Reports: Army Preparing Final Report On Low-Flying DC Choppers | Talking Points Memo

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The D.C. National Guard has concluded its investigation into the use of military helicopters to buzz Washington Black Lives Matter protestors, CNN reported.

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Barr none, the only pertinent point is who issued the orders?

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“I didn’t order it. I just said I wanted it done.”

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Ah, yes. The Henry II defense.

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Rogue helicopter pilots. That sounds (not at all) plausible.

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Besides the potential injuries from flying debris or frightened fleeing people, if there had been any mechanical issues, the pilots would not have had enough airspace to take any measures to avoid killing people on the ground. Recipe for disaster.

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They’re gonna scapegoat the flight crew, aren’t they?

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Of course, the aircrews will be held accountable. The chain of command not so much.

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Is the Pompeo family related to the Mussolini family?

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Other possibility: It was just a misunderstanding. One of those things. We learn from our mistakes. Nothing to see here.

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Well, let’s see…

  1. They were booked for the next Die Hard movie, and just got lost
  2. Eric Trump asked for a joy-ride, and how do you say “no” to the Prez’s son?
  3. It wasn’t the helicopter’s flying low, it was Earth rising too high (tides)
  4. They were actually ordered to shred the protesters to jelly, so consider yourselves lucky!
  5. It’s all “the blacks” fault.
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In fairness, the flight crew bears shit-tons of responsibility for following the orders of whoever is being covered up for.

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Ghettobird gotta ghetto.