A MYSTERY IN THE SKIES (Michelle Malkin tells of a foiled airline terror plot)

Michelle Malkin's Blog ^ | January 14, 2005 | Michelle Malkin

[ovrtaxt]

Several additional incompletely folded blankets were noted, and hidden in each one was a box cutter: a total of five. It appeared that these had been placed there by the cleaning crew prior to the boarding of the airplane.

Ya don't say.

[twin2]

Interesting, but one question bothers me..why would they hide box cutters in blankets? The bins are open when boarding the plane, with the blankets clearly visable. People come down the isle and grab a blanket while heading to their seats. Chances are that the hidden box cutters would fall out. I don't think terrorists would hide box cutters in a place where the tools would be exposed before they wanted to retrieve them.

This story could be plausible, but I have reservations.

[bandleader]

Isn't she an ANGEL!I think The Libs call her"Atilla,The Honey"!!!

[Stoat]

Interesting, but one question bothers me..why would they hide box cutters in blankets? The bins are open when boarding the plane, with the blankets clearly visable. People come down the isle and grab a blanket while heading to their seats. Chances are that the hidden box cutters would fall out. I don't think terrorists would hide box cutters in a place where the tools would be exposed before they wanted to retrieve them.

This story could be plausible, but I have reservations.

Excellent point, but I believe it's also important to consider one thing:  Most Terrorists Are Not Very Smart.  If indeed the events related in this story are true, then what we have uncovered is a nest of really, really stupid people who really, really hate America.  Just because the plan is a bad one doesn't mean that it didn't exist as a plan  :-)

[Stoat]

Isn't she an ANGEL!I think The Libs call her"Atilla,The Honey"!!!

That must be on days when they've taken their medications.  I've also seen incredibly racist slurs written about her by people who most likely would never consider saying a racist word about anyone....providing they're on the Left, of course.

I agree though that she represents the pinnacle of Womankind, and deserves our respect and adoration.  Too bad she's happily married

"sigh"

[traumer]

"..noticed a single Middle Eastern man sitting near...."

[pageonetoo]

Ever consider that TSA gate security and ramp security sucks so bad this is entirely plausible?

They make these guys look like rocket scientists...

[EEDUDE]

" It's not "racial profiling," it's "criminal profiling."



Very well said!

[sweetliberty]

"I've never met or heard of a lady named "Rick" before "

What about Ricki Lake? It isn't a stretch to think some may call her "Rick" for short.

[processing please hold]

Just read your link....wow, scary shi*.

[sweetliberty]

"Typically, MD's don't go posting on some obscure blog conversations held with patients."

How do you know? A doctor, or anyone in a profession that requires confidentiality, can hardly say something like this giving names, including his own, which, by association, could give clues as to the identities of the individuals involved. Yet, it is some of these very professions where their is a great deal of stress and a need to vent in a safe venue. Seems to me that the internet, discreetly used, can provide just such an outlet.

[Valin]

Good point. Also it makes it hard to keep an eye on other parts of the cabin.
I also recall reading the the marshalls have a dress code.

[pitinkie]

Yes when I have been selected for more screening...I talk to them while they search my bag, expecting them to tell me to keep quiet..but no. They turn around and speak to me the whole search..they never see what they are doing.

[Valin]

We need to take a page from the way Israelis handle terrorist incidents...they take what security measures they can and get on with their lives.

[sweetliberty]

"Maybe hide a couple of toy cars up there or something."

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[melbell]

I have a series (and hugh) question.

If I am on a plane, getting ready to pull out, and someone boards that makes me feel uncomfortable, would I be able to leave the plane and transfer to another flight? I mean, without losing my money and having to pay for another ticket?

[Zack Nguyen]

We need to be killing a lot more terrorists in the ME, in my opinion. I'm concerned that our efforts may have stalled out.

[not2worry]

Creative Name! How in the world did you think of that one?

There is no better friend than a dog! IMHO, Buddy was the only one that gave Bill Clinton unconditional love and I often wonder if it was Hillary behind the wheel of the car that ended the earthly demise of dear Buddy.

[pageonetoo]

I was a charter member of AOL back when it was a Mac site. I was Pageone. I went offline, and when i signed up again, It was gone, so I us ...too

[melbell]

"uhhhhh.sorry, it looks like to me that this story again illustrates the failure of the TSA."

Hmm...I had a friend who workED for TSA, and she never mentioned to me that they screened the cleaning crews...are you sure this is a TSA failure??