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Posted on 03/19/2013 9:47:15 AM PDT by lowbridgeEdited on 03/19/2013 9:49:57 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
An active-duty Marine who lost both his legs to an Improvised Explosive Device was humiliated by TSA agents after he was forced to remove his prosthetic legs and was then ordered to stand so agents could inspect his wheelchair for explosives.
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These TSA goons are just as smart as the Vice-President.
TSA made a life-long enemy that day.
This is... I don't have words to describe how I feel about this.
I hope that all Vets are aware that they did NOT defend the freedoms of this nation. This is a communist cesspool.
Hopefully they managed to rescue some foreign innocents from the terrorists because that's the only positive that I can think of.
Someone should carpet nuke the US and put us out of our misery.
Were the TSA agents muslims?
These people work for a communist, sequester them instead of the military. Sickening pricks.
It's not about safety. It's just about control. We are being conditioned so that when they tell us to go to "the showers", we will just start walking. Or crawling, if they've taken our legs.
Pure evil. Our government is pure evil.
It disgusts me when I see brave people like this Marine subjected to humiliation and petty tyranny by cowards who would risk neither life nor limb for the people they supposedly protect. I remember when I was a young Marine just out of boot camp, myself and a few other new Marines were hassled by a rude TSA agent in an airport security line who made us take off our dress uniform coats and run them through security while berating us to move faster, which was totally pointless; how many fresh new Marines wearing form-fitting dress uniforms have tried to start trouble at airports, aside from maybe drinking too much at the bar inside? I could tell he was taking pleasure in bossing around new Marines who would not talk back or question due to having just been conditioned to instantly obey authority figures in boot camp.
Buy more guns and do so at gun shows from individuals.
Buy more guns and do so at gun shows from individuals.
John Pistole is an arrogant a-hole who views himself above the common people just like his boss mac daddy the first.
My hatred has just expanded......
This administration considers all veterans to be potential terrorists and their contempt for such self-sacrficing Americans is unlimited.
Considering they want to label returning vets, Christians, consititutionists and the like as suspected "terrorists", this makes perfect sense.
I used to love to fly, but between the cost, the groping and having to try to walk without my cane, I'd rather stay home. It is not a pleasure to fly anymore.
And the laughs from the Islamofascists are deafening. Not only are we humiliating a brave serviceman but they have caused Americans to turn their anger on other Americans.
They have surely won.
Sorry to hear how you were treated.
But hey, rest assured these TSA agents are getting valuable on the job training as they migrate to the even bigger screwed up bureacracy of Obamacare!
I wish him the best! As much as people talk about how difficult Marine boot camp was, I actually enjoyed much of it once I got used to the routine.
Even if I can't get enough guns, I'll be designing plenty of new weapons of my own. Including cyanide syringes for close encounters.
These animals will get what is coming to them when the "day of the dog" comes and it won't be much longer.
The agent may be stupid but could also just be mocking you because he is a commie thug.
I actually think he will enjoy it too.
I can't wait to see him in three months when I fly out for his graduation.
The odd thing about the big deal about guns is that you are correct that there are plenty of weapons around us but such a big thing is made of guns. If there were no guns then humans would find something else. They always have. For example:
I'm going to guess right about ZERO. I spend a lot of (too much?) time in airports; I see a lot of US military personnel in them, both in and out of uniform. I have seen them look tired, refreshed, happy, sad, worried, eager, hurried, relaxing ... sort of like most business travelers.
I have NEVER seen them causing trouble, looking for trouble, or treating airport/airline employees or fellow passengers with any form of disrespect.
I cannot say the same for TSA toads.
Sounds like he likely tried to get into the military and they wouldn't have him...
Sorry you were treated this way;
Thanks For Your Service!
Yep. It's going to be very amusing when the commies face up against millions of people with absolutely nothing to lose. You don't need a gun to charge the Gestapo. The enemy is going to win anyway so we might as well go out in a blaze of glory.
The only reason to want to survive is if they have kidnapped your children and are torturing/enslaving them. However, if that happens then you were an idiot to let it happen in the first place. The children should also be conditioned to not be taken captive.
Right On!
Right! After our last flight several years ago, I told my husband, "If it's okay with you, if we can't drive and get where we want to go; we just won't go if we have to fly to get there."
The military is the enemy. Not the angry bearded savages who shave their beards before going to meet their 72 whores. Also, those evil nuns and grandmothers who are forced to strip.
Mad yet?
I appreciate it. It didn't bother me too much, it was just annoying that people like him occupy positions of power over the rest of us.
You have something they will never have. Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Time to stop bitching and stop flying.
A major boycott would have the airlines screaming in days and the Administration scrambling to keep them from going bankrupt and place the reason and the repeated maltreatment of law-abiding citizens by their own Government from and center 24/7 until it was recified.
I think the TSA goes out of its way to hire criminals, sex perverts, and Muslims.
Just as long as they're all Democrats.
But I repeat myself.
Congratulations, Tractorman! San Diego or Parris Island? Will you go to the graduation?
San Diego and yes I will be going to graduation.
It'll probably still be cold here in Wisconsin in June so I'm looking forward to it even more.
So as I see it, this active-duty Marine was made to stand on his stubs for these ba$tards.
Over half of the Americans in our country and almost 100% of the politicians (so called leaders), do not deserve the defense and security our military or any other patriots.
Whatever happens when the SHTF (and it most certainly will), I can't help but believe that something far better than this predominantly POS filled country will rise from the ashes.
Thank God I was able to enjoy the 50s, then the Space program and later President Ronald Reagan.... everything else has sucked.
Obama, his filthy democrats, his media and the RINOs have ruined this once great country. I will never forgive them, never.
My son went through SD, graduated in February, and my husband's two sons did PI, as did he. SD was a great place to go in February! Check out Marineparents.com if you have not already been there.
Thanks for the website tip.
I'll check it out later.
God bless you and your heroes.
I have words to describe how I feel about the TSA behavior or intelligence level, but I'm not allowed to use them on FR.
Congrats. My oldest should just about have arrived at Camp Pendleton - his first FMF assignment.
Given their CinC - may God help them both...
Just remember that these morons are the ones they will arm up with full auto AR's, a billion rounds and 2717 BS armored trucks to confront and suppress us. I predict the shortest confrontation in world history. :-)
I use a cane and occasionally a wheelchair. It all depends on how far I need to travel and how my heart and lungs are doing on a given day.
On the day that Obama was elected, the first time, I was on the Island of Kawaii and headed home to the mainland.
Security took my cane and placed it on the conveyor, it was on my lap. I was then pushed into a search area and made to stand while they took their time to search the chair... an airport wheelchair. He then frisked me, several times. He kept telling me that I could step behind a curtain to be search, I declined each time. Finally I was pi$$ and loudly told him to get on with his search, do it now, do it in public with witnesses and IF I COULD WALK TO THE CURTAIN, I DAMN SURE WOULDN'T NEED A WHEELCHAIR OR CANE. I wanted to make a very big scene, but I was concerned with being separated from my family and forced to take a boat or get a lawyer just to get home..... that would have cost thousands.
He was a skinny black man in his 40's and I suspect he was feeling his new power now that his idol had won the race.
American hero humiliated by characters who aren't fit to wipe his *ss for him.
What America has come to.
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Smaller than Hickson, less athletic than Hickson, way less offensive game than Hickson. Frankly, I'll need to be convinced that he is a better rebounder than Hickson is. College numbers say he isn't, even though JJ played less time.
Have you watched JJ Hickson play basketball? Drew Gooden is embarrassed to be compared to him intellectually.
Even if he was better than JJ, it would mean what exactly?
That he would then become the most "relevent" PF on a 60+ loss squad?.JJ Needs to be traded while people still think he holds some kind of value, IMO. His net worth is gonna sink quickly once the projections for his potential level off and people realize what we've got there. No offense to JJ.

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Basic Cavalier King Charles Information
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- Height: 12 - 13 inches
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Cavalier King Charles History
- The Cavalier's ancestors were spaniels that were developed at least by the 1300s to flush birds into nets or to waiting falcons.
- Some smaller spaniels were probably bred with Oriental toy dogs such as the Japanese chin to create a lapdog version of the spaniel.
- These dogs were known as comforter spaniels and were used to serve as lap and foot warmers, surrogate hot water bottles, and for companionship.
- In the 1700s, King Charles II became an ardent fan of the little dogs, to the point that he was accused of ignoring matters of state in favor of his dogs. The dogs were dubbed King Charles spaniels in recognition of his association.
- After King Charles' death, the Duke of Marlboro became an advocate of the breed. The red and white color, which he favored, is called Blenheim after his estate.
- The King Charles spaniel remained a favorite with the upper class, but the look of the breed gradually changed until by the early 1900s, they had pushed in faces.
- In 1926, a wealthy American traveled to England in search of the old type dogs with a longer nose. Unable to find any, he offered a large cash prize to the best old type pointy-nosed dogs at the next year's shows. The challenge set breeders to reviving the old type, which then became known as the Cavalier King Charles spaniel.
- After World War II, only a handful of Cavaliers remained. Six dogs became the foundation of the modern breed.
- The Kennel Club in England recognized the Cavalier in 1945. But only when a Cavalier won Best in Show at the prestigious Crufts dog show did the breed capture the public's attention.
- Cavaliers came to America in the 1940s. Fanciers disagreed, however, over whether they wanted AKC recognition.
- The AKC recognized the Cavalier in 1996 amidst great controversy. To this day, there are two separate national Cavalier clubs, one AKC affiliated and one not.
- In the past decade, Cavaliers have had a 735 per cent increase in AKC registrations, more than any other breed.
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- Makes a loving and entertaining companion.
- Extremely good with children.
- Very affectionate.
- Makes a good lapdog as well as fun playmate.
- A happy dog, not easily bothered by things.
- Eager to please and quick to learn.
- Does best with reward-based training involving food.
- Outgoing toward strangers.
- Gets along well with other pets and dogs.
- Enjoys retrieving.
- Usually enjoys swimming.
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- Makes a calm housedog.
- Requires daily exercise in the form of a long walk or energetic games.
- A good candidate for dog parks, but should be kept separate from larger dogs.
- Obedience training provides mental exercise.
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- Coat is moderately long, silky, and either flat or slightly wavy.
- The coat needs brushing and combing two to three times a week to prevent matts.
- The ears must be checked regularly for problems.
- Shedding is average.
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Despite striking a deal over the budget Tuesday night, Congress is still expected to battle over corporate tax reform ahead of the confrontation over the federal borrowing limit, better known as the debt ceiling. A showdown is expected to occur in two months time, when Congress will have to increase the limit or risk a U.S. default.
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LA or london??ReplyDelete
I choose london because it makes sense for him to spend xmas with his family he did it last year and guys packed a little bit of clothes there not like girls i mean maybe hes staying there for a few days and then coming back.Delete
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where is he going to, LA? or London?ReplyDelete
Is he coming back to LA? or flying to London?
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Rob has his guitar <3 He looks soo cute, as always!!ReplyDelete
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is he going to london???ReplyDelete
aleluya ! rob is coming coming to town! so happy to see you rob we miss you ,we love you!ReplyDelete
sweete we know how you hate the papz, but we are so happy to see you!ReplyDelete
is this kristen jacket dailymail says they are swapping clothes againReplyDelete
Dailymail? Kristen wears his shirts all the time. AGAIN? Nothing changed. No matter how they (the silly gossipers) want to make it seem otherwise, nothing has change or did change. I am just happy they both are working. They are good people and I really wish them well in every way possible.Delete
Where is he off to now? Is he going back to LA or London? Is that jacket his girlfriend's?ReplyDelete
How is that kristen jacket that would mean hes wearing a girls jacket and my guess is hes going to london for xmas just like last year.Delete
he is most probably going to london for christmas, traditionally and it is his adidas jacketDelete
That's not his usually adidas jacket, it looks too small for him, but I'm not sure too if that's kristen's jacketDelete
Girls could wear there bf clothes the bf shouldnt be wearing glhis gf clothes so i dont think thats her jacket and is not tight on him.Anyway how do you know thats kristens jacket have you seen her wear in a pic if you had can you send me the link.Delete
kristen is so tiny how would her clothes fit himDelete
please peple can we notanalyze everything..Delete
We love u rob
He doesnt has lots of clothes with him, only a packbag, so i guess it would be LA :) but either way, im pretty sure he will spend his christmas w his baby <3ReplyDelete
doesn't JFK handle international traffic and Laguardia domestic? So maybe off to London, boo, I think he should spend Xmas with Kristen, but that is just my opinion. Anyway, Merry Christmas to all.ReplyDelete
rob and kristen were spotted in JFK when they arrived to LA so you never knowDelete
Rob and his guitar .... It's been a while. Have a safe trip to wherever you are goingReplyDelete
So ...Rob is heading to La or London for Christmas..Wishing him Merry Christmas and ofcourse his GirlFriend will join him for NYE....ReplyDelete
I bet hes going to london because it makes sense xmas is to spend it with your family and new years is to spend it with your gf/bf and friends but anyway is not our bussines where hes spend it with.Delete
wow Rob had hie guitar, hasn't done that in ages!! Maybe he is going to londonReplyDelete
I think your right because if he was coming back to LA quickly he wouldnt bring his guitar i only seen him bring his guitar is when hes going somewhere and stay there for awhile so i think hes going to london for xmas.Delete
Our beautiful man, I hope his going home to chill with his family:)ReplyDelete
So does anyone really know where he went?ReplyDelete
I love you Rob ;-) enjoy the holidays. I wish you were my present for Christmas :( oh well I keep dreaming.ReplyDelete
He looks like he lost some weight...he looks more fit compared to his photos during the BD2 premiere events. You could tell that Rob is truly a nice guy, he actually took the time to stop and sign autographs for some fans at the airport.ReplyDelete
I thinks he's headed for LA, he only has a backpack with him.ReplyDelete
You guys trip me out...maybe Kristen is in the guitar case....now that's ninja.......enjoy and happy holidays all........ReplyDelete
With or without each other, I wish Rob & Kristen have a peaceful and joyful holidays they both deserved.ReplyDelete
I am wondering where is Kristen? Hope they are ok. I haven't heard if she is hiding or hope she is ok. Is she at home taking care of their dogs.ReplyDelete
He is probably going home to London. If he's going to LA, Nick would go with him. We all know Christmas is for family and im sure Clare and Richard and his two sisters misses him and same with Kristen with Jules, her dad and brothers. Im sure RK already talked about this. Nothing to worry or speculate about. This has been their tradition and there's nothing wrong spending your Christmas without your BF/GF. Its a normal thing. I spend my holidays without my BF but we always spend NYE together like RK do. Rob and Kristen spends NYE together with their friends like they always do.
I cannot believe someone hasn't seen him at the airport and tweeted to let us know if it is domestic or international!!!!ReplyDelete
please vote for Rob.He is loosing.
Rob already won round 4, now he battle with Lana del RayDelete
Lets wait and see where he espending his holidy.
lets wait and see where he spending his holidy.ReplyDelete
Just because of his guitar I think he may be heading for London. Hope they both have a good time wherever they are and maybe, just maybe we are lucky and get any kind of info about where they spend NYE (together, as this is already a fact)...it will be nice to have something before Rob goes to Australia. :) Happy holidays to everybody!
i dont know where he is going,but wherever that is i hope he has happy holidays!!! he may go to London to spend xmas with his family but he may return to LA to change the year with Kristen....or kristen may go to Londin too...who knows?? anything can happen...only time will show...so,patience everybody!!!!
You guys, Kristen may be in london 2!! You never know, they don't always get papped in airports!! It is strange that we haven't got a sighting yet, quit annoying!!!ReplyDelete
I think Rob will go to London to spend xmas with his family. Then, when he talks phone with Kristen (who in LA with her family), he will play guitar and sing for her. That's why he brings his guitar lol.ReplyDelete
wow girl you should write fanfictionDelete
Soo hot!!ReplyDelete
I wish happy holidays to the entire team of Robsten dreams! Thank you!ReplyDelete
Yes thankyou robsten team, you are the best! Merry Christmas :)Delete
those jaket looks like Kristen's mine... Cek on this!
You know...
And look carefully at the size when Rob wore it, it doesn't fit on him :))
OMG you're right! I dont know why I feel so happy, yeah robsten forever, they really so cute, always swapping clothes cause sharing is caring
happy holiday everybody, thanks robsten dreams you're the best site ever, I love you..
I read that Kristen will celebrate Christmas with his mother in Australia and Rob in London with his parents, so everyone will be with his own family.ReplyDelete
Kristen's mom will be in NYC with her boyfriend for Christmas. Both of them have stated so.Delete
how do you know that Kristen's mom has a boyfriend and that she is going to spend Christmas with him.I personally never heard about Jules' boyfriend before!Delete
that's right how do you know anonymous 7:43PMDelete
@anon 7:43PM, I search about jules's boyfriend in internet, and guess what, I found nothing! So how do you know about that?Delete
girls please this is FANS SITE NOT GOSSIP SITE. CAN WE JUST ENJOY THE PIC AND MOVIE. SERIOSLY GIRLS SOME OF YOU IS VERY CREATIF IMAGINATION. NO OFFENDDelete
That was so cool he signed for some fans. Hope wherever he is he can chill out and just enjoy the holidays. All of you have a good holiday season.ReplyDelete
YOU TOO!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!Delete
Where ever rob and kristen are i wish them a safe and merry christmas!!ReplyDelete
God help me I love this manReplyDelete
He's so hot, how could his whereabouts go undetected? Wasn't there anyone in London at the airport to report his arrival (or LA if that was the case - and he went home)? Where in the world is RP? I'm betting London. KS - LA. Either way, just a couple of days before they are back together for New Years Eve! Enjoy the holidays everyone. Best to all of you in the new year!ReplyDelete
(Suzie and Giovani,Kristen's friends)Suzie tweeted 2 days ago that she is going to LONDON to celebrate the new year with friends and then she delated her tweets because Giovani implied that these LONDON friends were Kristen's friends which made people assume that K and S are going to LONDON,meaning Kristen is going to see Rob there.ReplyDelete
Reading this comments, I now understand what Kristen meant when she was asked about confirming her relationship with Rob. She refuse to comment on her relationship status, saying; "you think it will end there? They would start asking for specifics". And this is whats happening now. Where they are spending Christmas, where they are every second of the day, who is taking care of their dogs, who cooked what on Thanksgiving, if they are still together because they haven't been photographed for a while together and so on. This is the specifics she was talking about. This is very intrusive and inappropriate. You know all you need to know, that, according to Kristen, Rob is the most important thing in the world to her. (Not her career, not her brothers, not her parents, not money, or fame ,she said ROB is the most important. And that my friends, is all we need to know. So please lets give them that. Thanks and happy holidays.ReplyDelete
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