Al Franken Wants Computers Out Of The Cockpit

[Dan Roman]

Yeah doosh. We know he meant personal laptops. All the talk about corporate laptops would fall under sarcasm. DUH!

You see, why stop at personal laptops? Why not ban books from the cockpit? Or newspapers? Or sudoku puzzles? Or conversation with the other pilot?

Don't you think it would make more sense to say laptops/books/newspapers/sudoku pzzles are allowed but you get fired if you overshoot your airport 'cause you weren't paying attention to the plane? I know common sense hurts sometimes but think about it.

BTW, Beck has the #3 radio show and the #2 TV show in the nation. What's on your resume?

I've got friends on the political left and right, I respect all their points of view and their is a certain amount of truth in both. However if you really are a fan of Glen Beck, you join the legions of Americans that think calling people names or attacking them makes you more right, that telling the truth is not that important and exaggerating is a good way to make a point (like "no more talking in the cockpit").
This whole string is a good example of how America has drifted in that direction.

 

[Fly-n-hi]

I've got friends on the political left and right, I respect all their points of view and their is a certain amount of truth in both. However if you really are a fan of Glen Beck, you join the legions of Americans that think calling people names or attacking them makes you more right, that telling the truth is not that important and exaggerating is a good way to make a point (like "no more talking in the cockpit").
This whole string is a good example of how America has drifted in that direction.

Whatever. I responded to a guy calling me a "retard." I see you chose to address me instead, though.

You'll have to explain how being a fan of Glenn Beck joins me to "legions of Americans that think calling people names or attacking them makes you more right, that telling the truth is not that important and exaggerating is a good way to make a point." So I should be more level headed like Jeneane Garofolo, Michael Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Bill Maher, Kieth Olbermann, Alan Grayson, or Chris Mathews?

Don't try to lecture me.

 

[Mr.B]

I see a new bag sticker.....


"HEY AL, YOU'LL HAVE TO TAKE MY LAPTOP FROM MY COLD, DEAD HANDS"

 

[bizjet800]

"Al Franken Wants Computers Out Of The Cockpit"

And I want Al Frankin out Washington, check that, politics altogether!

 

[scarlet]

someone else democrats can be proud of=idiot

 

[jdubya]

Thank you Mr. B

 

[Beaver79]

What does that have to do with anything?

That's right up there with racial profiling.

How in the hell is calling a guy a midget right up there with racial profiling??? That's ridiculous! I see no slander in the word midget.

 

[FATboy]

This guy is such a friggn' clown! I now am embarrassed to reside in MN! Everyone, let this idiot know what you think! This guy doesn't know jack shlt about aviation!

http://franken.senate.gov/contact/

 

[Dan Roman]

Whatever. I responded to a guy calling me a "retard." I see you chose to address me instead, though.

You'll have to explain how being a fan of Glenn Beck joins me to "legions of Americans that think calling people names or attacking them makes you more right, that telling the truth is not that important and exaggerating is a good way to make a point." So I should be more level headed like Jeneane Garofolo, Michael Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Bill Maher, Kieth Olbermann, Alan Grayson, or Chris Mathews?

Don't try to lecture me.

Well you asked a question but said not to lecture you so I'll keep it brief. In response to the Glenn Beck query, Glenn Beck does lie, call people names and make inane sarcastic faces to try and prove his points. That part is all factual. In my opinion, he has found a way to exploit some peoples hidden prejudices and fears and makes a lot of money doing it.
There are plenty on the left that do the same thing.

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

Well you asked a question but said not to lecture you so I'll keep it brief. In response to the Glenn Beck query, Glenn Beck does lie, call people names and make inane sarcastic faces to try and prove his points. That part is all factual. In my opinion, he has found a way to exploit some peoples hidden prejudices and fears and makes a lot of money doing it.
There are plenty on the left that do the same thing.

I am a tad to the right of center libertarian- and turned on Glenn Beck a few times in the past weeks.

The guy has a couple good points here and there, but he really comes across as a whiny little b!tch for the most part.

People fail to realize that no matter what side of the political spectrum- politicians are typically the losers from your school and college and just are power hungry idiots.