Pilot explains his mission before Capitol landing

[@Toothache1988]

I don't give a crap what you trolls will say. This man is a hero and a role model

[@toonses4300]

SABER SPEAKStheTRUTH He's a sicko that don't care about his life.

[@ryanpoling4640]

YES HE IS BROTHER AND WHOEVER SAYS HE IS A CRIMINAL IS A TRAITOR TO THIS COUNTRY !!!

[@toonses4300]

ryan poling He is a traitor. He's teaching ISIS that it's not hard to fly to the white house.

[@SystematicMechanic]

Toonses ISIS is in Syria dumbass. That's on the other side of the planet if you didn't know.

[@Toothache1988]

If Isis really wanted to fuck us up, we would have been. Too easy.

[@carlcarus8995]

This is the bravest man I ever saw. You should give him a medal of honor.

[@mrgclips]

This good old bird is great! A true patriot in my book who deeply cares about and loves his country! Hope they will listen to him! Best of luck, Doug! :)

[@ryanpoling4640]

exactly !!! STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT JUST LIKE HE AND I AND MANY OTHERS ARE DOING AGAINST THIS CRIMINAL HIJACKED GOVERNMENT !!!

[@autorog1234]

You are the man! Money in politics...this is no longer a democracy...the Supreme court decision made me sick to my stomach. Why would a Mayor need to spend millions on a campaign, and who would contribute unless they got something in return? (Chicago) Koch brothers from the goodness of their hearts, etc. Shameful. Term limits on all elected officials is the only Democratic bandaid. 2 and out!

[@SystematicMechanic]

autorog1234 That's true and I'll add that the USA was never a democracy. It's a Republic. That is something even our own President doesn't seem to understand. A Democracy is simply a " Mob Rules" form of Government. Which is why this country is so fucked up now.

[@kel5944]

A TRUE Patriot.

[@toonses4300]

kel5944 A true mental disorder.

[@ryanpoling4640]

HE IS A TRUE PATRIOT AND WHOEVER SAYS DIFFERENT HAS BEEN SO DECEIVED THAT THEY WOULD BETRAY THEIR OWN COUNTRY TO LISTEN TO A HIJACKED CRIMINAL GOVERNMENT NOW ... yes the federal government is ran by criminals as obvious as it is SOME OF YOU STILL CANNOT CHECK OUT THE SIGNS AND EVIDENCE TO TELL !!!

[@SystematicMechanic]

Toonses You must not be American!!! Go away!

[@toonses4300]

Live In The Now He showed the terrorists that it's easy land on the white house lawn. Who's the un-patriot now you stoopid.

[@SystematicMechanic]

Toonses There are no terrorists that are going to land on the front lawn of the white house you stupid paranoid little fucker. Doug Hughes = HERO! 2015

[@eriknydam1843]

What's sad is that he has to tell people he's not a terrorist....that's obvious.

[@marconeyu]

We love you dough! It's amazing, many people, many years younger than you wouldn't dare do what you did. I am much younger than you but look up to you as to what is possible at age 61! I truly hope that we have drawn the attention of our representatives in Congress. I am thankful and grateful that we have people like you in this world.

[@janenymberg7792]

It is time to stand up. I commend this man for his bravery. God give us strength.

[@petey1115]

I love this man! Hopefully people will see whatbis going on in our govt. And do something about it

[@ryanpoling4640]

we all need to do the same thing AND NOW

[@brwneyesaz]

I am wondering if he's going to be charged and placed in the prison for this type of protest? It is serious how the politicians can do so much illegal acts and get paid big money for it. Yet a regular citizen will probably be arrested like this gentleman.

[@7heRedBaron]

brwneyesaz Yeah, I don't they want to try to make any example of this guy. Drawing anymore attention to him will only further remind the people of everything he stands for.

[@the1realanalogman]

7heRedBaron I hope you're right. I fear this could go a lot of different ways. What Doug did was nothing less than a bold, brave act of patriotism and should be honored as such. It's time that citizens take ownership of the truth and start to stand up against tyranny.

[@EPSTomcat11]

A real American hero, period. Embodies so many good things in this country. Nicely done sir, and also in bringing attention to the issue, which you have. So, mission accomplished.

[@uhugvjkbkjh]

I'm not sure his wife thinks so but he's become my new superhero.

[@michaelhughes856]

He carries a message that should rise above how he delivered it...but the media (of course) focuses on his method, albeit drastic. But desperate times call for desperate measures ! A true Patriot...IMHO.

[@AllAmericanDreamChaser]

Good for him! Takes one hell of a man to do this!

[@lordX39]

Looking like a modern day Paul River

[@ottb2762]

He's a hero!

[@EPSTomcat11]

And I want a gyrocopter for Christmas.

[@Canon5DMii]

Very noble indeed.

[@cfrend]

Thank you CNN, for showing the reasonable side of this story.

[@MojoGuitarPlayer]

The method is questionable, but nothing else works. I hope he and people like him can make a difference.

[@thegroove14]

Anybody else think of Far Cry 4?

[@toonses4300]

***** I think of Mad Max The Road Warrior.

[@ATXDeerslayer]

Toonses LOL my thought at first as well when I saw the video of him landing it on the Capitol Lawn.

[@Tannermortimer]

He is a Hero!

[@dooalot]

how much to build that thing.

[@PacificCircle1]

He did good. For normal people, he put the spot light on Big money in politics. For Conservatives, he revealed a weak spot in national security :)

[@SystematicMechanic]

PacificCircle1 They already spent 100,000,000 million on air security system there. Conservatives need to stop watch CNN and Fox News.

[@PacificCircle1]

Unlike other protestors of late, he took it to those he has issue with.

[@ardentizzy7720]

I HEAR HE IS GOING TO PRISON TODAY .. HOPE THE GUYS IN PRISON WELCOME THIS GUY AND LOOK OUT FOR HIM . HES A GOOD MAN .....

[@surfax100]

All the best!

[@shriswamiramanand]

a true patriote, who felt like many americans, where none in washington was listening to him.. So he decided to risk his life and liberty to preserve ours! Now, I am not saying anyone should take such a risk (especially if you are not well trained), because he could have easily hit someone innocent. He also got lucky with good weather. I agree with the spirit of his actions, not necessarily actions itself..But his message is the most important, "Untill we fix the financing of political campaign, we will not fix any problems as just lobbyist are voting, not american people. "

[@Aegisltd]

Wack Job or American (U.S.) Hero. My view: He’s just as sane as any of us (if not more so); he just has the courage to make a point & let his voice be heard. Doug Hughes: restoring my faith in people to do THE RIGHT THING. (At great personal sacrifice I might add.)

[@ReneeNme]

My hat goes off to Mr. Hughes. He is a TRUE !!! patriot that understands that WE !!!, as American citizens, are being manipulated by BOTH !!! Republican & Democratic party leaders. It is indeed time for a Change, and I'm not talking about the Chump Change that Obama has offered us, I'm talking about REAL !!! change.

[@earthadora]

He is a real Hero!

[@dlgslg4293]

you are a hero

[@BruceYangz]

this guy/grandpa is my HERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lenhardtswag8]

"Change the government to build a wall of separation between the government and big money. So that government will represent the people." - Doug Hughes

[@Bloodwolf1]

A 9 year plea deal! Our court system is out of control!

[@krummyraider5421]

I agree with him 100% the members of congress are so corrupt we need a severe reduction of elected officials in our country for that very reason. We may elect people but I feel like the amount needs to be small enough that we have the ability to govern them as well a sort of checks and balances relationship between the government and the people.

[@frugaltraveller3903]

I wonder if any members of Congress actually read his letters.

[@BM_623]

Good for this man.

[@robertm2137]

I hope he put stamps on the letters. The postal service needs the money. If he didn't then that really should out way any other crime that he faces.

[@MotorsportCreative]

Sponsored by the United States Postal Service. You ship, we deliver. Now with gyrocopters.

[@lenhardtswag8]

He has an excellent point. I support him and his ideas to full extent. But didnt the supreme court rule that giving money is protected under the first amendment?

[@dragosapina1924]

I wonder how much his union gives to politicians

[@brian8936]

Brave man

[@mojokuku2745]

I think most Americans despite party affiliation agree that there is too much corporate money in politics.

[@SystematicMechanic]

***** Exactly. They can now pretty much buy who they want to run our government. Not that they weren't doing just that before but it was limited. The Supreme Court fucked the US royally.

[@SystematicMechanic]

I'm predicting he gets a fine and maybe probation. Not that he deserves it. I don't think he will go to jail. But a Judge could make an example of him. Will this be the spark that lights the fire to stop our out of control government?

[@NicolasPerez15]

holly shit how do I get a gyrocopter?

[@beyondspace3736]

oh well been said million times and he will be celebrity then and nothing will change

[@jacksonh3767]

I respect what he's doing however we all know congress will just laugh it off while planning their next lavish corporate funded vacation.

[@maskedrants2021]

I support him

[@sfischerphotography]

Well, I sure hope each congress person will read the letter that Douglas Hughes when to the trouble, and risking his life to deliver. They need it get it through their thick skulls that there are millions of other voting citizens that feel as strongly about this issue, and tired of watching our country turn into a corporatacracy.

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

Tremendous cojones no doubt. But I think he missed a golden opportunity to have pulled a giant banner or streamer behind him. That way every time the video was shown, his message would have been communicated.

[@iosifstalin6788]

I'm not really "digging" all the "lets put text all over the place so people wont see a thing"

[@commonman80]

Hmmm, Interesting... He IS a Federal Government worker... However, He Has No Security Clearance... (So to speak.) Although... He's NOT allowed to fly in that Air Space WITHOUT Clearance... But, He can forget about going back to work for The Post Office.. His Post Master Wont Be Too Pleased... Neither will The Postal Inspectors, Nor The FBI... Who are (More than likely?) All Over His House Right about Now... However, His Only Saving Grace (As a Postal Worker...) IS? If he ACTUALLY HAD LETTERS ADDRESSED TO Capital Hill that were Processed through The United States Postal Service... Then, and Only Then? He may have a Defense... Yep... Interesting Indeed...

[@thefranciswatts]

But if you reform campaign finance, how are all the politicians going to make their millions?

[@steveyoung442]

At first I was appalled that we did not shoot him down... then when I found out why he did what he did, I couldn't agree more with his purpose but not how he executed.. Our system is broke. Our government is broke... we need major reform or our great nation will fall to China or Russia... drastic measures for drastic times i suppose...

[@lucianomittone6050]

George washington with a helicopter

[@vagabond-yj8pn]

This will have 0.0 impact on those corn holes unfortunately.

[@sbellaharris]

Flying bicycle, nice!

[@lia02824]

I know them!

[@oscarv.a.7748]

It's a political arrest, he's gonna be just fine

[@shriswamiramanand]

Now that whole country knows him, he should start another party, or join green party etc to run for election..... Man we need third party in this country...

[@AmbitiousThinkr]

I mean cmon this guy is delivering stuff to them give him a break he's old he just gonna get be up in prison ps it was on accident my gosh dis country just makin a big deal about this cmon

[@AmbitiousThinkr]

Poor guy

[@danmack3173]

"Dear president of the 'Joseph Biden" You go show them what's what

[@JoeBlac]

This mailman puts the 'mail' in 'mail merge'.

[@SpecialAgentNoble77]

Post office should fire your ass. Yet this is propaganda.

[@KevinP32270]

Wow lol