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HiPointDem

(20,729 posts)
88. big brother is always correct & justified in his actions. quit bitching you are free not to fly.
Mon Jan 28, 2013, 09:59 PM
Jan 2013

the voice of authoritarianism down through history, ringing hollow, as always.

Man, that Fourth Amendment customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #1
Excellent! eom Th1onein Jan 2013 #2
re: "Glad he won" thesquanderer Jan 2013 #36
I'm happy for each and every victory along the way. n/t customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #63
TSA kardonb Jan 2013 #79
Yeah customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #81
You're joking, right? tavalon Jan 2013 #85
I'm sorry but I believe that you're wrong. RiverNoord Jan 2013 #87
Right, all protests should be likable, friendly, and upbeat. X_Digger Jan 2013 #92
No, if it is neccesary to.. RiverNoord Jan 2013 #99
It's a good thing Rosa Parks and Ezell Blair didn't share your attitude. X_Digger Jan 2013 #100
Ok, I'm done. RiverNoord Jan 2013 #107
I'm sure they 'offended' people. *gasp* How counterproductive! n/t X_Digger Jan 2013 #108
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #3
Are you freaking kidding me? Who in their right mind defends the TSA? NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #4
Someone who worships Bloomberg ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #23
Exactly. N/t beevul Jan 2013 #68
I do. And so do the American public... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #30
The suit isn't about the security procedures at the airport. thesquanderer Jan 2013 #37
Yes, you are correct... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #89
oh for god's sake. people flew quite happily without being searched before 911, and most HiPointDem Jan 2013 #38
property kardonb Jan 2013 #80
Wow, they really have you convinced tavalon Jan 2013 #86
For all practical purposes, "they" have everyone convinced... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #91
I'm tired of having to live with a nation of weeny whiners tavalon Jan 2013 #97
Get used to it... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #103
If the concerns equaled more safety, I wouldn't complain tavalon Jan 2013 #109
You are entitled to your opinion... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #112
big brother is always correct & justified in his actions. quit bitching you are free not to fly. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #88
The same dumb that has played out time and again. Sometimes I think we are simply Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #98
+10 !!! (NT) reACTIONary Jan 2013 #90
Someone who's posted nearly 3000 times in the last 90 days ... eppur_se_muova Jan 2013 #55
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm malaise Jan 2013 #65
That would be someone who thinks "first they came for the rich..." is a great line to peddle on DU. idwiyo Jan 2013 #71
First, they came for the rich DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2013 #73
Are you really sure you are on the correct web site? RC Jan 2013 #5
Probably Turned Left, When He Meant To Turn Right... WillyT Jan 2013 #7
and this guy is a waste of taxpayer money graham4anything Jan 2013 #9
Why would this matter? Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #14
this is NOT yelling fire in a crowded anywhere - worst analogy ever! leftyohiolib Jan 2013 #18
LOL, so the "occupy" protesters wasted money also. Are you sure you want to be a DUer? n-t Logical Jan 2013 #20
I Can Understand Your Concerns... You Living In New York City... WillyT Jan 2013 #25
Teabagger in Aisle 4!!! kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #32
There was the underwear bomber. Paulie Jan 2013 #33
There have also been a fair number of successful attempts to bypass security. crim son Jan 2013 #50
"You can NOT yell fire in a theatre" thats is your argument...? You need to consider Free Republic. Katashi_itto Jan 2013 #45
"If one didn't want to be frisked, one didn't go." icymist Jan 2013 #56
I agree he set up the situation and is wasting taxpayer money, and so does the TSA. justice1 Jan 2013 #62
If you believe TSA keeps us safe you are delusional. hobbit709 Jan 2013 #64
Peaceful, nonviolent protest is a civil right. intheflow Jan 2013 #69
This is not a waste of taxpayer money, nick of time Jan 2013 #72
The TSA doesn't do anything but steal stuff and make "Nervous Nellie's" GoneOffShore Jan 2013 #84
I like the old "People who spill coffee in McDonalds and then sue" trope, particularly. Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #61
Important point that many liberals need to know. And, of course, it's not just this Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2013 #76
Win. This is the worst DU post ever! cthulu2016 Jan 2013 #6
Did you ever hear about what happens when you ASS - U - ME ? Gman Jan 2013 #12
graham4anything's post is why reading linked articles should be required on DU Melinda Jan 2013 #16
well that's disappointing since the 4th was stuck the unreasonable search part will probably leftyohiolib Jan 2013 #22
There was no unreasonable search. Please read the ruling. Plaintiff voluntarily stripped. Melinda Jan 2013 #24
+100 Katashi_itto Jan 2013 #46
Oooh... Lordquinton Jan 2013 #57
Wow, you seem to miss the big picture a lot. Many of your posts are failures. n-t Logical Jan 2013 #19
Also, research the "like the people who spill coffee in MacDonalds" story and get back to us. n-t Logical Jan 2013 #21
K&R! Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #8
That's awesome!!! xoom Jan 2013 #10
How is it not disorderly conduct to strip in a public airport? randome Jan 2013 #11
Depends what he showed, doesn't it. Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #15
It depends entirely on how you define strip. eggplant Jan 2013 #26
He had, on orders of TSA, complied and moved into cloaking (exam) area. It was not public. Melinda Jan 2013 #27
Actually that was NOT proved at trial happyslug Jan 2013 #40
Sorry, but how is this germane to my response to randome? Melinda Jan 2013 #52
It has NOT been ruled if he did or did NOT commit Disorderly Conduct happyslug Jan 2013 #59
I cited "opinion", not a ruling. I referred the poster to Appellants brief and justices discussion. Melinda Jan 2013 #60
Chilling the extent which our government has systematically eviscerated basic rights under the 1st indepat Jan 2013 #13
You are aware that this ruling was a win for the 1st amendment? Melinda Jan 2013 #17
I know I am missing the point but please tell that man he can take his shirt off at my airport any Heather MC Jan 2013 #28
Kick In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #29
The TSA is doing America a great service... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #31
It seems you are pissing on yourself nvme Jan 2013 #42
I disagree with you. Nt IdaBriggs Jan 2013 #47
Exactly... aptal Jan 2013 #53
Then why have they never caught an actual terrorist? customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #83
Yes, and the security guard... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #93
And when the security guard in your lobby customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #96
I fly several times a year... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #104
We had reasonable security procedures pre 9/11 customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #110
I think the security precautions from the 1960's were reasonable... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #111
Lol, good one! n-t Logical Jan 2013 #94
What's with the backwards 4? Is he some sort of Commie stooge? Orrex Jan 2013 #34
I guess he messed up with his mirror-writing. Ilsa Jan 2013 #39
That's just what he wants us to think Orrex Jan 2013 #43
The petty rats lost one! Dawson Leery Jan 2013 #35
Have they ever . . .? another_liberal Jan 2013 #41
I know a guy who's been briefly detained several times Orrex Jan 2013 #44
Wouldn't surprise me . . . another_liberal Jan 2013 #67
I have the Third Amendment tattooed on my ass. Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #48
It's gasser85 Jan 2013 #78
ROFLMAO that's the funniest thing I've heard in a long while Trailrider1951 Jan 2013 #82
+10 !!! (NT) reACTIONary Jan 2013 #95
I'm going to get that too flamingdem Jan 2013 #106
Ask yourself: do you want your children to grow up in this police state grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #49
"His chest and gut read?" That young man doesn't have a gut! MADem Jan 2013 #51
How many amendments would fit on it? (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #74
Hell, I could probably fit the Constitution on the damn thing!!! nt MADem Jan 2013 #75
I'm not thrilled with taking off my shoes Jenoch Jan 2013 #54
How doesn't it violate the 4th? TheKentuckian Jan 2013 #101
How doesn't what violate the 4th? Jenoch Jan 2013 #102
I bet they held him long enough to miss his flight. nt TheBlackAdder Jan 2013 #58
If you write the 2nd on your gun and take it with you... The Straight Story Jan 2013 #66
K&R Great news! idwiyo Jan 2013 #70
I love this guy! Good for him!!!! nt valerief Jan 2013 #77
DU is so proper nobody noticed flamingdem Jan 2013 #105
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