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Pilot ‘Sully’ Sullenberger: ‘This is not the America I know and love’
The Hill ^ | 10/29/18 08:59 PM EDT | Morgan Gstalter

Posted on 10/29/2018 6:33:59 PM PDT by Skywise

Retired airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who landed the famous "miracle on the Hudson," said Monday that “this is not the America I know and love” in a message encouraging voter participation ahead of the midterm elections.

Sullenberger wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post that he “witnessed the best in people” on Jan. 15, 2009, when he led 154 people to safety by making an emergency landing on the Hudson River after a malfunction. ADVERTISEMENT

"To navigate complex challenges, all leaders must take responsibility and have a moral compass grounded in competence, integrity and concern for the greater good," he wrote.

Tragically, people in positions in power today are not projecting their best, Sullenberger wrote.

“Many are cowardly, complicit enablers, acting against the interests of the United States, our allies and democracy; encouraging extremists at home and emboldening our adversaries abroad; and threatening the livability of our planet.”

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


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To: tomkat

Concur. He’s tactfully expressing disgust with the Deep State without calling them by name.


61 posted on 10/29/2018 7:16:40 PM PDT by Cvengr ( Adversity in life & death is inevitable; Stress is optional through faith in Christ.)
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To: Skywise

Let’s see how fast the DNC dresses him up and prepares him for a Senate run, or worse. They have no one appealing.


62 posted on 10/29/2018 7:19:56 PM PDT by Salvavida
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To: KavMan
Maybe he’s telling us he’s going to run for something. He’s being vague and non-commital. Perfect candidate.

or maybe..good pilot, terrible public speaker.

63 posted on 10/29/2018 7:20:25 PM PDT by ZinGirl (Now a grandma ....can't afford a tagline :))
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To: Skywise

Around 1982 I was working out of the Federal Building in Norfolk. I had an investigation on a guy who it turned out was the Son of an airline pilot.

It turned out to be nothing but the guy I met was the pilot out front working in his yard. The old guy was probably in his 60s. He must have been very senior as he was making over $120,000 a year and that was 1982 dollars.

Anyway we got into a conversation and the guy was one of the most pleasant people I have ever met. I did not know anything about flying and he patiently answered my questions and he clearly knew what he was talking about.

One thing was I was in a jet landing in Wichita and began to hear a real screech from somewhere. All the passengers were looking at each other. He told me it was probably an air bearing in an engine. Not a critical happening tho he said they could really make a noise.

Oh yes, he was very conservative. Also gave you the feeling that you could put your life in his hands and be as safe as possible.


64 posted on 10/29/2018 7:20:56 PM PDT by yarddog
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To: papertyger

The fact that it appeared on the WaPo is a clue.


65 posted on 10/29/2018 7:30:40 PM PDT by libh8er
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To: Skywise

Another miseducated globalist heard from.


66 posted on 10/29/2018 7:32:31 PM PDT by txrefugee
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To: Lurkinanloomin

“threatening the livability of our planet.”

How many thousands of tons of co2 has this idiot spewed over the years he was collecting a paycheck ?


67 posted on 10/29/2018 7:33:32 PM PDT by libh8er
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To: Skywise

Many are cowardly, complicit enablers, acting against the interests of the United States, our allies and democracy; encouraging extremists at home and emboldening our adversaries abroad; and threatening the livability of our planet.

He could have easily said, “Democrats are cowardly, complicit enablers, acting against the interests of the United States, our allies and democracy; encouraging extremists at home and emboldening our adversaries abroad; and threatening the livability of our planet.”

Every point in that statement applies to Democrats, not Republicans. Even the threatening the livability of our plant statement can be taken to mean the progressive funding of domestic terrorists and illegals.

Sully was 18th Squadron Class of ‘73. I was next door in 19th Squadron Class of ‘73. Sully is an honorable man who happens to be a registered Republican. I trust he will vote with us in November.


68 posted on 10/29/2018 7:38:15 PM PDT by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.)
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To: tomkat

“Maybe I’m misreading it, but it sounds like he’s on our side, folks.
Then again, I read the whole thing, so wadda I know.”

Not DIRECTLY related to politics, so trust Big Media?

NOPE.

Sully the Whore sold out immediately after Trump’s inauguration.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/captain-sully-on-trumps-travel-ban-this-makes-us-less-safe


69 posted on 10/29/2018 7:40:08 PM PDT by treetopsandroofs
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To: Lazamataz

Smart man. Either piss everyone off or make them all cheer for you. Only in the good old USA does it go 50/50 because if ignorance. Lol.

If he is against me then he is against me. But he didn’t really say one or the other.


70 posted on 10/29/2018 7:40:21 PM PDT by wgmalabama (The government murdered Robert LaVoy Finicum - what makes you think you are not next)
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To: All

I’m disappointed once again to see so many here WANTING to trust Big Media....

https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/captain-sully-on-trumps-travel-ban-this-makes-us-less-safe


71 posted on 10/29/2018 7:42:28 PM PDT by treetopsandroofs
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To: treetopsandroofs
Thanks for the link.
Guess this makes the third time wrong this decade .. lol

don't wanna make a habit of it

72 posted on 10/29/2018 7:44:42 PM PDT by tomkat
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To: BTerclinger; Phinneous; jjotto
Odd. He says nothing, as anyone could read what he or she wants into all that.

Is he running for office then?

Regardless, here's a reminder to all that the Miracle on the Hudson was a Redemption sign on the 15th day of the 1st month, 5 days *before* the Inauguration of Desolation. Diaspora central. Trump central. Relief already in sight, the cure provided ahead of the disease. Date puns and aircraft wings as an eagle's wings carrying the passengers on "dry land". You can't make this stuff up.

I did my homework in real time, but don't take my word for it, check the first verse of the day's Chumash section. Pakod pakadeti.

In the place exactly where the date is stated (15th day of the 1st month, Num 33.3), you can see Obama written in every other letter, with the alt letters reading she'nachash (who is a serpent). Specifically in these two words:

הראשון בחמשה

And here we are, on the flip side, almost. Obviously it's all organized and under control.

There's a whole lot more but these few details ought to be useful enough.

73 posted on 10/29/2018 7:45:35 PM PDT by Ezekiel (All who mourn(ed!) the destruction of America merit the celebration of her rebirth.)
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To: Skywise

Give him a break. He will not sway votes.


74 posted on 10/29/2018 7:52:33 PM PDT by jimfree (My18 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quality exec experience than an 8 year Obama.)
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To: KarlInOhio

Did he hit his head on the cockpit dashboard?

Sad to hear a good man go off the track.


75 posted on 10/29/2018 7:53:25 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: Skywise

His credibility went straight to zero when he decided to do this the week before an election.


76 posted on 10/29/2018 7:57:03 PM PDT by reasonisfaith ("...because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved." (2 Thessalonians))
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To: Skywise
“Many are cowardly, complicit enablers, acting against the interests of the United States, our allies and democracy; encouraging extremists at home and emboldening our adversaries abroad; and threatening the livability of our planet.”

A rather generic anodyne statement that could apply to many pols on either side of the aisle. But then he had to throw in the global warming canard. Ugh....

77 posted on 10/29/2018 7:57:39 PM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: Skywise

He’s an ass. My company hired him to speak at our company picnic. He’s an egotistical ass.


78 posted on 10/29/2018 8:00:14 PM PDT by raybbr (That progressive bumper sticker on your car might just as wll say, "Yes, I'm THAT stupid!"to)
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To: tomkat
Maybe I’m misreading it, but it sounds like he’s on our side, folks.

I'm with you Tomkat, the #NPC from the misdirection stream of unconssienceness media that wrote this drivel probably quoted him out of context and selectivity edited the parts that would have cleared things up.

The article almost makes no point whatsoever as it is.

7

79 posted on 10/29/2018 8:00:30 PM PDT by infool7 (Observe, Orient, Pray, Decide, Act!(it's an OOPDA loop))
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To: Skywise; Chode; Squantos; Lockbox; snooter55; Army Air Corps; All
by making an emergency landing on the Hudson River after a malfunction

???IT WAS BECAUSE OF A 2 ENGINE BIRD STRIKE THAT KILLED BOTH ENGINES!!!

I hate stupid snewz attempts at being reporters. #dip$h!t$

80 posted on 10/29/2018 8:08:33 PM PDT by mabarker1 (Congress- the opposite of PROGRESS!!!)
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