What the TSA Patdown Searches Are Really About

Avatard · 11-24-2010, 01:32 AM

You can hardly watch a TV news show, listen to a radio broadcast, pick up a newspaper, or read the Internet without hearing about the aggressive Transportation Security Agency patdown searches at airports.

The TSA and all relevant officials tell us that they’re really for our own protection. But are they? In truth, the searches have virtually nothing to do with increased airport security.

http://www.commondreams.org/view/2010/11/23-5

Avatard · 11-24-2010, 02:41 AM

Body scanner makers doubled lobbying cash over 5 years

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washing...er-lobby_N.htm

Homeslice · 11-24-2010, 06:47 AM

The Underwear Bomber, recruited and supplied by Americans? Wouldn't doubt it.

TYEster · 11-24-2010, 07:36 AM

Fancy how we get the shoe bomber, then we have to take off our shoes. Then comes the underwear bomber and they get to put their hand down our pants.

If someone shoves a bomb up their ass or peehole, I'll take my chances crossing the borders at Mexico, facing a drug cartel and flying out internationally down there before I deal with the TSA after that mess.

Apoc · 11-24-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TYEster

Fancy how we get the shoe bomber, then we have to take off our shoes. Then comes the underwear bomber and they get to put their hand down our pants.

If someone shoves a bomb up their ass or peehole, I'll take my chances crossing the borders at Mexico, facing a drug cartel and flying out internationally down there before I deal with the TSA after that mess.

An Anal bomb.

lulz ensue.

Mikey · 11-24-2010, 03:31 PM

You know, I just read something about the CEO of the company who makes all these backscatter machines being a part of Obama's entourage on his latest trip.

Just like with anything else, folks- follow the money.

azoomm · 11-24-2010, 03:40 PM

I would trust them more if the security measures caught someone in the act, causing us to go through these procedures. But, they were ALL after.

Mikey · 11-24-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I would trust them more if the security measures caught someone in the act, causing us to go through these procedures. But, they were ALL after.

They've never caught shit. TSA security measures are strictly reactionary, and then only when the highest bidder includes the right kickback.

Even these new machines don't catch squat. See the other thread on here about Adam Savage carrying a pair of 12" blades through security.

We need less gadgets and more well-trained individuals whose primary focus is safety rather than political correctness.

Mudpuppy · 11-24-2010, 05:21 PM

Man that is some shit - makes complete sense and ties up nicely with a lot of other shit going on.. I know a lot of people call things like this "conspiracy" and the people who are doing it, if they are doing it for the reasons outlined would want the sheeple to believe it is conspiracy because by the time the walmart sheeple figure out what is going on it will be too late.. I have always avoided flying if I can - like this year I drove to Atlanta and Chattanooga - of course hit the gap both times I was there.. But not because I am afraid of the actual flying in the plane - its the hassle at the airport.. Why not just drive and enjoy some good tunes, whatever food you want, stop when you want, etc. Especially if you have the extra time.. Flying blows.. Only good part about it is the time factor..

Particle Man · 11-24-2010, 07:29 PM

Strangely I'm not surprised...

11-24-2010, 01:32 AM	#1
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	What the TSA Patdown Searches Are Really About You can hardly watch a TV news show, listen to a radio broadcast, pick up a newspaper, or read the Internet without hearing about the aggressive Transportation Security Agency patdown searches at airports. The TSA and all relevant officials tell us that they’re really for our own protection. But are they? In truth, the searches have virtually nothing to do with increased airport security. http://www.commondreams.org/view/2010/11/23-5 __________________ Insert free thought here.

11-24-2010, 02:41 AM	#2
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Body scanner makers doubled lobbying cash over 5 years http://www.usatoday.com/news/washing...er-lobby_N.htm __________________ Insert free thought here.

11-24-2010, 03:31 PM	#6
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	You know, I just read something about the CEO of the company who makes all these backscatter machines being a part of Obama's entourage on his latest trip. Just like with anything else, folks- follow the money. __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

11-24-2010, 05:21 PM	#9
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	Man that is some shit - makes complete sense and ties up nicely with a lot of other shit going on.. I know a lot of people call things like this "conspiracy" and the people who are doing it, if they are doing it for the reasons outlined would want the sheeple to believe it is conspiracy because by the time the walmart sheeple figure out what is going on it will be too late.. I have always avoided flying if I can - like this year I drove to Atlanta and Chattanooga - of course hit the gap both times I was there.. But not because I am afraid of the actual flying in the plane - its the hassle at the airport.. Why not just drive and enjoy some good tunes, whatever food you want, stop when you want, etc. Especially if you have the extra time.. Flying blows.. Only good part about it is the time factor.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

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11-24-2010, 07:36 AM	#4
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	Fancy how we get the shoe bomber, then we have to take off our shoes. Then comes the underwear bomber and they get to put their hand down our pants. If someone shoves a bomb up their ass or peehole, I'll take my chances crossing the borders at Mexico, facing a drug cartel and flying out internationally down there before I deal with the TSA after that mess.

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azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I would trust them more if the security measures caught someone in the act, causing us to go through these procedures. But, they were ALL after.

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