Al Franken Wants Computers Out Of The Cockpit

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thanks Minnesota. you guys seem to be electing quite the menagerie of wing nuts to high positions.

Here, here. Ventura and now Franken. But he stole his election.

 

[Minimaniac]

If laptops are banned from the cockpit, everything will have to be printed on paper. AL FRANKEN HATES TREES!!!!! Quick...tell the Sierra Club!

I am no Franken fan, but he says his intent is to prohibit the USE of PERSONAL laptops in the cockpit. This does not mean the end of corporate laptops. This does not mean you can't store your personal laptop in the cockpit.

 

[Draginass]

I'm not defending the stupidity in the cockpit, but mean nasty little troll is an apt description of Minnesota's just barely elected senator.

 

[Tristar]

another example of you retards not even knowing what the guy said and getting your panties in a wad. Nice work. Turn off the Beck.

B Low mi.

Perhaps you should turn the mirror on yourself and actually learn what's being discussed rather than instantly defending a moron who shouldn't be allowed outside without his helmet on.

I'd personally suggest Al should introduce legislation requiring congress to be subject to both IQ and drug testing. I doubt he could pass either.

 

[skyaddict]

Franken- what an ignorant doxchebxg. The grandstanders are coming out like cockroaches now. Other "experts" like Matt Lauer this morning jumped on expanding the "clean (sic) cockpit" rule to above 10,000 feet.

 

[Fly-n-hi]

another example of you retards not even knowing what the guy said and getting your panties in a wad. Nice work. Turn off the Beck.

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?

 

[Cheeta]

Why hasn't Franken lectured Sarah Palin on how unqualified she was for public office. Oh, yeah, that's why.

At least she is hot.....he is a 5 foot nothing a$$hole....now u Dem's are losing ur eyesight

 

[LR25]

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?

Shhhhhh, reality is not a fair fight for some.

 

[Capt. Caucasian]

Shhhhhh, reality is not a fair fight for some.

Reality has a well known liberal bias - Steven Colbert

 

[Quimby]

Mr. Junior Senate member trying to make a name for himself.

uke:

 

[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.