FBI, like 911

[G-Man]

Growing up, and then throughout my adult life I can remember being told hundreds of times that calling 911 should be reserved for emergencies only.  That tying up the 911 dispatch with non-emergencies can delay help from getting to real emergencies.  Well, over the past couple of weeks I have heard 911 calls asking for math homework help, directions to fast food stores, etc.  But, instead of reiterating that these calls are bad, we're told by the talking heads how cute the call or funny is.

How does this tie in with the FBI you ask?  Well, the Democrats seem to believe that the FBI is there to investigate unsubstantiated claims and to use them to "exonerate" them against accusations they claim are false.  We saw this with Kavenaugh.  Those unsubstantiated accusations never should have made it to the floor of congress, let alone the use of the FBI, and the underboss in Virginia should not be calling for an FBI investigation to clear him of the accusations against him.  The FBI has more important things to do, like conspire to make sure Trump doesn't get a second term.  (Sorry, couldn't resist)

[Oss]

you in for poker on wed Gary?

no comment on the FBI   I know some agents, all stand up guys I would trust if SHTF

[G-Man]

you in for poker on wed Gary?

no comment on the FBI   I know some agents, all stand up guys I would trust if SHTF

Yes, I'm in.  I agree about FBI rank and file, but we have been made aware of some shady stuff that went on, no?  But that wasn't the point just an added current events nit pick.

[old2soon]

         Yeah Gary-saw some "cutesy" "news" report bout that 911 call!  Most Everything you might wanna know about IS online! WHY call 911?  Buncha dumbasskos in this here wurld! RIDE SAFE.

[Jess from VA]

911 calls for lost keys or dogs, or confusion about wiring your TV, or small panic attacks ought to earn a poke with a cattle prod.  A big fine would be OK too, but not as fun as a cattle prod.

[DirtyDan]

My take on 911

Press one to send police, press two to send fire department, press three for an ambulance

If police, fire or ambulance is not needed then press FOUR to have yourself arrested for making a false report

Just my .02$

Dan

[DGS65]

From time to time I have to install emergency call boxes in elevators most call a service but sometimes the dial 911 naturally I have to test them and everytime I do I get an ear full telling me I can't tie up the line!  Of course I continue to do this as I can't leave without testing them.

[Jess from VA]

Funny you mention elevators.  I spent 18 years in a 1940 Federal bldg in DC (that still had colored only bathrooms; though they took the signs down, they didn't throw them away), and we all spent time in Otis elevators with our thumbs up our asses from time to time.

You pick up the service phone, and someone would answer.... which one is it today?  (there were 8, and they were all unreliable).  I got in trouble once after 2.5 hours, I tried to kick out a ceiling panel and climb out myself.  The safety fanatics almost had a heart attack on that one. 

If you guys were really worried about safety, you'd get some new hamsters to power these units. (they didn't like that either) 

[John Schmidt]

Good one Jess. Years ago I worked for Xerox in the Chicago area and as you can imagine, many of the old bldgs. in the Loop also had antiquated equipment. One day the elevator I was riding in came to a screeching halt and I was stuck in there with an attractive middle-aged woman. I picked up the phone and the voice that answered asked of the problem so I explained the severity of it. I was told it would be at least 45-60 minutes before help would be back from lunch. I said "that's fine, the lady I'm stuck with is the company president's wife and she has a bottle of wine she was going to share with him over their catered lunch. But now, we're sharing it together and drinking from the same bottle....so take your time cuz she's delightful."  The elevator crew was there in about two minutes along with the president. He got a good laugh out of it and invited me to join he and his wife for lunch in his suite.

A little different situation was in the Merchandise Mart....that is one HUGE bldg. and certain elevators only went to certain floors. There were always "elevator attendants" that would watch as the elevator approached the ground floor and would use a clicker to let the masses know which one was available. The crowds were unbelievable at times so a couple of us got hold of some clickers and if we wanted to get on a particular unit, we'd go to a spot away from it and click-click. The crowds would come running in our direction and we'd simply go to the one we wanted with no hassle. Used to really piss off the attendants, they couldn't figure out who did the clicking. Saved us a lot of time though. 

[Jess from VA]

Of course the classic trick with elevators, was to have a giant bean burrito grande with a beer for lunch.

Later on after saving up, let out some major wind in the elevator on the way down to the ground floor (that actually could remove paint), then step out smartly, but wait for the choking and comments from the crowd elbowing their way into the car.

Some guy in back saying.... wait, I want back off.     Too late.

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One other time I remember well, our chief of admin (a long time friend of mine), a huge black fellow got on with me, and two of his staff, two black girls (easy about 250 each) come strolling in.  John looks at me and smiles and winks, and reaches over and hits the stop button.  He then begins to read the safety sign on the wall out loud....... the maximum safe weight on this elevator is 1200lbs.   With total seriousness and gravity in his voice he says, I'm real sorry girls, but one of you will have to get off.   They both giggled, and one got off.  It was all I could do to keep a straight face.

Upstairs, I told him man you are the only guy in this building who would even think to get away with that bullsh!t.  He rumbled a deep laugh and replied... Yeah, I probably am.