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Border Security Found Out About Abdulmutallab, Accused Bomber, During Flight 253

Border Security Found Out About Abdulmutallab, Accused Bomber, During Flight 253

Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 23:04:50 in World

““I'm sure the couple that made the allegations were interviewed. They were on PBS, I think. I'm sure the authorities spoke with them as well.”

You don't seem to be very adept at investigation...The TICKET AGENT they saw questioning that he HAD NO PASSPORT should be interviewed,,, along with the supervisor they saw afterwards.

All you have is a report from an African paper,,,which should also be investigated.

You may be willing to take the paper's word for it, but that is not how a thorough investigation wroks.

Do you understand?”
Border Security Found Out About Abdulmutallab, Accused Bomber, During Flight 253

Border Security Found Out About Abdulmutallab, Accused Bomber, During Flight 253

Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 22:23:44 in World

“"The passenger went through a normal checking process. His passport was scanned, his US Visa was scanned and the APIS (Advanced Passenger Information System) returned with no objection. Passenger was allotted seat number 20B on the Lagos-Amsterdam leg and seat 19A on the Amsterdam-Detroit leg," the Director-General explained."

I this case would it not be prudent to interview again the couple who observed the exchange at the airport about the "missing" passport, and seek to identify both the ticketing agent, and the "tall Indian man" with the suspect?

Just seems like through investigation, rather than rely on a reprint from an African paper. Maybe that''s just me.”

Ramirez replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 22:28:23

“I'm sure the couple that made the allegations were interviewed. They were on PBS, I think. I'm sure the authorities spoke with them as well.”
Border Security Found Out About Abdulmutallab, Accused Bomber, During Flight 253

Border Security Found Out About Abdulmutallab, Accused Bomber, During Flight 253

Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 22:15:58 in World

“There is definitely something not right here...

PAGING... RACHEL MADDOW.”
Border Security Found Out About Abdulmutallab, Accused Bomber, During Flight 253

Border Security Found Out About Abdulmutallab, Accused Bomber, During Flight 253

Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 22:10:28 in World

“Really? NPR was first, but after the CNN interview the next day, no one has even brought it up. When was it "investigated" and why hasn't anyone reported that?

Very strange.”

sunny55 replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 22:20:08

“My best guess is someone fairly high up the ranks goofed big time. NO ONE is covering this story.”

Ramirez replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 22:15:34

“From allAfrica.com:
****************

According to the Director-General of NCAA, Dr Harold Demuren, the ticket information of Abdulmutallab showed that the e-ticket with which he traveled was purchased from KLM airport office in Accra, Ghana on December 16, 2009 and with USD 2, 831 the ticket was paid for in cash....

-snip-

The passenger went through a normal checking process. His passport was scanned, his US Visa was scanned and the APIS (Advanced Passenger Information System) returned with no objection. Passenger was allotted seat number 20B on the Lagos-Amsterdam leg and seat 19A on the Amsterdam-Detroit leg," the Director-General explained.

The Murtala Muhammed Airport security also has details of Abdulmutallab's passport and visa information.

Demuren said the bombing suspect possessed a Nigerian Machine Readable Passport (MRP) issued on September 15, 2005 to expire on September 14, 2010 and the passport number is A3921640.

According to the information from the passport, Abdul-mutallab has multiple entry US Visa issued in London, UK on June 16, 2008 to expire June 12, 2010. ...


http://allafrica.com/stories/200912270086.html
Border Security Found Out About Abdulmutallab, Accused Bomber, During Flight 253

Border Security Found Out About Abdulmutallab, Accused Bomber, During Flight 253

Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 22:02:26 in World

“There were reports on NPR and CNN that a couple noticed an Indian man with Abdulmutallab at the gate trying to get him on the plane without a passport. They took him to see a supervisor.

Obviously someone decided to let him on the plane without one. Is anyone following up on this... and why haven't the media found the supervisor that let him on?

This seems to me where the system broke down.”

SPQR1052 replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 22:09:14

“You cannot gett on international flights without passport -- something is not right about that narrative. If it is the case then there's an inside job atthe Netherlands which would not surprise me.

When the necons and wingnuts decided how we can MANDATE thougher screeners at departing points in sovergin nations - operated by them not us then peopel will also realize thatthe US government cannot protect us 100%.

It is not TSA which allowed this man to board with or without a passport. That would be Netherlands security.”

Ramirez replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 22:07:04

“The story was investigated and there was nothing found to substantiate it.”

autumncolors replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 22:06:42

“Trust msm not to be too nosy.”

Bubba Gump replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 22:03:42

“I also heard that NPR story on the radio.”
RedState's Erick Erickson Defends Controversial Twitter Posts On 'Colbert Report' (VIDEO)

RedState's Erick Erickson Defends Controversial Twitter Posts On 'Colbert Report' (VIDEO)

Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 20:20:55 in Media

“I speak both French and German and in fact there is no direct equivalent in English to the "oe" phoneme in German, as in "Goethe".

The closest sound is in the French word for "egg" -- "oeuf".

Neither "er" nor "eh" quite match the "oe" in Goebbels...but "er" with a soft "r" comes closest, as opposed to the Canadian "eh".

Comprendez-vous?”
Amanda Simpson, First Transgender Presidential Appointee, Begins Work at Commerce Department: 'Being The First Sucks'

Amanda Simpson, First Transgender Presidential Appointee, Begins Work at Commerce Department: 'Being The First Sucks'

Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 00:12:16 in Politics

“Sorry...I am a prisoner of my biology.”
Amanda Simpson, First Transgender Presidential Appointee, Begins Work at Commerce Department: 'Being The First Sucks'

Amanda Simpson, First Transgender Presidential Appointee, Begins Work at Commerce Department: 'Being The First Sucks'

Commented Jan 05, 2010 at 22:17:22 in Politics

“What an unfortunate choice of words...”

LightningJoe replied on Jan 05, 2010 at 23:07:15

“What a male attitude.

Does ANYTHING not remind you of your own tender parts?”
Tila Tequila Flashes Nipple, Claims Engagement To Troubled Heiress Casey Johnson (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Tila Tequila Flashes Nipple, Claims Engagement To Troubled Heiress Casey Johnson (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Commented Jan 05, 2010 at 21:46:27 in Entertainment

“I knew quite a few sons of daughters of Fortune 500 companies in college in Boston and found some who could handle privilege beautifully and others who were just a mess....Casey, of course, was the latter.

The ones who could't handle it seemed to truly lonely people who always questioned whether friends are really genuine, or attracted to their "name" or money. So many of them felt unwanted and were raised by others as children, so it doesn't surprise me she didn't know how to be a mother.

It is interesting what happens when you give someone unlimited freedom...Some use it for good, as several have,,, others just squander it.”
RedState's Erick Erickson Defends Controversial Twitter Posts On 'Colbert Report' (VIDEO)

RedState's Erick Erickson Defends Controversial Twitter Posts On 'Colbert Report' (VIDEO)

Commented Jan 05, 2010 at 18:37:30 in Media

“Did others get the impression his mother dressed him for this show...?

What is is about these dull Republicans? They almost always look like they're dressed for a mignight mass they've been forced to go to.”

JacklynD replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 02:50:11

“They're dressing for a part very carefully so you won't know who they really are. So often they see themselves as sinful weak people who rely on god to forgive their sins.”
RedState's Erick Erickson Defends Controversial Twitter Posts On 'Colbert Report' (VIDEO)

RedState's Erick Erickson Defends Controversial Twitter Posts On 'Colbert Report' (VIDEO)

Commented Jan 05, 2010 at 18:28:21 in Media

“That is the correct German pronunciation. If you think it's "GO-Bulls" you would be wrong.”

brantl replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 16:44:04

“No it's not GERbils is gehbils, you don't know what you're talking about.”
Tila Tequila Flashes Nipple, Claims Engagement To Troubled Heiress Casey Johnson (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Tila Tequila Flashes Nipple, Claims Engagement To Troubled Heiress Casey Johnson (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Commented Jan 05, 2010 at 18:22:57 in Entertainment

“Jees...who ARE these useless people? Is it any wonder so much of the world hates us?”

freeus replied on Jan 05, 2010 at 20:46:04

“Silicon and cocaine. Rich grandparents do their heirs no favors bequeathing wealth with no stipulations.
My suggestion to parents of heirs and heiresses:
Mandate
1. No sex videos until you complete undergrad degree, must keep above 3.0
2. No cocaine until after undergrad.
3. No adopted babies until you're past the train-wreck phase
And so forth”
NRCC Pushes Back Against Steele Over 2010 Pessimism, GOP Operatives Furious

NRCC Pushes Back Against Steele Over 2010 Pessimism, GOP Operatives Furious

Commented Jan 05, 2010 at 14:34:30 in Politics

“Keep your day job.”

Mike169 replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 09:36:13

“This is my day job!”
RedState's Erick Erickson Defends Controversial Twitter Posts On 'Colbert Report' (VIDEO)

RedState's Erick Erickson Defends Controversial Twitter Posts On 'Colbert Report' (VIDEO)

Commented Jan 05, 2010 at 13:18:14 in Media

“Hilarious... I don't think he knew he was being put on until halfway through the segment when he started looking embarrassed (maybe it was the goat-*ucking).

Beyond that, he struck me as none too bright and humorless -- in other words typical Republican.”
'N-Word' Sign Comes Back To Bite Tea Party Leader

'N-Word' Sign Comes Back To Bite Tea Party Leader

Commented Jan 05, 2010 at 12:27:07 in Politics

“OMG... another fifth grader.

No ... it is/never has been a common spelling for the epithet. Look it up in a dictionary, if you have one.”
Ex-pal: Mom 'Cuts Casey Off'

Ex-pal: Mom 'Cuts Casey Off'

Commented Jan 05, 2010 at 01:06:29 in Los Angeles

“How sad -- I knew quite a few sons of daughters of Fortune 500 companies in college in Boston and found some who could handle privilege beautifully and others who were just a mess....Casey sounds like the latter.

The ones who can't handle it are truly lonely people who always question whether friends are really genuine, or attracted to their "name" or money. So many of them felt unwanted as children and were raised by others as children, so it doesn't surprise me she didn't know how to be a mother.

It is interesting what happens when you give someone unlimited freedom...You can use it for such good, as several have,,, or just squander it.”
'N-Word' Sign Comes Back To Bite Tea Party Leader

'N-Word' Sign Comes Back To Bite Tea Party Leader

Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 22:52:35 in Politics

“And to think Republicans like Bachmann and Demint want the Tea Partiers to EMBODY them.

Lincoln is turning in his grave.”
Michelle Obama's Hawaiian Looks: Which Is Your Favorite? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Michelle Obama's Hawaiian Looks: Which Is Your Favorite? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 22:24:03 in Style

“Are you kidding? Michelle was on the beach, swimming in the pool or at the spa while the president was golfing...Where are you getting your info?”
GOP, Warning Of A 'New EPA', Oppose Independent CFPA

GOP, Warning Of A 'New EPA', Oppose Independent CFPA

Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 22:10:25 in Politics

“I predict that the GOP will overplay their hand in rejecting Democratic programs that help the middle class in this country -- health care, banking regulation, the TSA, and now consumer protection...

Independents will reject supporting a party that scontinually says no to programs designed to help them guard against accumulation of control by the power elites represented by the GOP.”
'N-Word' Sign Comes Back To Bite Tea Party Leader

'N-Word' Sign Comes Back To Bite Tea Party Leader

Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 22:02:07 in Politics

“You know you're in trouble when you can't even spell your racial epithets correctly...

Did any of these sad people ever graduate from fifth grade?”

jco2008 replied on Jan 05, 2010 at 00:54:17

“Not that I'm an expert on the matter, but I'm pretty sure "n-i-g-g-a-r" was/is a common spelling for the hateful racial epithet, so I don't see your point here.”

conscioushope replied on Jan 05, 2010 at 00:18:43

“don~

WE know they are "in trouble", but I have a feeling "they" do not have a clue.”

Archivist1000 replied on Jan 05, 2010 at 00:04:47

“Who needs an elite education? Look at Bristol's new gig! Barely made it through High School and she owns her OWN PR & Political Consultation firm!


http://archivist1000.blogspot.com/2010/01/sarahpac-and-keeping-it-all-in-family.html””

mairs replied on Jan 04, 2010 at 23:14:50

“They are "morans" (also written on one of their signs).”

Collielady replied on Jan 04, 2010 at 22:40:14

“I couldn't help but notice the same. Throughout the summer the tea party crowd's signs were always misspelled. Their messages reveal much more about them than they know.”

hp blogger Nelson Montana replied on Jan 04, 2010 at 22:20:49

“Perfect, isn't it?”
Michelle Obama's Hawaiian Looks: Which Is Your Favorite? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Michelle Obama's Hawaiian Looks: Which Is Your Favorite? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 21:49:49 in Style

“I'm sure Pat Nixon and Barbara Bush are more your type.

I think all our First Ladies, regardless of political party have had their good points.”

allalone replied on Jan 04, 2010 at 22:18:09

“Oh, there have been a'plenty who have not been easy on the eyes. But they've been loved by some and not so by others and they ALL occupied the White House. None of us on here most likely Never will.
Fashion is in the eye of the beholder and many have lousy fashion tastes on every street and office in America. I say, a good Brooks Brothers suit with wingtips, or heels if female. No arms showing, no knees, no waistlines, no ankles. Just sayin!”
Bachmann: GOP Should 'Be Re-Defined By The Tea Party Movement'

Bachmann: GOP Should 'Be Re-Defined By The Tea Party Movement'

Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 21:01:22 in Politics

“Might you mean Katherine Harris of Florida? Elizabeth Harris rings no bells with me...”

BluebirdofUnhappiness replied on Jan 04, 2010 at 21:08:37

“There's a joke in there somewhere about dingd0ngs, but I'm too tired to figure it out...”
Glenn Beck: Rumor I Died In Plane Crash FALSE, Katie Couric Snubbed Me On Vacation (VIDEO)

Glenn Beck: Rumor I Died In Plane Crash FALSE, Katie Couric Snubbed Me On Vacation (VIDEO)

Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 17:56:41 in Media

“OMG...what makes him think he'd be welcome at KC's party...probably full of A-list guests who would be similarly horrified.

This says a lot about Glenn Beck...no class whatsoever.”

AejB replied on Jan 04, 2010 at 18:13:46

“I love the fact that his feelings were hurt about the nonvite.LOL. He dishes out crap and lies about people everyday but he can't take the repercussions of his actions. What a cry baby... I mean, what an even bigger cry baby.”
GOP Cash Woes Threaten House Bids

GOP Cash Woes Threaten House Bids

Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 14:33:29 in Politics

“I thought this was Michael Steele's REAL job -- not appearing on talk shows and showing his shortcomings.”

Whitley2009 replied on Jan 04, 2010 at 14:48:06

“Steele raises money for Steele, not necessarily the ReThug Party.”
'N-Word' Sign Comes Back To Bite Tea Party Leader

'N-Word' Sign Comes Back To Bite Tea Party Leader

Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 14:31:38 in Politics

“Because they keep denying race has anything to do with it.”

Bloggerrogr replied on Jan 04, 2010 at 18:05:41

“...but we KNEW that was a lie!

FWIW”
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