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You cant prove otherwise. No terrorist attacks since 9/11?I think they do a good job, along with the ALA's the FBI uses.
And you can't prove that they've been effective. Terrorists, like all people and animals, adapt.TSA is theater. Securing the doors on the cockpits of airplanes, and the public's willingness to fight back has stopped hijacking of American flights since 9/11.Prior to 9/11 it wasn't as if flights were being constantly blown up either... so uhhhhhhhhhhh yeah. Great job, good effort TSA.
I'll take a 4-pack of the Arm and Hammer Advanced Care. That or a bag of sand and glue will do.I ain't picky
Hey all! Thinking about heading to Napa/Sonoma next summer/fall. Any recommendations on places to stay, taste, and eat?A must for me is going to Seghesio which is on the Sonoma side. Appreciate it!
You sound like a bad stand up comedian when you complain about your toothpaste. There have been thousands of arrests as the result of TSA screenings. You don't know if one of those was a potential terrorist. The FBI does.
Ah, so you agree, you don't know if the TSA and its $10 billion annual budget have actually caught any terrorists.You just *think* that it's possible. The TSA is there to make you feel safe, and it exists because of an attack that worked once, and cannot possibly work again. It exists to solve a problem that does not exist.I wasn't trying to be funny about my toothpaste, it was an honest story about how stupid of an organization the TSA is.If you really want to cry about how much terrorism they prevent, consider that leaving a backpack with an explosive in the lengthy TSA line is just as effective an attack as putting the bomb on an airplane. Jesus Christ, it's as if you haven't even given this a moment of thought until today.
I have thought about it, and I wont go full blown Chicos about what I know. Just, that TSA has assisted ALA's in more cases than you know. You just sound like a whiny little bitch having to spend an extra 15 minutes in a line.If you don't like it, don't fly.
Anyone been to Fredericksburg in Texas outside Austin? Recommendations?
Yountville is great for food and wine BreakfastModel bakeryBouchon bakery RH (lunch and dinner)LunchOakville GroceryGotts Roadside DinnerbouchonRutherford GrillR&D kitchenFrench LaundryAnything else Thomas KellerWineriesWe also try to do boutique wineries (no distribution) but there’s millions and most are good. I can send recommendations if needed
I also recommend flying into Oakland instead of San Francisco
I heard the complete opposite from a few others. Reasoning?
And closer to Napa. Less traffic. But I would pick flight times over airports. If Oakland lines up with the times, a better choice.
While I appreciate the advice I really really hate cruises, plus we got married Memorial Day weekend last year so no recent wedding stress.We both work remote so are probably going to just work there for about a month.
You also may want to look at Sacramento, which is further away but going to generally have a lot less traffic.If you do fly into San Francisco, and you have time and not been there prior, its kind of fun to drive through the city and across the Golden Gate. Depending on traffic, may add a half-hour or so?
The Amalfi coast is great, very romantic, lots to do. Blue grotto is amazing. Portofino was mrs pbiflyer's favorite city.If you are in that area and choose to do Pompeii, get a guide to show you around. Also Herculaneum is a less visited, great alternative. https://www.visitpompeiivesuvius.com/en/herculaneumAlmost anywhere in the Tuscany area is great. Maybe a farmhouse/vineyard (with wifi to work remotely).