by Englishman 82 Replies latest jw friends
Only in America.. Would an immigration official ask me in all seriousness if I were here to commit an act of terrorism, yes or no?Only in American would someone be so ignorant as to ask such a question thinking someone might possibly say....." why yes!... as a matter of fact, I have a little bomb and a knife right here in my back pocket".
Better stay where your at e-man! Visits are OK however
Gumby
We normally put syrup on it, although the Scots prefer just salt.Pardon me?
Everything is better covered in Syrup!
Grits are wonderful. Have them with butter and cayenne pepper! Nummy! C'mon Stacy!
Roundabouts look very scary! No thank you. Although, I am an excellent driver I think I could live out my life without those. Happily!
~Aztec
Only in America..Would an immigration official ask me in all seriousness if I were here to commit an act of terrorism, yes or no?
Honestly, don't you know this question is designed to intimidate the true terroist and make them think about their mission while enjoying our lovely country? They know that a terrorist is not going to tell the truth. It's basically to make them self conscious and to think. Maybe it will make them fidget and they will give themselves away? Remember the guy with the bomb in his shoe that the flight attendant wrestled? Maybe the question would make a similar person change his/her mind. I hope so anyway.
The question about your luggage is something like: did you leave your luggage unattended at any point? Has anyone asked you to carry a package for them that you don't know? If you see an unattended package or luggage you are supposed to notify aiport security. The point is that if you aren't vigliant you could become an unwitting carrier of a bomb or weapon.
The questions really aren't as silly as they sound when you think about what they are designed to do.
Heather
Heather,
I'm sure it has all been well thought out, the question is undoubtedly to make an intending attacker give a guilty start.
But it's good material for a bit o' banter.
Englishman.
But it's good material for a bit o' banter.Englishman.
I love your take on the USA. It's refreshing to hear such positive and charming observations. I mean, we get the idea sometimes that the rest of the world intensely dislikes us. I find your comments delightful.
Heather
I really think the terrorist questions on the form are nothing at all to do with national security. What really happens is that if you tick "yes" then the form is forwarded on to the rent-a-car companies so that they know you are too stupid to be given the keys to a car !
We love America and Americans ... it's just some of the presidents and foreign policy we aren't too hot about.
ahh ... roundabouts They are probably as bad for North American visitors as your four-way stops are for us
You have no idea. When my family lived in Sheffield and my father tried to figure out roundabouts with all five of us in a Pugeot, I routinely saw the face of death - kind of like Iron Maiden's Eddie, waving a Union Jack and bearing down on me with 89,000 pounds of mad cows in the back...
'twas insanity. But I am very pleased that you had a good time and got a good impression of my country.
CZAR
OK, here's part of the reason for the "terrrorism" question...it's to gauge your reaction as much as take your answer. If ya start acting hinky when they ask the silly questions...you get special attention.
Glad you enjoyed your trip State Side E-Man and HL;
Grits? There's no wrong way to eat grits...as long as ya eat them. I like mine thick, almost paste like, with butter and jelly. Or sugar and butter...or hot sauce and scrambled eggs...or I put my waffles and syrup on top...grits are good...though I didn't discover them until I joined the army...first time I had them I thought the army had REALLY messed up cream of wheat (which is good with sugar...brown sugar...butter...and a drop of vanilla extract).
We love America and Americans ... it's just some of the presidents and foreign policy we aren't too hot about.
Simon,
My ex JW friend Leonie, from Australia says that Aussies think President Bush is retarded. The thing is: a lot Americans think the same thing. We don't blame you at all. Besides, it's hard to take a man whose father bought him a major league baseball team, The Texas Rangers seriously. And how is it he won this election anyway? Makes some of wonder if his father bought him the presidency, too. Probably not, but the doubt is there and it makes it hard to take the guy seriously.
Heather
Heather, heather, heather...
My ex JW friend Leonie, from Australia says that Aussies think President Bush is retarded. The thing is: a lot Americans think the same thing. We don't blame you at all. Besides, it's hard to take a man whose father bought him a major league baseball team, The Texas Rangers seriously. And how is it he won this election anyway? Makes some of wonder if his father bought him the presidency, too. Probably not, but the doubt is there and it makes it hard to take the guy seriously.
Let's not go there in this thread, okay?
CZAR
