Topic: Lax

The octagonal object downed over Lake Huron is contrasted with previous sightings of a person using a jetpack near Los Angeles International Airport. While the jetpack sightings posed a clear danger to civil aviation, no military action was taken at that time. This discrepancy leads to the application of an Emily Dickinson approach to truth-telling, suggesting official narratives are intentionally slanted.

Modern maritime shipping has largely abandoned efficient steam turbines in favor of massive, expensive reciprocating piston engines powered by heavy fuel oil or liquefied natural gas. Statistics from Los Angeles International Airport in 2012 show a consumption of 15 billion gallons of fuel, illustrating the scale of the petroleum industry's wealth extraction. The transition away from coal is described as a move toward more expensive, toxic liquid fuels that benefit oil conglomerates.

The TSA collected over $500,000 in unclaimed loose change at airport security checkpoints in 2012. Under the TSA Loose Change Act, the agency is permitted to spend these funds on aviation security without annual appropriation. Miami International Airport topped the list of collections at $39,000, followed by Las Vegas McCarran and Chicago O'Hare.

Rob Davin analyzes the recent LAX shooting, dismissing claims from alternative media that the event was a staged attack involving dummies. He explains that the "congealed blood" seen in photos is consistent with upper-body gunshot wounds and that the suspect's contorted position was likely due to being handcuffed. While acknowledging an odd aerial photo of a wheelchair, the hosts conclude the event appears to be the work of a lone gunman.