Upcoming 9 / 11, One month of fear?
Apr 22, 2011, 11:40 pm
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Upcoming 9 / 11, One month of fear?
With America's obsession over the events of September 11th, and the tag line "9/11," I haven't noticed anyone comment on the fact that this year will be the 9th month of 2011, or 9/11 for the whole month of Sept.
I laugh when I'm in the airports and hear that your country is on code level Orange for hightened security, which I think is OK for California and Florida and maybe Hawaii (no, that would be code pineapple).
Anyway, Is September 2011 worthy of extra security? Them pumping the fear factor for a whole month could be a real pain in the butt.
I laugh when I'm in the airports and hear that your country is on code level Orange for hightened security, which I think is OK for California and Florida and maybe Hawaii (no, that would be code pineapple).
Anyway, Is September 2011 worthy of extra security? Them pumping the fear factor for a whole month could be a real pain in the butt.
Apr 23, 2011, 12:01 am
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I'm sure DHS will come up with some sort of campaign to stir up public fear. Expect some propaganda from TSA about how no terrorists have attacked the US in ten years.. Maybe it will be a good time for them to do a dry-run with one of their employees..
Apr 23, 2011, 5:09 am
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America uses backwards dates. I doubt DHS would even make the connection.
Apr 23, 2011, 5:20 am
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Apr 23, 2011, 10:57 am
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I have no doubt they will find a way to ratchet up the fear level. I will be traveling on that date(through JFK no less) and I'm not looking forward to it at all. If I see any ......... Honor guards, memorials or other self promoting schlock I'm gonna get sick and be extreme tempted to untie my tongue and give them a lashing they deserve for there acts of civil rights violations and treasonous acts.
Apr 23, 2011, 11:00 am
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I have no doubt they will find a way to ratchet up the fear level. I will be traveling on that date(through JFK no less) and I'm not looking forward to it at all. If I see any ......... Honor guards, memorials or other self promoting schlock I'm gonna get sick and be extreme tempted to untie my tongue and give them a lashing they deserve for there acts of civil rights violations and treasonous acts.
Apr 23, 2011, 11:09 am
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9/11 is a political and F&P milking of the masses, we have soldiers dieing every day, and coming home to be ignored.
One day Islam will make a trophy of the mess, while the politicians continue with their dog and pony show..
One day Islam will make a trophy of the mess, while the politicians continue with their dog and pony show..
Apr 23, 2011, 11:11 am
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If there's going to be a heightened awareness, it'll be because it's the 10th anniversary of 9/11/01.
Apr 23, 2011, 11:29 am
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I have no doubt they will find a way to ratchet up the fear level. I will be traveling on that date(through JFK no less) and I'm not looking forward to it at all. If I see any ......... Honor guards, memorials or other self promoting schlock I'm gonna get sick and be extreme tempted to untie my tongue and give them a lashing they deserve for there acts of civil rights violations and treasonous acts.
You forgot perverted acts, like groping 6-year-old girls!
Apr 23, 2011, 11:38 am
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Apr 23, 2011, 12:18 pm
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I hope this is not ot but I need to ask a question. I will be visiting the US in September and will be in New York on the 11th. Would you advise against flying on that day if possible to avoid? Currently I am thinking of leaving for Flyover country on the 12th but the 11th would be better. I don't wish to meet the TSA more than necessary so if they are going to be worse than usual on that date I'll be waiting until the day after.
Apr 23, 2011, 12:47 pm
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I hope this is not ot but I need to ask a question. I will be visiting the US in September and will be in New York on the 11th. Would you advise against flying on that day if possible to avoid? Currently I am thinking of leaving for Flyover country on the 12th but the 11th would be better. I don't wish to meet the TSA more than necessary so if they are going to be worse than usual on that date I'll be waiting until the day after.
Apr 23, 2011, 12:48 pm
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I hope this is not ot but I need to ask a question. I will be visiting the US in September and will be in New York on the 11th. Would you advise against flying on that day if possible to avoid? Currently I am thinking of leaving for Flyover country on the 12th but the 11th would be better. I don't wish to meet the TSA more than necessary so if they are going to be worse than usual on that date I'll be waiting until the day after.
Apr 23, 2011, 1:02 pm
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Good to know. Then I think I can stop thinking about TSA and worrying about what's important: scheduling and prices.
