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11 Sep 01 - 09:06 AM (#546940) Subject: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: catspaw49 Anybody else watching this? Sinsull....Where are you? This is simply an unbelievable disaster and not much is known yet. Suspicion that it was hit by a plane and now there is a second picture....LIVE...of a second plane actually hitting the OTHER tower.......Terrorists? Simply unreal.......... Spaw Refreshed only for anniversary purposes. This was the first thread started almost to the minute, 7 years ago. |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:17 AM (#546944) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Alice Yes, I was watching when the video came on right after the first impact, and then the second plane hitting while the camera was running. Alice |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:18 AM (#546945) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: The_one_and_only_Dai http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_395669.html?menu= |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:25 AM (#546958) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: catspaw49 Sure is already beginning to look like terrorist attacks.............How many trapped? I wonder if the South Tower was evacuated after the North Tower was hit? Car bombs are something, but this is something else! How many dead already? geeziz......... Spaw |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:28 AM (#546960) Subject: World Trade Center Attacked by Air From: Joe Offer Copied from duplicate thread. -Joe Offer- Subject: WOrld Trade Center Attacked by Air From: GUEST,Nick Date: 11-Sep-01 - 09:18 AM I heard that a plane flew into the North Tower, I turned on the TV and watched as a second plane flew into the second tower. Pray for these pople. THis is no joke Nick Subject: RE: WOrld Trade Center Attacked by Air From: GUEST,PAH Date: 11-Sep-01 - 09:24 AM There was also news of a hijacking around the same time. This is horrible, doesn't seem like two planes, one in each tower could be an accident. PAH Subject: RE: WOrld Trade Center Attacked by Air From: Alice Date: 11-Sep-01 - 09:24 AM The offices had to be occupied at this hour. So many people in that smoke and flame. |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:32 AM (#546961) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,Nick Pray lots of people were late for work the timing was first plane just before 9 the second shortly after. THe planes were aparently hijacked, how many people on the planes? |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:32 AM (#546962) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Alice One high jacked American Airlines plane, so there were passengers/hostages on board that one. Flight 11, after leaving Boston and originally headed for LA, taken over and flown into the tower. |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:33 AM (#546963) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: catspaw49 Just heard that the first plane was allegedly a 767 that had taken off from Boston........The second plane looked on the replays to be similar in appearance....Size is hard to determine....767---737??? They're different sizes but have similar shapes.....wing mounted engines well droppes and a largish tailplane surface........My first thought on seeing the second was a 737... Terrible situation for the rescue people.....both are over 60 floors up........ Spaw |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:38 AM (#546964) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Alice Report of an explosion at the Pentagon, now. No smoke, but the building shook, and security evacuating the White House, etc. |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:40 AM (#546966) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,Dave (the ancient mariner at work) Such callous disregard for human life is the signature of terrorist ideology; totally beyond the comprehension of a civilized society. Praying for the victims, families and the emergency crews involved. Yours, Aye. Dave |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:40 AM (#546967) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,Nick The timing! they waited 20 minutes after the first plane to make sure the media had full attention on the Towers and then the second plane hits. Very well planned. |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:40 AM (#546968) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Skipjack K8 Praying for these poor innocents |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:43 AM (#546970) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Alice Watching the huge plume of smoke from the heliport area of the Pentagon now. |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:46 AM (#546971) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,Patrish Don't know what to say, so sorry, wishing for the beat possible outcome. Some people are complete bast***s, how anyone can live with themselves after participating in such a dreadful act - I can't understand at all - whats going on? patrish |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:49 AM (#546972) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: The_one_and_only_Dai apparently a jumbo has gone AWOL as well - according ot ananova as above |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:50 AM (#546974) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: catspaw49 Damn.........All of these people............ Now there has seemed to an attack on the Pentagon....a helicopter crash, possibly intentional..........Reports also of a fire on the mall in DC.........Whitehouse has beem evacuated.......ALL airports have been closed across the entire United States. Spaw |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:55 AM (#546979) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST The thing is, they don't HAVE to live with themselves...it looks like a suicide bombing... |
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11 Sep 01 - 09:58 AM (#546985) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: guinnesschik Is anybody as angry about this as I am? Our nation's capital has been compromised. Our nation's SECURITY has been compromised. I say we find out who did it, and (to quote a dear friend) make a crater out of their country. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:01 AM (#546986) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: katlaughing They just said one of the Trade Towers just totally collasped. The entire building. Oh, my g-d, those poor people. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:01 AM (#546987) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: The_one_and_only_Dai Radio says one tower is down |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:02 AM (#546988) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: KingBrilliant Really really shocked. So sorry for everyone immediately concerned. Kris |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:02 AM (#546989) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: sophocleese I am appalled at what has happened. I'm thinking about all the people caught and trapped. and guinnesschik, fuck you for the "make a crater out of their country". Revenge on the innocent has no place in dealing with terrorism. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:03 AM (#546990) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Mary in Kentucky Please keep the reports coming...I'm at work, no TV, all the news sites on the 'net are jammed. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:05 AM (#546991) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: katlaughing InOBU, Sins? Are you okay? How about our people near Washington DC, too? |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:06 AM (#546992) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: katlaughing All three planes were hijacked, two from Boston. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:06 AM (#546993) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: catspaw49 The second tower has indeed collapsed......at leastthe 50 or 60 upper floors are gone.............There are reports of as many as 8 aircraft hijacked. Spaw |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:07 AM (#546994) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: sophocleese Christ, One of the towers has fallen down. I'm listening to CBC news. They're worried that the second one will come down too. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:08 AM (#546995) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: katlaughing May cool heads prevail in our government. This is terrible. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:09 AM (#546996) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Homeless Does anyone know how any of our NYC 'catters are doing? |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:10 AM (#546997) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: guinnesschik There's been (another?) explosion at the capitol. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:14 AM (#547000) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Bat Goddess I double the request for immediate news and thank the posters. We have almost non-existant TV where we live (and work) -- without cable, and since I haven't watched TV since 1983, we have no TV cable. All the news websites I've tried are totally jammed and where I have been able to access, the site lags radio news. So my news right now is Mudcat and the radio. Linn |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:16 AM (#547001) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Naemanson My radio says one of the Trade Center planes was an American Airlines 757 that was hijacked from Boston. Our base has just gone into the highest state of alert. The base is effectively closed. We are removing all visitors and contractors. Our long distance telephones have been cut off. Scary stuff. My girlfriend called to check on me. She works for a media firm in Portland and is up to date on what is happening. They are talking now to a woman who is one block to the east of the Trade Center. Her apartment is full of smoke and she cannot get out because of debris in the street. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:16 AM (#547002) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: The_one_and_only_Dai "The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine" reported to have claimed responsibility. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:17 AM (#547003) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: sophocleese Phone lines are going down in some places. CBC has turned to another news station for news as they can't get through. It may be awhile before we hear of local Mudcatters. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:18 AM (#547004) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,Nick LEader Of Democratic Front Refutes claim |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:18 AM (#547005) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: annamill I'm here and I'm scared. The South Tower has fallen!! All those people!! I'm uptown and so far out of the disaster. Where concerned about other planes (there were three) and possible bombs! We're totally cut off. All we have is this and maybe e-mail. No phones, no way out. All those people!! Love, Annamill |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:22 AM (#547008) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,John Gray / Australia Holy shit. Midnight in Oz and I'm just about to go to bed after watching a football show on the TV. An urgent cross to the US and I behold a disaster. Both places I've been to. A couple of years ago I was on the observation floor of the World Trade Centre - bloody hell I'm shivering. The poor souls in the planes and buildings, my heart goes out to you all. JG / F.M.E. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:22 AM (#547009) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Big Mick I am numb. I have watched this whole thing live. Today, I fear, marks the beginning of something I have prayed never to have to see again. Comments like "make a crater" which is understandable, will only lend fuel to a terrible fire. Listen people, take time...........pray with all your might. War is a terrible evil. But today the first shots have been fired. Make a crater, and you make a nest which will incubate the eggs of a very long conflict, a very long tragedy. We must respond, we must hunt down, in a very surgical way, those responsible. But we must also, if we are wise, determine what would cause a people to be so desperate as to take this step. What are the conditions that caused a people, whomever they are, to take a step which will surely lead to their destruction. If we only react with anger we are doomed to see the children, all of our children, lead down a very sad path. I have seen it before, even participated in it. Please God, guide us now. I can feel the cries of the lost in the very depths of my soul. What a terrible ache I am very afraid for what is coming. Mick |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:22 AM (#547010) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: SharonA Watching the reports on a little black-and-white TV in the office. Smoke all over Manhattan, apparently. Ash in the streets as if a volcano had erupted. Reports that a terrorist had called in (where?) to say there were 5 targets planned. New York Stock Exchange trading suspended. Part of the Pentagon has just collapsed. West wing of the White House has been evacuated. Please send prayers, good thoughts, whatever you've got, to everyone involved in these incidents as well as rescue and medical personnel working to save lives.... as well as this nation... as well as the world. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:22 AM (#547011) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: guinnesschik Annamill: be safe. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:23 AM (#547012) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: English Jon !!!!!!!!!! Saw this on T.V. in town just now. This is appalling. Deep sympathies to all in the U.S. EJ |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:24 AM (#547013) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: SharonA Car bomb has just exploded outside the State Department in Washington, D.C. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:25 AM (#547014) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: katlaughing A car bomb has just exploded outside the State Dept. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:25 AM (#547015) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: guinnesschik Car bomb has exploded outside the state dept. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:27 AM (#547016) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: sophocleese The second tower has absolutely collapsed. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:27 AM (#547017) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: SharonA North Tower of the World Trade Center has just collapsed. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:28 AM (#547018) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Big Mick Anna...........My prayers are with you, my friend. Nothing to indicate that midtown to uptown have anything to fear. The entire OHmigod, the second tower just collapsed..... The entire air traffic system has been grounded. Lay low, and stay safe. Both towers have now collapsed. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:28 AM (#547019) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: annamill The North tower just went. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:28 AM (#547020) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Sorcha World Trade Center in Denver has closed for the day. North Tower in NYC just collapesed..............I'm shaking so hard I can hardly type. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:29 AM (#547021) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,Nick Second tower collapsed, reorts of another hijacked plane in th DC area un confirmed, state department car bomb unconfirmed |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:29 AM (#547022) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Crazy Eddie Don.t know what to say, but I'd like to second what Big Mick said. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:30 AM (#547023) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: sophocleese All International Flights are being diverted to Canada. I hope they all land safely without surprises. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:31 AM (#547024) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: KingBrilliant BBC radio (UK) reports another hijacked plane heading for Washington. Kris |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:32 AM (#547025) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Jeri Just had a woman on who said she watched people jumping out of the windows. That was just before the 2nd tower fell. She said they're being told to evacuate the area, but there's no where to go, and no way to get out. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:32 AM (#547026) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: bill\sables I am still watching on TV I am stunned Annamill is OK I see, What about Sinsil and InOBU Easyrider etcetc. Please let us know that you are safe. This is horific news indeed Bill |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:35 AM (#547027) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Sorcha Car bomb at State confirmed. O gods. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:37 AM (#547028) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,sledge Words are inadequate, everyone over the otherside of the pond is in my thoughts. You all stay safe. Stuart |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:37 AM (#547029) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: annamill I'm scared... There is noway to explain in type this feeling..
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11 Sep 01 - 10:37 AM (#547030) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: katlaughing I just got through to Sinsull's answering machine and left her a message. I was surprised to get through. I can't stop crying. Annadarlin', stay safe.
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11 Sep 01 - 10:37 AM (#547031) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Big Mick Please.......I am so conflicted.........I am so angry that I want to hunt these bastards down myself and commit unspeakable acts on them............but the side of me that has taken seen that type of carnage also wants to know what precipitated this attack.........what horrors were faced by these people and their families that set them on this maniacal path.........but they must pay......so many confusing thoughts......... |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:38 AM (#547032) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: SharonA These incidents certainly put our piddling little Mudcat "flamer" problems into perspective. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:39 AM (#547033) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,Nick Confirmed crash of a plane near Pitsbugh PA, related? One would fear. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:40 AM (#547034) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Naemanson Where IS Sinsull? Mary, check in. Please be at home! |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:41 AM (#547035) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: catspaw49 All the reports are coming in so fast and it's hard to tell yet what has happened, but my thoughts are for all these souls.......... It also appears a collapse of some sort has happened at the Pentagon......There are also reports of an aircraft (possibly a 747) down somewhwere in Pennsylvania.... ANNA my dear.....So great to hear from you........Be safe!!! Anxious thoughts for Sinsull and Larry.......... Spaw |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:42 AM (#547036) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: annamill Mick, you know how much I love you... Now is NOT the time for a voice of reason. Maybe later!! Clobber the son of a bitches!! Sodem and Gamorra all the way, Baby!!! No love here only anger..Annamill I had friends in those buildings!! |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:42 AM (#547037) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: kendall Makes you wonder why the powers that be did away with the "Sky Pigs". Those Marshalls might have been able to stop the hijacking. I must say, I'm not surprised that this happened. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:44 AM (#547038) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: KingBrilliant 757 reported crashed in South Eastern Pensylvania. Not sure whether this is a targetted crash - or whether this is the one that was on the way to Washington. God keep you all safe. Kris |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:44 AM (#547039) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: sophocleese Big Mick I understand the conflict. Its difficult outside your country to say that I want to know why without sounding callous. I'm not callous, I'm shocked and crying for all the people hurt in this, but I still want to know WHY to try and prevent any further disater. I guess this may give Bush a chance to show what kind of leadership he and his advisors are capable of. Congratulations to the airports for closing down as quickly as they did to stop possible other suicide flights. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:46 AM (#547040) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Art Thieme Unbelievable. You have said most of what I am feeling. All of it. Thanks for this forum. Art |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:47 AM (#547041) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Jeri Anticipation of 2nd hijacked aircraft heading toward Pentagon. Fighter jet(s) in the air. All federal office buildings in DC have been evacuated. All aircraft flights into DC and NYC diverted to Canadian airports. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:49 AM (#547043) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Big Mick And I love you, as well. But the voice of reason is needed now more than at any other time. Only those that know the horror that is being faced and will be faced, will know from whence I speak. The "pulverize 'em" view usually comes from those that haven't had to do the work. Today we are forced down a path that will visit enough tragedy on this world that will make the one we are witnessing seem as only an opening gambit...........I am afraid, Anna my dear friend, because I have seen this before.............and I know what is coming.........and I am crying at the thought of it, and for those already dead................fucking insanity......... |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:50 AM (#547044) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: mooman Dear US Colleagues, Our deepest thoughts for you and condolences to those affected by these horrific and unspeakable acts. mooman |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:52 AM (#547046) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: SharonA Large airliner – perhaps a 747 – crashed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The report said the location was 80 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, PA. Sears Tower in Chicago evacuated. Military bases in Alaska on alert. I'm extremely angry that so many terrorists could have gotten onto planes today and taken them over. So much for airport security. |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:55 AM (#547048) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Amergin I had just gotten up....and saw the smoke and dust all over manhattan on the tube....and now I can't seem to stop the tears...jesus... |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:56 AM (#547049) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Big Mick And yes........we must hunt these people down........and woe to anyone that should make the mistake of stopping us...............but when it is done, I pray that we enter into reflection of what the rest of the world faces........about what we, as citizens of the United States, look like and represent to the peoples around the world who are suffering..........but, first we must be about the dirty work. There will be many more martyrs, in addition to the ones made this morning.......... |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:57 AM (#547050) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: catspaw49 Mixed thoughts............so very hard not to want to take them "out" whoever they are.......... The scrambled Air Force fighters.........Talk about the greatest good for the greatest number........If they DO encounter an obvious airliner on a terrorist mission....how many innocents on board? And you now have to shoot it down to prevent further loss of life...... Sinsull? Larry? Please be okay........Again Anna, we love you and we all understand the emotions you feel.....much love to you and again..Be Safe. Spaw |
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11 Sep 01 - 10:59 AM (#547053) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: SharonA Plane crashed into Camp David. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:00 AM (#547054) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: annamill I'd be glad to do "THE WORK", Mick. Oh, I just had a thought.. my nephew is in the Airforce. Oh No!! |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:01 AM (#547055) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: SharonA Report of car-bomb at State Department is now being denied. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:04 AM (#547057) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,Steve Parkes I don't now what to say, I'm so shocked. We're thinking of you, if it's any comfort. Love and hope form Sue & Steve. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:09 AM (#547059) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Jon Freeman My thoughts are with everone too. Like Steve Parkes, I am shocked at the moments. Jon |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:13 AM (#547060) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,Greyeyes Thoughts with all in the US, please keep posting, no radio or TV at work. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:20 AM (#547065) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Amergin I just hope the backlash is not as horrifying.....jesus... |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:21 AM (#547066) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Praying. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:23 AM (#547067) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: wysiwyg The thread of NYC Catters is refreshed so you can see who we have there. The prayer chain is humming. ~Susan |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:25 AM (#547068) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: wysiwyg Apparently another plane has gone out of contact, besides the PA crash. In case Net traffic clogs www and ragtime, there is a thread open in the Help forum for reports in from NYC-ers and others affected. ~S~ |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:26 AM (#547069) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: SharonA All bridges and tunnels in NYC closed. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:29 AM (#547071) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: The_one_and_only_Dai Colleague reports that mobile phone networks have been commandeered. Any confirmation? 'Several' aircraft are unaccounted for. CAP is up over east coast. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:29 AM (#547072) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: katlaughing Two of the aircrafts were American Airlines, one with 81 passengers; one with 58, plus flight attendants and pilots. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:29 AM (#547073) Subject: RE: BS: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: jeffp I'm at work at a government contractor just outside the Beltway. Everyone here is in absolute shock. Listening to radios, trying to find information on the net, talking about friends and relatives in NY and the Pentagon. From the window I can see what may be smoke from the Pentagon. Some local schools are shutting early. The federal government is shutting down. This is just awful. Universities are announcing closings as well. jeffp |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:31 AM (#547074) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Sorcha Other than donating blood what can those of us far away do? I did contact the ARC, but I'm sure they are inundated. May be a while before they respond. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:31 AM (#547075) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull The UK number for people concerned about friends/relatives is 0207 008 0000 |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:33 AM (#547076) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: katlaughing United Airlines just confirmed that one of the planes was a Boeing of theirs; they also have another big one missing. 'Catters in the UK and Europe, are your governments closing air traffic, too? Concerned for anyone in a Western country.
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11 Sep 01 - 11:34 AM (#547077) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: wysiwyg ARC blood collection services are generally separate from disaster response at the larger metro areas and wherever there is a Red Cross blood collection facility. Local chapters may or may not be involved in disaster work and may or may not be able to deal with inquiries about donating blood. The number to call is 1-800-GIVE LIFE, to find out where to donate near you. ~Susan |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:35 AM (#547078) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: The_one_and_only_Dai British Airways has suspended all flights to the US 'until further notice' |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:36 AM (#547079) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Apparently all planes to/from USA have been grounded. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:39 AM (#547080) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: wysiwyg FROM THE RED CROSS SITE Red Cross has activated its Aviation Incident Response (AIR) Team to respond in New York City, and trained disaster workers from the American Red Cross of Greater New York and the National Capitol Chapter in Washington, D.C. are providing relief in the affected areas. 80,000 blood donations in the American Red Cross blood inventory are ready to ship to affected areas and will ensure that patients' lives are saved. Donors who wish to give blood in the coming days to replenish the nation's blood supply are encouraged to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to make an appointment. In the wake of these traumatic events lies a wide path of catastrophic physical and psychological destruction in which countless victims will require assistance. In addition to meeting the physical needs of the affected regions, the American Red Cross will be providing crisis mental health counseling. The Red Cross AIR Team has been activated and is responding in New York City and Boston, where one of the flights that struck the World Trade Center originated. Made up of leadership teams from all Red Cross disaster relief functions, the AIR Team responds when activated through the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act of 1996. This act charged the National Transportation Safety Board with designating an organization to provide for the emotional needs of victims, family members and rescue workers. NTSB selected the American Red Cross because of our nationally recognized mental health counseling program.
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11 Sep 01 - 11:40 AM (#547081) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: wysiwyg I believe Canadian airports have closed as well. ~S~ |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:41 AM (#547082) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Bernard Words fail me. How can any 'cause' justify such means? Total disregard for human life. It's frightening to realise that this could even be the start of World War III... My prayers and sympathy go out to all the victims... and the perpetrators... How could any human being be so sick? |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:42 AM (#547083) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: katlaughing Thanks, Susan, Dai and John. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:43 AM (#547084) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: wysiwyg Thay are saying two of the planes involved originated in Boston from Logan airport. ~S~ |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:43 AM (#547085) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: black walnut Watching in horror. ~black walnut |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:45 AM (#547087) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Sorcha Please post to Part Two |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:46 AM (#547089) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: catspaw49 Please move your caring thoughts to this NEW THREAD...AMERICAN ATTACKS-PART TWOSpaw |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:47 AM (#547090) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: wysiwyg That's it from me for now... no fam in areas affected so I am signing off to clear the Netways of unnecessary traffic and be with family here. Please, everyone, find someone nearby to hang onto, and don't let this numb you down completely. And breathe real, REAL deep. ~Susan |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:48 AM (#547091) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: KingBrilliant Re mobile phones : Apparantly there is a facility whereby the networks can be closed down (closing any existing connections) and then re-opened to specified user groups only. Emergency workers, govt officials etc have priority user groups - and will be able to make and recieve calls (ordinary bods are something like group 6). This is probably what you mean. As to UK : As far as I can make out all airports have been closed until further notice, Canary Wharf, the City square mile and Houses of Parliament &tc are being evacuated. All planes which left Britain & were able to turn back have been turned back & will return to Britain. Apparantly there are still two planes lost & out of contact from United Airlines - but obviously everything is very confused & that may be a reference to planes already down. Feeling terrible for everyone - especially our NY catters. Kris |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:49 AM (#547094) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: SharonA Casualties from Pittsburgh area plane crash = 164. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:49 AM (#547095) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Amos Osama Bin Laden announced three weeks ago that his people would launch an unprecedented attack against the United States. The rationale was retribution for the US' support of Israel. This certainly qualifies. It also answers Mick's question about what could drive people to so desperate a measure. Our whole team has been told they may go home from the research base where i work if they are uncomfortable there; although I wasn't particularly uncomfortable, my BBW's concerns prevailed. I am sorry to say that I believe an act of war, and a second day of infamy, is with us this morning. The body count may well match Pearl Harbor's, I have heard. I cannot imagine what the scenario Bin laden's plannersa could have had in mind would be in terms of benefit to their people or their concerns. If this analysis of the source of these attacks is concerned, Bin laden himself will be buried in a bunker before a year is out. His people will not benefit and may in fact support grievous harm because of his psychotic and juvenile actions. I am clearly making assumptions here, with very skimpy real data. It is a possible interpretation only. Stay well, friends, stay brave, and for god's sake stay awake and rational. Striking blindly will be worse than not striking at all. This may be war, or it may not be; it is not chaos. Amos |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:50 AM (#547098) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: AllisonA(Animaterra) I'm checking in and praying and so grateful for a place to come and cry and pray- we aren't telling the kids at school, so we are unable to do more than look at each other until we can rush to the office or the teachers room- and home, as soon as possible. May God have mercy on us all. |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:53 AM (#547100) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: black walnut I'm just above the U.S. border, here in Toronto. All the TV, all the radio, all our thoughts and prayers are with you, our friends so close. So far as I know, Canada is taking flights for landing. One of my Mudcat friends here told me that his workplace here in Toronto has shut down and the board is having an emergency meeting. We wonder what our children in school know yet. Many here have friends and relatives in the attacked zones. We send our love and support, ~black walnut
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11 Sep 01 - 11:55 AM (#547103) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: GUEST,X-Ed Main squeeze of guinnesschik! You sad excuses of America need to go join the the holy war for the ragheads! There is a time for vengence. Now. Think of the brave firemen of NY, swepted up in middleeast bullshit. Think those fuckers care about them. NUK'EM TO THE STONE AGE WITH EXTREME PREJUDICE! |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:56 AM (#547105) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Bardford Canadian Foreign Affairs has set up a number for Canadians with family in New York.: 1-800-387-3124 |
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11 Sep 01 - 11:57 AM (#547108) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Amos X-Ed, shut the fuck up. Posters -- Please go to Part Two for new posts. A. These are the threads in the series on the World Trade Center Tragedy. Please post only to the most recent thread in the series. The others are closed because they are too long for some browsers to open. There is no need to "refresh" old threads in this series. These links should be sufficient. Thanks -Joe Offer-
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11 Sep 21 - 01:06 AM (#4119517) Subject: RE: World Trade Center-Unreal Disaster From: Joe Offer It's twenty years, so I think I'll bring this thread back in sight. But I'm going to close it and ask you to leave this thread intact and post on one of the crosslinked threads. -Joe- |