Author Archives: Crusty

OK, finally got the survey up. It’s rough, but should do the job. When I get time I’ll set up a results page in the survey engine, but until then I’ll post aggregate results here. Click here to take survey … Continue reading →

What may seem fine in the world of John Pistole, Janet Napolitano, and Barack Obama, may not be so fine in the world of you or me. Modesty is an interesting thing. Generally most males don’t give a rip who … Continue reading →

CAIR has filed a complaint against TSA that the new procedures violate Islamic teachings. Yesterday rumors started floating around Washington that Barack and Janet were working on a solution. Will the solution be that passengers who opt out of the … Continue reading →

For anyone who has missed it in all of the articles floating around. Full-Body Scans and Enhanced Pat-Downs provide NO additional security or safety. They will detect a few things that the old system didn’t but they will not detect … Continue reading →

Many things get easier each time we do them. The more I tie my shoes, the easier it gets. Same with a bow tie when I used to wear one. The more I use my camera the easier it gets … Continue reading →

A follow-up to last Wednesday’s post. For about a decade now we’ve all been participants in Kabuki Theatre every time we fly a commercial flight in the U.S. Security experts overwhelming agree that most of what the TSA does at … Continue reading →

The Teaparty has gotten a lot of gruff from the Republican establishment (and the media) that it’s the Teaparty’s fault that Republicans didn’t get a majority in the Senate. Much of this centering around Teaparty candidates Christine O’Donell and Sharron … Continue reading →

Well, dreams do come true. Sort of. In the past few days I’ve seen three mouse trainers. People who, after being blocked by a truck in the left lane not moving over when he should, eventually pulled in front of … Continue reading →

While we’re on Islam and Security… With the latest round of airport security screening changes I can imagine a bunch of Muslims sitting around smoking hooka and falling over laughing at how much control they’ve gained over us. They do … Continue reading →

France, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, and other countries have recently made news for bans on women wearing Burqas. CAIR, the Council on American Islamic Relations, has fought against requirements that women not wear Burqas, Veils, and similar head coverings in drivers … Continue reading →