Typical/. response. Your premise is equally false. Official mechanisms do work, most of the time. They may take more time than some would wish, and the outcome may not be one hundred percent what one desires, but by and large they do work. Of course, effort has to be put into changing things. Are you working within the system to effect changes, or just wringing your hands and ripping your clothes on./?
What my politeness got me was a quick resolution to a case of mistaken identity. Oh, sure, I could have been a dick, refused to answer any questions, and made remarks about Gestapo, but it would not have changed any laws, policies, or procedures. I was not frisked, I was not handcuffed, I was not taken to a small room somewhere. I was asked questions for a couple of minutes, which is exactly what people here advocate instead of a TSA probulator for security. Make up your mind which one you want.
I'm not advocating giving the government anything. If you wouldn't mouth off to the cop who pulls you over, why would you mouth off to some TSA agent who has similar power to detain you? That's not the place to try and change the system. Long before 9/11 happened I was called back to the ticket counter to open a bag on occasion, and once even stopped and questioned by a US Marshal and a DEA agent. Each time I stayed calm, answered their questions, and each time I got an apology for taking up my time, and I went on my way. I think TSA checkpoints will mostly catch the dumb guys, and create targets outside the secure areas. But, getting pissy about anything involving air travel is not going to help move you along.
That's not exactly true. If you have a kid, and you want to count them as a deduction, they have to have a SSN. At that point, the kid in question has no say in things. May not even be able to say things, yet. So, if this kid grows up and wants to opt out, it's too late.
I work in the freight business. Containers are designed to have external devices lock them together. Putting them in/on a ship is a complex process that is designed to limit the amount of shuffling of containers at each port. Interlocking containers like hay bales would slow the process down, costing the shipping line money.
Which is why, in addition to counting back change, I was taught to put the money on the little shelf between the cash register and the money drawer. But nobody seems to do that anymore either.
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Typical /. response. Your premise is equally false. Official mechanisms do work, most of the time. They may take more time than some would wish, and the outcome may not be one hundred percent what one desires, but by and large they do work. Of course, effort has to be put into changing things. Are you working within the system to effect changes, or just wringing your hands and ripping your clothes on ./?
What my politeness got me was a quick resolution to a case of mistaken identity. Oh, sure, I could have been a dick, refused to answer any questions, and made remarks about Gestapo, but it would not have changed any laws, policies, or procedures. I was not frisked, I was not handcuffed, I was not taken to a small room somewhere. I was asked questions for a couple of minutes, which is exactly what people here advocate instead of a TSA probulator for security. Make up your mind which one you want.
I'm not advocating giving the government anything. If you wouldn't mouth off to the cop who pulls you over, why would you mouth off to some TSA agent who has similar power to detain you? That's not the place to try and change the system. Long before 9/11 happened I was called back to the ticket counter to open a bag on occasion, and once even stopped and questioned by a US Marshal and a DEA agent. Each time I stayed calm, answered their questions, and each time I got an apology for taking up my time, and I went on my way. I think TSA checkpoints will mostly catch the dumb guys, and create targets outside the secure areas. But, getting pissy about anything involving air travel is not going to help move you along.
Poke the tiger with a stick, and you get bitten.
"Will someone please tell me why there is a giant steaming pile of sawdust in the middle of the football field?"
Stop needling him.
That's not exactly true. If you have a kid, and you want to count them as a deduction, they have to have a SSN. At that point, the kid in question has no say in things. May not even be able to say things, yet. So, if this kid grows up and wants to opt out, it's too late.
The empty suit. Seems to be exactly what is needed for this story.
At 48 fps, everyone looks like Keith Stone.
My dad had an uncle who woke up at his own funeral.
Now, that's what I call a bachelor party!
Agreed. While we are at it, pop Turlough.
technically he never died.
NOMAD would like a word with you.
Wait... Texans ask questions?
Sure. Questions like, "What the fuck are you lookin' at"
I've seen this movie. Blue Thunder, right?
Just looking around my office, I see a number of horse's asses, and their width is quite different.
But can they run Crysis?
No one expects the People's Front of Judea!
Nope. I am not a crane operator.
I work in the freight business. Containers are designed to have external devices lock them together. Putting them in/on a ship is a complex process that is designed to limit the amount of shuffling of containers at each port. Interlocking containers like hay bales would slow the process down, costing the shipping line money.
Can't do it. Terrified it might find something.
What is this Facebook thing?
It's the internet replacement for soap operas.
Sporting goods/automotive for TG&Y Family Center.
Which is why, in addition to counting back change, I was taught to put the money on the little shelf between the cash register and the money drawer. But nobody seems to do that anymore either.
So, the goggles really would do nothing?
Besides that. what would be the point of having 3D for just one eye?
Just ya wait 'till the 19th o' September, galley rat! You'll understand!
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