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In reply to the discussion: Claims Bolivian Presidential Plane Denied Airspace Is Bullshit. IT HAD FUEL GAUGE PROBLEMS [View all]Marr
(20,317 posts)154. The only ones that actually get under my skin
are the ones that continue to push demonstrably false bullshit after it's been proved to be such. They just ignore citations that refute their narrative and then go re-post it somewhere else. When the only response offered is to repeat the bullshit in a new post, it really seems like propagandizing and not discussion.
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Claims Bolivian Presidential Plane Denied Airspace Is Bullshit. IT HAD FUEL GAUGE PROBLEMS [View all]
KittyWampus
Jul 2013
OP
If so, it's not in THAT trashy article with the slanted, yellow-journalistic photo. nt
Bonobo
Jul 2013
#5
There is a link to the flight plan and a representation of the flight in the article.
MADem
Jul 2013
#83
If you read the article, it is very clear what that pic represents, AND the flight plan IS posted in
MADem
Jul 2013
#95
It definitely is 'hilarity'. But the French apology shows they were turned back from French airspace
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2013
#139
The Portuguese said that the a/c tried to get a refueling authorization in Lisbon.
MADem
Jul 2013
#144
They would be denying *any Bolivian plane*, probably even knowing this one was the president's
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2013
#205
Having found his actual speech, I don't tihnk the 'regret' was about Snowden at all
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2013
#219
Well, you are quoting Putin's news agency, that answers directly to him and is his propaganda arm,
MADem
Jul 2013
#220
Not quoting RT, apart from the claim that he didn't mention Snowden
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2013
#221
And The Guardian has changed the sub-headline to make it clear Morales does not regret
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2013
#223
But he looks so cute in all these pictures. I like Evo. And Putin. And Obama. And I liked Hugo.
freshwest
Jul 2013
#214
Evo didn't help matters--he was yukking it up in Moscow about giving Eddie a lift.
MADem
Jul 2013
#198
Old Evo is into us well enough--we are his largest non-energy sector trading partner. nt
MADem
Jul 2013
#96
The Austrian press did not report the story you say was reported on the AtlanticWire.
JDPriestly
Jul 2013
#87
Well, even WAPO backed up key elements of the ATLANTIC story...I think that a couple of
MADem
Jul 2013
#107
I think a lot of people weighed in without asking ATC what actually was going on.
MADem
Jul 2013
#118
France apologized. Portugal admitted they refused landing. Please try to keep up.
morningfog
Jul 2013
#16
Hmmmm.... How many Presidential folk from down-South-America-way have died via spooky air travel?
sgtbenobo
Jul 2013
#20
To see the ACTUAL flight path, not the diagram showing the location of two of Moscow's airports....
Pholus
Jul 2013
#21
When the required conclusion is "BULLSHIT" the actual facts might even get in the way.
Pholus
Jul 2013
#30
They must have everyone with updates that nullify their talking points on ignore.
morningfog
Jul 2013
#42
You sure about that? I can't find Poland or the Czech Republic ANYWHERE on that map... n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Jul 2013
#58
Sweeeet! I get it! This is like one of those 11 dimensional chess things, right? nt
Zorra
Jul 2013
#60
So the cars driving in Russia were fine and not prevented from crossing French airspace
suffragette
Jul 2013
#55
The temptation to riff is irresistable. If only Napoleon had used Google Maps. "A map,
HardTimes99
Jul 2013
#176
That is not an image of the flight path--though you can get that from a link in the article.
MADem
Jul 2013
#93
I think we can relate this back to education, and how we are continuing to try to strive ... to ...
AtheistCrusader
Jul 2013
#97
How dare you screw with the epic media narrative of glorious victory over the evil empire?! What?!!
freshwest
Jul 2013
#103
The audio at the OP link proves they requested to land as a precaution due to the fuel gauge.
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
#111
I disagree. I think all the 'facts' are relevant. Because looking at all the facts shows who's not
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
#127
It's always the same small core group trying to mislead everyone with bullshit too.
Catherina
Jul 2013
#146
Whether or not it was denied permission to fly over France (and yes dear, it was) . . .
markpkessinger
Jul 2013
#120
Taking a screen shot of this Epic FAIL, before you delete it. Thank You for the entertainment!!!
idwiyo
Jul 2013
#130
My take: The fuel problems were claimed in order to prevent Austria from denying landing rights.
Democracyinkind
Jul 2013
#135
This is fucking embarrassing. Taking shit totally out of context for such an incredible #FAIL
Catherina
Jul 2013
#145
Oh, right. These after-the-fact "technical glitches" are soooooo reliable (Hello, TWO 800!).
WinkyDink
Jul 2013
#148
It's pretty obvious who rec'd for that reason and who lives in an alternate reality.
LeftyMom
Jul 2013
#160
best thread ever. saved to Evernote. i've not laughed so hard in ages.
nashville_brook
Jul 2013
#184
Hmm. I recommend you only use rental cars with the "unlimited miles" option.
winter is coming
Jul 2013
#187
mainly because half the people I was with believed it until I explained the situation to them
Dr. Strange
Jul 2013
#211