Media Made Controversy

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TSA Problem 2009

Now that the smoke has cleared since November 2nd election all the pundits and press are focusing their attention on the new uproar regarding pat downs by agents of the Transportation Security Administration.

It has been proven the United States citizenry has a very short term memory and it saddens me to say we are easily duped to follow where ever the media leads, that is why they keep pushing
Palin 24/7.

Why are we now talking about the TSA? It fits the season, (think about it) , this is the high travel season so what better time to keep stirring up controversy and scare tactics with a dash of Palin.

How Did We Get Here?

After 9/11 our nation has been confronting multiple attempted attacks by would be terrorist such as the "Shoe Bomber" and last years "Christmas underwear bomber" .

The online web site The Grio reports the following from an Associated Press story regarding last Christmas attempted suicidal bombing incident on flight 253.

"Passengers on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 forced the alleged bomber to the front of the plane as it approached Detroit Metropolitan Airport last Dec. 25 carrying nearly 300 people. Authorities say he was trying to set off explosives hidden in his underwear. The incident exposed flaws in security and intelligence.

Damned if you do and damned if you don't

After the alleged Christmas Bomber was caught the Republicans blamed the president for not doing enough to protect fliers. Of course they were gung ho for the new stronger security methods, but now it is Obama's fault that some people are complaining about TSA agents going too far in their zeal to assure the safety of the travelers.

According to 'Crooks and Liars' online article.. Republican Jim De Mint Blames Obama for "Christmas Bomber" While putting Hold On TSA Appointment .. Logan Murphy

"Last Sunday Republican Jim DeMint used the alleged Christmas Bomber issue to attack President Obama and the TSA because the agency's screeners might *gasp* unionize.

As it turns out, DeMint was really trying to deflect attention away from the fact that he voted against TSA funding earlier this year and has put a hold on Obama's nominee to head the department"

2010 Problems

Why is the press pushing this story so hard are these complaints new? or is it just convenient because we are approaching the Holiday season and the lazy reporters don't want to cover news of more substantial value.

Has the TSA been searching people more aggressively since the "Christmas Bomber" incident in December of 2009 or did it just start this week.

Ever since 9/11 our national security has been primary and if it takes a scanner or even a reasonable some what uncomfortable frisk by a TSA agent to continue to secure our safety I'll take it .

Yeah.. We Think You're That Stupid

Press manipulation is when they attempt to interview a guest that knows very little about the subject for which they are being interviewed but because they can stir up controversy the press will allow them to proliferate unsubstantiated or vetted comments just because.

Such was the recent CNN interview with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal who as instructed by the Republican House Leaders stuck to the script of attacking his president on every thing from the BP Oil Leak to how the TSA is to intrusive.

Jindal is hocking his new book and thus he must concentrate on how the last two years was the apocalypse. ( Here is the funny part ) Jindal said former Alaska Republican Gov. Sarah Palin could make a "compelling case" for president." I like governors because they have to balance their budgets, they have to run their states,".. Oh but didn't she quit the governor ship.

Another Jindal zinger was he said there should be some system of profiling of passengers who deemed to be a threat ...Yeah Bobby Jindal said that.

What Will the New Congress Suggest we Do?

Here is the sneaky part.. John Mica(R Fla) stated on CNN this weekend that Private Security Firms should be in charge of Transportation Security thus opening the door for corporate money making entity like maybe "Black Water" ...Nah they wouldn't do that.

K.Gerard Thomas


http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1110/111910nj2.htm

http://crooksandliars.com/logan-murphy/republican-jim-demint-blames-obama-ts

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/21/top-goper-appears-to-discount-white-house-run/#more-136536