Tuesday, 23 November 2010
US Military Servicemen Encounter TSA on their flight home
When
we were on our way back from Afghanistan, we flew out of Baghram Air
Field. We went through customs at BAF, full body scanners (no groping),
had all of our bags searched, the whole nine yards.
Our first
stop was Shannon, Ireland to refuel. After that, we had to stop at
Indianapolis, Indiana to drop off about 100 folks from the Indiana
National Guard. That’s where the stupid started.
First, everyone
was forced to get off the plane–even though the plane wasn’t refueling
again. All 330 people got off that plane, rather than let the 100 people
from the ING get off. We were filed from the plane to a holding area.
No vending machines, no means of escape. Only a male/female latrine.
It’s
probably important to mention that we were ALL carrying weapons.
Everyone was carrying an M4 Carbine (rifle) and some, like me, were also
carrying an M9 pistol. Oh, and our gunners had M-240B machine guns. Of
course, the weapons weren’t loaded. And we had been cleared of all ammo
well before we even got to customs at Baghram, then AGAIN at customs.
The
TSA personnel at the airport seriously considered making us unload all
of the baggage from the SECURE cargo hold to have it reinspected. Keep
in mind, this cargo had been unpacked, inspected piece by piece by U.S.
Customs officials, resealed and had bomb-sniffing dogs give it a
one-hour run through. After two hours of sitting in this holding area,
the TSA decided not to reinspect our Cargo–just to inspect us again:
Soldiers on the way home from war, who had already been inspected,
reinspected and kept in a SECURE holding area for 2 hours. Ok, whatever.
So we lined up to go through security AGAIN.
This is probably
another good time to remind you all that all of us were carrying actual
assault rifles, and some of us were also carrying pistols.
So
we’re in line, going through one at a time. One of our Soldiers had his
Gerber multi-tool. TSA confiscated it. Kind of ridiculous, but it gets
better. A few minutes later, a guy empties his pockets and has a pair of
nail clippers. Nail clippers. TSA informs the Soldier that they’re
going to confiscate his nail clippers. The conversation went something
like this:
TSA Guy: You can’t take those on the plane.
Soldier: What? I’ve had them since we left country.
TSA Guy: You’re not suppose to have them.
Soldier: Why?
TSA Guy: They can be used as a weapon.
Soldier: [touches butt stock of the rifle] But this actually is a weapon. And I’m allowed to...
Monday, 22 November 2010
The Kennedy Assassination 47 Years Later
Fascinating: "Today in History: John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963."
And at ABC News, "John F. Kennedy Assassination Still Intrigues, 47 Years Later: New JFK Documentary and Motion Picture Will Probe Grim Day in Dallas."
RELATED: At Dallas Morning News, "Young, Old Visit Dealey Plaza to Mark Anniversary."
More at American Power.
News............
Barbara Boxer compares US to Iran, North Korea
New Missiles to Extend Offensive, Defensive Capabilities of the U.S. Navy
North Korea shows off its 'stunning new nuclear plant' to American scientist
From Koogle to Yideotube, efforts to provide a kosher Internet
The McGurk Effect: Your Ears/Eyes are Trouble
Ireland forced to take EU and IMF bail-out package
US Air Force sends data to rival bidder
New Zealand mine rescue: teams prepare to send in robot
Nato adopts Dixon of Dock Green as Afghan role model
Beware the Coming Ice Age!
Chris Christie tells of apology from President of Teachers Union
Michelle Obama's Embarrassing Handshake
Dumb Britain: One in five men believe Oliver Twist was written by Charles Darwin
Thousands of words...............from Rico
This picture is worth thousands of words.
While Joe and Jane six-pack are being cleaned-out by the current political/economic debacle...guess who's lining their pockets?
Special Linkmaster Smith Farewell!
Chris Smith of The Other McCain is deploying to Afghanistan. A tribute, with all the best of the blogosphere's babe-blog community: "Korean Air Rule 5 – Special Linkmaster Smith Farewell Edition!"
Thank you, Smitty, my friend and blogging ally. Be safe:
Dozens of hot conservative bloggers at the link.
And more blogging through the evening and into the holiday week, at American Power.
Sunday, 21 November 2010
George W. Bush Appears at Reagan Library Promoting Book
The complete entry, with quotes, at the link: "George W. Bush at Reagan Library." 
The Sunday Best............
A Judge on the war between Lawyers and the Military
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade a Ten-Year-Old Video!
Former Gov. Ventura Will No Longer Fly Due to Abuse He’s Endured at Hands of TSA
CNN Worries Censure May Be Bad for Charlie Rangel’s Health
Italian policeman spots stolen art on US holiday
Obama: "Hey, I don't fly commercial. Now shut up and get in line for your groping..."
What if airport screeners checked your square root?
Peach the Chihuahua: Japan's newest police dog
Roving through the outback
Margaret Thatcher knew the single currency would devastate Europe
HINS light kills surface bacteria in hospitals
British mercenaries hired to take on the Somali pirates
The horrible truth starts to dawn on Europe's leaders
Army anger at BBC over 'offensive' Afghanistan drama
Army veterans to retrace steps of Scott and Amundsen
The European 'dream’ has finally collided with reality
President Palin? Don't dare dismiss it
Terrorists Believed to Be Planning Attack in Berlin
IAF to provide aerial protection to major cities
No drone op expansion: Pak to US
British teachers can now frisk students
Show prosthetic breast, woman told at airport
and finally..........
An overview of the deFNder™ Medium station H/T Marc
Video: Introducing Big Daddy Driver
The Ultimate Christmas Gift for Golfers...........
H/T Doverthere
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