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Originally Posted by colpuck
(Post 13730294)
According to the TSA document Seth disclosed. If it proves to be true that it was a diplomat that did this, it will have vary serious international consequences. I am pretty sure it is cause for war.
The U.S. officials that deal with Qatar were grilled on those points but disagreed and said that Qatar has been a wonderful supporter. |
Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 13730430)
We wouldn't go to war with Qatar because one of their consular officials was a sleeper. They are a staunch ally in a very unstable region, and going to war with them would only make the powder keg situation in the Middle East even worse. There's a difference between concerted state action and rogue actors. I doubt the government of Qatar chose some mid-level diplomatic flunky to sign their death-warrants with.
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Originally Posted by sdm1130
(Post 13730234)
"The suspect was identified by authorities as a diplomat in the Qatar embassy in Washington, Mohammed al Modadi. The FBI said the man had full diplomat immunity as the 3rd secretary and vice-consul. "
In other words, he was exempt from normal TSA screening procedures, correct? :rolleyes: |
Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 13730430)
We wouldn't go to war with Qatar because one of their consular officials was a sleeper. They are a staunch ally in a very unstable region, and going to war with them would only make the powder keg situation in the Middle East even worse. There's a difference between concerted state action and rogue actors. I doubt the government of Qatar chose some mid-level diplomatic flunky to sign their death-warrants with.
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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 13730443)
That's why I opted for points, rather than free nights, as my promo. The points won't expire, and they are fungible. ^
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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 13730443)
That's why I opted for points, rather than free nights, as my promo. The points won't expire, and they are fungible. ^
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In Qatari-speak, "3rd secretary and vice-consul" means "the cousin of someone who is actually important." If this guy were more than a mid-level diplomatic flunky, he'd be enjoying his Med Villa, pricey Italian prostitutes, and fine single-malts/cognacs, rather than desk jockeying in the heart of the great Satan and plotting epic dooshbaggery.
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Qatar has been pretty supportive, but I'll say this: there is a ban on taking photos of buildings that fly the Qatari national flag. The largest US flag you've ever seen flying at a car dealership is tiny compared to the Qatari flag that flies from the top of al-Jazeera's headquarters building in downtown Doha.
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Originally Posted by Trustguy
(Post 13730477)
Smart move. Make sure you take advantage of the "G bonuses" for your stays, It enhances the point benefits of your stays. ^
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Originally Posted by icurhere2
(Post 13730479)
Some of us have schedules permitting us to travel at any time over the summer ;)
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Originally Posted by Scott6067
(Post 13730465)
Maybe he read the TSA's manual on ow to avoid security at an airport near you!!
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Originally Posted by Trustguy
(Post 13730477)
Smart move. Make sure you take advantage of the "G bonuses" for your stays, It enhances the point benefits of your stays. ^
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Fairfield Inn internet FAIL. Earlier was Fairfield Inn power FAIL. Not to mention Fairfield Inn cell phone coverage FAIL.
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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 13730491)
G2 this weekend at a Summerfield. :D
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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 13730480)
In Qatari-speak, "3rd secretary and vice-consul" means "the cousin of someone who is actually important." If this guy were more than a mid-level diplomatic flunky, he'd be enjoying his Med Villa, pricey Italian prostitutes, and fine single-malts/cognacs, rather than desk jockeying in the heart of the great Satan and plotting epic dooshbaggery.
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