Posted on 11/23/2010 2:08:23 AM PST by Scanian
There are still some to whom it seems alarmist to assert that the execrable Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is in a purposeful confrontation with the American people. A blue-uniformed, official, we-always-win confrontation. No, they're just trying to do the right thing and keep the skies safe.
So what if the TSA's attitude seems quickly to have come up to speed with and fallen in behind that of a rather famous frequent flier whom nobody pats, and who has advised, "Don't think we're not keeping score, brother"?
And who cares if no less an authority than the former director of TSA security operations, Mo McGowan, said last Tuesday that "[n]obody likes havin' their fourth amendment violated goin' through a security line, but the truth of the matter is, we're goin' to have to do it." 'Course, he could have been just kiddin'.
So if you're one of those who still needs proof, look no further than the example -- piteous and infuriating -- of what they did to Thomas Sawyer, 61 ("TSA pat-down leaves traveler covered in urine") (Baskas, Harriet, datelined 11/20/2010 7:16:18 PM ET).
Mr. Sawyer's urostomy bag seal was ruptured by the ministrations of TSA sensitivity-training-dropout goons, who used their hands if not quite like doctors, then not quite unlike gorillas, and who afterward pretended not to recognize the consequences to Mr. Sawyer: mortifying hours of walking and sitting in enforced wretchedness, drenched in his own waste. Sue 'em, Tom!
The article referenced the "enhanced pat-down by TSA officers." This was a frisk the way a loan shark's beating is a "tune-up." Come off the euphemistic palliatives, Ms. Baskas. Or at least make sure you use "so-called" to characterize the "pat-down." Pat-downs are quick external sweeps that look for things like ankle-holstered guns, shivs, and knucks. And box-cutters and nail files. Making a non-threatening, middle-aged, non-suspect, post-op, disfigured cancer survivor take off his clothes and then roughing him up and rupturing his medical device is kidnapping, assault, and battery. Not to mention the intentional infliction of considerable mental anguish.
Rush: Obama groping flyers to punish them for voting GOP - ‘This is all about control...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2629003/posts
Hey, come on; in what other occupation can you convince yourself that you’re doing good for America, and get to see plenty of booty, too?
Another FReeper and I were trying to decide what TSA should be interpreted as standing for. “Touch Some Ass” was probably the most descriptive.
I think they want to damage the airlines by discouraging people from flying. That will give them an opportunity to do with them what they did with GM: nationalize them, reorganize them and replace executives, then do an “IPO” which will be offered to crony companies, unions, and banks only. The Obamanistas will take care of their cronies and their cronies will take care of them.
Meanwhile, American air passengers will continue to endure humiliation as they are used as a pawn in the game.
How about “Tickle Some Anus”?
“Tantalizing Sights Aplenty”?
“Testicle Squeezers of America”?
Good one!
I’m sure we’ll be seeing some very creative work on this subject this morning.
“Twat Snoopers Agency”?
“Tit Scopers’ Association”?
“Tush Sniffers’ Administration”?
It goes on forever.
Easy...easy.
We’re gonna hear from Jimbo if we don’t cool it.
Yes, but... I bet he’s laughing his *ss off.
While listening to several shows while on the road yesterday, my wife came up with another big picture scenario they are possibly headed for. We all know one of our most cherrished freedoms is the ability to move around wherever we want, when we want. We also know a goal of tyranistic regimes is to limit the mobility of the masses as a means of control.
Could this be the first step to so thouroughly piss us off that we are willing to have special traveller status, ie, frequent flyer status granted to us by the government? Are we willing to give up some more freedoms to get on a special list of those approved to travel without having to submit to the screenings administered by a new agency of the government?
I can see it now, Federal Travel Administration. How long before you have to get an approval to make a trip by airliner?
Just saying!
I have thought this is way Zero’s way to bring down the airlines, too. We have the Keystone Cops in charge of the Nation and they have come to destroy our way of life. I also read that the purveyor of those body scanning machines is a huge Obama donor.(Rush referred to the ‘pat-downs’ as Gate Rape yesterday)
I’m sure you are right. He just has this thing about “the rules.”
I like posting here, that’s all.
Just sayin’
While laughter is somertimes needed when things are so ridiculous, that you will lose your mind without laughter, this is no laughing matter. AND WHERE ARE THE LAWYERS TO STOP THIS MADNESS? OH, I FORGOT THAT THEY’RE TOO BUSY OVERTURNING ELECTION RESULTS THEY DON’T LIKE.
When a government agency KNOWINGLY violates the Constitution, it is way past funny. This is serious $#*%. AND WHERE ARE THE LAWYERS TO STOP THIS MADNESS? OH, I FORGOT THAT THEY’RE TOO BUSY OVERTURNING ELECTION RESULTS THEY DON’T LIKE.
Not flying and forcing the airlines into bankruptcy plays into this regime’s penchant for more and more control. Massive civil disobedience may be the only way left to draw attention to the eroding of our freedoms. AND WHERE ARE THE LAWYERS TO STOP THIS MADNESS? OH, I FORGOT THAT THEY’RE TOO BUSY OVERTURNING ELECTION RESULTS THEY DON’T LIKE.
This regime is bound and determined to control our every aspect of our lives with only the “freedoms” it allows. AND WHERE ARE THE LAWYERS TO STOP THIS MADNESS? OH, I FORGOT THAT THEY’RE TOO BUSY OVERTURNING ELECTION RESULTS THEY DON’T LIKE.
Sometimes you have to laugh to keep from cryinng, you know?
And if you read all my posts this morning, you’ll notice that I made a serious accusation regarding the true WH purpose for the TSA harassment.
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