2 PLANES CRASHED INTO WORLD TRADE CENTER IN NY

[second_chance]

from 9:45 AM to 2:30 PM our entire school watched the happenings. You have to wonder how good airport security is these days. Nato has stepped in now to do some stuff. Its the first day in history that all the MLB games are cancled. This is soooo scary… everybody at my school is in shock about what happened. Many people don’t feel safe, my teachers are worried about driving out of their driveways now to go to work in the mornings.

Even though we are in New Hampshire, We are not to far from Boston. Now CNN is saying that 260 peole are dead.

My hopes and prayers are out there with people who may have victims from this horrible thing that has happened.

[Velvet]

Well, yesterday, I was wondering if part of the time he spent being shuttled to safety included a long talk with good ol’ dad. If not, he should do it NOW!

Tony Blair presented and incredibly strong position and said exactly the right things to allay any fears. Bush did too, but not with the strength, tact, or aplomb…which is where I’ve become more critical.

I missed his first speech (and saw it later in replays) and then waited, and waited, and waited for another statement–for a sign that we still had a President somewhere. I would have thought he could have somehow made some sort of statement, even via telephone, during those terrible hours when the buildings collapsed and people were wondering if there were more planes ready to come at them from the sky.

Like I’ve said. My anger comes partially from frustration. He could have swayed me if I’d seen a position of strength. Last night, he presented a VERY short speech that made one point I liked, that was strong. I still want more. Reagan said more. Bush said more. Heck, Clinton would have written and presented a dissertation (not that I needed that–nor that I always thought he was great our would have figured this one out). I just want to HEAR from our Pres. And I want him to be incredibly professional and STRONG to help the American people who are afraid.

Maybe the problem is we DO NOT need them to help most of us feel strong and brave…but for the few I could see wandering around looking dazed at the days events, I just wanted a well thought out statement that instilled faith in the hearts of those people that our President had courage and would be there no matter what, and that he was in touch with the pulse of America.

[ClipClop]

Since everyone intereprets things there own way. Yes, we have freedom of speech, so does Finland. Yes we have the right to life, so does Sweden. The rights to be found in America can be found also across various parts of Europe.

Now that I have said that, I am just waiting for someone to say “Well go live there!”

Right now, no one should be saying America is the best. We’re not. If this doesn’t prove it, nothing would/will.

And I’m not sorry I said I could never send my loved ones to war. Sorry I’m so selfish.

~Insanity is repeating the same behavior over and over and expecting different results~

[M_O_Connor]

brilyntrip and I, who both live in Southampton, were speaking on the phone as the second tower collapsed…the phone went dead! I called her right back and it worked–how unnerving!!!

[ClipClop]

When I heard the news this morning in the form of an e-mail I thought it was a joke…

I never thought this would happen in America… and it will impact the rest of the world no doubt.

Anyone realize they are not reporting what happened to the 4th plane? Anyone else think our Gov. might have shot it down?

~Insanity is repeating the same behavior over and over and expecting different results~

[RumoursFollow]

My sentiments exactly, HN73… clap clap.

[Miniwelsh]

This is unbelievable. I swore I wouldn’t read it after I saw the first few backbiting posts, and I agree that everyone is entitled to express their opinions. But hey, in light of the fact that regardless of where you live or which country you think is the best, several thousand people died on Tuesday, probably from every background, nation, gender, sexual preference, etc, can we for once, just agree to disagree for a while and move on?

Behind every good woman lies a trail of men

[smc]

my mom just stopped by and gave me a hug and yes i am being very wussy because my husband works at the schools and i’m still a wreck! hey brilyntrip i hope your mom is oaky

[Everythingbutwings]

I don’t think that we need to hear plugs for a non-entity in this situation.

My money and prayers are on the people we pay to protect our interests here, not the ones who make the promises.

[Velvet]

Well, I would just say that I don’t think either of them (Gore or Bush) were much of a choice in the last election. Neither (my opinion only–don’t get too worked up) is what we need in this situation. Maybe Cheney should step up to the plate!

Personally, I think Colin Powell is the one we should pull up. Yes, Bush is Pres and needs to talk to the people and present the front, but Colin should be working in the back with the military and presenting the strong face to the world, in his position as Secretary of State, as well.

Heck, if he’s run, I would have put him in office as the first black president, hands down. Talk about a “take no prisoners” face when talking tough!

Like I said, my opinion. No use wishing for something that can’t happen, but I do think Bush either needs some spin control, or he’s got to get a better image consultant fast!

And now back to your regularly scheduled program…

[Smart_Alec]

it is NOT the difference in opinion or opinions expressed in which shames me. It is the WAY in which certain people have expressed their opinions here. I think it is true that we all have the right to freedom and free speech. I am an artist and truly feel the right of freedom is so essential to human life. However, it never hurt anyone to use a bit of class thoughtfullness and respect and realize that children and possibly the families or even survivors could be reading this thread. I agree with Coreene when she said we need to keep things in perspective…let’s not forget that thousands of people may be dead and they are still working very hard to uncover victims. All I am asking for is a bit of sensitivity. It could’ve been anyone of us or anyone of our family members in those buildings. Thankfully most of those I know have been found…but I still wait to hear from others…

[This message was edited by Smart Alec on Sep. 13, 2001 at 04:22 PM.]

[Portia]

Starlady – THe trade centers are on the edge, near the Hudson. You can see them from much of Manhattan, but they are – were – actually a bit away from the big buildings in the rest of Manhattan. They collapsed almost straight down, and one of the interviews they just had said that the deaths are limited almost exclusively to those two buildings.

We cannot minimize the extent of that loss of life, I’m afraid, but the vast likelihood is that your brother is OK.

[Canter]

I’ve been watching CNN nonstop since 9:12am. This is incomprehensible.

CNN had a correspondent, Barbara Olsen who was on the hijacked Washington-bound plane. She actually had the presence of mind to call the FCC. And her husband. Not once but twice.
This is a horrific human tragedy.

[Smart_Alec]

…3 people were taken into custody at the Westin Hotel…also 3 people were taken from an Amtrak that was stopped in RI…it was from Boston on route to Washington…they had feared a bomb in a backpack but I don’t think it ended up being anything. I am at work and we have NPR on right now so I keep hearing new things. I don’t know much about the people they took into custody—they just said they were connected to one of yesterday’s flights by a credit card that was used to purchase tix and they are looking into it further. As far as the ones questioned from the Amtrak–they haven’t said much about that either. I don’t think any of these are arrests…just taken into custody for questioning.

[Jair]

Harry Potter are the best books! I can’t wait to see the movie!

Robby Coltrane will be the perfct Hagrid don’t you think?

Interesting analogy Ghazzu

[Nikki]

I saw the whole thing on TV this morning. At first I was on the WC and they were talking abput plane delays and CNN was taking about sports. I saw the building fall on TV. This sucks. Here in Alabama the bases are locked down. This is scary!!! My ex is in the AF and I’m affraid for him too…

 We all have to thank Bill Clinton for downsizing our Military!!!!!!  This is worse than Pearl Harbor!!! HISTORY IN THE MAKING!!!

http://www.dmtc.com/dmtc98/Pedigree/ you can look up you Thoroughbred’s Pedigree with photos 9 Genrations back!
Men come and go, but my horse will always love me!

[Bumpkin]

I just spoke to my friend who is staying in a hotel across the street from the Pentagon.
She was touring the White House. with her 80 year old mother when this happened and they were screamed at to run out of the White House and get as far away as possible, RIGHT NOW!!!
When they stopped to catch their breath they heard the airplane crash.
It took them all day to walk from the White House to Georgetown and find a way back to their hotel.
They are standed there for another week and thinking about renting a car and driving home.
I am glad I got a chance to speak with her.

[ClipClop]

Maybe that’s why the world hates us. We have snotty attitudes that “WE ARE THE BEST” I don’t think ANYONE here realizes what we have done to other foreign nations. WE are American citizens, yes we have Every right to be patriotic, but if I was foreign, you can bet I would be upset at the United States. We stick our noses out where it doesn’t belong practically asking for something like this to happen.

It’s disgusting and revolting to propose going to “nuke” Afganistan? When you say that, YOU ARE JUST AT BARBARIC AS THE TERRORIST’S. A three year old innocent boy cannot help being born in the middle east, neither can the two month old baby, or even a peaceful 15 year old girl. So you want to bomb them? Kill them for revenge? How disgusting.

Now, I am all for finding the terrorists, that did this. Yes, they must pay. But to kill innocents? No, that is wrong. Sorry, I must be the only selfish one who would be extremly upset if my loved ones were sent to war. What an alien feeling. Seem’s like I am one of the few who can actually think beyond- like the implications this might cause.

~Insanity is repeating the same behavior over and over and expecting different results~

[Heidi]

I heard Colin Powell speak at a conference a few years ago and it was one of the few times in my life that I felt that I was in the presence of greatness .

[HelloAgain]

in case anyone was wondering, Clinton was on vacation (or business, not sure which) in Queensland, Australia. Where he is now under lock & key apparently.