Posted by
Bob B on Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:50:25 PM
By now we all know some
corporate execs used their company jets to fly to DC.
I for one do not expect such high level corporate executives to submit to commercial airline hassles.
Nor do I expect high level political leaders to do so either. Despite the fact they are both may be failing in their jobs.
Corporate execs are answerable to those who choose to be stockholders, not to politicians.
Elected politicians have a greater obligation. They are answerable to every American taxpayer.
Pelosi has access to an Air Force plane large enough to accommodate staff, family, supporters, and members of the California delegation when she travels around the country. However she has requested routine access to a larger plane.. One that includes 42 business class seats, a fully-enclosed state room, an entertainment center, a private bed, state-of-the-art communications system, and a crew of 16. Pelosi wanted "carte blanche for use of such an aircraft any time", including weekend trips home to San Francisco. She, for one, has no business criticizing how corporate executives spend their stockholders money.
Thankfully the Jewish community has the perfect word for this, hutzpah. It saves me from having to use a less discreet term not really applicable to Nancy's gender.