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2009-12-28 Home Front: WoT

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Posted by 2009-12-28 08:44|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 A few years ago we had the shoe bomber so now we have to take off our shoes to clear security. Now we have the underwear bomber..... Lord I hope I don't get caught in line behind Helen Thomas or Rosie O'Donnell.

Posted by Glenmore 2009-12-28 09:47|| 2009-12-28 09:47|| Front Page Top

#2 What's the big deal with 1 hour before landing? Couldn't I do all the same things one hour after takeoff, too?

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2009-12-28 09:59|| 2009-12-28 09:59|| Front Page Top

#3 The TSA directive states that these measures will expire at 0200Z on December 30, 2009. Stay off airplanes for the next two days, and you're in like Flynn. I suppose.

What comes after that-- we all fly nude?

Posted by Dave D. 2009-12-28 10:01|| 2009-12-28 10:01|| Front Page Top

#4 re: expiration - thanks. That solves my problem, although it won't be fun for returning families.

re: nude - I devoutly and sincerely pray not. Wholeheartedly too.

Posted by lotp 2009-12-28 10:15|| 2009-12-28 10:15|| Front Page Top

#5 "Passengers must remain in seats beginning 1 hour prior to arrival at destination."

Just what you want to hear if you suffer from irritable bowel disease.

Posted by Penguin 2009-12-28 10:22|| 2009-12-28 10:22|| Front Page Top

#6 I vote that Muslims must fly nude. The rest of us are left alone. If that doesn't work - than muslims can't fly - with lie detector tests to prove you are not muslim.

Posted by 3dc 2009-12-28 10:25|| 2009-12-28 10:25|| Front Page Top

#7 Oh Gee. I feel safer already!
/sarc

Posted by DarthVader 2009-12-28 10:32|| 2009-12-28 10:32|| Front Page Top

#8 Lucky that our j1hadi enem1es do not read Sun Tzu.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2009-12-28 10:39|| 2009-12-28 10:39|| Front Page Top

#9 If Janet NapOnTheJobo ran this guy's name against "the lists" one hour before take off all these "new rules" would never be required> So guess what. The terrorists who can still board will now schedule their evil deads one hour and ten minutes before landing...

Posted by Chunky Phaving7818 2009-12-28 10:55|| 2009-12-28 10:55|| Front Page Top

#10 How about banning muslims from any form of transportation that didn't exist in the 7th century and stop forcing grandmothers to turn their head and cough during airport check in.

Posted by ed 2009-12-28 11:57|| 2009-12-28 11:57|| Front Page Top

#11 I got an flight at 6:30 this morning at DFW and saw none of these new measures.

Maybe this is just a feel-good measure for the rubes?

Posted by Bobby 2009-12-28 12:11|| 2009-12-28 12:11|| Front Page Top

#12 "I vote that Muslims must fly nude."

Just upholster the seats with pigskin. Problem solved.

Posted by crosspatch 2009-12-28 13:45|| 2009-12-28 13:45|| Front Page Top

#13 Security expert Bruce Schneier has an apt description for this: "security theatre". It accomplishes absolutely nothing but creates the appearance of action.

Posted by DMFD 2009-12-28 13:45|| 2009-12-28 13:45|| Front Page Top

#14 Potemkin Village

Posted by HammerHead 2009-12-28 16:46|| 2009-12-28 16:46|| Front Page Top

#15 I'm pretty sure the whole "no bottles for the babies / no snacks for the kids one hour before we land" thing will never be adopted. It's the easiest way to keep the littlest ones from screaming during landing (helps with pressure in their ears).

Posted by Cornsilk Blondie 2009-12-28 17:06|| 2009-12-28 17:06|| Front Page Top

#16 So, if I see some one across the isle from me trying to light his socks I'll be arrested if I get up to stop him? Ludicrous.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2009-12-28 19:38|| 2009-12-28 19:38|| Front Page Top

#17 #6:
During an emergency, remain belted in your seat, reach forward and grab your ankles and...

Posted by logi_cal 2009-12-28 21:25|| 2009-12-28 21:25|| Front Page Top

#18 OOOOOO, IIRC PARDON MY PLANET? RETAIL? Comics > WHADDAYA MEAN I CAN'T RETURN A XMAS GIFT I DIDN'T BUY FROM HERE - WHAT IS THIS, RUSSIA!

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