Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I saw reports last week that DHS, TSA might stop scanning bags at 150 USA airports that fly planned with less than 60 passengers. Would you avoid those airports? i would fly there unless I saw four or more dark skinned guys with beards in the boarding line. And if my iPhone showed they all had Bluetooth enabled I might call 911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlow4697 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Wow no bag checks What about the TSA full body pat downs? Only 60 passengers and the crew to kill at one time by crashing the plane or blowing it up . If they get lucky maybe they could fly the plane into another larger plane or a school full of kids or a sports complex. Now days if you think only dark skinned people will kill you I think you may be wrong. I am retired and don't fly . I feel sorry for those that do, I really hate lines and the lack of restrooms . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I wouldn’t fly on those planes. How quickly we’ve forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I wonder how many Federal bureaucrats fly on smaller planes or carriers and really hate the hassle of the security they get? What powerful politicians fly on smaller airlines? Me thinks there is something fishy here. OR...perhaps this should be allowed, but all Federal politicians and upper management government bureaucrats must fly on smaller planes to prove to us that pay their salaries that it is indeed safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 5 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: I saw reports last week that DHS, TSA might stop scanning bags at 150 USA airports that fly planned with less than 60 passengers. Would you avoid those airports? i would fly there unless I saw four or more dark skinned guys with beards in the boarding line. And if my iPhone showed they all had Bluetooth enabled I might call 911. Bless your heart. Last time I saw 4 'dark skinned guys with beards' together, they were Sikhs. All of them were wearing turbans, too. Just so you know, you ain't got to worry about Sikhs. They've been fighting with Muslims- and Hindus- for centuries, too. Required by their religion to be armed and are really BIG into community outreach, helping those in need and feeding the hungry. And folks make fun of Southerners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 A 60 passenger plane does not strike far like a 200 passenger plane does it destroyed so they likely won't bomb it, just as they hit NY and DC since everyone knows those places, not everyone recognizes small town USA . Terrorists like to hit recognizable targets with maximum carnage to be more effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 The thing that surprises me (well not really) is that they make a public announcement like this. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Howdy,, According to the morning news this was a suggestion of a way to cut costs. It is NOT going into practice anywhere as of yet. Its MY GUESS that the gummint just wanted to hear reaction to this idea. That's the Tuesday morning news. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 I think it is a way to jockey for a bigger budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I had a senior flight attendant as a patient. She said the real worry is in cargo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Smuteye John SASS#24774 said: Bless your heart. Last time I saw 4 'dark skinned guys with beards' together, they were Sikhs. All of them were wearing turbans, too. Just so you know, you ain't got to worry about Sikhs. They've been fighting with Muslims- and Hindus- for centuries, too. Required by their religion to be armed and are really BIG into community outreach, helping those in need and feeding the hungry. And folks make fun of Southerners. Sikh and ye shall find! Maybe, instead of TSA they should just hand each passenger (that wants one) a .45, and let the games begin! Actually, I'd be more afraid that some "generic-looking" citizen with a death wish would get on board. There's been a bunch of crazies doing a lot of shooting lately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Hell yes. Mathematical odds are well in your favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I thought TSA was just pulling out of those airports and it was going back to contract security. I'd be fine with that. I don't get the bluetooth reference though. I thought I was the only one left in the country who didn't always have my phone's bluetooth enabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Hell yes. Mathematical odds are well in your favor. You betcha. I drive to work every day. My odds of being killed by a soccer mom with a smartphone are a helluva lot greater than of being killed by a zealot on an airplane. At least I've got a fighting chance against the zealot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, Ramblin Gambler said: I thought I was the only one left in the country who didn't always have my phone's bluetooth enabled. I don't even know how to "enable my phone's bluetooth". Don't even know its purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 36 minutes ago, Sparky Nelson said: You betcha. I drive to work every day. My odds of being killed by a soccer mom with a smartphone are a helluva lot greater than of being killed by a zealot on an airplane. At least I've got a fighting chance against the zealot. Reminds me of the guy who was hit head on by woman who was talking on her phone. The officer who showed up was taking their statements and the woman blurted out that it was her fault. The guy said "That's not entirely true. I saw you coming for three blocks and passed up many opportunities to pull into a driveway or turn a corner". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 6 hours ago, Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 said: I had a senior flight attendant as a patient. She said the real worry is in cargo. Well....for now anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Alpo said: I don't even know how to "enable my phone's bluetooth". Don't even know its purpose. In that case yours is on. You have to know something to turn the battery vampire off. But if Marshall can see their bluetooth connections on his phone, I think that means they are in the bluetooth settings and are trying to connect to something else. Normally their phones should not be discoverable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Next question is what happens when those small planes drop their passengers off at those nice big airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Sedalia Dave said: Next question is what happens when those small planes drop their passengers off at those nice big airports. Ahhh, they go through that airport’s security the same as if they arrived on a bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 It’s part of the requirement to review procedures every year. TSA figures they could save 150 mill a year doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 The TSA is nothing more than a government money milk cow. July 2017, TSA fails 95% of security tests then test was stopped early Cost of TSA operations 2015 was $7.6 billion does not include confiscated items or items lost in luggage inspections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 29 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Ahhh, they go through that airport’s security the same as if they arrived on a bus. That will require them to arrive at a special terminal. Back when I used to travel a lot for work flying into and out of small airports happened a lot. It was about 50/50 if you used a gate at the main terminal or a satellite terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: That will require them to arrive at a special terminal. Back when I used to travel a lot for work flying into and out of small airports happened a lot. It was about 50/50 if you used a gate at the main terminal or a satellite terminal. Just arrive at a special gate, or even take a bus from plane to terminal. It is done many different ways internationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizPete Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 11 hours ago, Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 said: She said the real worry is in cargo. This is my thought, and I'm wondering why is thought to be so expensive to scan bags when everybody already has the equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 13 minutes ago, MizPete said: This is my thought, and I'm wondering why is thought to be so expensive to scan bags when everybody already has the equipment. The cost is the personnel, not the equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizPete Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Ah. Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 19 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: i would fly there unless I saw four or more dark skinned guys with beards in the boarding line. Um ... Like these guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 21 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Um ... Like these guys? Do they have iPhones with Arabic names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Do they have iPhones with Arabic names? Likely most do. I know at least a half dozen Antiochian or Jerusalemite Orthodox priests. They tend to have Arabic names and carry cell phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Obviously subversives then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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