SeniorRedrings
Banned
Yesterday should have been a special day of remembrance.
It wasn't.
It was just yet another 9/11 filled news day.
For shame.
It wasn't.
It was just yet another 9/11 filled news day.
For shame.
Rant about the yearly 9/11 sadness
- Thread starter Agent_Violet
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zoulaykha
Active member
happy birthday agent violet =) it is unfair, you should tell them in their faces that you didn't forget about that event, since you're an american, and it isn't really your fault that your birthday happens to be on 9/11, honestly, people should get over it, it's been 10 years now, it's not like that's the only crisis that happend in the world, yes its was dramatic and painful, and i'm sure even the families of the deceased has moved on, it's not like they're trapped in their rooms since the accident, celebrate your birthday, and like every other american , that incident is in your heart, no need to doubt yourself, and the people you talked to and got those replies from, i assure you, they didn't mean anything out of that, you just got it the wrong way, the thing that i despise the most about this phobia is being obsessed by what a person said to you or how he smiled at you, i just hate that, while i'm sure after the end of the conversation, they have completely forgotten that how they replied to you. AGAIN, celebrate you birthday like it should be celebrated =)
I just wanted to say Happy Birthday Violet!!
I personally think it's quite unfair just how much attention is being given to the event every year.
For the people that lost someone it's obvious that they're going to remember and pay respect that day, it's only natural. But let's not forget that a much, much bigger number of innocent people is slaughtered, murdered, or simply die due to another gruesome reason, every day. Many of them are completely overlooked by the rest of world. No stories, no homage, simply forgotten.
What gets to me even more is that it's often portrait as a global disaster while it's really not. It's not a event that needs global attention.. The only people it's important to is the people that fight terror, and the families that actually lost someone.
For the people that lost someone it's obvious that they're going to remember and pay respect that day, it's only natural. But let's not forget that a much, much bigger number of innocent people is slaughtered, murdered, or simply die due to another gruesome reason, every day. Many of them are completely overlooked by the rest of world. No stories, no homage, simply forgotten.
What gets to me even more is that it's often portrait as a global disaster while it's really not. It's not a event that needs global attention.. The only people it's important to is the people that fight terror, and the families that actually lost someone.
Tiercel
Well-known member
Back to "remembering" the more recent attacks, I'd argue that the whole business is still pretty laughable. As a country, we seem to dwell more on the attacks than those who were affected by them. And we seem to celebrate the day instead of honoring it.
And for some reason, every September 11th I can't help but hear a certain sound from Counter-Strike in my mind: "Terrorists win."
And for some reason, every September 11th I can't help but hear a certain sound from Counter-Strike in my mind: "Terrorists win."
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Lea
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Just as Blackupma said, I wanted to point out a similar thing. Tragedies happen every day, only they are not so medially attractive.. Plus there are things like gruesome killings of animals EVERY DAY for food, or animals which live in horrible conditons etc., but it's a part of our daily lives, and noone gives a ****!!! That's fine for the people but it's making me sick.
IGotSeoul
Well-known member
I agree with this.
I believe it has a lot to do with that.
My condolences to those who had lost family, friends and brothers. 9/11 was indeed a tragedy, having the highest death toll of any U.S. attack. This contributes heavily to why it is covered so extensively; alongside the fact that the attention on "terrorism" is still a frequent present day headline.
Having said that, "reliving" a tragedy nationally (semi-globally?) on an annual basis is the wrong way to go about things. You do not forcefully address entire nations and set a norm to these type of things; it's obnoxiously intrusive. Let the people remember in their own way and address it without making the entire day revolve around it.
It doesn't feel as genuine as it felt ten years ago and with kind regards to the media and excessive coverage, my bull**** senses are going completely haywire.
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Kiwong
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My TV was away being repaired after it was struck by ligthning at the time. So I was spared witnessing this event live, which was a blessing. I don't watch TV or read newspapers much anymore so the coverage doesn't really annoy me. I enjoy my birthday regardless of what is going on in the media.
I remembered being annoyed by the Invasion of Iraq being televised 24/7 on every channel, even free to air. I called channel 9 to complain. I protested against Australian troops being involved in the War in Iraq.
I remembered being annoyed by the Invasion of Iraq being televised 24/7 on every channel, even free to air. I called channel 9 to complain. I protested against Australian troops being involved in the War in Iraq.
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panicsurvivor
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I am American, and I agree with you totally. I will even raise you. Nobody on here has pointed out the shameless way American politicians have jumped on the 9/11 bandwagon. Our leaders took what happened at 9/11 and used it to there advantage. It is really sad.
Steppen-Wolf
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Ron Paul booed during Tea Party debate after Osama bin Laden answer - YouTube
He gets booed for saying the truth.
I'm not a US basher, but that was really pathetic : /.
He gets booed for saying the truth.
I'm not a US basher, but that was really pathetic : /.
chrisjurban
Well-known member
i'm gonna be honest...it kinda gets on my nerves to see the HUGE deal they make out of it every year...like...it was 10 years ago. the rehashing is a little annoying
LOL. That's the "Tea Party" for you. They also cheered when Rick Perry was asked about the 200+ inmates who have been executed while Perry has been governor of Texas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZlDF9VCbrg
Rick Santorum's eye roll thing was funny, though. His poker face must be awful.
I find that I'm becoming more and more embarrassed to be an American.
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Tbh, I don't hate the USA and I understand how much of a terrible event it was but really.... It was a horrible event but I doubt we won't hear the last of this for about 300 years. For example the Russians in WW2 lost about 23.5 million people, the US lost about 418,500 people (estimate) and all I see is documentaries on how the US was a major fighting force in WW2. Don't get me wrong we would have not pulled through the war without their support but it annoys me to see so many documentaries and TV series about the US and hardly about Russia or any other country for that matter. (Getting off track here).
Rant over.
So yes, we won't hear the last of 9/11 for hundreds of years.
Rant over.
So yes, we won't hear the last of 9/11 for hundreds of years.
Agent_Violet
Well-known member
i've been ashamed to be american my entire adult life so far. As soon as I was old enough to realize what we really stand for in the big ol u.s of a.
makes me sick really. if I hadn't built a life here already,i'd have passport in hand ready to try to move to another country. i'm sure america has it's amazing perks and all that fabulous sh*t but the cost of all those things is becoming too high...and i don't mean moneywise either.
makes me sick really. if I hadn't built a life here already,i'd have passport in hand ready to try to move to another country. i'm sure america has it's amazing perks and all that fabulous sh*t but the cost of all those things is becoming too high...and i don't mean moneywise either.
It helps to not say "what we stand for" when you mean "what the US government stands for". They do a horrible job of representing the people. Simply exclude yourself from the group. It's not "our" national debt, it's theirs. It's not "us" over there sticking our noses in the Middle East's business (it's also not members of the military, even though they are the ones physically sent over there), it's the US government.
They don't represent me (no matter what they tell you), and they don't stand for what I stand for, so I'm careful to not say "we" do anything.
coyote
Well-known member
yep - MY america is still pretty cool
people should come up and hang out with me for awhile before they dismiss the whole country
i also highly recommend destroying your television set in the most expedient way possible
Agent_Violet
Well-known member
that's an admirable way to approach it. i think i'll try that
thank you for the perspective on it!Very interesting. I think I'll try this, too.
Richey
Well-known member
Most mainstream media models itself on fox and cnn american channels. Now i'm not saying that this is a complete negative overall thing however alot of these news stories are sort of there as a distraction to what is really going on out there. The fact is that the media don't want you to know what's really ging on out there and that is why big stories are pushed aside for more sensational and gossipy news stories. Which is why you are better off getting your news from more unbias and better quality newspapers and stations if you can..However I do think its important to remember the day i just don't think that media stations need to constantly replay the tragedy over and over and over again..
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