Trump’s Air Force One tweet was a brilliant move

[Tom Joad]

I guess I'm going to have to google "Twitter" and find out what the fuck it is and what I need to do to set up an account and start tweeting.

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/06/trump...ommentary.html

Another day, another provocative tweet from President-elect Donald Trump. This time, he went after Boeing and the cost of the new Air Force One replacement program. But while the target was different, the goal of Trump's twitter use remains the same: It's his negotiating tool and, just as importantly, an instant link to public support that no president has ever been able to use before.

"Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order!"

And it looks like it may have already worked. About two hours after the tweet, Boeing delivered the following statement:

"We are currently under contract for $170 million to help determine the capabilities of these complex military aircraft that serves the unique requirements of the President of the United States. We look forward to working with the U.S. Air Force on subsequent phases of the program allowing us to deliver the best planes for the President at the best value for the American taxpayer."