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Old 03-19-2009 | 06:37 AM
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Old 03-19-2009 | 06:46 AM
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Trust me my friend, ALPA and the TSA have a very firm grip on the situation! No worries!
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Old 03-19-2009 | 08:12 AM
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Because it is utterly preposterous to think that Nancy wants to get rid of guns?
She doesn't. She came out and stated she doesn't want another AWB. She wants to stay in power and she remembers what happened the last time when the AWB was passed.
Old 03-19-2009 | 08:46 AM
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That is why they are going after the ammo this time; their 1st shot was a misfire.
Old 03-19-2009 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Zapata
Why would a cargo pilot want to be an FFDO? Yeah yeah, I know....jumpseaters, couriers etc. However, they're a very minimal risk. I believe the answer is that they like the badge and gun and it is not for any noble reasons.
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Old 03-19-2009 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by JayDee
You really like this photo dont you...


Yes I do. Having recently appointed "Bob" as my Minister of Information, I plan on trotting him out whenever the waters become muddied by conflicting dispatches from the front. He is a rock we can cling to for stability and valuable information during these difficult times. Many of you know him as the "gold standard" for truth and diplomacy.

His bio:Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Old 03-19-2009 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker
Yeah, you're right Zapata...a gun and a badge is the only reason that I sacrificed my time and money to jump through all the hoops that it took to become an FFDO. The chicks really dig the badge, and I get free dinner and drinks all across the country. It really doesn't have anything to do with increasing the level of security where I work...nah. Dang, there's no fooling you...I'm such a fraud!

I mean, you're right...it would be impossible for someone to stowaway onboard a cargo aircraft, and then attack the crew inflight. It could never happen.

Oh yeah...and a jumpseater would never turn into a psychopath (FedEx 705), and attack the crew with the intention of crashing the plane into corporate headquarters. It could never happen. Well, I guess it only happened just that one time...no biggie though.

I've got a great idea. Why don't we put you in charge of the TSA? You've already got it all figured out...which pilots have noble reasons for becoming a FFDO, and which ones are in it only for the badges, guns, free meals, and chicks (like myself). With your expertise at the helm of this fine organization, I'm sure you will transform it into a lean, mean iron clad wall of security for the traveling public, while ridding the ranks of all us cargo pilot slackers.

Many thanks for pointing this out to the masses here at APC

I would like to say thank you for volunteering! Also, even though I'm not a chick, if I ever met you I would buy you a beer (although before you get too excited, that would probably be the extent of our relationship)!


Anyway, I have given some thought to this controversial subject, and I believe that I have come up with the ideal solution, at least for passenger airlines (I know that this is the cargo section, but I'll have to work on that one later). My idea is to hand out loaded guns to all of the passengers. Now I know that some of you may think that this is silly, but please bear with me as I explain. Handguns could be issued by the gate agents as the people board the aircraft, or the flight attendants could pass them out (wrapped in clear plastic bags like the headphones) once everyone is seated. The airline could charge a nominal fee for a "rental" (the gun would be returned after landing), and they could charge an additional fee if the passenger wanted to take it home as a souvenir (like those little plastic wings that they give to the kids). Also, the airline could put its logo on all of the guns, which would be great advertising! With this extra revenue, the airline could afford to raise the pilots' salaries. Once all of the passengers were seated and armed, little annoying situations (e.g. unwelcome sexual advances, unruly kids) could be dealt with swiftly and severely. Air rage will be a thing of the past! In the worst case scenario, if terrorists try to take over the plane, they will get blown away by the fat shower curtain ring salesman in seat 17B! Pilots could then just concentrate on flying the plane. Passengers will further benefit if they take the guns home. Not only are guns more fun than the previously mentioned plastic wings, but they are also more useful. Just think how handy it would be to have one of your new airline pistols if you caught your spouse sleeping with one of your neighbors from the trailer park! Or if you went out to the "Quick-Mart" and found yourself a little short of change, you could still walk away with those lottery tickets and a carton of cigarettes! Perhaps the best thing as a result of this policy will be the elimination of TSA/airport security. No more long lines of people waiting to be cavity-searched! And the federal government will save so much money from the elimination of FAMs and TSA at the airports, that they will be able to pay off part of social security (or at least bail out more industries!).
Old 03-19-2009 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Droog
I would like to say thank you for volunteering! Also, even though I'm not a chick, if I ever met you I would buy you a beer (although before you get too excited, that would probably be the extent of our relationship)!


Anyway, I have given some thought to this controversial subject, and I believe that I have come up with the ideal solution, at least for passenger airlines (I know that this is the cargo section, but I'll have to work on that one later). My idea is to hand out loaded guns to all of the passengers. Now I know that some of you may think that this is silly, but please bear with me as I explain. Handguns could be issued by the gate agents as the people board the aircraft, or the flight attendants could pass them out (wrapped in clear plastic bags like the headphones) once everyone is seated. The airline could charge a nominal fee for a "rental" (the gun would be returned after landing), and they could charge an additional fee if the passenger wanted to take it home as a souvenir (like those little plastic wings that they give to the kids). Also, the airline could put its logo on all of the guns, which would be great advertising! With this extra revenue, the airline could afford to raise the pilots' salaries. Once all of the passengers were seated and armed, little annoying situations (e.g. unwelcome sexual advances, unruly kids) could be dealt with swiftly and severely. Air rage will be a thing of the past! In the worst case scenario, if terrorists try to take over the plane, they will get blown away by the fat shower curtain ring salesman in seat 17B! Pilots could then just concentrate on flying the plane. Passengers will further benefit if they take the guns home. Not only are guns more fun than the previously mentioned plastic wings, but they are also more useful. Just think how handy it would be to have one of your new airline pistols if you caught your spouse sleeping with one of your neighbors from the trailer park! Or if you went out to the "Quick-Mart" and found yourself a little short of change, you could still walk away with those lottery tickets and a carton of cigarettes! Perhaps the best thing as a result of this policy will be the elimination of TSA/airport security. No more long lines of people waiting to be cavity-searched! And the federal government will save so much money from the elimination of FAMs and TSA at the airports, that they will be able to pay off part of social security (or at least bail out more industries!).
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I don't know, there would be less muggings of tourists and we would not have to spend as much on incarcerations. I like it.
Old 03-19-2009 | 02:30 PM
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Someone please give Archie a medal. He has been waiting far too long.
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