Comments on: A Marine One first: An all-female crew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: In Texas, The New Testament Ends with the Founding of America • CrazyDrumGuy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849555 In Texas, The New Testament Ends with the Founding of America • CrazyDrumGuy Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:21:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849555 [...] One had its first all-female crew today. Yet another glass ceiling Barack Obama sexist-ly prevented Hillary Clinton from shattering. [...] [...] One had its first all-female crew today. Yet another glass ceiling Barack Obama sexist-ly prevented Hillary Clinton from shattering. [...]

]]> By: Island girl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849551 Island girl Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:16:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849551 Kudos to her and others like her! Can a female president be far behind? Kudos to her and others like her!

Can a female president be far behind?

]]> By: Sweety http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849550 Sweety Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:16:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849550 I am just happy it's not John McCain flying M.O. I am just happy it's not John McCain flying M.O.

]]> By: Scott, Tucson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849548 Scott, Tucson Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:15:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849548 Nice to know that those women Marines can kick Obama's butt in just about anything...Semper Fi Marines! Nice to know that those women Marines can kick Obama's butt in just about anything...Semper Fi Marines!

]]> By: not a Jackson or a Palin fan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849547 not a Jackson or a Palin fan Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:15:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849547 Maybe Major Grieves should make a run for it in 2012 instead of that dingbat Palin ! Maybe Major Grieves should make a run for it in 2012 instead of that dingbat Palin !

]]> By: IndyVoter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849546 IndyVoter Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:13:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849546 Cool! Love it! Cool! Love it!

]]> By: Tulsa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849541 Tulsa Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:11:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849541 Robin, On this I agree with you 100%. Go ladies. Reality, This isn't about our president, it's about the women who serve and protect us all. Willy Brown, Any one of these Marines could beat you bloody with one hand tied behind their back. BDavis, Get a life. These MARINES are the best trained pilots in the world. Major Grieves, best wishes for your future. Robin,
On this I agree with you 100%. Go ladies.
Reality,
This isn't about our president, it's about the women who serve and protect us all.
Willy Brown,
Any one of these Marines could beat you bloody with one hand tied behind their back.
BDavis,
Get a life. These MARINES are the best trained pilots in the world.
Major Grieves, best wishes for your future.

]]> By: Mickey/Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849539 Mickey/Texas Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:08:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849539 Congratulations ladies! Mr. President you do women proud. And remember ladies..."anything they can do we can do better!" Congratulations ladies! Mr. President you do women proud. And remember ladies..."anything they can do we can do better!"

]]> By: Mickey/Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849537 Mickey/Texas Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:07:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849537 Congratulations ladies! Mr. President you do women proud. And remember ladies..."anything they can do can do better!" Congratulations ladies! Mr. President you do women proud. And remember ladies..."anything they can do can do better!"

]]> By: Brittany http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849536 Brittany Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:04:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849536 That's my aunt :) we're proud of her. She worked way hard for where she is now. Good job Aunt Jenny we love you :) That's my aunt :) we're proud of her. She worked way hard for where she is now. Good job Aunt Jenny we love you :)

]]> By: CivilianMarine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849535 CivilianMarine Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:04:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849535 Marines and those who work with the military know this is a major accomplishment for women in the Armed Forces. Those of you who say "so what" underestimate how difficult a job in such a male-heavy environment is. Congratulations Marines, Semper Fi! Marines and those who work with the military know this is a major accomplishment for women in the Armed Forces. Those of you who say "so what" underestimate how difficult a job in such a male-heavy environment is. Congratulations Marines, Semper Fi!

]]> By: Buffalo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849532 Buffalo Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:02:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849532 Ladies, you've come a long way since "tailhook." Good for each and every one of you. Ladies, you've come a long way since "tailhook." Good for each and every one of you.

]]> By: Independant http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849531 Independant Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:02:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849531 Bravo, you earned it. Bravo, you earned it.

]]> By: Steph http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849527 Steph Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:00:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849527 Once again, I am so proud of the men and WOMEN serving our country. They all do their duty every day, and often don't get the respect and admiration they deserve. God Bless America! Once again, I am so proud of the men and WOMEN serving our country. They all do their duty every day, and often don't get the respect and admiration they deserve. God Bless America!

]]> By: Andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849524 Andrew Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:57:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849524 is she hot and a republican? maybe she should run for the GOP bid. J/K you go girl! is she hot and a republican? maybe she should run for the GOP bid. J/K you go girl!

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849522 Frank Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:56:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849522 I guess that allowing women access to military service didn't destroy unit cohesion like the old boy network said it would. Maybe there is a lesson in that for how we should deal with current disagreements about who should be allowed to serve. I guess that allowing women access to military service didn't destroy unit cohesion like the old boy network said it would.

Maybe there is a lesson in that for how we should deal with current disagreements about who should be allowed to serve.

]]> By: Josh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849520 Josh Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:55:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849520 Congrats Congrats

]]> By: Hilarion T. Benedicto Valle Verde, Pasig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849514 Hilarion T. Benedicto Valle Verde, Pasig Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:53:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849514 that's another "Women One" heheheh that's another "Women One" heheheh

]]> By: Joe in Austin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849509 Joe in Austin Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:53:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849509 nice honor for both Grieves and Obama nice honor for both Grieves and Obama

]]> By: Peoples Voice http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849482 Peoples Voice Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:47:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849482 You go, Girl. Let me hear you roar. You go, Girl. Let me hear you roar.

]]> By: Liberty Queen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849454 Liberty Queen Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:42:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849454 Awesome! A salute to these Marine One Women Pilots and Crew! You make America Proud! Awesome! A salute to these Marine One Women Pilots and Crew! You make America Proud!

]]> By: Nancy, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849424 Nancy, MD Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:35:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849424 Wonderful, it truly is a new day. Also an early congrats to Sonia Sotomayor because I know she will be selected as the third female to grace the Supreme Court. Kudos America Wonderful, it truly is a new day.

Also an early congrats to Sonia Sotomayor because I know she will be selected as the third female to grace the Supreme Court.

Kudos America

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849420 Jeff Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:35:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849420 I believe someone who has the background and credentials for this assignment is better suited to understand and make decisions (rule) for such an assignment than someone who does not...ha! ha! reference: Sotomayor Hearings. Congratulations Major Jennifer Grieves...for um doing your job....all else is irrelevant. What century are we in? I believe someone who has the background and credentials for this assignment is better suited to understand and make decisions (rule) for such an assignment than someone who does not...ha! ha! reference: Sotomayor Hearings. Congratulations Major Jennifer Grieves...for um doing your job....all else is irrelevant. What century are we in?

]]> By: BDavis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849392 BDavis Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:30:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849392 OMG!!!! I'm a straight female and I really hate knowing that women are flying Marine One with the beloved President on board. May the Lord keep him safe. OMG!!!! I'm a straight female and I really hate knowing that women are flying Marine One with the beloved President on board. May the Lord keep him safe.

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849359 Rob Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:26:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849359 Bill Clinton could be overheard saying "Dangit! 9 years too late!" Bill Clinton could be overheard saying "Dangit! 9 years too late!"

]]> By: Jefferson Handcock http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849358 Jefferson Handcock Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:26:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849358 So What! So What!

]]> By: Willy Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849325 Willy Brown Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:22:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849325 Now you know who taught Obummer to throw a baseball... Now you know who taught Obummer to throw a baseball...

]]> By: Kimberly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849321 Kimberly Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:22:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849321 Awesome beyond words! You go girl Awesome beyond words! You go girl

]]> By: Fred Palafox http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849283 Fred Palafox Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:16:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849283 I deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan with the 25th Infantry Division. During both those tours the Commanding Generals pilot was the same female and she did an oustanding job. 27 months in combat and no complaints. I deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan with the 25th Infantry Division. During both those tours the Commanding Generals pilot was the same female and she did an oustanding job. 27 months in combat and no complaints.

]]> By: yuri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849245 yuri Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:11:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849245 That's one for the book, undoubtedly, and we concur with that. More meaningful female recruitments the merrier it is! That's one for the book, undoubtedly, and we concur with that. More meaningful female recruitments the merrier it is!

]]> By: Obama: A change U can beleive In http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849231 Obama: A change U can beleive In Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:09:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849231 OOORAH FROM ONE MARINE TO ANOTHER. Semper Fi Devildog OOORAH FROM ONE MARINE TO ANOTHER. Semper Fi Devildog

]]> By: Shelby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849205 Shelby Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:05:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849205 Nice, congrats ladies!!!!!! Nice, congrats ladies!!!!!!

]]> By: white female http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849187 white female Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:02:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849187 "SWEET" MR. PRESIDENT YOU ROCK.......KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Those poll numbers is a joke, we don't care for the lies, about your approval rating dropping, say it not so JOE.(LOL) You still rate higher than all the others from the past. "SWEET"
MR. PRESIDENT YOU ROCK.......KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Those poll numbers is a joke, we don't care for the lies, about your approval rating dropping, say it not so JOE.(LOL)
You still rate higher than all the others from the past.

]]> By: GH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849164 GH Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:58:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849164 That's great! Great job Devil Dawgs! That's great! Great job Devil Dawgs!

]]> By: John Bolles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849161 John Bolles Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:57:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849161 Marine One Marine One

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849146 Dave Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:55:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849146 So glad these republican political leaders are focused on trying to actually get something done over the next four years besides getting themselves elected. So glad these republican political leaders are focused on trying to actually get something done over the next four years besides getting themselves elected.

]]> By: Huh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849134 Huh Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:54:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849134 Now that is Awesome . Go women Now that is Awesome . Go women

]]> By: kanderson89 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849129 kanderson89 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:53:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849129 Very cool Very cool

]]> By: AK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849117 AK Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:52:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849117 Congratulations Major Grieves and your staff. About time women all over started to get recognized for their enomous contribution to the world! Congratulations Major Grieves and your staff. About time women all over started to get recognized for their enomous contribution to the world!

]]> By: gt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849104 gt Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:51:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849104 dont tell msnbc they will make fun of them,,,,, dont tell msnbc they will make fun of them,,,,,

]]> By: HAHA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849100 HAHA Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:50:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849100 I hope she is no Ex-Governor Palin! I hope she is no Ex-Governor Palin!

]]> By: GI Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849091 GI Joe Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:49:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849091 Way to go ladies ! Way to go ladies !

]]> By: Twinkle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849085 Twinkle Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:49:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849085 Hey Jennifer, I hope you know what you are doing.....Take care of my president....thank you!! Hey Jennifer, I hope you know what you are doing.....Take care of my president....thank you!!

]]> By: No one famous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849061 No one famous Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:47:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849061 Congratulations Major Grieves, Major Marino, and Sergeant Sherman! Semper Fi Marines! Congratulations Major Grieves, Major Marino, and Sergeant Sherman!

Semper Fi Marines!

]]> By: Reality http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849047 Reality Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:45:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849047 Before you pat Obama's back, please note she was appointed before he became President. Before you pat Obama's back, please note she was appointed before he became President.

]]> By: Robin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849033 Robin Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:44:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849033 YOU GO GIRLS!!! Thank you for your service and my freedom! YOU GO GIRLS!!! Thank you for your service and my freedom!

]]> By: Malcom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2849029 Malcom Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:44:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2849029 Nice to see women breaking ne wbarriers. I cannot help but wonder if there would not have been an array of negative comments from readers if the chosen was all African American or Hispanic. Nice to see women breaking ne wbarriers. I cannot help but wonder if there would not have been an array of negative comments from readers if the chosen was all African American or Hispanic.

]]> By: Dutch/Bad Newz, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2848999 Dutch/Bad Newz, VA Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:41:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2848999 This isn't news because the woman of the Armed Services go just as hard as the men. This isn't news because the woman of the Armed Services go just as hard as the men.

]]> By: lil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/16/a-marine-one-first-an-all-female-crew/#comment-2848993 lil Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:40:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60839#comment-2848993 You go girls. Or should I say ladies. I am very proud of these ladies. You go girls. Or should I say ladies. I am very proud of these ladies.

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