why did it take so long for WH/sarg at arms to get the story out re the plane?

[rodeodance]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070209/ap_on_go_co/pelosi_plane


.......The Pentagon's guidelines say Pelosi could be accompanied by family members, provided they pay the government coach fare. The plane could not be used for travel to political events. Members of Congress could join her if the travel is cleared by the House ethics committee.

Pelosi speculated that Defense Department officials were distorting the story as retribution for her stance against the war and former Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld.

"Why would the
Department of Defense be not denying this information that has been conveyed?" she asked. "Why are they feeding the flames?"

Snow called Pelosi's office to make sure she knew the White House supported her use of a military plane.

He also distanced the White House from the GOP's take on the matter. The
Republican National Committee said Pelosi was on a "power trip." Snow, asked whether the RNC is free to go after Pelosi on its own, said, "Well, apparently they did this time."

[rodeodance]

1. seems to me they left Pelosi twisting in the wind for a long time--

[napi21]

2. My guess is some close friendships with the old congressmen!

DOD is probably pissed off at her constantly slaming them. Sad part is, the original story will stick with some people, no matter who denies it now!

[Karenina]

4. And THAT is how it works.

Senator: MY OPPONENT FUCKS SHEEP!!!

Aide: Senator you know that isn't true!

Senator: I DON'T CARE. Make the bastard deny it.

[frogcycle]

3. clips of her on olbermann

were good - she is a class act. she basically said stick the mil plane where the sun dont shine. also pointed out Rummy still has an office in the pentagon, speculated about ulterior motives

and olbermann was as usual right on targhet. diversionary tactics to keep people from noticing 30 killed in seven days this month so far.

[Old and In the Way]

5. This was known almost immediately.

None are so deaf as those who don't want to hear.