Why Govrnment is in Trouble

**Pamela** · 12-01-2006, 10:33 AM

A Washington, DC airport ticket agent offers some examples of why our country is in trouble...

1. I had a New Hampshire Congresswoman ask for an aisle seat so that her hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window.

2. I got a call from a candidate's staffer, who wanted to go to Capetown. I started to explain the length of the flight and the passport information, then she interrupted me with, "I'm not trying to make you look stupid, but Capetown is in Massachusetts". Without trying to make her look stupid, I calmly explained, "Cape Cod is in Massachusetts, Capetown is in Africa," Her response - click.

3. A senior Vermont Congressman called, furious about a Florida package we did. I asked what was wrong with the vacation in Orlando. He said he was expecting an ocean-view room. I tried to explain that's not possible, since Orlando is in the middle of the state. He replied, "Don't lie to me, I looked on the map and Florida is a very thin state!"

4. An aide for a cabinet member once called and asked if he could rent a car in Dallas. When I pulled up the reservation, I noticed he had only a 1-hour layover in Dallas. When I asked him why he wanted to rent a car, he said, "I heard Dallas was a big airport, and we will need a car to drive between gates to save time."

5. An Illinois Congresswoman called last week. She needed to know how it was possible that her flight from Detroit left at 8:30 am and got to Chicago at 8:33 am. I explained that Michigan was an hour ahead of Illinois, but she couldn't understand the concept of time zones. Finally, I told her the plane went fast, and she bought that.

6. A New York lawmaker called and asked, "Do airlines put your physical description on your bag so they know whose luggage belongs to whom?" I said, "No, why do you ask?" She replied, "Well, when I checked in with the airline, they put a tag on my luggage that said (FAT), and I'm overweight. I think that's very rude!" After putting her on hold for a minute while I looked into it (I was laughing) I came back and explained the city code for Fresno, CA is (FAT), and the airline was just putting a destination tag on her luggage.

7. A Senator's aide called to inquire about a trip package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to fly to California, and then take the train to Hawaii?"

8. I just got off the phone with a freshman Congressman who asked, "How do I know which plane to get on?" I asked him what exactly he meant, to which he replied, "I was told my flight number is 823, but none of these planes have numbers on them."

9. A lady Senator called and said, "I need to fly to Pepsi-Cola, Florida. Do I have to get on one of those little computer planes?" I asked if she meant fly to Pensacola, Fl. on a commuter plane. She said, "Yeah, whatever, smarty!"

10. A senior Senator called and had a question about the documents he needed in order to fly to China. After a lengthy discussion about passports, I reminded him that he needed a visa. "Oh, no I don't. I've been to China many times and never had to have one of those." I double checked and sure enough, his stay required a visa. When I told him this he said, "Look, I've been to China four times and every time they have accepted my American Express!"

11. A New Mexico Congresswoman called to make reservations, "I want to go from Chicago to Rhino, New York." I was at a loss for words. Finally, I said, "Are you sure that's the name of the town?" "Yes, what flights do you have?" replied the lady. After some searching, I came back with, "I'm sorry, ma'am, I've looked up every airport code in the country and can't find a Rhino anywhere." The lady retorted, "Oh, don't be silly! Everyone knows where it is. Check your map!" So I scoured a map of the state of New York and finally offered, "You don't mean Buffalo, do you?" The reply? "Whatever! I knew it was a big animal".

Now you know why Government is in the shape that it's in!

I put this in Steam Room for a reason.Feel free to comment and poke general jibes at our ilustrious leaders Here in the U.S.A. I thought it hilarious and may explain why we have so many problems. Enjoy.

**DaCougarMech** · 12-01-2006, 11:37 AM

three cheers for incompetence

**Fuggle** · 12-01-2006, 06:54 PM

I don't believe all of them are real, most congressman have been on flights thousands of times before, so for somebody to not know how to find the gate would be almost impossible.

**Z3R0** · 12-02-2006, 10:05 PM

I like the Capetown one. Pretty funny.

**Blue** · 12-05-2006, 12:14 AM

number 7 owns

**Ragnarhox** · 12-05-2006, 11:48 PM

I really hope those arn't real....I know there are a lot of stupid people out there...but...wow.

**SecondClassCit** · 12-07-2006, 10:27 AM

My favorite would have to be five... now if only we could get a list of the great things our president has said off the record.

12-01-2006, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pamela Status: A Light in your Darkness Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 5,273 Credits: 292 Spent time on board: :0:0 Hours Rep Power: 16	A Washington, DC airport ticket agent offers some examples of why our country is in trouble... 1. I had a New Hampshire Congresswoman ask for an aisle seat so that her hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window. 2. I got a call from a candidate's staffer, who wanted to go to Capetown. I started to explain the length of the flight and the passport information, then she interrupted me with, "I'm not trying to make you look stupid, but Capetown is in Massachusetts". Without trying to make her look stupid, I calmly explained, "Cape Cod is in Massachusetts, Capetown is in Africa," Her response - click. 3. A senior Vermont Congressman called, furious about a Florida package we did. I asked what was wrong with the vacation in Orlando. He said he was expecting an ocean-view room. I tried to explain that's not possible, since Orlando is in the middle of the state. He replied, "Don't lie to me, I looked on the map and Florida is a very thin state!" 4. An aide for a cabinet member once called and asked if he could rent a car in Dallas. When I pulled up the reservation, I noticed he had only a 1-hour layover in Dallas. When I asked him why he wanted to rent a car, he said, "I heard Dallas was a big airport, and we will need a car to drive between gates to save time." 5. An Illinois Congresswoman called last week. She needed to know how it was possible that her flight from Detroit left at 8:30 am and got to Chicago at 8:33 am. I explained that Michigan was an hour ahead of Illinois, but she couldn't understand the concept of time zones. Finally, I told her the plane went fast, and she bought that. 6. A New York lawmaker called and asked, "Do airlines put your physical description on your bag so they know whose luggage belongs to whom?" I said, "No, why do you ask?" She replied, "Well, when I checked in with the airline, they put a tag on my luggage that said (FAT), and I'm overweight. I think that's very rude!" After putting her on hold for a minute while I looked into it (I was laughing) I came back and explained the city code for Fresno, CA is (FAT), and the airline was just putting a destination tag on her luggage. 7. A Senator's aide called to inquire about a trip package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to fly to California, and then take the train to Hawaii?" 8. I just got off the phone with a freshman Congressman who asked, "How do I know which plane to get on?" I asked him what exactly he meant, to which he replied, "I was told my flight number is 823, but none of these planes have numbers on them." 9. A lady Senator called and said, "I need to fly to Pepsi-Cola, Florida. Do I have to get on one of those little computer planes?" I asked if she meant fly to Pensacola, Fl. on a commuter plane. She said, "Yeah, whatever, smarty!" 10. A senior Senator called and had a question about the documents he needed in order to fly to China. After a lengthy discussion about passports, I reminded him that he needed a visa. "Oh, no I don't. I've been to China many times and never had to have one of those." I double checked and sure enough, his stay required a visa. When I told him this he said, "Look, I've been to China four times and every time they have accepted my American Express!" 11. A New Mexico Congresswoman called to make reservations, "I want to go from Chicago to Rhino, New York." I was at a loss for words. Finally, I said, "Are you sure that's the name of the town?" "Yes, what flights do you have?" replied the lady. After some searching, I came back with, "I'm sorry, ma'am, I've looked up every airport code in the country and can't find a Rhino anywhere." The lady retorted, "Oh, don't be silly! Everyone knows where it is. Check your map!" So I scoured a map of the state of New York and finally offered, "You don't mean Buffalo, do you?" The reply? "Whatever! I knew it was a big animal". Now you know why Government is in the shape that it's in! I put this in Steam Room for a reason.Feel free to comment and poke general jibes at our ilustrious leaders Here in the U.S.A. I thought it hilarious and may explain why we have so many problems. Enjoy. __________________ A Light in your Darkness...always there...and burning!! Last edited by Pamela; 12-01-2006 at 10:43 AM.

12-01-2006, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fuggle Status: Viva La Revolucion! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,493 Credits: 206 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 19:06:43 Hours Rep Power: 13	I don't believe all of them are real, most congressman have been on flights thousands of times before, so for somebody to not know how to find the gate would be almost impossible. __________________ Nobody can handle the leetness of this sig.

12-02-2006, 10:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Z3R0 Status: Viva La Revolucion! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In your closet. Posts: 2,367 Credits: 91 Spent time on board: Days and :0:0 Hours Rep Power: 7	I like the Capetown one. Pretty funny. __________________ PremiumRenders.com ~ For All Your Render Needs

12-05-2006, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ragnarhox Status: *** Elder Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hell Posts: 1,409** Credits: 82 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 3:13:47 Hours Rep Power: 7	I really hope those arn't real....I know there are a lot of stupid people out there...but...wow. __________________ No compassion- like having a straight faced orgasm.

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12-01-2006, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaCougarMech Status: I'm Delicious! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: watching you through a hole in your ceiling Posts: 2,651 Credits: 101 Spent time on board: 2:59:38 Hours Rep Power: 9	three cheers for incompetence

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SecondClassCit Status: Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ukiah... North Cali.. Posts: 117 Credits: 100 Spent time on board: 1:11:19 Hours Rep Power: 5	My favorite would have to be five... now if only we could get a list of the great things our president has said off the record.