Plane shot down,Malaysia seems to have bigger problems they might not be telling us

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Ezra LevantVerified account ‏@ezralevant

What do you think Putin & Lavrov think of this tweet? How about 300 families of victims? How about Poroshenko?
https://twitter.com/statedeptspox/status/489944158203703296 …






the uh, spokesperson for the United States Department of State and a former spokesperson for U.S. President Barack Obama.




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Great piece by former colleague Alyssa Mastromonaco who defines smart, savvy and fashionable

http://wapo.st/Wlx9sE via @washingtonpost









  1. Laura O'Neill ‏@ONeillLaura 1h
    @statedeptspox Poor timing. Frightening really. Do you think you're some celebrity?
  2. Charly J. ‏@chuck_dizzle 1h
    .@statedeptspox When did Joan Rivers take over this account?
  3. JaSchrein ‏@jaschrein 1h
    @statedeptspox How do Israelis under rocket attack become smart, savvy, and fashionable? @washingtonpost
  4. Kevin ‏@KeviKev10 1h
    @statedeptspox @washingtonpost wow.... Nothing going on in the world?
  5. VACUOUS CIPHER ‏@THE_DAILY_BLEAT 1h
    Sounds pretty effin trivial, especially on this day. @statedeptspox @AaronBlakeWP @washingtonpost
  6. Roy Morrow ‏@sf4t9rfan1 1h
    @statedeptspox @washingtonpost it's official, our government is ran by children.Rome is burning and these ******* are dancing (fund raising)
  7. Ride It Down ‏@Beer__Wolf 1h
    Is this real? Were you guys testing the wireless signal and whoops it was turned on or something? @statedeptspox @washingtonpost
  8. BoiseFreedom ‏@BoiseFreedom 1h
    @statedeptspox is this a parody account? Unbelievably tone deaf. @instapundit @AceofSpadesHQ https://twitter.com/statedeptspox/status/489944158203703296 …
  9. Phelony Jones ‏@phelony_jones 1h
    @statedeptspox Are you the one who said that Obama doesn't give himself enough credit for his international policy?
  10. Shane Styles ‏@shaner5000 1h
    @statedeptspox @washingtonpost World going to hell? Quick, tweet out a bit of PR for a buddy to get page views!
  11. BoiseFreedom ‏@BoiseFreedom 1h
    Drunk tweeting mt @statedeptspox: Great piece by former colleague who defines smart, savvy and fashionable http://wapo.st/Wlx9sE
  12. Sean Bannion ‏@SeanBannion 1h
    WTF? The children really have taken over at State. Don't let it interrupt those simultaneous crises tho. @statedeptspox @washingtonpost
  13. Michael_Haz ‏@Michael_Haz 1h
    @phelony_jones It was probably Jen Psaki who said that. She’s usually full of p**** like that.
  14. Katie Nadeau ‏@KatieNadeau 1h
    Crimeny RT @statedeptspox Great piece by former colleague Alyssa Mastromonaco who defines smart, savvy, fashionable http://wapo.st/Wlx9sE
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    .@statedeptspox You don't instill a whole lot of confidence.
  16. Dan Brown ‏@D_Train_Express 1h
    @statedeptspox @washingtonpost Jen, the state dept spokesperson should not tweet a bull**** article like this with all we had happen today.
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    @KatieNadeau Did u have fun at the awards get-together?
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    .@statedeptspox Describe your job. As you understand it. Take your time.










stay classy jenny baby...we luv ya!
 
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Of course it is. What isn't?
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It's those dang blasted red necks fault:


 
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It's just odd that another Malaysian aircraft is involved in tragedy
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Not to someone with a gram of common sense and an afternoon's exposure to the world outside the double wide.

FYI-Malayasia's fast growing economy means lots of Malaysians are enjoying a middle class lifestyle including foreign travel-we see this all the time here in Vancouver I've taken countless Malaysian groups on tours here.

But more planes in the air means people are exposed to risk as small as it may be thus the tragedies of this past year.

Korea too is paying the price of new found wealth with accidents that were unimaginable 30 years ago (and not just ferry disasters).
 
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obama will draw a line in the sand and create a hashtag, not to worry.
 
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I'm watching CBS news tonight and this topic was brought up. The reporter said the US government issued an order for all American flights to avoid that area. However, that order is not binding on other airlines or countries. As to WHY these planes choose this hazardous flight plan, the only conclusion made by the reporter is that some governments considered it safe.

Thankfully, all countries are now avoiding that air space.
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Most European airlines avoided flying over eastern Ukraine, too. British Airways certainly did.

However, the Malaysia Airlines flight that crashed on Thursday morning in Ukraine was flying in open air space, not closed airspace, Eurocontrol authorities said.

Ukrainian authorities had closed the area between the ground and 32,000 feet prior to the Malaysia Airlines crash Thursday morning, Eurocontrol said in a statement. The aircraft was flying above the closed area.

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So far, at least nine of those killed have been confirmed as British. But there are still around 20 victims whose nationality has not yet been determined.

Two of those British victims were Newcastle United fans.

John Alder, thought to be in his 60s, and Liam Sweeney, 28 were travelling to New Zealand to support their team in a series of pre-season friendlies against Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC.

Malaysia Airlines said that of the passengers' nationalities identified so far, 154 were Dutch, 27 were Australian and 45 were Malaysian, including 15 crew.


Malaysia Airline crash: Newcastle fans on passenger list


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The Boeing 777 came down on the Russia - Ukraine border with 298 people on board

Two Newcastle United fans travelling to the club's pre-season tour are believed to have been among those on board a flight that crashed in Ukraine.

John Alder, thought to be in his 60s, and Liam Sweeney, 28, were on the passenger list for flight MH17, Malaysian Airlines confirmed.

The Boeing 777 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed on Thursday with 298 people on board.

Mr Adler and Mr Sweeney were travelling to New Zealand to see their team play.

Flight MH17 came down between Krasni Luch, in Luhansk region, and Shakhtarsk (which translates as "Miners' Town") in the neighbouring region of Donetsk - 31 miles from the Russia-Ukraine border.

The two sides in Ukraine's civil conflict have accused each other of shooting the jet down with a missile.

A spokesman for Malaysia Airlines confirmed both Newcastle fans were on the passenger list for the flight.

Malaysia Airlines said that of the passengers' nationalities identified so far, 154 were Dutch, 27 were Australian and 45 were Malaysian, including 15 crew.

As well as nine from the UK, there were passengers from Indonesia, Germany, Belgium, the Philippines and Canada, he added.

'A tragedy'

The fans' website NUFC.com said: "We're desperately sad to report that they were John Alder and Liam Sweeney.

"Both were well known to away followers, particularly John, whose usual matchday attire led to the affectionate nickname of "The Undertaker".


Wreckage from the plane was scattered near the village of Grabovo

"Both were in attendance at Oldham on Tuesday, doing what they loved. Our thoughts are with their friends, families and the many fans who knew them by sight."

Fanzine The Mag, said: "It is a tragedy though for all Newcastle fans and we hope everybody, whether they knew them or not, gives a minute to think about their loss, as well as all of those other people who tragically lost their lives on that flight."

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said "no stone will be left unturned" in the investigation into what happened.

He said: "Today, regardless of nationality, we are all united in grief."



Newcastle United have released a club statement saying: "It is with great sadness that we learn today the tragic news of the deaths of John Alder and Liam Sweeney, two of the Club's most loyal supporters, who lost their lives on Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 which crashed on Thursday afternoon in Eastern Ukraine.

"Both men were familiar faces at every Newcastle United away game and attended not only first team games but Reserve and Academy matches too."

"John was a lifelong supporter and a familiar sight in the stands for almost half-a-century, having barely missed a single game in that time.

"Liam will be known to many fans during his time volunteering as a steward on supporters' buses to away games."

Newcastle United | News | Latest News | Latest News | Club Statement: John Alder And Liam Sweeney




Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says in a statement: "Myself and all the players are deeply shocked and saddened by this terrible news.

"We all knew how passionately John and Liam supported the team and the club.

"They were with us just earlier this week for our first pre-season friendly against Oldham and their dedication to travel all the way around the world to support us in New Zealand tells you all you need to know about the passion they had for Newcastle United.

"Our hearts go out to their families and friends."


Club plans space for crash tributes

Newcastle United are to dedicate an area surrounding the Sir Bobby Robson statue for fans to pay their respects to John Alder and Liam Sweeney after the pair were killed in the MH17 Ukraine plane crash.

Manager Alan Pardew and the players will also wear black armbands for both their games against Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix in their tour of New Zealand.

Players pay tribute to fans




Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, who played for the Netherlands at the World Cup, tweets: "2 Geordies on plane MH17 travelling to watch Nufc in New Zealand. RIP John Adler and Liam Sweeney.. Our thoughts are with all the families!"




BBC News - Malaysia Airline crash: Newcastle fans on passenger list
 
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