Analysis: 'Shock and awe' for Democrats (MUST READ!!)

UPI Chief White House Correspondent ^ | 5/2/2003 | Nicholas M. Horrock

[HighWheeler]

Here is a great description of the aircraft recovery.

The number 1 wire is the first approached, the 3 wire is the target, and the 4 wire is the last chance. Bush's plane caught the 4 wire.

http://people.howstuffworks.com/aircraft-carrier5.htm

[HighWheeler]

It was not the first wire, here is the proof photo:

The plane "Navy 1" has it's hook already about 6 feet over at least the first wire.

[Budge]

Richard, can you store this picture and a few other great shots on your server as Miss Marple has suggested.

Grampa Dave, Miss Marple, MeeknMing...while I'm about 12 hours late getting here, I am going to post the pictures I have to my Fotki under a folder I am naming "President Bush."

If you have other pictures that I don't have, please FReep-mail me.

[Budge]

I got several other pics you posted on another thread. Haave already uploaded all I have to this point.

Please FReep-mail any others. Ain't gonna hurt to have them posted several places.

[Grampa Dave]

You might want to check Jeff Head's site.

[Grampa Dave]

It obvious that the troops around Bubba Clinton lost the draw and were ordered to be around him.

Every picture that came in the afternoon after GW landed on the AL showed happy and proud faces.

I watched the whole process on Fox and never saw a grim face with the exception of the ship's Master of Arms, the big guys in camo with ear pieces and a mic. They were just making sure our president was okay. Even they got involved later helping the sailors to pose and some even took pictures.

[Doomonyou]

Grampa Dave, YOU DOG!!!

Perfect!!!

[Budge]

Jeff Head's site - did, don't see anything. Not unusual for me. :(

[wingnuts'nbolts]

He, Our President, ain't rollin back nothin'! He, our President, has catapulted us into the 21st Century and world dominance once again, screw the bridge! I can only hope Clinton is still standing on that bridge!

[Grampa Dave]

Try this url

http://www.winningiraqifreedom.com/

[longtermmemmory]

interesting article but it did not explain how they are numbered. It makes a difference, the media has not been able to consistently state whether its the fourth or number four. The wires, I believe are numbered in decending order as the aircraft approaches the carrier. Thus catching the number four wire is actually the first wire. The article said that pilots need to consistently catch the number three wire or the second one encountered. This kind of makes sense since missing the prefered wire leave two chances to catch.

I am merely curious about this. Its like the democrats complaining the presidents flight suit was the wrong shade of green. Any landing you walk away from is a good landing.

[HighWheeler]

"interesting article but it did not explain how they are numbered."

Sure they did:

"They never shoot for the first wire because it's dangerously close to the edge of deck."

[Walkingfeather]

As I wrythed in pain watching Clinton,Inside I reveled in the idea that this guy Craves power more than anything and by being elected to back to back terms he shot his whole wad. (sorry) I knew he would have a good 20 years to sit on the sidelines and twist in the wind knowing he can never be in the game again..... And believe me he can not stand it.

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

Bump

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks ! Really nice . . .

[nicmarlo]

I'm collecting some, too, as I go! They're just the greatest pics of our President with the troops. : ) I'll comply with your request, probably tonight after work! Have a good one, Budge!