Interesting speculation on the future of the TSA with the new Congress
Jan 7, 2011, 1:30 pm
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Interesting speculation on the future of the TSA with the new Congress
http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/tsa-liv...borrowed-time/
I am not advocating any of the statements/positions related to the blogger.
It interesting to see how Representative John L. Mica (R-FL), the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republican Leader, is trying to get airports to abandon the TSA as a provider of security screening.
I am not advocating any of the statements/positions related to the blogger.
It interesting to see how Representative John L. Mica (R-FL), the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republican Leader, is trying to get airports to abandon the TSA as a provider of security screening.
Jan 7, 2011, 2:09 pm
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As has been pointed out in other threads, the point of contention causing the most outrage is getting strip searched and sexually assaulted. Simply transferring this behavior to the private sector solves nothing. That abysmal abuse must simply be stopped, whoever is doing it. Getting rid of TSA entirely, of course, would be a bonus.
Jan 7, 2011, 6:34 pm
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As has been pointed out in other threads, the point of contention causing the most outrage is getting strip searched and sexually assaulted. Simply transferring this behavior to the private sector solves nothing. That abysmal abuse must simply be stopped, whoever is doing it. Getting rid of TSA entirely, of course, would be a bonus.
Jan 7, 2011, 6:56 pm
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A little bit OT, but...
Peter Finch's greatest performance. I wish we had our own Howard Beale in this day and age. Can you imagine Anderson Cooper or Joe Scarborough standing up during their show and giving a speech like that regarding our current "keep me safe" mentality? I can't, and it's a shame.
I think Jon Stewart occasionally comes close to that level of brilliance with a combination of anger and sarcasm (see the 9/11 responders bill), but it would be nice to see one of the "serious" ones do the same.
Peter Finch's greatest performance. I wish we had our own Howard Beale in this day and age. Can you imagine Anderson Cooper or Joe Scarborough standing up during their show and giving a speech like that regarding our current "keep me safe" mentality? I can't, and it's a shame.
I think Jon Stewart occasionally comes close to that level of brilliance with a combination of anger and sarcasm (see the 9/11 responders bill), but it would be nice to see one of the "serious" ones do the same.
Jan 7, 2011, 7:29 pm
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A little bit OT, but...
Peter Finch's greatest performance. I wish we had our own Howard Beale in this day and age. Can you imagine Anderson Cooper or Joe Scarborough standing up during their show and giving a speech like that regarding our current "keep me safe" mentality? I can't, and it's a shame.
I think Jon Stewart occasionally comes close to that level of brilliance with a combination of anger and sarcasm (see the 9/11 responders bill), but it would be nice to see one of the "serious" ones do the same.
Peter Finch's greatest performance. I wish we had our own Howard Beale in this day and age. Can you imagine Anderson Cooper or Joe Scarborough standing up during their show and giving a speech like that regarding our current "keep me safe" mentality? I can't, and it's a shame.
I think Jon Stewart occasionally comes close to that level of brilliance with a combination of anger and sarcasm (see the 9/11 responders bill), but it would be nice to see one of the "serious" ones do the same.
Jan 7, 2011, 7:34 pm
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We save money by getting out from under the future debt of 70,000 government pensions and health care for life. That's good enough for starters. I don't care if Rep. Mica wants to be the champion for this. The REAL reform will be through Rep. Chaffetz's subcommittee combined with We, The People, being "mad as h**l and not taking it anymore!"
Jan 8, 2011, 5:32 am
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We save money by getting out from under the future debt of 70,000 government pensions and health care for life. That's good enough for starters. I don't care if Rep. Mica wants to be the champion for this. The REAL reform will be through Rep. Chaffetz's subcommittee combined with We, The People, being "mad as h**l and not taking it anymore!"
http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/...-security-cuts
Jan 8, 2011, 5:52 am
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It looks like DHS is bracing for budget cuts coming this year. Agencies seldom go away, Congress usually just cuts their budgets to shrink their impact.
http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/...-security-cuts
http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/...-security-cuts
Jan 9, 2011, 10:38 am
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Jan 9, 2011, 12:15 pm
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Reintroducing American Traveler Dignity Act
Supposedly these guys aggregate constituent opinions regarding specific bills which the congress types can keep track of. I have no idea how useful it is, but I voiced my support for the reintroduction of the American Traveler Dignity Act.
https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/111/hr6416
https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/111/hr6416