Having fun with Spot
Jan 21, 2008 | 10:53 pm
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Speaking of which, weren't you going to have fun at IAD by telling the ID checker to change their gloves?
Jan 21, 2008 | 11:06 pm
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I lined up in the "elite" line. A contractor security employee about my age (mid-50s) diverts a bunch of us into the regular security line. I say "thanks." He says, "There's only one ID checker in the elite security line, but plenty over here. When the TSA took over ID checks, they screwed up things like you wouldn't believe." All of this was prompted by my one word to him -- "Thanks."
I get to the ID checker station. There were three people checking IDs for two lines and no SPOTniks (too bad -- I was really lokking forward to playing mind games.) The disinterested TSA screener -- not wearing gloves -- looked at my ID -- an official USG passport -- and waved me through. I really expected a hassle because I was doing a domestic flight. So, there was no opportunity to play the gloves game.
At the end of the checkpoint, I did my usual stunt of sitting on the roller ramp to throw their booties on the floor and put my running shoes back on. The TSA supervisor/moat dragoness asserts to me that there are chairs where I can go to put my shoes back on. I ignore her and sit on the edge of the ramp and put my shoes back on.
Yeah -- I know it's probably viewed as a bit childish, but, it's one of the few forms of protest we have.
Jan 22, 2008 | 1:40 am
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Jan 22, 2008 | 1:58 am
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BDO Prevents Distrurbed Man From Damaging Aircraft
SACRAMENTO - A BDO observed a very agitated individual near the security checkpoint at SMF today. Using his advanced behavioral detection skills the BDO deemed the disturbed man to be a potential threat to the airport, passengers and aircraft. The BDO requested backup from two Sacramento County Sherrif's deputies who were totally clueless to the imminent threat right under their noses. Using his powers as a federal officer, the BDO "federalized" the duputies and had them escort the criminaly insane man to a detention center. The detained cyberterrorist is #3 on the INTERPOL most wanted list and only speaks Farsi, had 3 forged passports, an unusually large sum of cash (>$300), a 20oz bottle of a dangerous liquid and a non-RealID compliant driver license from New Mexico--a state known for issuing driver licenses to illegal aliens. Further subtle probing by the heroic BDO got "The Catch" to admit to his drug smuggling operations, running the biggest offshore gambling-kiddie porn-secret banking website, owning The Pirate Bay and the assasination of Jimmy Hoffa thus closing 70% of the nation's cold case files.
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The BDO will receive a promotion and lateral transfer to become the new Western Hemisphere SAIC/Deputy Director of the Secret Service.
SACRAMENTO - A BDO observed a very agitated individual near the security checkpoint at SMF today. Using his advanced behavioral detection skills the BDO deemed the disturbed man to be a potential threat to the airport, passengers and aircraft. The BDO requested backup from two Sacramento County Sherrif's deputies who were totally clueless to the imminent threat right under their noses. Using his powers as a federal officer, the BDO "federalized" the duputies and had them escort the criminaly insane man to a detention center. The detained cyberterrorist is #3 on the INTERPOL most wanted list and only speaks Farsi, had 3 forged passports, an unusually large sum of cash (>$300), a 20oz bottle of a dangerous liquid and a non-RealID compliant driver license from New Mexico--a state known for issuing driver licenses to illegal aliens. Further subtle probing by the heroic BDO got "The Catch" to admit to his drug smuggling operations, running the biggest offshore gambling-kiddie porn-secret banking website, owning The Pirate Bay and the assasination of Jimmy Hoffa thus closing 70% of the nation's cold case files.
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The BDO will receive a promotion and lateral transfer to become the new Western Hemisphere SAIC/Deputy Director of the Secret Service.
SS has enough troubles without weenies like TSA a43s$%$s&&*o$$e32s
OP ^^^ good job. The Deputies probably told Spot to pis-off.
Last edited by Boston_Bulldog; Jan 22, 2008 at 10:08 am
Jan 22, 2008 | 2:06 am
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I'm glad you asked! Yes, I did go through IAD last Sunday and had an interesting experience.
I lined up in the "elite" line. A contractor security employee about my age (mid-50s) diverts a bunch of us into the regular security line. I say "thanks." He says, "There's only one ID checker in the elite security line, but plenty over here. When the TSA took over ID checks, they screwed up things like you wouldn't believe." All of this was prompted by my one word to him -- "Thanks."
I get to the ID checker station. There were three people checking IDs for two lines and no SPOTniks (too bad -- I was really lokking forward to playing mind games.) The disinterested TSA screener -- not wearing gloves -- looked at my ID -- an official USG passport -- and waved me through. I really expected a hassle because I was doing a domestic flight. So, there was no opportunity to play the gloves game.
At the end of the checkpoint, I did my usual stunt of sitting on the roller ramp to throw their booties on the floor and put my running shoes back on. The TSA supervisor/moat dragoness asserts to me that there are chairs where I can go to put my shoes back on. I ignore her and sit on the edge of the ramp and put my shoes back on.
Yeah -- I know it's probably viewed as a bit childish, but, it's one of the few forms of protest we have.
I lined up in the "elite" line. A contractor security employee about my age (mid-50s) diverts a bunch of us into the regular security line. I say "thanks." He says, "There's only one ID checker in the elite security line, but plenty over here. When the TSA took over ID checks, they screwed up things like you wouldn't believe." All of this was prompted by my one word to him -- "Thanks."
I get to the ID checker station. There were three people checking IDs for two lines and no SPOTniks (too bad -- I was really lokking forward to playing mind games.) The disinterested TSA screener -- not wearing gloves -- looked at my ID -- an official USG passport -- and waved me through. I really expected a hassle because I was doing a domestic flight. So, there was no opportunity to play the gloves game.
At the end of the checkpoint, I did my usual stunt of sitting on the roller ramp to throw their booties on the floor and put my running shoes back on. The TSA supervisor/moat dragoness asserts to me that there are chairs where I can go to put my shoes back on. I ignore her and sit on the edge of the ramp and put my shoes back on.
Yeah -- I know it's probably viewed as a bit childish, but, it's one of the few forms of protest we have.
Last edited by Boston_Bulldog; Jan 22, 2008 at 2:13 am
Jan 22, 2008 | 8:41 am
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Jan 22, 2008 | 12:00 pm
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At least they'll be too busy whipping them out to see whose is bigger and who has more author-a-tay thus leaving the rest of us alone.
Jan 22, 2008 | 12:06 pm
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At the end of the checkpoint, I did my usual stunt of sitting on the roller ramp to throw their booties on the floor and put my running shoes back on. The TSA supervisor/moat dragoness asserts to me that there are chairs where I can go to put my shoes back on. I ignore her and sit on the edge of the ramp and put my shoes back on.
Yeah -- I know it's probably viewed as a bit childish, but, it's one of the few forms of protest we have.
Yeah -- I know it's probably viewed as a bit childish, but, it's one of the few forms of protest we have.
Jan 22, 2008 | 2:30 pm
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Jan 22, 2008 | 2:55 pm
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Jan 22, 2008 | 4:07 pm
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street clothes are really odd for a Spot Guy, they also do not have credentials. sound like you were stopped by an ASI "Aviation Security Inspector". they are kinda of like Spot Guys but a little more arrogant
Jan 22, 2008 | 4:19 pm
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An ASI? Just how many different titles and agencies are involved in all of this?