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- JerodSlay, on 01/20/2009, -0/+79Sounds reasonable.
- awtripp, on 01/21/2009, -2/+55BREAKING: Reporters found to be invasive douche bags with no respect for privacy!
- lovemorgul, on 01/20/2009, -1/+43Hats off to US Airways for training this flight crew so well.
- Markb3489, on 01/21/2009, -4/+41This is the US media we're talking about, since when do they care if people want them to back off?
- Lucas123, on 01/21/2009, -0/+27I think I know all I need to about this. I hate it when the media rings every last drop of news from a story, right down to family members, and in doing so is obnoxious and disregards privacy under the phony auspices of "the public has a right to know". The only thing left to know is the results of the NTSB investigation.
- garryw, on 01/21/2009, -1/+19Landing a plane in a river does not sell tickets no matter how well it was done.
- UtahApocalyse, on 01/21/2009, -2/+15Great job Cpt. Sully !! I think it is very right to not speak during the investigation.
- ericdano, on 01/21/2009, -0/+13Well, he is heroic. Someone who did what the pilot did, avert disaster.......that is heroic.
What is embarrassing is the media. Look at the orgy they had for Obama's swearing in........... - Markb3489, on 01/21/2009, -0/+8be sure to stick around because after the break we'll see if we can wring some tears out of them....... for the sake of journalism
- amasiancrasian, on 01/21/2009, -0/+7The problem is that the NTSB is investigating, and their participation in interviews can affect them in some way. The NTSB has very formal proceedings and hearings, and their request not to be interviewed is more than reasonable.
Imagine if you were in a lawsuit, and the press is hammering for a statement from you. You aren't ready to speak, since some of the answers, no matter how serious and light-hearted they are, can come back to bite you in the ass. - bovester, on 01/21/2009, -0/+7Yeah, when I am choosing an airline I'm not thinking, "I wonder who will land my plane the best if we have to ditch in the water"
I'm thinking, "who's not going to have to ditch in the water" - FyreGoddess, on 01/21/2009, -0/+6My issue here is that landing a plane safely IS the pilot's job. Whether it's an emergency situation or a standard landing, the pilot's job is to land the plane safely and ensure that all the passengers survive. Under any circumstances.
I have to admit that my biggest problem with the whole thing is that they're calling it a "miracle" and discounting the many hours of emergency drills and training that the staff go through on a regular basis. It speaks to preparedness and the ability of that pilot to remain calm in an unusual and dangerous situation.
Frankly, I expect nothing less from the people who are paid to deliver passengers safely to their destinations - no matter what mode of travel they use. - GRANDPAMUNSTER, on 06/11/2009, -0/+5The media does not understand that not everyone wants to be a celebrity.
- MokaPot, on 01/21/2009, -0/+5It's not that I need the precise amount of ***** they crapped in their pants when it happened. I'm fine with what I already know, thanks.
- ericdano, on 01/21/2009, -3/+8English is difficult for you isn't it.
- homercles337, on 01/21/2009, -0/+4My god your spam is really obnoxious. Where did you learn web development? The clan of retards?
- SouthsideIrish, on 01/21/2009, -1/+5What he did was not heroic, it was his job. Oh, and the airframe made it a whole lot easier too, since you can almost fly the airplane to stall speed, which is why it stopped so quickly. Hats off to Airbus.
- Taquoshi, on 01/21/2009, -1/+5RunDiggMC - While it is good publicity for the airline, sometimes it also is an invasion of privacy for the individuals involved. Imagine having a microphone shoved in your face every time you left home or having a news crew camped out on your family's front lawn. Sometimes, it comes very close to harassment. The same thing happened with John Travolta and his family recently. I thoroughly applaud the crew for standing up and saying "Back off".
- user12345, on 01/21/2009, -0/+4Proper.
The coolest possible move they can make is to say nothing.
That makes them genuine. Real heros - peak1700, on 01/22/2009, -0/+3You want to work in Puerto Rico?
- RSS14, on 01/21/2009, -0/+3Yeah, they are calling it a miracle like God saved the day or something. ***** no, it was all Sully and his crew and their skill. Perhaps some luck as well, but that's as deep as it goes.
If it crashed, the media would have been like "Oh, what a tragedy . . . ***** birds, may God give them peace"
/end rant - Budkin, on 01/21/2009, -0/+3Good for them... leave the good people alone.
- mixxo, on 01/21/2009, -1/+4The plane landed in the freezing Hudson and while I agree that it was amazing work on part of the flight crew it really doesn't mean I want to fly US Airways.
- oboshoe, on 01/21/2009, -0/+3Whats wrong with wanting to secure your future?
The airline industry is not exactly a secure place to be working nowdays.
If he can get a million or two and insure his retirement, and maybe take care of his children, then more power to him.
If you really think that earning money is immoral, then resign from your current employer and bask in the glory of self righteousness. - larrytheliz, on 01/21/2009, -0/+3We all hope that the world is not so jaded as to not allow for truly heroic acts that are not performed only with the thought of compensation as the goal. Some acts are done with the best of intention with no thought of reward. It is what comes later that tarnishes the brilliance of the act.
- FyreGoddess, on 01/21/2009, -0/+2I don't actually have a problem with calling him a "hero". I have a problem with the entire situation being referred to as a "miracle". It doesn't change the fact that what he did in that situation was his job. He did it, exceptionally well even, and under difficult circumstances, but what he did was exactly what his job is.
There are plenty of people who are considered heroes for doing their job exceptionally well, I don't preclude pilots from that, but the point needs to be made that this was accomplished by preparation and training and not because of the hand of God. - atomicwedgie, on 01/21/2009, -0/+2Reporters report that reporters are reporting reports with little to no concern for whether said reporters are reporting reports way too damn frequently! IE: GIVE IT SOME ROOM TO BREATH *****!
- inactive, on 01/21/2009, -0/+2You're getting me all wrong, I would actually encourage the guy to do it. Heck, I'll even be his agent.
He just doesn't strike me as the kind of guy to end up doing Viagra commercials or ads for home diabetes testing supplies. - jussipupu, on 01/21/2009, -2/+4I wish the pilot would tell them all to f- off. He did his job, did it well, no, did it amazingly well. But all this hero manufacturing is way out of proportion. And embarrassing.
- inactive, on 01/21/2009, -0/+2standard NTSB procedure is to encourage press silence until they have gathered all the facts.
buried for Captain Obvious. - larrytheliz, on 01/21/2009, -0/+2This is just another sad testament to the media mentality. I know too well from growing up in the Nixon era that freedom of the press is an unfortunate necessity to keep other powers in check. The extent to which this freedom can be streched borders on harassment and stalking. I would not blame anyone for taking the highest bid for a "news" story after putting up with the B.S. the media can bring into play when they smell blood.
- inactive, on 01/21/2009, -1/+2I hear Capt. Sully is holding out for the highest dollar for an exclusive interview.
Okay, he doesn't strike me as that kind of guy at all, but I bet you there are more than a few companies desperately trying to get a hold of him for an endorsement deal. - bpoteat, on 01/21/2009, -1/+2Why not just reply directly to RunDiggMC's post?
- scoottie, on 01/21/2009, -0/+1And they should. While the investigation is going on no one should make a statement.
- oldhick, on 01/21/2009, -0/+1I was referring to Taquoshi. ;)
- inactive, on 01/23/2009, -0/+1I wouldn't.
- wolfing, on 01/21/2009, -1/+2they don't want to say anything until they're advertising their books, which should be available next week or so (written by someone else, they just need to put their name in it)
- mixxo, on 01/21/2009, -1/+2just spazzed out for a second, been expecting these comments. Doesn't change the sentiment tho....
- Goochman, on 01/21/2009, -0/+1The media doesn't understand when professionals want to be recognized for their work and not try to make a million off doing their job.
Im sure these folks are still having issues dealing with the accident and have to make sure the NTSB doesnt find some small element of blame in their flawless execution of duty. - moothemagiccow, on 01/21/2009, -0/+1Except it DID this time. The facebook groups, the media coverage.. people love the hero story they spun out of this disaster.
- oldhick, on 01/21/2009, -0/+1Ahh, there we agree. I certainly wouldn't negate the roll his training played in this effort and I wouldn't call this a miracle anymore than I'd call a crash a curse.
I think I have a better understanding of your point. Training was critical! - MaynardJK, on 01/21/2009, -1/+2I think he was using "an hero" as a verb, taken from the myspace suicide meme.
- daeus, on 01/21/2009, -0/+1My first RPG-7 toy with realistic sights/heat detection.
- brucealmighty, on 01/21/2009, -0/+1Their union lawyers are warning them not to make any statements while they are under investigation by the NTSB - which is triggered automatically, like for a police officer involved shooting incident. Anything they say can be used against them and nothing they say can really do much to help them. It makes more sense when you consider this routine was designed to protect the much greater interests at stake resulting from the more common fatality involved accidents. The crew is just very sensibly dealing with any possible legal jeopardy before dealing with the press.
- limpits, on 01/21/2009, -0/+1"not performed only with the thought of compensation as the goal"
i would think living would be compensation enough. - Taquoshi, on 01/22/2009, -0/+1It's called a "mistake" , bpoteat and oldhick. I thought I had clicked on the "reply" button, but I was wrong. It happens to people all the time.
- oboshoe, on 01/21/2009, -0/+1Check.
I see where you coming from. - swraman, on 01/21/2009, -1/+1call ema pecimist but the way things are unfolding, what with the revelation of the airplane malfunctioning a week earlier, it seems like US airways ***** up and is trying to come up with an excuse. In the meantime, its HUSH of be fired for the crew.
- moothemagiccow, on 01/21/2009, -1/+1If I were media director at US Airways I'd be telling you "we train EVERY flight crew for this sort of situation. These are marvelous, heroic employees, but they are just a fraction of our outstanding team."
Goddamn I should get a job in PR. - larrytheliz, on 01/21/2009, -0/+0No doubt! This seemed to be a well coordinated, well practiced and learned effort. Putting that plane down in a high ferry traffic area did not seem to be just a self survival response. Give the man credit for the competency he was able to show under conditions I can only say I would have frozen. The ability to perform under such pressure is not just a survival reflex. This man is really a great pilot and a person who thinks on his feet with the best interest
of those under his care could hope for. I would fly with this pilot anytime, anywhere. -
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