The President of the United States is likely the most threatened man in the world. As a man who is likely constantly running from impending assassination, it’s surprising that we are just now learning that the Obama Administration entrusts a Middle East company with the servicing of the President’s airplane.
An attack against Air Force One would be an attack on both the President and an Icon of American diplomacy, and is for that reason no doubt an attractive — if once unattainable — target for terrorists around the world.
With this revelation, though, a path to the president through the Middle East has been opened. While the White House is adamant that security measures are in place that would ensure that anyone with contact with the plane is thoroughly vetted, the question remains:
Why allow for the possibility in the first place?
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Get it out of there
I only think good thoughts for Obama. I hope he dies.
Foolish
Just say no
That’s totally wrong !! An American company should be doing ALL maintenance on Air Force One !! WAKE UP AMERICA !!!!
WAS THIS AN OBAMA CONTRACT?
Change it!!!
Crazy
The AF-1 aircraft were designed and maintained by dedicated American Boeing Wichita employees with high level security clearances. Boeing closed the Wichita facilitywhich had a workforce near retirement. There is an abundance of working tribal knowledge in the historical modification of of aircraft upates over the years. American Persons cleared could not have relatives in desiginated countries. Can not percieve security, safety, and quality requirements close to being met?
This is just another example, (albeit a very dangerous one) of the USA outsourcing work just to save a dollar. Praise God that our president has his own plane to use while Air Force One can be checked out. Sending work outside the US is hurting the American people and our economy. Think, people, think.