TSA wants new uniforms
Jul 20, 2007, 8:55 am
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That's the next step after this one, Comrade. 
I can't say I'm surprised by this. The government constantly does stupid stuff to try to improve performance. Reorgs are a big thing. Too busy "reorganizing" to concentrate on the mission. Then when that doesn't work, they have to do it over again because they didn't do it right.
New uniforms follow the same stupidity. As if we didn't have enough TSO's that think they're cops or federal agents, this will just add to that mentality. This will make things worse, not better.
I can't say I'm surprised by this. The government constantly does stupid stuff to try to improve performance. Reorgs are a big thing. Too busy "reorganizing" to concentrate on the mission. Then when that doesn't work, they have to do it over again because they didn't do it right.
New uniforms follow the same stupidity. As if we didn't have enough TSO's that think they're cops or federal agents, this will just add to that mentality. This will make things worse, not better.
Jul 20, 2007, 8:58 am
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new uniforms
TSA screeners do not want the new uniforms at my airport. They want better x-ray machines. They think this is a big waste of money and hate the new look more than you do. The blueberry smurf color shirts, the stripe down the pants and the fake badge have them more upset than you all. They have been complaining all week about the waste of money being spent.
Jul 20, 2007, 8:59 am
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One of those fresh Hahvad geniuses they recently trapped err... sorry, recruited ?
No, I'm sure it's those faceless empire-builders at HQ again. Since they clearly know ****all about actual threat assessment and mitigation they have to spend time and money on things they do understand; namely departmental and personal stature and above all: BUDGET.
I can imagine some screeners (you know who you are) peeing themselves with joy at the prospect of LEO-like unis and GOLD shields. Wow, such authoritah !
No, I'm sure it's those faceless empire-builders at HQ again. Since they clearly know ****all about actual threat assessment and mitigation they have to spend time and money on things they do understand; namely departmental and personal stature and above all: BUDGET.
I can imagine some screeners (you know who you are) peeing themselves with joy at the prospect of LEO-like unis and GOLD shields. Wow, such authoritah !
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Jul 20, 2007, 9:12 am
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ND Sol hit the nail on the head with the lipstick on a pig comment.
If they are so worried about their professionalism, then start catching the bombs that go through. Spend the damn money on technology, not trying to re-arrange the deck chairs on the Titanic.
If they go with new uniforms, I suggest embroidering "Chico's Bail Bonds" on the back.
If they are so worried about their professionalism, then start catching the bombs that go through. Spend the damn money on technology, not trying to re-arrange the deck chairs on the Titanic.
If they go with new uniforms, I suggest embroidering "Chico's Bail Bonds" on the back.
Jul 20, 2007, 9:14 am
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Let me start by saying this comment has no reflection on the White House uniformed division of the Secret Service for whom I have both personal and professional respect for, but this kind of reminds me of what happened to them during the Nixon years. Some one in that administration had them dressed up like some Praetorian Guards. Didn't last long though thank God.
Jul 20, 2007, 9:21 am
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Jul 20, 2007, 10:07 am
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I have a picture of the new uniform on another computer.
I'll try to upload it later.
It looks more like a bus driver, with a light blue shirt and dark pants.
BTW, the Guardian Angels joke was pretty bad. Curtis Sliwa is actually a really good guy.
I'll try to upload it later.
It looks more like a bus driver, with a light blue shirt and dark pants.
BTW, the Guardian Angels joke was pretty bad. Curtis Sliwa is actually a really good guy.
Jul 20, 2007, 10:27 am
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TSA story of the morning -- the woman in front of me at the DCA checkpoint was politely told by the X-ray screener, "You have two water bottles in your bag. Would you like to drink them or surrender them?" The woman and her companion clearly were trying to sneak them through. They surrendered them. As they were being extracted from the depths of the bag I pointed out that the caps are the giveaway to the presence of the bottles as they are denser than the rest of the bottle. One of them said, "Oh -- perhaps we should have removed the caps?!"
Because I was helpful at explaining this to the women, the TSA guy removing the bottles then told me, "We'll treat you nicely today." I told him he should treat everyone nicely all the time. The response? "But that would ruin our image!"
Jul 20, 2007, 10:49 am
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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu...owns901125.jpg
A uniform like this would really underscore the high standards, particularly in the technical competence, of this agency.
A uniform like this would really underscore the high standards, particularly in the technical competence, of this agency.
[btw-i think the clown in the back row, 2nd from the right looks like the kipster]
Jul 20, 2007, 11:08 am
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Jul 20, 2007, 11:14 am
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With all the great uniform ideas posted so far, I think TSA should hold a contest, here's my vote:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...tick-thumb.jpg
Perhaps the winner can keep their shoes on and bring up to 5oz of liquid past security for a whole year!
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...tick-thumb.jpg
Perhaps the winner can keep their shoes on and bring up to 5oz of liquid past security for a whole year!
Jul 20, 2007, 11:19 am
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Jul 20, 2007, 11:23 am
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Jul 20, 2007, 11:28 am
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Most of my coworkers are thrilled - we won't have to wear the lame clip on tie with the short sleeved shirt anymore. However, yeah - stripe down the pants? god... Why can't we just have a polo shirt and slacks!?!
The metal badge on the other hand is frightening - we already had one coworker get fired for impersonating a federal law enforcement officer with a fake badge, and now these?..
Oh well...
The metal badge on the other hand is frightening - we already had one coworker get fired for impersonating a federal law enforcement officer with a fake badge, and now these?..
Oh well...