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Revan · 29th Dec 2009, 08:46 PM

I hope it's okay to post this on here, but it's an elephant in the room in my opinion that I feel should be brought up. If I'm in the wrong for posting this, I apologize.

So recent news has apparently surfaced that the CIA had interviewed the father of the man who had the underwear bomb weeks prior to the failed attempt. They filed a report about it, however due to what I can only assume must be foolishness, didn't circulate it around and as a result what should have prevented the man from entering even the security checkpoint, instead had him all the way in his seat on the plane.

Just thought you should know what I heard on ABC News.

ANightDude · 29th Dec 2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Revan46

I hope it's okay to post this on here, but it's an elephant in the room in my opinion that I feel should be brought up. If I'm in the wrong for posting this, I apologize.

So recent news has apparently surfaced that the CIA had interviewed the father of the man who had the underwear bomb weeks prior to the failed attempt. They filed a report about it, however due to what I can only assume must be foolishness, didn't circulate it around and as a result what should have prevented the man from entering even the security checkpoint, instead had him all the way in his seat on the plane.

Just thought you should know what I heard on ABC News.

Heard this too. My God, isn't this the foolishness that lead us to 9/11? When something like this happens it HAS to be circulated. If this plot actually went off well, so many innocent people would have lost their lives. The CIA needs a good slap in the face after this one.

starfish · 29th Dec 2009, 09:51 PM

Honestly there are very few media sources that I trust anymore to present the complete story.

I am pretty sure there will be an inquiry into this by the US Federal government, and likely other governments. Until I read these reports I don't have anything credible to base my opinion on.

mmilam75 · 29th Dec 2009, 10:01 PM

The Washington Post reported that even the White House is saying that this is the case...that information wasn't shared between agencies, and that this could have been prevented and the guy kept off any airplane in the first place. Clearly, intelligence reform still has a long way to go.

ANightDude · 29th Dec 2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mmilam75

The Washington Post reported that even the White House is saying that this is the case...that information wasn't shared between agencies, and that this could have been prevented and the guy kept off any airplane in the first place. Clearly, intelligence reform still has a long way to go.

So maybe Al-Quida is right when they say that U.S. Security was just proven to be a joke. I certainly don't feel so safe anymore...

Revan · 29th Dec 2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by starfish

Honestly there are very few media sources that I trust anymore to present the complete story.

I am pretty sure there will be an inquiry into this by the US Federal government, and likely other governments. Until I read these reports I don't have anything credible to base my opinion on.

Obama himself has called it a systematic mistake. If he is even saying the CIA fucked up, then I believe it.

29th Dec 2009, 11:56 PM

Wasn't the plane coming from overseas, and they don't have security like the US does?

Revan · 30th Dec 2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 71390S

Wasn't the plane coming from overseas, and they don't have security like the US does?

Nope. It was heading out from Detroit.

30th Dec 2009, 12:14 AM

So they landed in detroit from overseas, and went through security and he stillllllllll got on?

Figures. I always forget to take my pepper spray out of my carry on bag, and security NEVER checks or takes it away from me.

29th Dec 2009, 08:46 PM	#1
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,562 Join Date: Jun 2005	New Information About Friday's Unfortunate Airplane Event I hope it's okay to post this on here, but it's an elephant in the room in my opinion that I feel should be brought up. If I'm in the wrong for posting this, I apologize. So recent news has apparently surfaced that the CIA had interviewed the father of the man who had the underwear bomb weeks prior to the failed attempt. They filed a report about it, however due to what I can only assume must be foolishness, didn't circulate it around and as a result what should have prevented the man from entering even the security checkpoint, instead had him all the way in his seat on the plane. Just thought you should know what I heard on ABC News. __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

29th Dec 2009, 09:51 PM	#3
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,108 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: New Information About Friday's Unfortunate Airplane Event Honestly there are very few media sources that I trust anymore to present the complete story. I am pretty sure there will be an inquiry into this by the US Federal government, and likely other governments. Until I read these reports I don't have anything credible to base my opinion on. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

29th Dec 2009, 10:01 PM	#4
mmilam75 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 301 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: New Information About Friday's Unfortunate Airplane Event The Washington Post reported that even the White House is saying that this is the case...that information wasn't shared between agencies, and that this could have been prevented and the guy kept off any airplane in the first place. Clearly, intelligence reform still has a long way to go. __________________ Marcus "I would rather be hated for what I am than loved for what I am not"

29th Dec 2009, 11:56 PM	#7
71390S Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Information About Friday's Unfortunate Airplane Event Wasn't the plane coming from overseas, and they don't have security like the US does?

30th Dec 2009, 12:14 AM	#9
71390S Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Information About Friday's Unfortunate Airplane Event So they landed in detroit from overseas, and went through security and he stillllllllll got on? Figures. I always forget to take my pepper spray out of my carry on bag, and security NEVER checks or takes it away from me.