Posted on 11/19/2010 4:29:36 AM PST by Rummyfan
The junk man’s revolt marks the point at which a docile public declares that it will tolerate only so much idiocy.
Ah, the airport, where modern folk heroes are made. The airport, where that inspired flight attendant did what everyone who’s ever been in the spam-in-a-can crush of a flying aluminum tube — where we collectively pretend that a clutch of peanuts is a meal and a seat cushion is a “flotation device” — has always dreamed of doing: pull the lever, blow the door, explode the chute, grab a beer, slide to the tarmac, and walk through the gates to the sanity that lies beyond. Not since Rick and Louis disappeared into the Casablanca fog headed for the Free French garrison in Brazzaville has a stroll on the tarmac thrilled so many.
Who cares that the crazed steward got arrested, pleaded guilty to sundry charges, and probably was a rude, unpleasant S.O.B to begin with? Bonnie and Clyde were psychopaths, yet what child of the ’60s did not fall in love with Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty?
(Excerpt) Read more at nationalreview.com ...
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2010/11/dear-airline-im-leaving-you/66750/
Funny column addressing the TSA.
That is between me and "Mr. Happy."
The “Junks Man” faces an $11,000 TSA fine for “leaving a secure area without permission.”
“Why do Americans have to refer to their body parts by different names? “
We Americans have always had a taste for euphemisms - What in Sam Hill? tarnation, darn it, dang it, etc, etc.
To touch or not to touch,
Aye, there's the rub.
As through a scanner darkly, to suffer outrageous misfortune
To have ones jewels familial fondled by a queen,
Or to stand fast, yea tall, to seize the day and cry "Enough!
Lay on once more and dread the coming of mine solicitor."
While yet another Moorish villain slinks by bent on vile mischief.
What fools these bureaucrats be.
How about “Mr. Winky”?
Great line!
I was talking about our sex organs. It's a throwback to the Puritans where any reference to sex was forbidden. It carries on today which is why we have so many afraid to even mention their penis or vagina in any way.
You ought to realize that much of what people think they know of the Puritans is utterly false - you comment is an example. It would be more accurate if you had referred to the Victorians, who had a penchant for euphemism.
“My ship of love is ready to attack!” FZ
In the middle of all this government intrusion, where are the airlines? They ought to be raising hell with the tsa because this is going to really hurt their bottom line once the holiday travel season is over.
A business stuck between an out of control government and a rebellion by a free people exercises great caution. The only person to blame right now is Obama for not stepping in, firing Big Sis, and putting in someone who has a clue. Even Clinton had the good sense to tell Bobby Rubin to give it up during the IRS revolt. But whatever we think of Clinton's morality or political goals, he was a smart man and an excellent politician.
However, when I fly for Thanksgiving I fully plan on yelling "Hey, stop touching my penis!" in a loud voice and incredulous tone.
C'mon, everybody try it, it'll be fun!
Junk is Rap speak for penis...Trunk is Rap speak for vagina both are often used together in so-called Rap Music.
“It’s a throwback to the Puritans where any reference to sex was forbidden.”
So are the euphemisms for profanity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhEMRSp7va
I've been a critic of Krauthammer many a time here on FreeRepublic . . . I think he's too much of a left-leaning Beltway insider for my liking. But I can never dismiss him completely because he does make a lot of excellent points, and does so with a lot of flair and intelligence. This column is a classic.
LOL
Great one from Krauthammer.
Good article.
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