This is a very intersting story. It is suprising to me that everything was so secretive. They could not use electronics, all the shades were pulled, the lights were off, and they would leave Afghanistan before the sun came up. I also find it suprising that he was able to go there and no one found out. He went there to sign an agreement with Afghanistan, and then was able to leave with out any problems. Anna Passe
This article surprised me because I didn’t know that the president made such secretive trips around the world. It’s amazing how Air Force One can be almost invisible to the general media and our enemies. How is it that a reporter is given clearance to go on a trip like this? He must have really proven his trust to the secret service. I found it rather astonishing how President Obama gave the first “Oval Office Address” outside of the United States. Does this mean they made a fake backdrop of the Oval Office? Lastly, it’s pretty remarkable how Obama took time to see the troops before coming home.
I thought this was a really interesting story; I couldn’t believe he went to Afghanistan and back so quickly and quietly. I agree with Abby when she said that she couldn’t believe that Obama made the first Oval Office Address outside the United States. How would a reporter get clearance onto Air Force One and how did the Gov. pick him? I also found it interesting that they were in the dark so much.
This story was awesome. It sounds like a suspenseful movie. As cool as the story is, though, it didn't surprise me. The President was going to Afghanistan to be a diplomatic leader, and an agreement with Afghanistan for the next 10 years is a pretty big deal. So it makes perfect sense that the trip was kept such a good secret. I also think it was great that President Obama took the time to give thanks to the troops and take pictures with them. Under such time constraints and secretive conditions, Obama made it obvious that he, as well as the rest of the country, truly appreciate their services.
I thought this story was pretty cool how this reporter went through low profile security and had to give up all his electronics just to get on Air Force 1, because of the tracking capabilities of smart phones. I guess they don't want you to know exactly where AF1 is... ;) They flew over night, lights out all the way to Afghanistan. I thought it was real cool how they went to the hospital to visit wounded troops, handing out Purple Hearts and took pictures. This trip was totally secret and would have been very cool to be one of the few people to know about it and be able to see the things he saw. Plus, they flew in right under the noses of the terrorists, did their thing, then back out before any of them even knew about it. To me it's kind of like poking them in the eye when they weren't ready for it, and I really like that! Brandon Koster Hr. 4
I thought this story was interesting in way because of how they had to travel just at night. Why? im sure if they left the united states during the day time they wouldnt have any trouble. The country knows he left anyway from this article, no reason trying to hide it. I also doubt he went over there to sign this so called agreement thing with the afganistan president. You dont sign stuff like that in the middle of the night. There is something they went over there for that were not supposed to know and they told the reporter he'd be dead if he told probably. Plus if they were trying to hide it so well why did they bring a reporter! think about it. Cody Pape 4th hour
I'm kind of shocked on how much planning that they must have gone through to make the trip there and back in one night. The funny thing is... they do this all of the time. One little tiny mistake in the plans could have gotten them killed, but with the training of professionals... they can pull it off. The reporter must have been going through a lot of nervousness. -Brock Stevens, Hour 1
This story really caught my attention beacuse it was about a reporter who had the chance to fly on AF1 with the company of the president. I thuoght it was amusing on how they didn't have tight security(since it was low profile) and how they took all the electionics because there were risks of tracking. What also caught my attention is how fast they were in and out of Afganistan. But im sure if it was such a low key event they wouldn't of asked a reporter to come... Lucky Sobin Hr.4
This is a very intersting story. It is suprising to me that everything was so secretive. They could not use electronics, all the shades were pulled, the lights were off, and they would leave Afghanistan before the sun came up. I also find it suprising that he was able to go there and no one found out. He went there to sign an agreement with Afghanistan, and then was able to leave with out any problems.
ReplyDeleteAnna Passe
This article surprised me because I didn’t know that the president made such secretive trips around the world. It’s amazing how Air Force One can be almost invisible to the general media and our enemies. How is it that a reporter is given clearance to go on a trip like this? He must have really proven his trust to the secret service. I found it rather astonishing how President Obama gave the first “Oval Office Address” outside of the United States. Does this mean they made a fake backdrop of the Oval Office? Lastly, it’s pretty remarkable how Obama took time to see the troops before coming home.
ReplyDeleteAbby Devine
I thought this was a really interesting story; I couldn’t believe he went to Afghanistan and back so quickly and quietly. I agree with Abby when she said that she couldn’t believe that Obama made the first Oval Office Address outside the United States. How would a reporter get clearance onto Air Force One and how did the Gov. pick him? I also found it interesting that they were in the dark so much.
ReplyDeleteTrevor Terpstra
This story was awesome. It sounds like a suspenseful movie. As cool as the story is, though, it didn't surprise me. The President was going to Afghanistan to be a diplomatic leader, and an agreement with Afghanistan for the next 10 years is a pretty big deal. So it makes perfect sense that the trip was kept such a good secret.
ReplyDeleteI also think it was great that President Obama took the time to give thanks to the troops and take pictures with them. Under such time constraints and secretive conditions, Obama made it obvious that he, as well as the rest of the country, truly appreciate their services.
-Tanner Nimke, Hour 2
I thought this story was pretty cool how this reporter went through low profile security and had to give up all his electronics just to get on Air Force 1, because of the tracking capabilities of smart phones. I guess they don't want you to know exactly where AF1 is... ;) They flew over night, lights out all the way to Afghanistan. I thought it was real cool how they went to the hospital to visit wounded troops, handing out Purple Hearts and took pictures. This trip was totally secret and would have been very cool to be one of the few people to know about it and be able to see the things he saw. Plus, they flew in right under the noses of the terrorists, did their thing, then back out before any of them even knew about it. To me it's kind of like poking them in the eye when they weren't ready for it, and I really like that!
ReplyDeleteBrandon Koster
Hr. 4
I thought this story was interesting in way because of how they had to travel just at night. Why? im sure if they left the united states during the day time they wouldnt have any trouble. The country knows he left anyway from this article, no reason trying to hide it. I also doubt he went over there to sign this so called agreement thing with the afganistan president. You dont sign stuff like that in the middle of the night. There is something they went over there for that were not supposed to know and they told the reporter he'd be dead if he told probably. Plus if they were trying to hide it so well why did they bring a reporter! think about it.
ReplyDeleteCody Pape
4th hour
I'm kind of shocked on how much planning that they must have gone through to make the trip there and back in one night. The funny thing is... they do this all of the time. One little tiny mistake in the plans could have gotten them killed, but with the training of professionals... they can pull it off. The reporter must have been going through a lot of nervousness.
ReplyDelete-Brock Stevens, Hour 1
This story really caught my attention beacuse it was about a reporter who had the chance to fly on AF1 with the company of the president. I thuoght it was amusing on how they didn't have tight security(since it was low profile) and how they took all the electionics because there were risks of tracking. What also caught my attention is how fast they were in and out of Afganistan. But im sure if it was such a low key event they wouldn't of asked a reporter to come...
ReplyDeleteLucky Sobin
Hr.4