Returning Troops Banned From Airport Terminal

[red states rule]

Well folks, it has started. In Oakland CA, returning Marines from Iraq were banned from the airport terminal in Oakland

I guess some on the left plan to treat troops from Iraq like they did troops coming home from Viet Nam



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In short: “On September 27th 204 Marines and soldiers who were returning from Iraq were not allowed into the passenger terminal at Oakland International Airport.Instead they had to deplane about 400 yards away from the terminal where the extra baggage trailers were located. This was the last scheduled stop for fuel and food prior to flying to Hawaii where both were based. The trip started in Kuwait on September 26th with a rigorous search of checked and carry on baggage by US Customs. All baggage was x-rayed with a ‘backscatter’ machine AND each bag was completely emptied and hand searched. After being searched, checked bags were marked and immediately placed in a secure container. Carry on bags were then x rayed again to ensure no contraband items were taken on the plane. While waiting for the bus to the airport, all personnel were in quarantined in a fenced area and were not allowed to leave.” Nevertheless, Oakland forbade them from entering its terminal. According to the Marine, a Lieutenant who served in Afghanistan with the same unit in 2006 noted that Oakland had treated troops the same way before. He “was almost arrested by the TSA for getting belligerent about them not letting the Marines into the terminal,” despite more rigorous screening prior to landing in Oakland. Both JFK airport and in Germany had no problem with the Marines entering their terminals.

I have also obtained the Port of Oakland’s response about the incident to Captain David Epstein of the Reserve Officers Association. The Port official blames a lack of “clear communication” from the charter airline hired by the military. In other words: it’s the troops’ fault:

http://michellemalkin.com/2007/09/30/what-happened-to-our-troops-in-oakland

[actsnoblemartin]

Thats ridiculous and treason.


Well folks, it has started. In Oakland CA, returning Marines from Iraq were banned from the airport terminal in Oakland

I guess some on the left plan to treat troops from Iraq like they did troops coming home from Viet Nam



snip

In short: “On September 27th 204 Marines and soldiers who were returning from Iraq were not allowed into the passenger terminal at Oakland International Airport.Instead they had to deplane about 400 yards away from the terminal where the extra baggage trailers were located. This was the last scheduled stop for fuel and food prior to flying to Hawaii where both were based. The trip started in Kuwait on September 26th with a rigorous search of checked and carry on baggage by US Customs. All baggage was x-rayed with a ‘backscatter’ machine AND each bag was completely emptied and hand searched. After being searched, checked bags were marked and immediately placed in a secure container. Carry on bags were then x rayed again to ensure no contraband items were taken on the plane. While waiting for the bus to the airport, all personnel were in quarantined in a fenced area and were not allowed to leave.” Nevertheless, Oakland forbade them from entering its terminal. According to the Marine, a Lieutenant who served in Afghanistan with the same unit in 2006 noted that Oakland had treated troops the same way before. He “was almost arrested by the TSA for getting belligerent about them not letting the Marines into the terminal,” despite more rigorous screening prior to landing in Oakland. Both JFK airport and in Germany had no problem with the Marines entering their terminals.

I have also obtained the Port of Oakland’s response about the incident to Captain David Epstein of the Reserve Officers Association. The Port official blames a lack of “clear communication” from the charter airline hired by the military. In other words: it’s the troops’ fault:

http://michellemalkin.com/2007/09/30/what-happened-to-our-troops-in-oakland

[red states rule]

This is how some on the left "support" the troops. All that was missing was John Kerry calling them uneducated and terrorists

[Gaffer]

I really do hope the next major terrorist attack takes place in SF. They are sooooo deserving of it.

[manu1959]

I really do hope the next major terrorist attack takes place in SF. They are sooooo deserving of it.

you do know sf banned guns?!...stupid fucks won't even be able to defend themselves....

[Gaffer]

you do know sf banned guns?!...stupid fucks won't even be able to defend themselves....

Yep they would be so easy to attack. Guns are banned, illegals welcomed, everything the islamist hate is there. They can wonder "why do they hate us?" as they cook in their own juices.

[red states rule]

Yep they would be so easy to attack. Guns are banned, illegals welcomed, everything the islamist hate is there. They can wonder "why do they hate us?" as they cook in their own juices.


and if there is a terror attack on SF, thge left will naturally blame Pres Bush and not their liberal policies

[Gaffer]

and if there is a terror attack on SF, thge left will naturally blame Pres Bush and not their liberal policies

Very true. But then blaming and finger pointing are the only thing they know how to do.

[red states rule]

Not only have troops been banned from an airport terminal, but now those who support them are banned as well


Airport Check-in: Troops' treats banned



BANGOR, MAINE
Airport bans some treats for troops

Bangor International has banned volunteer greeters from passing out homemade cookies, pie and brownies to troops en route to or from the Middle East. Rebecca Hupp, airport director, says it's a matter of assuring food safety. Airport concessionaires must adhere to federal regulations on food preparation, temperature control and handling. Volunteers face no such requirement.

Some greeters believe the airport is responding to complaints from concession vendors. Hupp says concessionaires haven't complained, and that commercially packaged items, such as candy bars, are still allowed.

The airport is a major transit point for military personnel overseas because of its location close to North Atlantic air routes. It has welcomed almost 500,000 troops since 2003.

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-06-25-check-in-treats-usat_N.htm

[gabosaurus]

Obviously, there are parts to this story that the rabid cur Malkin is not telling us.
Malkin is good about twisting the facts in her favor. Like her blasts about illegal aliens, despite the fact that her parents were illegal aliens.
Malkin needs to be put to sleep.

[Gaffer]

Obviously, there are parts to this story that the rabid cur Malkin is not telling us.
Malkin is good about twisting the facts in her favor. Like her blasts about illegal aliens, despite the fact that her parents were illegal aliens.
Malkin needs to be put to sleep.

Your the one that needs to be put to sleep.

[5stringJeff]

Obviously, there are parts to this story that the rabid cur Malkin is not telling us.
Malkin is good about twisting the facts in her favor. Like her blasts about illegal aliens, despite the fact that her parents were illegal aliens.
Malkin needs to be put to sleep.

So what are the parts of the story we aren't being told. Hm?

[actsnoblemartin]

I will not cry if a terrorist attack happens in frisco. Too many of them are communist, socialist are neo-liberal anti american haters.

its not the politically correct thing to say, maybe not even the right thing to say, but thats how i feel

:fu: San Fran Sicko


you do know sf banned guns?!...stupid fucks won't even be able to defend themselves....

[82Marine89]

Obviously, there are parts to this story that the rabid cur Malkin is not telling us.
Malkin is good about twisting the facts in her favor. Like her blasts about illegal aliens, despite the fact that her parents were illegal aliens.
Malkin needs to be put to sleep.

:link:

[red states rule]

Is it really a shock to see how the kook left treats US troops like second class citizens?

[Hagbard Celine]

So rigorous security precautions were used on a plane full of people coming from Iraq, a war zone, and suddenly this is "un-American/anti-troops?"

Malkin's so full of sh*t:

I have also obtained the Port of Oakland’s response about the incident to Captain David Epstein of the Reserve Officers Association. The Port official blames a lack of “clear communication” from the charter airline hired by the military. In other words: it’s the troops’ fault:The port authority said absolutely nothing about "the troops." They said the charter airline had a lack of clear communication. How is that blaming the troops? I tell you, it's scary that there are people in this country who are this ignorant and that they have the power to reach and influence so many people. Michelle Malkin, Coulter and like are a scourge and a mongrelizing influence on our society.

[red states rule]

So rigorous security precautions were used on a plane full of people coming from Iraq, a war zone, and suddenly this is "un-American/anti-troops?"

Malkin's so full of sh*t:
The port authority said absolutely nothing about "the troops." They said the charter airline had a lack of clear communication. How is that blaming the troops? I tell you, it's scary that there are people in this country who are this ignorant and that they have the power to reach and influence so many people. Michelle Malkin, Coulter and like are a scourge and a mongrelizing influence on our society.

The only reason the left hates Michelle Malkin, and Ann Coulter is they tell the truth about the left. Truth to the left is like sunlight to a vampire

[Sir Evil]

So rigorous security precautions were used on a plane full of people coming from Iraq, a war zone, and suddenly this is "un-American/anti-troops?"

Malkin's so full of sh*t:
The port authority said absolutely nothing about "the troops." They said the charter airline had a lack of clear communication. How is that blaming the troops? I tell you, it's scary that there are people in this country who are this ignorant and that they have the power to reach and influence so many people. Michelle Malkin, Coulter and like are a scourge and a mongrelizing influence on our society.

Flip flop the story anyway you like Haggy but the fact still remains obvious to most what took place. lack of clear communications?

[red states rule]

Flip flop the story anyway you like Haggy but the fact still remains obvious to most what took place. lack of clear communications?

The left ignores this story as they did when Kerry called the troops uneducated and terrorists

Or when Durbin compared the troops to Nazi's and Pol Pot

Or Reid when he said the war is lost before the surge took place

Or when the Moveon.org ad hit. They waited over a week before they said anything about it

[Sir Evil]

The left ignores this story as they did when Kerry called the troops uneducated and terrorists

Or when Durbin compared the troops to Nazi's and Pol Pot

Or Reid when he said the war is lost before the surge took place

Or when the Moveon.org ad hit. They waited over a week before they said anything about it

Interpretations are certainly worse than that of opinions at times.

No sweath though, look at the above mentioned names, you have one verified loser, and two that will never advance politically. :D

[red states rule]

Interpretations are certainly worse than that of opinions at times.

No sweath though, look at the above mentioned names, you have one verified loser, and two that will never advance politically. :D

The problem is, when the left really does smear the troops they are defended and given a pass

Now the left has to lie and create a smear to try and take the attention off their real slander of the US military

[Sir Evil]

The problem is, when the left really does smear the troops they are defended and given a pass

Now the left has to lie and create a smear to try and take the attention off their real slander of the US military

It happens, this kind quickly become irrelevant though, kind of like miliatary mom cindy, the spotlight went out, and more then likely will not return. Some have their reasons I guess but you can bet they are clueless on how to begin properly protesting their causes, and again the lights fade as does the relevance. :D

[red states rule]

When you have the kook left wasting time in the US House and Senate - debating this non story about a private citizen - it shows how out of touch the Dems are

Wait and see. The libs will say this is why the Fairness Doctrone is needed and they might try to bring it back

[actsnoblemartin]

Yeah their was a clear communication

oakland aiport: WE HATE YOU

There, now we have clear communication

:lol:



Flip flop the story anyway you like Haggy but the fact still remains obvious to most what took place. lack of clear communications?

[red states rule]

Yeah their was a clear communication

oakland aiport: WE HATE YOU

There, now we have clear communication

:lol:

The only thing missing from this reception was the spitters and "Baby Killer" signs

[actsnoblemartin]

The kook left is bordering on treason when it treats troops that way.


Is it really a shock to see how the kook left treats US troops like second class citizens?

[red states rule]

The kook left is bordering on treason when it treats troops that way.

I wonder how the troops would have responded if Kerry (the troops are uneducated and are terrorists) or Murtha (Marines killed in cold blood) was there to greet them?

[actsnoblemartin]

Those are treasonous statements, they give aid to the enemy. You dont think they will be on al queda's tv?


I wonder how the troops would have responded if Kerry (the troops are uneducated and are terrorists) or Murtha (Marines killed in cold blood) was there to greet them?

[actsnoblemartin]

kerry is an idiot, murtha is an asshole. Id like to punch him in the face :)

he is a gaint turd/asshole for his conduct

[red states rule]

kerry is an idiot, murtha is an asshole. Id like to punch him in the face :)

he is a gaint turd/asshole for his conduct

but loved, adored, and respected by the left