At 5:00 pm, Saturday, April 2, cable news outlets reported that a Blue Angels jet crashed in Beaufort, SC. Fox News and the local town paper, the Beaufort Gazette, reported the pilot did not make it. CNN reported that there is one fatality but has not specified who that fatality is. The plane appeared to "drop out of the sky," clip a power line and then break up, slamming into pine trees. Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved.
A Fox News anchor called the area "remote," but with a Marine Corps Air Station and a population of 12,950, the area isn't exactly remote. I guess it seems remote to those in major news, especially if they have to drive more than an hour or two.
CNN and FNC covered it live for about an hour and then went to regular programming. MSNBC didn't cover it live at all and ran a pre-recorded "true-life crime story," but it did mention the crash during the commercial breaks. Should MSNBC have covered it live, too? Would the media have devoted more time to the FA-19 crash if it had been commercial or private?
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Unfortunately, seems this is
April 21, 2007 - 16:02 ET by BlondeUnfortunately, seems this is true.
It's on Fox right now.
Yeah, I'm listening too...I a
April 21, 2007 - 16:15 ET by bigtimerYeah, I'm listening too...I also heard that some celebrities are on some of these flights and they are now making a big deal out of the fact that some are female pilots....
No kidding?
I am just hearing that the pilot may be dead, and the gal talking is saying the pilot was a he....
I pray for all..this is sad.
BT,I don't believe they have
April 21, 2007 - 16:19 ET by BlondeBT,
I don't believe they have any female Blues yet.
What damned difference would that make?
The Blues team already knows what happened....I suspect the worse because it hasn't been announced.
Oh, the talking heads are blathering on....sheesh!
Going back to Band of Brothers on the History Channel.
I'm hoping for the good news here, but not expecting it. At 200 feet, there's no margin for error.
What damned difference woul
April 21, 2007 - 16:33 ET by Dave RWhat damned difference would that make?
Its the liberal MSM. They can find a political angle in something as simple as going to the bathroom.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.-
Neal Boortz.
Thanks Dave, that was my poin
April 21, 2007 - 16:38 ET by bigtimerThanks Dave, that was my point, I was a little angry that they even brought that into this, the media just has to do something, anything, to fill time and try to make something out of nothing even if it is political correctness and such, which most times it is one way or the other...according to them and their agenda.
On and on they go...
The difference
April 21, 2007 - 20:30 ET by nkviking75What damned difference would [a female pilot being killed] make?
Knowing what I know of the MSM, they'd dwell endlessly on the tragic death of the first female member of the Blue Angels to die during a performance. They'd consider it a much bigger story. There would be endless stories of her life, and how she was living her dream, and how she gave her life doing what she loved. If she had kids, they'd tug at our heartstrings about how they'll grow up without a mother. They'd probably also find some Bush administratin budget cut that undermined her training or equipment or some such thing. It would be the President's fault.
I'm not defending it, just offering my theory.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
You're right; it would be a m
April 21, 2007 - 23:10 ET by Lynn DavidsonYou're right; it would be a much bigger story if a female pilot died. The media would find that more appealing. I'm not sure what the proportion of PC ideology is to a different "storyline."
What channel was discussing c
April 21, 2007 - 16:28 ET by Lynn DavidsonWhat channel was discussing celebrities and female pilots? CNN discussed the pilot that handles media interest, including ride-alongs in a special two-seater. That is where the celebrities would ride. What remarks were made about female pilots?
Hi Lynn,FOX.Only one I have h
April 21, 2007 - 16:31 ET by bigtimerHi Lynn,
FOX.
Only one I have had it on while posting.
Btw...It makes no difference to me one way or the other the sex of the pilot, this is sooo sad, period.
I think her name is Jamie Colby(?) that was reporting this about the female pilots. (nope, it looks like a dark haired gal whom I can't think the name of at the moment, I wasn't watching, just listening while posting)
Sad, that is.What a cra
April 21, 2007 - 16:19 ET by Dave RSad, that is.
What a crappy week this has been.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.-
Neal Boortz.
One hell of a depressing week
April 21, 2007 - 16:28 ET by bigtimerOne hell of a depressing week Dave.
Raw emotions for sure.
My prayers are, and have been going to the families and especially the parents of the kids that died at VT...they will just now be going through a different phase of shock, and it will last awhile yet...I think of them constantly.
Same here.Ya'll be good
April 21, 2007 - 16:36 ET by Dave RSame here.
Ya'll be good. I'm outta here.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.-
Neal Boortz.