Mail opening
Jan 10th 2006, 11:48 am
#31
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by rushman
No not in London. Just numerous bombing and killings of innocent people by terrorists (partly financed by US citizens) well before and a lot longer than one day in Sept
Jan 10th 2006, 11:49 am
#32
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by User Name
The US is in a post 9-11 era with foreign groups in communication with people in the USA with intent to plan attacks on US soil. This is not a conventional situation.
1/ You're just as safe or unsafe at home with your family as you were before.
2/ Your chances of dying from terrorist action on US soil are just the same as they were before -- bugger all!
3/ Your chances of dying because you drive to McD's in your car every night and eat 2 Big Macs and a large fries washed down with a milkshake are what should really concern you.
Jan 10th 2006, 11:50 am
#33
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by fatbrit
It's a totally conventional situation. The paranoid US reaction to it is the unconventional part.
1/ You're just as safe or unsafe at home with your family as you were before.
2/ Your chances of dying from terrorist action on US soil are just the same as they were before -- bugger all!
3/ Your chances of dying because you drive to McD's in your car every night and eat 2 Big Macs and a large fries washed down with a milkshake are what should really concern you.
1/ You're just as safe or unsafe at home with your family as you were before.
2/ Your chances of dying from terrorist action on US soil are just the same as they were before -- bugger all!
3/ Your chances of dying because you drive to McD's in your car every night and eat 2 Big Macs and a large fries washed down with a milkshake are what should really concern you.
Jan 10th 2006, 11:51 am
#34
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by fatbrit
It's a totally conventional situation. The paranoid US reaction to it is the unconventional part.
1/ You're just as safe or unsafe at home with your family as you were before.
2/ Your chances of dying from terrorist action on US soil are just the same as they were before -- bugger all!
3/ Your chances of dying because you drive to McD's in your car every night and eat 2 Big Macs and a large fries washed down with a milkshake are what should really concern you.
1/ You're just as safe or unsafe at home with your family as you were before.
2/ Your chances of dying from terrorist action on US soil are just the same as they were before -- bugger all!
3/ Your chances of dying because you drive to McD's in your car every night and eat 2 Big Macs and a large fries washed down with a milkshake are what should really concern you.
Jan 10th 2006, 11:54 am
#35
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
OK, which means your first reply wasn't relevant to my post 
Well regardless.... these agencies need flexibility to operate, but I don't agree with and will never agree with blanket surveillance.
Well regardless.... these agencies need flexibility to operate, but I don't agree with and will never agree with blanket surveillance.
Jan 10th 2006, 11:55 am
#36
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I'm still wondering how opening mail or unwarranted snooping on USCs would have helped catch the 9/11 suspects before they commited the act.
Like making someone present 17 pieces of id to open a bank account is going to stop them launching a suicide attack if they are so inclined.
Jan 10th 2006, 11:59 am
#37
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
OK, which means your first reply wasn't relevant to my post
, shortly followed by 
, and most often completing with 
Jan 10th 2006, 12:03 pm
#38
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by User Name
... and if you read my posts you will read that I am against blanket surveillance
Jan 10th 2006, 12:04 pm
#39
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Arguing with Franklin/Patent Attorney usually leads to plenty of , shortly followed by , and most often completing with
, shortly followed by , and most often completing with 
I knew he'd be back at somepoint.
Jan 10th 2006, 12:07 pm
#40
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
You never actually mentioned it until now
Jan 10th 2006, 12:09 pm
#41
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by User Name
Well, you say I don't read your posts ... seems you are not reading mine. But again for you, I don't agree with blanket surveillance full stop. Blanket surveillance would be a catastrophic mistake.
Jan 10th 2006, 12:11 pm
#42
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by fatbrit
It's a totally conventional situation. The paranoid US reaction to it is the unconventional part.
1/ You're just as safe or unsafe at home with your family as you were before.
2/ Your chances of dying from terrorist action on US soil are just the same as they were before -- bugger all!
3/ Your chances of dying because you drive to McD's in your car every night and eat 2 Big Macs and a large fries washed down with a milkshake are what should really concern you.
1/ You're just as safe or unsafe at home with your family as you were before.
2/ Your chances of dying from terrorist action on US soil are just the same as they were before -- bugger all!
3/ Your chances of dying because you drive to McD's in your car every night and eat 2 Big Macs and a large fries washed down with a milkshake are what should really concern you.
Jan 11th 2006, 4:47 am
#43
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by fatbrit
It's a totally conventional situation. The paranoid US reaction to it is the unconventional part.
1/ You're just as safe or unsafe at home with your family as you were before.
2/ Your chances of dying from terrorist action on US soil are just the same as they were before -- bugger all!
3/ Your chances of dying because you drive to McD's in your car every night and eat 2 Big Macs and a large fries washed down with a milkshake are what should really concern you.
1/ You're just as safe or unsafe at home with your family as you were before.
2/ Your chances of dying from terrorist action on US soil are just the same as they were before -- bugger all!
3/ Your chances of dying because you drive to McD's in your car every night and eat 2 Big Macs and a large fries washed down with a milkshake are what should really concern you.
Jan 11th 2006, 4:58 am
#44
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I'm still wondering how opening mail or unwarranted snooping on USCs would have helped catch the 9/11 suspects before they commited the act.
All the right checks were in place on 9/11. It could have been prevented if everyone had done their jobs correctly. For whatever reason, it was allowed to happen.
All the little games and point scoring going on now is about politics and job security, like the laughable airline restrictions which have just been relaxed
Jan 11th 2006, 5:00 am
#45
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Partystar
Agreed, although it's usually a diet coke, cuz that really helps keep the calories down!!!
Lol....
