Anniversaries, 09/11 and Hurricane Ike

[Kryst51]

I would like to honor the men and women who died in the attacks on 09/11.

I was still in college (UCONN) at this point, and in a class, the news was playing on the screen as I walked in. My dad was supposed to be in Manhattan that day, but was running late. I thank God for that all the time....

Not only is this day the anniversary of that terrorist attack, but today is also the one year anniversary of Hurricane Ike, here in Texas. The devastation from this hurricane was amazing, especially on the Bolivar Peninsula. I know one family personally, who not only lost their home, but also their business. I know there are so many people that that happened to. But we recovered and are rebuilding in spots. I even had the opportunity to help repair some roofs after this happened. I think it was a time of community, we really hung together during this time.

So... Here's to the poeple who survived these two catastrophe's as well as to those who did not survive. You have my respect and my honor, and my prayers as well.

May God be with you.

 

[MSAccessRookie]

I would like to honor the men and women who died in the attacks on 09/11.

I was still in college (UCONN) at this point, and in a class, the news was playing on the screen as I walked in. My dad was supposed to be in Manhattan that day, but was running late. I thank God for that all the time....

Not only is this day the anniversary of that terrorist attack, but today is also the one year anniversary of Hurricane Ike, here in Texas. The devastation from this hurricane was amazing, especially on the Bolivar Peninsula. I know one family personally, who not only lost their home, but also their business. I know there are so many people that that happened to. But we recovered and are rebuilding in spots. I even had the opportunity to help repair some roofs after this happened. I think it was a time of community, we really hung together during this time.

So... Here's to the poeple who survived these two catastrophe's as well as to those who did not survive. You have my respect and my honor, and my prayers as well.

May God be with you.

I was working in New York City on 9/11/2001, and was a direct witness to some of the events of the day. I would like to thank you and others like you who have offered me their good wishes and blessings. On that day, I learned that there are some memories that will probably remain with me for as long as I live, whether I want them to or not.

 

[namliam]

I would like to honor the men and women who died in the attacks on 09/11.

Barring some who also died... I am glad they are dead, otherwize I would have to murdalize them

Big proof of how much damage a few il-concieved-mad-hatter-smart-asses can do.

 

[Vassago]

Barring some who also died... I am glad they are dead, otherwize I would have to murdalize them

Big proof of how much damage a few il-concieved-mad-hatter-smart-asses can do.

Very true. If they really want to commit suicide in the name of their religion, let them do it without taking anyone else out.

Religious fanatics of any type are insane.

 

[ColinEssex]

I can just imagine the fuss the US TV stations made of this 11/9 palava.

I´m currently in Spain and there was nothing at all on the TV news about it, in fact I wouldn´t have known it was 11/9 except for a small paragraph and a photo tucked away in a Spanish newspaper. I´m afraid the Spanish care little for the USA - why should they? Thank God I haven´t met any Yanks on this trip. Maybe they´re getting the message and staying home so as not to upset anyone.

The funny thing is, that on the night of 11/9 on Spanish TV, they had a film on about a plane that was hijacked - usual thing - bomb on board, hostages, American flags in almost every shot of the military control, superhero on board (luckily) knew his way around a 747 and was able to disarm bomb kill terrorists and save the world. All good patriotic US drivel.

Col

 

[ColinEssex]

I would like to honor the men and women who died in the attacks on 09/11.

I´m sure those that lost spouses that day and who´s marriages were on the rocks anyway are still thanking whatever god for the $5million compo they got. It must have been like christmas for them.

Col

 

[Rich]

And don't forget the events of that day unleashed two of the biggest terrorists on the planet, Bush & Bliar!

 

[Kryst51]

I can just imagine the fuss the US TV stations made of this 11/9 palava.

I´m currently in Spain and there was nothing at all on the TV news about it, in fact I wouldn´t have known it was 11/9 except for a small paragraph and a photo tucked away in a Spanish newspaper. I´m afraid the Spanish care little for the USA - why should they? Thank God I haven´t met any Yanks on this trip. Maybe they´re getting the message and staying home so as not to upset anyone.

The funny thing is, that on the night of 11/9 on Spanish TV, they had a film on about a plane that was hijacked - usual thing - bomb on board, hostages, American flags in almost every shot of the military control, superhero on board (luckily) knew his way around a 747 and was able to disarm bomb kill terrorists and save the world. All good patriotic US drivel.

Col

I am not sure there was much here either on TV about, I don't get any channels at home, so I miss alot, but I still remember what it was like, and regardless of anything that you disagree with about the US I still am sorry for all the innocent people who died in those attacks. Just as I am sorry for innocent people who die in other countries, it's sad. As to your other remarks about marriages on the rocks, I am so sorry that you are so bitter that you can't let someone grieve or show grief on the anniversary of the deaths of a lot of people. I hope that some day your bitterness dissipates. I am glad I live most of my life not knowing what goes on all the time, I would be sad and angry always, and I can't change anything. I don't want to spend my life that way.

 

[Steve R.]

These types of anniversaries result in much mental anguish. Those who suffered should be remembered, but it also points to the growing inability of the US to do anything. Analysis paralysis. Also think "peak oil" as an analogy.

The Washington Post wrote: Where the Towers Stood, Delays and Disagreements Mount.

I don't know much about Hurricane Ike, but I have been following the Hurricane Katrina story. The Washington Times wrote: HUD secretary 'disturbed' by Katrina rebuilding.

The World Trade Center should be turned into a simple memorial park. As for New Orleans, we should not be rebuilding homes in flood zones nor rebuilding the levees. It would be cheaper to simply condemn those properties and restore them to the wetlands they once were.

Instead of rationale solutions, the leadership of the US seems to be dedicated to ego driven exorbitant goals as empty gestures of "superiority".

 

[Alisa]

I thank God for that all the time....

So do you also curse god all the time for the 3000+ people that he killed that day? I'm just saying, if he was responsible for saving your father, that means he was also responsible for killing the rest of them, right? Especially since the hijackers did what they did in the name of god.

 

[ColinEssex]

I am glad I live most of my life not knowing what goes on all the time,

That is exactly what I have been saying for years about the US people - they know very little about what happens outside their own picket fence, especially if it is "overseas".

If you knew more about things, you (the USA) might not be so quick to chastise other people and attack and destroy innocent countries in the name of "justice" and democracy. When will you realise that has nothing to do with it, that´s just a cover line.

"Justice" in this sense is of course American justice, primarily centred around black gold and massive rebuilding contracts and payouts to friends of whoever is US president.

The ex Trade Centre site? To show a real extension of friendliness, it should be a world beating mosque.

Or build a runway there, then if they try it again at least they can land somewhere.

Col

 

[namliam]

As for New Orleans, we should not be rebuilding homes in flood zones nor rebuilding the levees. It would be cheaper to simply condemn those properties and restore them to the wetlands they once were.

This would be the "easy, logical, common sence, man from the corner, basic" solution... Then again who has seen a politician with any common sence, logic or eye for the easy solution?

On the other hand, these are not our homes... I can empathise with those that actually live there, that they want to continue living there where there "home" is/was/will be?

So do you also curse god all the time for the 3000+ people that he killed that day?

One god saved, while the act of killing was done in the name of "another" god...

<< PLEASE dont take offense, I dont mean to offend anyone >>

Religious people seem to find a difference between the different gods. While if you look at the different religions and the different "stories" in the books and legends and stuff... There are actually more simularities than there are differences, while to each there is the core sence of "do unto others as you would have them do to you" and stuff alike

Yet for some reason people / generations / religious leaders seem to be able to interpert / read into these books/texts that they should go murder anyone that doesnt agree and is not 'complying' with their religious rule (think Crusades).

This whole thing has been 'born' from the fact that Islam people felt 'mis-understood' / 'Alianated' / 'discriminated' / etc. against
Somehow these same people seem to believe that things will go better when a bunch of religious NUTS (sorry dont know any otherway to call them) take a few planes/bombs/etc and go kill a couple of thousand people.
Thing is things get worse yet, which in their eyes is proof that they were right to begin with! A self fullfiling proficy, which is self purpetuating.

IT IS JUST NUTS

 

[Kryst51]

I am sorry for the backlash that has come from my posts. I am not sorry for posting though for people such as MSAccessRookie, who actually got the purpose of the post. No, I don't keep up with things, does this mean I don't care about the world? Of course not.

Colin, I am sorry for what I said about you being bitter, I shouldn't have said it. Think of me what you will. I have to remind myself that you don't know me, you have preconceived notions (just as I do about you) about who I am. You have no idea the size of my heart, what my life is like, what I do with my time. Just as I have no idea about you.

 

[MSAccessRookie]

I am sorry for the backlash that has come from my posts. I am not sorry for posting though for people such as MSAccessRookie, who actually got the purpose of the post. No, I don't keep up with things, does this mean I don't care about the world? Of course not.

Colin, I am sorry for what I said about you being bitter, I shouldn't have said it. Think of me what you will. I have to remind myself that you don't know me, you have preconceived notions (just as I do about you) about who I am. You have no idea the size of my heart, what my life is like, what I do with my time. Just as I have no idea about you.

Kryst51,

The secret to understanding certain people in here is to realize that their posts should never be taken as personal attacks or even attacks on groups of people. Instead should be taken as the rantings of people who are here to inflame and offend people with words.

I really doubt that these individuals hate the other people as much as they want you to think they do. They just get off people's reactions to the extreme comments that they make.

By the way, I would like to thank the extremists for leaving the date 9/11 alone and not posting until after the day was over.

 

[ColinEssex]

Colin, I am sorry for what I said about you being bitter, I shouldn't have said it.

Why not? You have every right to base an opinion on what I write, I am bitter (not twisted) I have alot to be bitter about - I know that comment expects more qualification, I´m not going to though, just take my word for it.

Think of me what you will.

I don´t think anything of you personally, you have strange ideas but I put that down to you being American.

Col

 

[ColinEssex]

By the way, I would like to thank the extremists for leaving the date 9/11 alone and not posting until after the day was over.

So has 11/9 reached a sacred status in the USA? Is it a public holiday?

Col

 

[Kryst51]

Why not? You have every right to base an opinion on what I write, I am bitter (not twisted) I have alot to be bitter about - I know that comment expects more qualification, I´m not going to though, just take my word for it.

I don´t think anything of you personally, you have strange ideas but I put that down to you being American.

Col

I really have no right to make judgements about anybody. And really my comment was based on annoyance and anger, and if I allow those emotions to get the better of me what kind of person am I? (That's rhetorical) And I think you have strange ideas too. But maybe mine aren't only from being American....there are a lot of different things that help contribute to the personality that is me. I have never really defined me by my country, I know people from all over the world, and that has never been a qualifier for who they were, nor for who I am.

 

[ColinEssex]

I really have no right to make judgements about anybody.

Well, it´s a good job you´re not on a jury.

Col

 

[Kryst51]

Well, it´s a good job you´re not on a jury.

Col

It's definitely a good thing, I really would not want to make a wrong choice......

 

[Vassago]

Leave it to Colin to turn a thread remembering thousands of people who died into another shit spewing argument.