Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Aug 11th 2006, 2:51 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by ladygwennie
Almost anything can be made into some kind of weapon with some imagination. Fact is gotta do more checks before flights get into the air. 
Aug 11th 2006, 2:54 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by cinnabar
Anyone remember the Monty Python sketch where John Cleese teaches a class how to defend themselves against someone attacking them with fruit?
I seem to remember it ended with a shooting in the face.
I seem to remember it ended with a shooting in the face.
LOL
Aug 11th 2006, 2:54 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
They should question all passengers for 30 minutes before a flight; but no one wants to spend the money on the staff.
Aug 11th 2006, 2:55 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
They should question all passengers for 30 minutes before a flight; but no one wants to spend the money on the staff.
Aug 11th 2006, 3:03 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by cinnabar
Didn't they do that after 9/11 though? Completely pointless set of questions, like "Did you pack this yourself" (no, my mother did. She's like that, you try packing with my mother standing behind you, itching to do a better job) and "Are you carrying any electrical items" (I'm not telling you about my electrical items, and anyway, when did anyone ever kill someone with a epilator).
Aug 11th 2006, 3:22 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by cinnabar
Anyone remember the Monty Python sketch where John Cleese teaches a class how to defend themselves against someone attacking them with fruit?
I seem to remember it ended with a shooting in the face.
I seem to remember it ended with a shooting in the face.
Aug 11th 2006, 4:24 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by Ray
I personally passed the course in defending yourself again being attacked by a banana wielding yob...
S & W .38?
Aug 11th 2006, 4:35 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
S & W .38?
I like to hear the screams ...
Aug 11th 2006, 5:27 am
#54
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by Ray
I personally passed the course in defending yourself again being attacked by a banana wielding yob...
http://www.bananaguard.com/
The observant will note that it is designed to '[prevent] premature ripening'.
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Aug 11th 2006, 5:44 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by AdobePinon
What if he has one of these:
http://www.bananaguard.com/
The observant will note that it is designed to '[prevent] premature ripening'.
http://www.bananaguard.com/
The observant will note that it is designed to '[prevent] premature ripening'.
An Aunt wanted something to use as a mold to make that shape in ice ...
Some type of lolly I presume .. I will pass on the info ...
Aug 11th 2006, 6:16 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by Tolos
Sorry, DDL.
I think the main problem with the fight against terrorism is that the airports and goverment are almost always on the defence, with two steps behind. It is a trail of restrictions and bannings with no end in site.
Terrorists use sharp objects as weapons, so now we can't bring nail files, bottle openers etc on board.
So the terrorist hides explosives in his shoes, so now we have all to take our shoes off.
So now the terrorists make liquid bombs and so creams and gels are out.
What next? Terrorists hide it in clothes, so we all gotta get naked? Or in their hair, and you have to shave your head before flying?
They need to draw the line somewhere.
And I say they draw it across the throats of these 21 terrorists and slit their damn necks.
I think the main problem with the fight against terrorism is that the airports and goverment are almost always on the defence, with two steps behind. It is a trail of restrictions and bannings with no end in site.
Terrorists use sharp objects as weapons, so now we can't bring nail files, bottle openers etc on board.
So the terrorist hides explosives in his shoes, so now we have all to take our shoes off.
So now the terrorists make liquid bombs and so creams and gels are out.
What next? Terrorists hide it in clothes, so we all gotta get naked? Or in their hair, and you have to shave your head before flying?
They need to draw the line somewhere.
And I say they draw it across the throats of these 21 terrorists and slit their damn necks.
Aug 11th 2006, 6:18 am
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by dazman
I agree. I wear lenses and I usually take them out a couple of hours into the Phoenix to London flight (which I'm taking on the 4th Sept), as it's a night flight. I guess if all liquids are banned I won't be able to do this, as I won't be able to take my lens solution onto the plane. If so I guess I'll have to wear my glasses, which is a nuisance, but I'd quite happily put up with it for the safety of myself and everyone else on the plane.
Aug 11th 2006, 3:33 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by Sallyanne
What a hero
Aug 11th 2006, 3:41 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by Sallyanne
Presumably they were going to kill themselves anyway?
Sometimes you just wish these political extremists would just keep it all within their own circles. If they have issues with the actions of UK Parliament or the US government, then blow up the White House. Crash a plane into 10 Downing Street. But quit murdering, terrorizing and tormenting innocent people who for the most part, don't care about rich men's feuds about land and oil.
Everyday people just want to take their kids to the park, mow their lawn and enjoy a dinner with friends. They couldn't care less that Abu Nanza wants to keep Israel, or that Rich White Men want a better oil/territory deal. I wish they'd all **** off and let us all live in peace. George Carlin is right.
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Aug 11th 2006, 4:41 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by dazman
I fly back on the 7th of November, so I'll be there for quite a while.
BTW, I noticed that you said you got here in Oct 2004, which is the same time as I got here. And, according to the frapper map, when you lived in Glendale you were only a few minutes from where I live. Now we're both leaving for the UK within a few days of each other. Are you stalking me or am I stalking you?
BTW, I noticed that you said you got here in Oct 2004, which is the same time as I got here. And, according to the frapper map, when you lived in Glendale you were only a few minutes from where I live. Now we're both leaving for the UK within a few days of each other. Are you stalking me or am I stalking you?
Yeah, it is a bit scary, isn't it?!? I used to live at 79th & Union Hills.
Oh what a lovely long trip, I'm jealous, I'll only be there for 2 weeks, hubby can't manage without us!