mercer Jr. all I can say is that there's always a senate, congressional or state position he can always run for. Lee L. Mercer Jr. will be back in 2016. Guaranteed!