I am actually a bit reluctant to post this because DHS does such a good job of making itself look dumb that I have started to feel bad for them whenever a new story arises.
However, amateur hour there continues and the results, while comedic, may eventually get serious and it's better to remind folks of how dumb they are rather than let the antics get worse.
Today's example:
QuoteTwo British travelers were barred from entering the U.S. after posts on Twitter indicated they had plans to 'destroy America' and 'dig up Marilyn Monroe,' The Sun reports.
Seriously? We're reading Twitter posts from a pair of ding-dong girls? Is that the best use of our tax dollars?
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/01/30/twitter-joke-to-destroy-america-gets-tourists-barred-from-us/
I have no problem with this, in fact, it pleases me at a profound level.
1. Idiots who put their every inane thought on Twitter annoy me (I appreciate a degree of irony here, as I post this thought on an internet forum). But it does allow my wife to stalk her teenage daughter, as that dumb-ass hasn't figured-out that everything she Tweets is open to everyone (with an internet connection) to see.
2. This shows that at least some government agencies are on the look-out for terrorists and morons.
3. This should teach a lesson to the morons. Yes I said "should", I know that it really won't.
Quote from: Centurion40 on January 31, 2012, 02:28:28 PM
I have no problem with this, in fact, it pleases me at a profound level.
1. Idiots who put their every inane thought on Twitter annoy me (I appreciate a degree of irony here, as I post this thought on an internet forum). But it does allow my wife to stalk her teenage daughter, as that dumb-ass hasn't figured-out that everything she Tweets is open to everyone (with an internet connection) to see.
2. This shows that at least some government agencies are on the look-out for terrorists and morons.
3. This should teach a lesson to the morons. Yes I said "should", I know that it really won't.
I know, it does suggest someone is awake at the wheel, but really does it?
I mean a couple of 20-something bimbos wanting to vaca here. Is there anything in their background to suggest that they're anything other than kids of questionable intelligence? I sincerely doubt it. Which gets back to being asleep at the wheel. It seems like the easier path was to turn them away and avoid the responsibility if they happened to accidentally run someone over on a bike on the boardwalk (while oogling some cute boy) than to man-up and say, "there's no there there."
The girl in the duo, who isn't half bad looking, deserves to be locked up and deported for traveling with such an obvious douche, the male in the duo.
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Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 31, 2012, 02:38:55 PM
The girl in the duo, who isn't half bad looking, deserves to be locked up and deported for traveling with such an obvious douche, the male in the duo.
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I dunno - he could be hung like Gus.
Quote from: LongBlade on January 31, 2012, 02:39:43 PM
I dunno - he could be hung like Gus.
you'd like that, wouldn't you? Sicko.
Hahahaha! What a pair of dumbasses! Looks like they're going to a hairdresser's convention!!!
Quote from: LongBlade on January 31, 2012, 02:38:38 PM
Quote from: Centurion40 on January 31, 2012, 02:28:28 PM
I have no problem with this, in fact, it pleases me at a profound level.
1. Idiots who put their every inane thought on Twitter annoy me (I appreciate a degree of irony here, as I post this thought on an internet forum). But it does allow my wife to stalk her teenage daughter, as that dumb-ass hasn't figured-out that everything she Tweets is open to everyone (with an internet connection) to see.
2. This shows that at least some government agencies are on the look-out for terrorists and morons.
3. This should teach a lesson to the morons. Yes I said "should", I know that it really won't.
I know, it does suggest someone is awake at the wheel, but really does it?
I mean a couple of 20-something bimbos wanting to vaca here. Is there anything in their background to suggest that they're anything other than kids of questionable intelligence? I sincerely doubt it. Which gets back to being asleep at the wheel. It seems like the easier path was to turn them away and avoid the responsibility if they happened to accidentally run someone over on a bike on the boardwalk (while oogling some cute boy) than to man-up and say, "there's no there there."
True, they'd be perfect tourists... easily separated from their money.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 31, 2012, 02:41:20 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on January 31, 2012, 02:39:43 PM
I dunno - he could be hung like Gus.
you'd like that, wouldn't you? Sicko.
It's something about the look in her eyes. It's like, "my man could do me across the English Channel!"
last time i ordered a dell they asked me in some shitty form if i would use it to develop wmd's and if so if i would use them against the us.
i checked both answers... i was a little infuriated with this legal bullshittery.
to my amazement the dell got delivered on time. but it was a little creepy to use it.
"They" know your every move now....
I don't think this is that ridiculous. They did say they wanted to destroy America. I get it, it's slang. But how about not putting your stupid slang in a tweet while you're at the airport to come on in...to America. I'd actually be happy if they never let another tourist in, they all annoy me because they all seem to be in front of me while I'm trying to walk to work.
Hey now! I'm getting in, in a couple months. I'm boosting the local economy of Las Vegas.
Quote from: Gusington on February 16, 2012, 03:33:46 PM
I don't think this is that ridiculous. They did say they wanted to destroy America. I get it, it's slang. But how about not putting your stupid slang in a tweet while you're at the airport to come on in...to America. I'd actually be happy if they never let another tourist in, they all annoy me because they all seem to be in front of me while I'm trying to walk to work.
I'd be willing to bet that if you put in some red contact lenses and growl as you walk everyone will get out of your way.
^Or maybe I should just take out my genitals.
40 you're ok to come on it since you graciously opened your door to me [and my genitals] last summer.
Those 2 fuds look like prime time extremists.
Has common sense evolved out of the human race?
I think it's cultural and has almost succeeded.
Quote from: LongBlade on February 16, 2012, 05:33:12 PM
I think it's cultural and has almost succeeded.
Is it all down to Twitter and FB?
Their worth has been proven in the Arab spring but are those in the 1st world taking this type of freedom of expression too much for granted and posting without thought to the outcome?
Sorry if this is a thread hijack.
^Love your handle. You should get an avatar to along with it. I still think it's not that ridiculous a situation, slang and all. DHS's job is to be paranoid.
Quote from: The Puss on February 16, 2012, 05:40:01 PM
...but are those in the 1st world taking this type of freedom of expression too much for granted and posting without thought to the outcome?
Hey, if you have to ask...!
Quote from: Gusington on February 16, 2012, 08:31:44 PM
^Love your handle. You should get an avatar to along with it. I still think it's not that ridiculous a situation, slang and all. DHS's job is to be paranoid.
Agreed.
Quote from: The Puss on February 16, 2012, 05:29:12 PM
Those 2 fuds look like prime time extremists.
Has common sense evolved out of the human race?
"Fud" is a fantastic word and should be used much more in modern society. As for being banned from travel, using facebook should have been reason enough. Adn if yuo hvae to twttier tehres bteter wyas ot wirte sutff of a cnotroevrail nuatre.
Quote from: Centurion40 on February 16, 2012, 03:35:56 PM
Hey now! I'm getting in, in a couple months. I'm boosting the local economy of Las Vegas.
Me too! Middle of March.
But I promise not to make any jokes.
And I've only ever made one Tweet (just to suggest to Bethesda to make a version of Traveller RPG...)
Quote from: 0kult13 on February 18, 2012, 02:23:22 PM
"Fud" is a fantastic word and should be used much more in modern society.
I like it and the ability to shout "Haw Elmer" and know what you really mean.
Could 'hey maw git off the dang roof' qualify to be added to this list? Please?