What happens when a Presidential 757 buzzes NYC. Low level fly over Manhattan.?

"A livid New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he had not been warned and called the lack of notice "ridiculous and poor judgment."

They didn't notify the Fricking Mayor?!?!?! What the hell, who's running this flying circus anyway?

I also voted for President Obama. I am not thrilled by this at all...especially if they are telling us everything there is to know. I've tried to reason it out as being some sort of training or something, but if that was true, what would be the point of flying the President's plane. In fact, why did they need to fly that actual plane (or the backup)? I thought it was some photo op from inside the plane out, but they could use any plane for that...so was it a photo op from the outside to see the plane? Do we need to advertise Air Force One?

The entire thing makes no sense. I've tried hard to find something but it just doesn't. I don't know what in the he!! they were thinking.

If you read the link you provided, you'll see that it is not uncommon practice for politicians to refurbish planes for their campaigns. Yes, Obama moved the flag off of the tail and put it on the side - but please, in that very same link, in the picture of McCain's cheesy "Straight Talk Express," please, point out the American flag? Because it would actually appear that it is MCCAIN'S plane, NOT Obama's, that is completely missing the American flag. Also, the flag that was removed was part of the airline's trademark. Of course he is going to remove their trademark logo when he personalizes the plane. Not to mention the fact that at least Obama's plane is still painted in the same colors as the American flag - McCain's hideously personalized plane is blue, white, and yellow. Next time, try READING the link you post before you post it. Because when you don't, you sound like an idiot.

I don't think that was approved at the presidential level, but it was really really dumb.

(nobody in my office building in downtown manhattan noticed, but I hear it freaked out people who did see it)

I'm from New York and here we call it 'showing the flag" It's about showing how much your packing in your pants. Get ready for pain in the next few years. I'm not liking the direction this country is going in one bit.

Abuse of power....like Clinton landing at LAX to get a haircut while planes low on fuel had to over in circles above

It has to be Bush's fault like everything else. Because no way could it be the Messiah and his administration.

It's another example of the poor decision making of this administration.

I heard it scared many people in Manhattan along with jersey City.

Bad move I must say.

I voted for Obama.

I will agree with you that SOMEONE missed the boat, BIG time with this ignorant decision.