In an open thread earlier tonight, this comment by edfox had me chuckling. The money quote is from this article
In what may be the perfect metaphor for her campaign, though, her departure time for a campaign stop Friday in Puerto Rico was temporarily in doubt.
A sinkhole had opened in the runway.
May be the perfect metaphor?
"Hillary44, Tower, you are cleared for takeoff. Visibility unlimited. You are cleared direct to Pennsylvania Avenue. Have a great flight."
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"Stand by Hillary44, be advised, looks like a few clouds over Iowa...shouldn't be a problem."
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"Ok, Hillary44, you may experience some turbulance along your flight path, the ride may be a little bumpier than you expected, but you are still cleared number 1 for takeoff."
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"Hillary44, Tower, we're a little busier than expected, you may not be first after all - stand by."
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"Hillary44, Please stand by, we may have traffic between you and your destination"
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"Hillary44, we apologize, but it looks like we can't clear you at this time - hang on.....Hillary44, please return to the terminal, and, uh, can you change your call sign, please?"
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"Hey! Did you guys pay for your fuel?"