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Sully's next flight could be to the inauguration
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Edited on Sun Jan-18-09 07:55 PM by RamboLiberal
Source: NY Daily News

AND NOW...he rescues the economy?

Not likely - but heroic US Airways Capt. Chesley Sullenberger may add Washington to his itinerary, attending the Tuesday inauguration of President Obama.

"We'd love to go," his wife, Lorrie, said yesterday on CBS' "The Early Show." "It's in the works, I believe."

The President-elect made a congratulatory phone call Friday to the fearless flier, the latest in a continuing string of tributes for Sullenberger.

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While meeting the new President would be thrilling, Lorrie Sullenberger said her two teen daughters had different motives for an inaugural trip. "Our daughters would love to go see the Jonas Brothers," she said.



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/01/18/200...


If I was Obama I'd appoint Captain Sullenberger head of the FAA. Not just because of his heroic action in so skillfully ditching this airplane but if you read this guys background he has one helluva resume and would serve this nation well in keeping our airlines and airplanes safe in the air and on the ground.
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  Sully's next flight could be to the inauguration RamboLiberal  Jan-18-09 07:54 PM   #0 
   If Sully wants to be there Sully should be there.  mucifer   Jan-18-09 07:55 PM   #1 
   And the co-pilot should go also!  Maat   Jan-18-09 07:56 PM   #2 
      Agreed - the entire crew  RamboLiberal   Jan-18-09 08:09 PM   #5 
         absolutely, YES.  shireen   Jan-18-09 08:43 PM   #11 
            The co-pilot handed it off  DissedByBush   Jan-19-09 12:06 AM   #21 
               Piloting those boats up to a plane in a strong river current  RamboLiberal   Jan-19-09 12:32 AM   #22 
                  They're ferry captains  DissedByBush   Jan-19-09 03:33 PM   #34 
                     Ferry Captains - yeah so friggin' easy  RamboLiberal   Jan-20-09 12:11 AM   #37 
   Is he bringing the giant talking testicle with legs?  IanDB1   Jan-18-09 08:02 PM   #3 
   What does Cheney have to do with it?  Goat or Panic   Jan-18-09 08:07 PM   #4 
      Cheney isn't a testicle, he's a Dick.  MN Against Bush   Jan-19-09 12:45 AM   #26 
   Don't do this. We've had enough of this shit, n/t  fla nocount   Jan-18-09 08:13 PM   #6 
   What shit - bet none of the passengers on that jet call it shit  RamboLiberal   Jan-18-09 08:18 PM   #7 
   Inviting people who are good role models to an inaguration  dmordue   Jan-18-09 08:31 PM   #9 
   The US has needed a hero for a long time, Sully is long overdue  WillYourVoteBCounted   Jan-18-09 08:30 PM   #8 
   Great and smart people will be part of the American focus again.  onehandle   Jan-18-09 08:39 PM   #10 
   I agree that Sully  BecauseBushSaysSo   Jan-18-09 09:06 PM   #12 
   These type of events always keep tickets back for last minute  MrsMatt   Jan-18-09 10:11 PM   #18 
   I think he would serve as a role model of how courageous Americans can be when faced with calamity  BigBearJohn   Jan-18-09 09:23 PM   #13 
   And don't forget Captain Vincent Lombardi of "The Thomas Jefferson" - the  Peregrine Took   Jan-18-09 09:38 PM   #14 
   Head of the FAA???  Froward69   Jan-18-09 09:39 PM   #15 
   That pilot does have an outstanding resume..  BrklynLiberal   Jan-18-09 10:07 PM   #16 
   he really deserves this honor, that's for sure. n/t  MBS   Jan-18-09 10:09 PM   #17 
   This is becoming Joe The Pilot.  rug   Jan-18-09 10:22 PM   #19 
   No its not - at least he's a real pilot  RamboLiberal   Jan-19-09 12:35 AM   #24 
   Haven't heard him spouting nonsense like Wertzelberger  Patiod   Jan-19-09 11:13 AM   #32 
      Exactly - heck he hasn't even said anything publicly  RamboLiberal   Jan-19-09 01:09 PM   #33 
   Yeah, and Sully is Union..it's a  zidzi   Jan-18-09 10:43 PM   #20 
   Sully should have a job interview for something dealing with safety  glinda   Jan-19-09 12:35 AM   #23 
   Like I said - if I was Obama I'd consider this guy for the FAA  RamboLiberal   Jan-19-09 12:37 AM   #25 
   I agree with that thought, whose gonna say NO to this guy?  Endangered Specie   Jan-19-09 03:04 AM   #27 
   I agree. FAA.  glinda   Jan-19-09 10:35 AM   #29 
   Actually I think he already has a job that deals with safety  Tiberius   Jan-19-09 04:38 PM   #36 
   Mayor: Sullenberger family going to inauguration  canetoad   Jan-19-09 03:06 AM   #28 
   Woodamnwhoo! Sully Splash! What a fitting reward.  lonestarnot   Jan-19-09 11:04 AM   #30 
   Was glad to see - ENTIRE FLIGHT CREW INVITED  Patiod   Jan-19-09 11:09 AM   #31 
      It was a team effort.  neverforget   Jan-19-09 04:22 PM   #35 
 

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