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Powell's position?.
Do you see anything wrong with FBI director Robert Mueller using a $40 million Gulfstream jet meant for counterterrorism to fly to speeches, public appearances and field office visits?Unfortunately it is just the usual b.s. that goes on in government. As average Americans, we can't do anything about it. There is no oversight whatsoever concerning abuses like this. -
Dave, North Dartmouth, Mass.
Used 25% of the time? Was the plane needed for more important uses at this time? If yes, then throw the bum out! If not, look at the multi-million-dollar paid CEOs who fly on corporate jets paid for by small shareholders like me. All things considered, probably o.k. Bottom line: same old, same old.
-David, Chicopee, MassachusettsWhat isn't wrong with it? At least it gives us a sense of where our Homeland Security money is going. It says to me that he has as much faith in his Department of Homeland Security as I do.
-Nick, Mt. Carmel, PennsylvaniaNothing is wrong with him using the jet, so long as he uses it to fly out to speak with the terrorists, and brings a few back home with him to face trial.
-Rick, San Diego, CaliforniaDoes Congress deserve its lowest approval rating in more than a decade?I switched and voted for the Democrats. They promised to end the war and fix immigration; they have done neither. So, I guess we now vote them out!
-Bill While it would be very difficult to be worse than this administration and its rubber-stamp Republican Congress... Yes, the Democrats deserve the wrath of the voters who put them there. It's an "in-your-face" showcase of pandering to the corporate money who run everything in this country. They are going to have to choose: the people or the money of the power-elite.
-Janet, Alpharetta, GeorgiaIt's still too damn high.
-Nick, Pasadena, California When it comes to Iraq, is it really all about the oil?
It's about having a stranglehold on the Middle East. It's about protecting Israel's butt. It's about setting up military bases along more borders. But, it's mostly about the oil! -Pauline, Ontario
Of course it is, Jack. When we hear this administration refer to benchmarks, they're actually referring to the "oil sharing law", which would give control of Iraq's oil over to the major oil companies! That's why we're in Iraq. It's no wonder the Iraqis are not standing up to fight for their country. Under these circumstances, would you? -Mark, Lake Worth, Florida
Of course, the basic motivator for us being in the Middle East at all is oil. Just let the oil run out and see how long we hang around. -David, Arvada, Colorado
Jack You betcha, it's all about the oil! Plenty of countries have tyrants but you don't see us running off to those countries to overthrow their government. We as Americans need to be truthful with ourselves or risk becoming victims of our own lies. -Mustafa
