Charles Bradshaw
Flashlight Enthusiast
Is it possible that the Feds are profiling people, using criteria as simple as a computer operating system, and perhaps its company or country of origin???
In my case, it is Mandrake Linux operating system from Mandraksoft in Paris, France.
IF one or more Al Queda members or real associates use this OS, then have the Feds used this a profiling key to find terrorists in the USA???
I like Mandrake Linux powerpack Edition so much, that I bought a powerpack subscription from Mandrakesoft. This began with version 8.2 retail box (with manuals) and was shipped from mandrakesoft in California via Fedex. Then, to my surprise, I got the 9.0 powerpack sucbscription CD set via Air Priority from Mandrakesoft in Paris, France (3 weeks). When it arrived, I also got a bunch of domestic mail that had been delayed up to 2.5 weeks longer than normal (usual 1 to 3 days). Then I ordered a couple of Versalux bulbs from Techass in Nevada, and had them sent via US domestic Priority Mail. What should have taken no more than 3 days, took 6 days from postmarked date.
Currently, I am wiating for 4 custom LED bulbs for 4.5 volt Petzl headlamps from AB, and my Custom Arc LS 2C pack from DSpeck. Both of these are from Canada and have to go through Customs. Suddenly, I am not getting any domestic mail (again)!!!! I am still waiting for these items!
Does this look a wee bit suspicious to you guys???? Is it possible that I have been listed as a Terrorist by the Feds, either because of Mandrak Linux OS, and/or that I happen to be Gay??? (FBI Director under Reagan declared all gays to be traitors, by reason of being gay. So I figure gays are considered to be terrorists as well.)
I looked on the Customs website, and it said it can take up to 2 weeks for things to clear Customs. So I would not be concerned, IF it were only the inbound international packages that take so long.
Remember, these are 3 separate incidents, all involving US Postal Service (not UPS or FEDEX).
In my case, it is Mandrake Linux operating system from Mandraksoft in Paris, France.
IF one or more Al Queda members or real associates use this OS, then have the Feds used this a profiling key to find terrorists in the USA???
I like Mandrake Linux powerpack Edition so much, that I bought a powerpack subscription from Mandrakesoft. This began with version 8.2 retail box (with manuals) and was shipped from mandrakesoft in California via Fedex. Then, to my surprise, I got the 9.0 powerpack sucbscription CD set via Air Priority from Mandrakesoft in Paris, France (3 weeks). When it arrived, I also got a bunch of domestic mail that had been delayed up to 2.5 weeks longer than normal (usual 1 to 3 days). Then I ordered a couple of Versalux bulbs from Techass in Nevada, and had them sent via US domestic Priority Mail. What should have taken no more than 3 days, took 6 days from postmarked date.
Currently, I am wiating for 4 custom LED bulbs for 4.5 volt Petzl headlamps from AB, and my Custom Arc LS 2C pack from DSpeck. Both of these are from Canada and have to go through Customs. Suddenly, I am not getting any domestic mail (again)!!!! I am still waiting for these items!
Does this look a wee bit suspicious to you guys???? Is it possible that I have been listed as a Terrorist by the Feds, either because of Mandrak Linux OS, and/or that I happen to be Gay??? (FBI Director under Reagan declared all gays to be traitors, by reason of being gay. So I figure gays are considered to be terrorists as well.)
I looked on the Customs website, and it said it can take up to 2 weeks for things to clear Customs. So I would not be concerned, IF it were only the inbound international packages that take so long.
Remember, these are 3 separate incidents, all involving US Postal Service (not UPS or FEDEX).