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By: Random bag searches (but only if you volunteer) | Make Stupidity History

Random bag searches (but only if you volunteer) | Make Stupidity History — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:18:21 +0000

[...] note: This article was originally published at txfx.net. I've also discussed why these searches are useless.] This entry was posted in Political [...]

By: Useless random bag searches in NYC subway - Homeland Stupidity

Useless random bag searches in NYC subway - Homeland Stupidity — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:54:45 +0000

[...] Mark says he’ll “fly to New York and eat a pound of spaghetti off the floor of the subway station where it happened” if these random searches actually catch a terrorist. I doubt he’ll be visiting anytime soon. [...]

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By: Online random resources

Online random resources — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 15:30:55 +0000

Below are some useful links if you want to find out about RAM Random Access Memory. Random Bag Searches, Take II Whoa! Wait a minute! Stop the presses! I’ve already snidely made it known that I think that random bag searches of subway goers in New York City is futile because terrorism isn’t committed by random people. But wait until you hear this. Passengers

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MacManX.com » Blogroll Dive: 7/25/05 — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 07:07:44 +0000

[...] Bryan discovers an inexpensive laptop screen protector. Owen releases an updated WordPress backup plugin. Michael Heilemann is daydreaming of worlds unseen. Khaled quickly discusses Robotech’s past, present, and future. Michael Hampton shares his views on the next version of Windows. Jim discovers the real Yasu, and this Yasu has a lot in common with Jim’s Yasu. Jon ruminates on DRM and ringtones. Orson discusses the war on terrorism and what it has done to the society of today’s world. Mark notes a serious flaw in the NYPD’s plan to search the baggage of random subway passengers. Tom presents a few reasons for small companies to blog. And, Meng finally returns from his long absence. [...]

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 21:42:52 +0000

They’re also designed to make people THINK that terrorism is being fought through such means. The illusion of safety. And yeah, the desire for safety stems from fear, and that fear will allow people to give up liberties so that the fear might be lessened (not a good thing).

By: Don Myers

Don Myers — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 20:54:00 +0000

You’re making a common mistake, Mark. You seem to think that random searches are designed to fight terrorism. They are not.

They are designed for one reason only—to keep the rabble frightened.

A frightened prolitariat is more likely to swallow futher erosions of their civil liberties and send off their young to the slaughter while letting the goniffs in the White House steal their money.

It’s all about FEAR—and fear is a very useful tool for the Bush regime.

By: Make Stupidity History » Random bag searches (but only if you volunteer)

Make Stupidity History » Random bag searches (but only if you volunteer) — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 07:57:38 +0000

[...] [Editor’s note: This article was originally published at txfx.net. I’ve also discussed why these searches are useless.] [...]

By: Adrift at Sea » Security: Perception vs. Reality

Adrift at Sea » Security: Perception vs. Reality — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 23:13:27 +0000

[...] One blogger is so sure that the random searches will fail to capture a terrorist, he has vowed to fly to New York and eat a pound of spaghetti off the floor of the subway station where it happened, if the new policy catches a terrorist with a bomb. Somehow, I don’t think that Mayor Bloomberg will be setting out a plate for him any time soon. [...]

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 23:04:33 +0000

New York and eat a pound of spaghetti off the floor of the subway station where it happened. Of all the stupid PR stunts designed to make the dimwitted proletariat masses think that their government is making them safe, this takes the cake. Read more here . Posted in junk, politics | No Comments Ã‚Â»

By: Useless random bag searches in NYC subway - IO ERROR

Useless random bag searches in NYC subway - IO ERROR — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 15:51:15 +0000

By: Charles W, Stricklin

Charles W, Stricklin — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 23:04:16 +0000

Hear, hear!

By: Random Bag Checks [ Tempus Fugit | TxFx.net ]

Random Bag Checks [ Tempus Fugit | TxFx.net ] — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 21:08:35 +0000

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