Planecrash in US

Sailor Saturn · Post by **Sailor Saturn** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 3:50 pm

Originally posted by nael:
i went to go go give blood...3 hour wait, there were that many people donating.
it rbought a tear to my eye thinking about how my fellow man can stand up and do what is right and anythign they can to help our neighbors.

it's important to remember to not let this change our lives for the worse, btu rather use it ot make our lives better. realize how precious life and freedom is and take the time to show how much you love yoru family and friends. you never know what might happen...

According to the radio, the bloodbanks(?) in Phoenix and Tuscon are being overwhelmed by people wanting to donate blood. They're getting names and phone numbers to call'em in when necessary. They're making appointments for people who want to do that. As tragic as this event is, it is also reassuring that Americans can unite together in such an event. It reminds me of the Charlie Daniels song "In America."

In America by Charlie Daniels~
Well you never did think that it ever woulda happened again, in America, did ya, you never thought we'd get together again, well we damn sure fooled you, we're walking real proud and talkin' real loud again, in America.

I'm not sure I got the words 100% correct, but I'm sure you get the idea. I believe that this is and will be happening in America.

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 3:51 pm

@Nael: Well done -

@SS: If bin Laden turns out to be responsible, it's not impossible that even the Taliban's won't protect him any more by letting him stay in Afghanistan. What I fear is too swift US reprisals on unconfirmed targets - that's why I was relieved the US isn't responsible for the Kabul attacks.

@justAidan: Sleep well - I'll check out the book you recommended. Another book for people interested in a better understanding of the conflicts in the Middle east and the Western view of the Arab world, is "Orientalism" by Edward Said. I'm currently reading it.

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 3:54 pm

Ok guys - I really need to go to bed now. My thoughts are with all of you, you have all been affected enough to post tonight. A special thought for DP and Thorin.

Take it easy guys - thanks for being here tonight

[ 09-11-2001: Message edited by: Yshania ]

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 3:56 pm

Good night Yshania, I'm glad you were here today.

I also need to catch some sleep. Take care everybody. And again, a special thought to Thorin and DP.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 4:00 pm

@Yshania & C Elegans: G'night ladies. Sleep well.

I think the events of today have really made us all think a little bit of what can happen to people. If the most powerful Country in the World is susceptable to this sort of attack, then what about smaller countries? A bold statment was made today by terrorists. I hope that we (As North Americans, and even as people of the world) and reprise approprieatly, and justly.

Sailor Saturn · Post by **Sailor Saturn** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 4:07 pm

Originally posted by Aegis:
I think the events of today have really made us all think a little bit of what can happen to people. If the most powerful Country in the World is susceptable to this sort of attack, then what about smaller countries? A bold statment was made today by terrorists. I hope that we (As North Americans, and even as people of the world) and reprise approprieatly, and justly.

I agree. A bold statement has been made. We must make a bold and just reply.

@Ysh and CE G'night.

jennabard · Post by **jennabard** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 4:33 pm

i'm scared

my dad works in the pentagon, i haven't heard if his alright or not. i can't get in touch with my mother. i thinking the worst. my husband thinks that the silence means that nothing happened to him. but i'm not sure. my brother's workplace is close to the pentagon. my husband is on standby and i feel f$$$$ing useless. i couldn't get on the net earlier to findout anything because we had to keep our phone line open.

i'm worried. does anyone have loved ones near the bombed area?

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 4:35 pm

I'm so sorry, Jenna. I hope everything is alright.

jennabard · Post by **jennabard** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 4:59 pm

i just wish i know.

i keep going on and off the next trying to keep my line open incase my mom calls.

i wonder who do i contact to find out. i'm sure my brother is fine. but my dad...

Word · Post by **Word** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 5:00 pm

This is a sad day

. my school was closed a little before most others because we have a big c-5 base 2 or 3 miles away. My Aunt was in new york but i think she is OK.

thoughts to thorin and DP

nael · Post by **nael** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 5:01 pm

@jenna - which department does your dad work for?
the plane hit the army side, but there have been no reported casualties from that incident, but several injuries

[ 09-11-2001: Message edited by: nael ]

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 5:06 pm

Can't sleep

Jennabard, I found this link at CNN with lots of emergency phone numbers

[url="http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/trade.center/contacts.html"]Emergency phone numbers[/url]

I hope your dad is OK

ThorinOakensfield · Post by **ThorinOakensfield** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 5:06 pm

I'm sorry to hear that jenna. Hope everything turns out for the best.

The worlds in chaos. Things are getting out of control. First the U.S, then Afghanistan. Somethings up and it sbig. Theres war brewing.
WW3? Things don't seem good. What's going on? Panicking, chaos. ???

jennabard · Post by **jennabard** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 5:10 pm

he works for the national guard's bugeting department. i don't know where that is in the pentagon. i remember the place being huge.

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 5:16 pm

@Thorin: US has confirmed they aren't involved in the attacks at Kabul

Afghanistan has had a civil war for 20 years

Yesterday, an anti Taliban opposition leader was attacked by some kind of bomb. (The former president, I think). So the attacks of Kabul today is believed to be retaliation for that. Probably the anti Taliban movement figures it's a good moment to strike, since everything is so chaotic, also in Kabul

And they receive more media attention for the attack because of the events in the US - normally, Afghanistan is not making head line news.

ThorinOakensfield · Post by **ThorinOakensfield** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 5:19 pm

Originally posted by C Elegans:
@Thorin: US has confirmed they aren't involved in the attacks at Kabul

Afghanistan has had a civil war for 20 years Yesterday, an anti Taliban opposition leader was attacked by some kind of bomb. (The former president, I think). So the attacks of Kabul today is believed to be retaliation for that. Probably the anti Taliban movement figures it's a good moment to strike, since everything is so chaotic, also in Kabul And they receive more media attention for the attack because of the events in the US - normally, Afghanistan is not making head line news.

Ya, i know whats been going in Afghanistan since the Soviets and how the U.S mobilized future terrorists to fight them.
I know of teh anti- Taliban movement. I'm glad they finally hit something big. I hope they throw the Taliban out.

Raistlin · Post by **Raistlin** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 5:20 pm

My condolences to all US people .
I mourn for your losses .

ThorinOakensfield · Post by **ThorinOakensfield** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 5:21 pm

But the question is who did this?
Bin Ladin declines it and Taliban declines it and Palestine can't aford to do it.
I believe Bn Laden, Why would he lie?
These funadmentalists are usually proud of what they do, and take credit immediately.

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Tue Sep 11, 2001 5:27 pm

I also hope the opposition in Afghanistan will somehow manage to overthrow the Talibans.

I listened to a Middle East expert on BBC, and he said that if it was a fanatic fundamentalist muslim group (like any of the groups supported by Bin Laden) who's behind this, it's not sure they would take on responsibility officially. Some of these groups reason that "if god sees it, thats enough".