“This is the Super Bowl of security” (TSA @ trains, no-fly zone, checkpoints, snipers...)

[rambone]

Now well beyond airports, the TSA will in train stations searching travelers before entering & after exiting the trains. There will be X-rays, pat-downs, dogs everywhere, thousands of government agents, cameras abound, and sniper nests. Mass transit areas are littered with rifle-toting government agents who's purpose is to make sure that everyone else is disarmed.

The Super Bowl is designated a Level One national security threat by DHS, signifying that Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 is in effect. This means the federal government grants itself the power to intervene with and lead all security operations over a given event and its surrounding region. In other words, money and manpower are thrown at the event with reckless abandon.

There is a no-fly zone imposed over the stadium being enforced by armed Blackhawk helicopters and fighter jets. The waterways are filled with gunboats, and armed helicopters survey the area with thermal cameras and high-tech sensors. There are roadblocks set up at "key places" around the city of East Rutherford to search vehicles for bombs.

There are over 100 agencies participating in this police state extravaganza; an upwards of 4,000 security personnel. National guard soldiers, DHS agents, FBI, NYPD, and many others. SWAT teams will be on site looking upon the crowd with sniper rifles. A mobile command center will be set up on every block.

And while Americans sing praises to government forces and songs about how free they are, the police state has reached normalcy.


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[MelissaWV]

And no tailgating.

The more I am looking at this, the more I think it's an opportunity to get as many LEOs in to see the Super Bowl for free as possible.

[Anti Federalist]

One can only hope that is why 18,000 tickets remain unsold and prices have collapsed for them.

I'm sorry, but only a certifiable asshole would subject themselves and their family to this nonsense.

[Anti Federalist]

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[MelissaWV]

One can only hope that is why 18,000 tickets remain unsold and prices have collapsed for them.

I'm sorry, but only a certifiable asshole would subject themselves and their family to this nonsense.

Prices were too high up front, which made it a poor value even before the security idiocy was known. Weather made New Jersey even MORE unattractive (and that is saying something). Security means that almost no pregame pageantry can be randomly or spontaneously accessed... including zero tailgating. WTF is that? Next year it seems like they'd just be better off issuing approved onesies with the team logo that have no pockets, no metal fastenings, etc.. Much more efficient! <s>

[Origanalist]

One can only hope that is why 18,000 tickets remain unsold and prices have collapsed for them.

I'm sorry, but only a certifiable asshole would subject themselves and their family to this nonsense.

I think it's sold out now, but there's no way I would go through that.

[Origanalist]

And while Americans sing praises to government forces and songs about how free they are, the police state has reached normalcy.

There we are.

[Zippyjuan]

One can only hope that is why 18,000 tickets remain unsold and prices have collapsed for them.

I'm sorry, but only a certifiable asshole would subject themselves and their family to this nonsense.

That was the estimate of tickets in the secondary market- resellers/ scalpers- last week. As far as the NFL was concerned, the game sold out months ago. They got their money for the tickets.

http://nypost.com/2014/01/27/ticket-prices-plummet-weekend-before-super-bowl/

While the cold weather had been a concern, that’s now been factored into prices and isn’t expected to have much of an effect going forward, unless there is a snowstorm, market watchers said.

Instead, limited travel demand by fans of the two Western teams, a glut of available tickets and sluggish interest in the New York metropolitan area are contributing to the tailspin.

More than 18,000 tickets remained available on the secondary market Monday.

“Everyone had this notion at the beginning of the process that this would be a hot ticket and prices would match everything else in New York,” said Chris Matcovich, of Tiqiq.com, a secondary ticket marketer.

Sounds like a huge pain in the butt just to get to the game. No taxis allowed. No limos. Limited bus service. If you do drive, no tailgating unless it is inside your car.

[rambone]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=639475032756668
https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1012382_639475032756668_513696552_n.jpg

[Origanalist]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=639475032756668
https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1012382_639475032756668_513696552_n.jpg

If there is a false flag, I will not be shocked. They certainly are setting plate.

[Philhelm]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=639475032756668
https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1012382_639475032756668_513696552_n.jpg

It looks like a lot of freedom from way up there.

[EBounding]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=639475032756668
https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1012382_639475032756668_513696552_n.jpg

Today, Metlife Stadium. Tomorrow, the Soap Factory.

[Anti Federalist]

“It feels secure,” said Robert Caballero to ABC News after his wife and daughter had their purses searched by TSA agents at the train station. “It’s a great idea. In this day, unfortunately, it’s better to be safe than sorry.”

You, sir, are an ASSHOLE.

[Origanalist]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6lqthWv721rangofo1_500.jpg

[surf]

Go Hawks!

Denver = Spokane on steroids


edit: this pregame wait is killing me: I predict a beastmode touchdown at 4:20 Seattle time

[Anti Federalist]

Because nothing says freedom more than hut hutting cops with automatic rifles barking orders at people, pat downs, total surveillance, snarling cop dogs, snipers aiming at your head, fighter jets and hovering, armed helicopter gunships.

[Anti Federalist]

That was the estimate of tickets in the secondary market- resellers/ scalpers- last week. As far as the NFL was concerned, the game sold out months ago. They got their money for the tickets.

Figures...

[Anti Federalist]

That was the estimate of tickets in the secondary market- resellers/ scalpers- last week. As far as the NFL was concerned, the game sold out months ago. They got their money for the tickets.

Figures...

[Nirvikalpa]

People are fainting at Secaucus Junction train station from the long lines and giant crowd of people trying to get on the trains.

This extra security forcing so many people to be on their feet for such a long time (without food or water) is a disaster for medical services personnel... but it's not like they give a shit anyway.

[Anti Federalist]

People are fainting at Secaucus Junction train station from the long lines and giant crowd of people trying to get on the trains.

This extra security forcing so many people to be on their feet for such a long time (without food or water) is a disaster for medical services personnel... but it's not like they give a shit anyway.

Are you stuck working in it?

I hope not.

I wouldn't wish that on anybody.

Best of luck if you are, keep us posted with updates if you can.

That's why I have nothing but pure contempt for people that voluntarily submit to this, just to be entertained by a bunch of faux warriors chasing a ball around.

[Anti Federalist]

People are fainting at Secaucus Junction train station from the long lines and giant crowd of people trying to get on the trains.

This extra security forcing so many people to be on their feet for such a long time (without food or water) is a disaster for medical services personnel... but it's not like they give a shit anyway.

Are you stuck working in it?

I hope not.

I wouldn't wish that on anybody.

Best of luck if you are, keep us posted with updates if you can.

That's why I have nothing but pure contempt for people that voluntarily submit to this, just to be entertained by a bunch of faux warriors chasing a ball around.

[Anti Federalist]

Can we please just declare "the terrorists" as the winners and be done with it?

[Nirvikalpa]

Wouldn't be caught dead out there working today haha. God no.

[MelissaWV]

The tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to see the Super Bowl shuffled into MetLife Stadium Sunday, and they were greeted with $20 hot chocolate.

"I've never seen such a rip-off," said Brandt Tobler, 26, who declined the opportunity to fork over an Andrew Jackson for some cocoa. "I'm used to paying a dollar. Maybe $1.99." One concession worker (who said she was paid $15 per hour for Sunday's 18-hour shift) said the standard MetLife price for hot chocolate was $5. "They raised the price at the beginning of the season," said the worker, "and we thought that was for the Super Bowl. But they raised it again."

There were other exorbitant prices on Sunday, including $13 for chicken nuggets, $14 for "premium can beer," $7 for a brownie, $6 for a knish and $6 for bacon on a stick.

"I pay that for two pounds of bacon at home!" said one Seahawks fan.

But the eye-popper was the $20 hot chocolate in a souvenir cup, and yes, some paid up.

"It's warm chocolate," said Jeff Dye, 30, of Seattle. "It cooled off because they couldn't find enough people to pay for it."

Asked why he paid $20 for hot chocolate, Dye said, "I heard it was $40 down the concourse, so I figured it was half-off."

There was a cheaper option: hot chocolate without the souvenir cup was only $11. One concession worker said she was encouraged to sell the $20 cups before going to the cut-rate version. But Gary Frost of Colts Neck, N.J. got a deal: $23 for one hot chocolate and one coffee.

"It's the Super Bowl," he reasoned. "I brought $500 to spend. Just have fun."

He said the hot chocolate was "delicious."

Another concession worker said he had sold $1,000 worth of the stuff in less than two hours.

Tobler still wasn't having it – literally. "I don't know if I could pull out $20 for that," he said. "It would have to be for a hot girl."

Weird to paint Super Bowl -goers as poor huddled masses.

[Zippyjuan]

Weird to paint Super Bowl -goers as poor huddles masses.

After spending all that money they will be poorer. And with cold temparatures, may be "huddled" as well the players on the field.

[invisible]

You, sir, are an ASSHOLE.

Surely he won't mind volunteering himself and his family for rectal exams, that'll make him feel a lot safer.

[Nirvikalpa]

Here's a vid on what I am talking about: http://videos.nj.com/nj/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_angry_fans_sou_1.html

[jim49er]

Thousands of passengers arriving from New York to the Secaucus Junction transfer station for the train to Super Bowl 2014 vented their outrage at the overcrowded trains and stifling heat.

"New Jersey sucks," some people shouted as they came off the New York trains. Many had peeled off coats and other outer layers of clothing, and were drenched in sweat from the high temperatures in the packed train cars.

People related stories of passengers passing out and paramedics being called in to help.

"Absolutely pathetic," declared Tammy Ritchie, after waiting 45 minutes. "The NFL had 40,000 people coming in buses. They knew there was going to be 45,000 people coming here otherwise."

Jeff Dunbar said he was stuck waiting for a half hour in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees.

"It was probably 120 degrees. People had their shirts off. It was just not good," he said. "It was smooth up until Secaucus but Secaucus hasn't been that great."

http://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_train_passengers_furious_with_packed_ra il_cars_delays.html#incart_river_default

[DamianTV]

People are fainting at Secaucus Junction train station from the long lines and giant crowd of people trying to get on the trains.

This extra security forcing so many people to be on their feet for such a long time (without food or water) is a disaster for medical services personnel... but it's not like they give a shit anyway.

Makes sense. Put a person in a situation where they will soon require medical attention, then force the medical attention, then charge them for it. Win Win for the people taking the money.

Im just waiting for the TSA to get involved in Little League games with 10 year olds playing.

[Nirvikalpa]

Can't wait to see how this ends up on the way back - and now they won't just be tired, the temps just won't be colder... but many will be drunk. On crowded train platforms.

[tod evans]

Because nothing says freedom more than hut hutting cops with automatic rifles barking orders at people, pat downs, total surveillance, snarling cop dogs, snipers aiming at your head, fighter jets and hovering, armed helicopter gunships.

USA!

USA!

USA!

[Anti Federalist]

The tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to see the Super Bowl shuffled into MetLife Stadium Sunday, and they were greeted with $20 hot chocolate.

"I've never seen such a rip-off," said Brandt Tobler, 26, who declined the opportunity to fork over an Andrew Jackson for some cocoa. "I'm used to paying a dollar. Maybe $1.99." One concession worker (who said she was paid $15 per hour for Sunday's 18-hour shift) said the standard MetLife price for hot chocolate was $5. "They raised the price at the beginning of the season," said the worker, "and we thought that was for the Super Bowl. But they raised it again."

There were other exorbitant prices on Sunday, including $13 for chicken nuggets, $14 for "premium can beer," $7 for a brownie, $6 for a knish and $6 for bacon on a stick.

"I pay that for two pounds of bacon at home!" said one Seahawks fan.

But the eye-popper was the $20 hot chocolate in a souvenir cup, and yes, some paid up.

"It's warm chocolate," said Jeff Dye, 30, of Seattle. "It cooled off because they couldn't find enough people to pay for it."

Asked why he paid $20 for hot chocolate, Dye said, "I heard it was $40 down the concourse, so I figured it was half-off."

There was a cheaper option: hot chocolate without the souvenir cup was only $11. One concession worker said she was encouraged to sell the $20 cups before going to the cut-rate version. But Gary Frost of Colts Neck, N.J. got a deal: $23 for one hot chocolate and one coffee.

"It's the Super Bowl," he reasoned. "I brought $500 to spend. Just have fun."

He said the hot chocolate was "delicious."

Another concession worker said he had sold $1,000 worth of the stuff in less than two hours.

Tobler still wasn't having it – literally. "I don't know if I could pull out $20 for that," he said. "It would have to be for a hot girl."

http://iruntheinternet.com/lulzdump/images/tard-grumpy-cat-good-sad-13529885618.jpg?id=514

[MelissaWV]

According to NJ.com, “Security officers at first were checking every bag, but by 2:45 p.m., more than three hours before the game, checkpoints were overwhelmed by the crowds and people they were pouring through with little or no examination of what was on their person or what they were carrying.”

This is why the TSA, or any of these other security checkpoints, ultimately manage both to piss off everyone, and make us far less safe.

If you're one of those "bag checks are necessary" people, how is this excusable?

Good job, morons. You not only had people waiting in line for hours with no food, water, or air, but you didn't even search the bags anyhow. Maybe Chris Christie was running security :D

[MelissaWV]

http://iruntheinternet.com/lulzdump/images/tard-grumpy-cat-good-sad-13529885618.jpg?id=514

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?443016-“This-is-the-Super-Bowl-of-security”-(TSA-trains-no-fly-zone-checkpoints-snipers-)&p=5400457&viewfull=1#post5400457

[surf]

Go Hawks!

Denver = Spokane on steroids


edit: this pregame wait is killing me: I predict a beastmode touchdown at 4:20 Seattle timeoff by 3 minutes...

[Anti Federalist]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?443016-“This-is-the-Super-Bowl-of-security”-(TSA-trains-no-fly-zone-checkpoints-snipers-)&p=5400457&viewfull=1#post5400457

I know...your post is where I swiped it from.

[CPUd]

They need to put some of that security down on the field and line them up in front of Peyton Manning.

[NorthCarolinaLiberty]

There nothing wrong with sports or recreation, but there is definitely something wrong with the American version. The Super Bowl, especially, has become a total symbol of a lot that is wrong with America. It certainly showcases our decline in the past 50 years.

Witness the pudgy American who can't even sit for three hours without cramming his face full of food. Maybe I shouldn't be such a killjoy on the relationship between the hot dog and a ballgame; however, the constant complaining about "high" prices at the game are really pitiful.

The price complaints extend to parking close to the venue. What a burden it is for the average American fan to waddle a quarter mile to the gate.

Sports has also perverted the meaning of role model. It seems that average parent has became so wrapped up in himself and his electronics that he now thinks the 23 year old pro athlete should raise his kid.

And then, of course, the security theatre. It expands exponentially while the "terrorists" laugh away. We've not only sold our freedom, but also our dignity.

[surf]

the whole theater sucks, but the Seahawks are kicking ass

disrespect for those that praise this, but none for those that put up with it to see this spectacle