Seriously? This is worth a thread?

More to the point, this is proof? You're making assumptions based on your personal bias, not facts.

A solo flight as clearly implied by negative reports of the incident meant the flight was booked for the dog, and there was no other reason for the plane to be going. If you are trying to portray this as anything but that, an attempt to portray Obama as a flagrant squander-er of public funds, you are being patently dishonest. Of course there was a pilot and handler for the dog, but there is no proof - NONE -  that the main purpose of the flight was for the dog. 

Contingent - a group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group.

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