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In reply to the discussion: In an Astonishing Letter, Delta & United Airlines Pilots Just Told President Trump To Stop and Think [View all]NinaNeon
(66 posts)91. Putin wants the country shut down
Just like he wanted our trade to tank so Russia could sell China all of its produce.
Its closer and probably costs less to ship, so they'll stick with them probably, even after the trade issues are fixed.
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In an Astonishing Letter, Delta & United Airlines Pilots Just Told President Trump To Stop and Think [View all]
babylonsister
Jan 2019
OP
Donald Trump only does things that are vile, cruel, destructive, stupid, or illegal.
dalton99a
Jan 2019
#1
True. Makes it even more important that the pilots are speaking up and placing blame where it
suffragette
Jan 2019
#67
The sarcasm is even funnier because the large majority of airline pilots are pretty far right.
mn9driver
Jan 2019
#66
And the pilots are right in directing the letter to rump, he solely is resp. for this shutdown. ...
SWBTATTReg
Jan 2019
#4
I believe Air Traffic Controllers are being paid. Other FAA personnel aren't. (Edit: ARE NOT)
Girard442
Jan 2019
#5
The media will probably be "testing" the quality of the screenings. See what gets through. nt
SayItLoud
Jan 2019
#40
I am supposed to fly this week and am having second thoughts because of this mess.
JudyM
Jan 2019
#77
That's awesome! And they know Trump is to blame because Trump said so himself! :)
manor321
Jan 2019
#7
An industry group that is not liberal all is pinning the shutdown on Trump
YessirAtsaFact
Jan 2019
#96
But always be aware that the purpose of this mindless trog in the WH is a coup. And knee-capping
erronis
Jan 2019
#42
it's about effing time. Let's see all major industries attack the 5th grade pretender.
lindysalsagal
Jan 2019
#11
Of course, it's a union and therefore Democrats supporting the "striking" federal employees
Pope George Ringo II
Jan 2019
#15
These NINE WORDS.."He doesn't give a FUCK about anyone but himself..." say it all.
Stuart G
Jan 2019
#18
.."clearly gets a kick of hurting people...?? Is this really the President of the U.S.A.???
Stuart G
Jan 2019
#32
I can't believe that bastard is single-handedly destroying people's lives and endangering our
smirkymonkey
Jan 2019
#31
If the end game is to tear down America (and evidence is gathering to that end)..
Grasswire2
Jan 2019
#46
Donald's refusal to reopen the govt agencies responsible for air travel safety may
NCjack
Jan 2019
#50
They would have better luck expressing their concerns to Hannity and Limbaugh
Freethinker65
Jan 2019
#51
Trump Shuttle and AF1 should be the last of its priorities to maintain as a punishment to Trump
The Truth Is Here
Jan 2019
#53
Lord Fatass doesn't give a fuck about what he's doing to anyone's personal lives.
BlancheSplanchnik
Jan 2019
#65
He was just SURE the Dems would relent now he realizes that his re-election is in jeopardy
underpants
Jan 2019
#68
YES screeners might be calling in sick to free up time to work side jobs to earn money to
tblue37
Jan 2019
#69
If there's an airline disaster, he'll blame it on the Democrats. If there's a security disaster,
NBachers
Jan 2019
#78
So our security is jeopardized because Trump wants to build a wall for our security.
YOHABLO
Jan 2019
#85