Thursday Open Thread: TSA Edition

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GINGRICH-SCOZZAFAVA 2012

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I was watching "Bullitt" the other day and it was like science fiction: at the San Francisco Airport, people just walked through the terminal doors, bought tickets, sat in the waiting area, and boarded the planes. No fuss, no terror (well, on account of the movie there was some gun play, a dead body that the travelers just eyed with a "he deserved it" sort of manner, and of course, Steve McQ playing chicken with an airliner out on the runway — entertainment, IOW). That's how it should be. It isn't. The terrorists have won. The Lindbergh era is over. Period.

More security or different management of security isn't the answer. We need something totally different, but it's kind of hard at this point to see any sort of evolution that may take place instead of the seemingly irreversible devolution ongoing now.

Also, I was in a homeless shelter in Mississippi a couple years ago; there was only one job advertised on the bulletin board for the residents. The TSA was hiring. Make of it what you will (I have no idea of the background screening it entailed or anything like that – the ad itself seemed to imply that if you signed up you got the job).

Those of us with the size, strength and mental will must remain alert, not just on the plane but in the airports as well. Pay attention to your surroundings, know what you will do, what you are prepared to do and how you will do it. Do not put more of your security in the hands of others, than is necessary.

It's the same as our border with Mexico, we should have the military do it. They are already getting paid, they aren't union, and they actually follow orders. Besides, a good military dog can sniff out explosives a whole helluva lot better than some union lacky sitting behind a monitor!

I was scheduled to take a test for a job with the TSA this past Saturday. I never showed up for it, out of sheer embarrassment.

Looking at this picture reminds me of "Oh, no. Mr. Bill."

Could it get any better?

Think how more safe you'll feel when they are 'unionized'. Now back to the .38 idea.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northam...

Breitbart made #21 on Telegraph's list of top conservatives.

I wonder if James and Hanna will make the list, that would be great!!

At this point isn't it sort of like playing musical chairs? When the music stops, you just don't want to be in the plane that has the Muslim terrorist. This guy will get off. Because during his trial, after he has learned through the process of discovery all of the states' secrets of how they look for possible terrorists, he will demand to try on the underwear. And when it doesn't fit, they will acquit! I've seen this movie, haven't I?

Related parody: Obama Administration to Use National Security Agencies to Search Elderly Blue-Haired Women at Airports, Polar Bears in Arctic http://optoons.blogspot.com/

We should Capt. Sully in charge of the TSA. At least we would know there's at least one competent person in the organization.

We use to fly with guns – no big deal. Now you can't fly with a nail clipper. Are you/we safer?

I see both John Thune (SD) and Tom Coburn (OK) both made the list. They are good guys.

Errol Souther is Obamas Nominee for the top job at TSA, He stated at com-nfirmation hearing that War on Terrorism was at Parity with Global Warming in importance. He stated since we had relations with Israel, the Infidels the Terrorists want to kill us. At the Hearing he lied, next day he confessed to it. Where does Obama find these people. THIS GUY SHOULD MAKE YOU FEEL SAFE IN THAT PLANE.

Interesting quote/idea from the movie Swordfish (released less than 5 months before 9-11)

"Terrorist States Stanley, someone must bring their war to them. They bomb a church, we bomb a town.
They hijack a plane, we take out an airport. They execute American tourists, we tactically nuke an entire city. Our job is to make terrorism so horrific, that it becomes unthinkable to attack Americans."

We don't need the TSA type of security checkpoint, actually. If we must do something, then let's do it the Israeli way. They have a much better track record. Thomas Sowell explains why that's a good idea in a recent column called "'Notional' Security."

Me, I'm fortunate enough not to have to put up with this intrusion; I can and do drive wherever I have to go. And congratulations NoFlyList Lizzie! Hope you get a job you can be productive in and proud of!

Now THAT"S what I'm talkin' bout!

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REP AND SAY NO, NO TO ERROLL SOUTHERS AS HEAD OF TSA, OBAMA PICKS ANOTHER INCOMPETANT.

EMERGENCY IN HAITI, NO GOLF, NO SURFING, SHAVED ICE AND THE 3 DAY WAITING PERIOD, WHY?????

I didn't think I would ever say this but after watching this video, I am relieved to see someone at CNN finally doing their job. Is the left starting to realize what they elected?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6_xgKWzhRw&fe...

You damn skippy brother.

Nothing odd about feeling safer with Playmobil toys in charge! Notice the one with the wand also has a gun?!

what the heck do you expect….these people are minimum wage workers, one step above mc'ds. most of them are third world degenerate illegals….the tax payer can not afford to have pros doing the job. so i guess we live with what big govt. gives us. march on you robots.

Is it just me or does anyone else find it odd that many major insurance corporations were started during the early years of the progressive movement in the 20th century? Consider the names and years in which a few of these insurance companies were founded: Progressive-1937, All State-1931, State Farm-1922, Geico-1936. Hmmmm, one “progressive” and two that have “state” in their names, followed by Geico. Geico seems different from the others, correct? Yes, the name Geico seems to be different until you learn it is an acronym for Government Employees Insurance Corporation.

Does anyone else find it odd that these companies were started near the time the Federal Reserve was started? Let’s put two and two together. If you have a mortgage on a house it must be insured to protect you, correct, or is it to protect the BANK? If you have an auto loan on a vehicle, you are required to insure the vehicle to protect you correct, or is it to protect the BANK? (Here in my state, if you don’t have a lien on your vehicle, you are only required to carry liability insurance. If you cause a wreck you’re screwed and have to pay for your own vehicle yourself. Hmmmm.)

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or F.D.I.C, is in place to protect bank account holders, correct? Perhaps the F.D.I.C. exists to protect the Federal Reserve. Think about it. Does the F.D.I.C. exist to insure what a bank account holder CAN recover in bank failure or LIMIT what an account holder can recover, thus protecting what entity? The Federal Reserve.

I don’t know what this means exactly but it is interesting that the Federal Reserve came along and these insurance companies started popping up.

Let us bring our own armament – just issue the proper caliber of frangible ammo at the gate…. problem solved…..and at a considerable finacial savings.

stats, money and the law are not in browns favor. I hope brown wins but it depends on the weather, cold and ice could save a nation.

If move on and acorn is involved then bus operations will be in place. Independents could save the day, but these are not mid western independents..The high independent group declares a high dissatification of the two parties and thus show go for the republican. Young people have been more in favor of the HC, but are less likely to vote in a special election.. the national attention is the great unknown.. I admit it looks good, but Mass. is the land of lib. If brown wins BO is done.

I am basing off the libs I talk to. and the interviews on TV. most are uninformed on what is going on. they have chosen to believe the lies. They almost always say there should be HC for everyone even though this bill doesn't do that. they have no clue they could be forced to pay. Most believe it is going to be free.

just a few more days and we will find out..I hope for best, and victory will mean people are waking up, but I not holding my breath.

Using the gray matter leads to more gray matter, les_gvt.

Les, it is obvious you don't have a degree from Harvard or where ever. The thing that isn't obvious is your point in your reply to my post. Would you kindly share your point with me? I guess I just don't get it.

I was being sarcastic. There are many that think if you didn't go to a select group of "proper" schools, you are no better educated than a box of rocks.

The problem with these "intellectual Mecca's" however is that while they may inform you of the molecular structure of an Amebic platypus ringworm ant ( if there is such a thing), they don't teach you how to use your God given common sense to walk in out of the rain

Interesting concept, thanks. I have been doing a little research on the subject as well since reading your blog post. I will keep on looking and have found one thing of interest.

AIG was established in 1919 for instance. AIG is an interesting example and I think is more closely linked to the Federal Reserve than any other possibly, due to the recent take over by the Federal Reserve, I mean Government and the suspicious too big too fail status. Their insurance for the most part changed its focus from personal insurance to high-margin corporate coverage. In the United States, AIG is the largest underwriter of commercial and industrial insurance. In 2008 the Federal Reserve Bank announced the creation of a secured credit facility of up to US$85 billion, to prevent the company's collapse by enabling AIG to meet its obligations secured by the stock in AIG-owned subsidiaries, in exchange for warrants for a 79.9% equity stake, and the right to suspend dividends to previously issued common and preferred stock.

The Federal Reserve owns 79.9 % of AIG, a bailout that supposedly we Americans (and our future generations) foot the bill with interest for but never actually own the stock ever. That is like buying a home against your will, one that you're never allowed to live in it but you have to pay the mortgage on it from year 1- infinite generations with no hope of ever owning it. Plus you don't get to write-off the interest! It is worse than stealing.