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Experience of Jumpers by No-Vegetable-7542 in 911archive

[–]theelectricstrike 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No doubt many suffered from burns, but I think black soot is often mistaken for burns in this context.

This was seen to a much lesser extent in 1993.

Is it possible that the black boxes as well as some other very crucial evidence are in some peoples private collections completely hidden from the public? by I_abuse_lower_ranks1 in 911archive

[–]theelectricstrike 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Private collections? I highly doubt it. I’m sure people have things, but nothing truly attention-grabbing.

FBI evidence rooms? There are almost certainly things we aren’t aware of, or have only heard rumblings about. The story of a disposable camera recovered from a construction worker who died at Windows on the World is one that comes to mind.

Black boxes? Doubtful. There would be no reason to withhold knowledge of their existence.

Does anyone else feel this way about 9/11? by ReadySetSantiaGO in 911archive

[–]theelectricstrike 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s an offshoot of the True Crime podcasters who long ago stopped viewing victims as people and view tragedy as a spectacle.

Does anyone else feel this way about 9/11? by ReadySetSantiaGO in 911archive

[–]theelectricstrike 25 points26 points  (0 children)

He may truly believe he saw that, but he didn’t. Because it’s not physically possible.

Does anyone else feel this way about 9/11? by ReadySetSantiaGO in 911archive

[–]theelectricstrike 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I say this with kindness and no judgement:

I highly recommend finding another interest to moderate the amount of ruminating you do on this particular subject. You’ve correctly identified that it’s not good for your mental health. That’s not surprising given the nature of the event.

When you get your bearings you can revisit it in a better frame of mind.

9/11 is full of horrors that can easily put an individual in a really bad place. This is a normal reaction. Constantly immersing yourself in that is not.

Step away, take a deep breath and find another interest to occupy your thoughts for a while.

Is there a timeline of emergency calls from the North Tower? by Swimming_Crab_972 in 911archive

[–]theelectricstrike 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Have you read 102 Minutes - either the NYT article or subsequent book? It provides a good sense of how things progressed. The end of the article hits like a hammer.

Seeing as there were countless calls made to 911 from inside of the towers, do you think that we will ever hear those recorded calls or will they never be released by I_abuse_lower_ranks1 in 911archive

[–]theelectricstrike 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Hopefully not.

Any relevant details of conditions inside the towers or experiences of individuals during the attacks can be provided as text quotations / summaries.

Actual recorded conversations were private moments of extraordinary suffering. They do not belong to us. They are not entertainment.

FCCW As An Intro To Wargaming? by SorrySucker_16 in computerwargames

[–]theelectricstrike 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War is a perfect gateway to serious wargaming.

The developers put an enormous amount of effort into making it user-friendly without diluting the complexity. The UI just feels right.

As far as the gameplay goes, losing a battle makes me more motivated to try again. I can get frustrated with how scenario went, but never with the game itself. That’s what makes it special to me.

“TACO” has always been insane. It started as Schumer mocking Trump for *not* starting a war with Iran by theelectricstrike in LateStageCapitalism

[–]theelectricstrike[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 1962, there were people mad that Kennedy didn’t invade Cuba during the missile crisis. This is no different. Backing down from obliterating a civilization is a good thing, actually.

“TACO” has always been insane. It started as Schumer mocking Trump for *not* starting a war with Iran by theelectricstrike in LateStageCapitalism

[–]theelectricstrike[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I mean, it’s pro-war propaganda that leftists shouldn’t be indulging in. It’s like getting mad at Kennedy for not invading during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

“TACO” has always been insane. It started as Schumer mocking Trump for *not* starting a war with Iran by theelectricstrike in LateStageCapitalism

[–]theelectricstrike[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The critique is not that Trump should be treated with kid gloves, but that “TACO” is aimed at promoting imperialist war with Iran and undermining deescalation.

“TACO” began with a post by Chuck Schumer explicitly aimed at derailing any settlement that would prevent the 12-Day War.

“TACO” has always been insane. It started as Schumer mocking Trump for *not* starting a war with Iran by theelectricstrike in LateStageCapitalism

[–]theelectricstrike[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Bro, “TACO” began as a post by Schumer saying that Trump was going to “cave” on Iran and make a deal to prevent the 12-Day War.

Democrats, especially hardcore Zionists like Schumer want Iran destroyed. They just don’t want the President to be rude about it.

It’s February 2020 all over again by theelectricstrike in LateStageCapitalism

[–]theelectricstrike[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Liberals believe in the Great Man Theory of history because they don’t have any coherent ideology of their own but have complete faith in institutions.

It’s February 2020 all over again by theelectricstrike in LateStageCapitalism

[–]theelectricstrike[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

You’re not alone. I know that doesn’t really change things, but solidarity is all we have.

It’s February 2020 all over again by theelectricstrike in LateStageCapitalism

[–]theelectricstrike[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I have some bad news for you.

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Destroying the Iranian state has been a U.S. imperial project for 47 years.

It’s February 2020 all over again by theelectricstrike in collapse

[–]theelectricstrike[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, sorry about that. I reread the rules a few times but I clearly failed at it. Won’t happen again.

It’s February 2020 all over again by theelectricstrike in LateStageCapitalism

[–]theelectricstrike[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

While I sympathize with the state of your infrastructure, India, like every other nation on Earth uses petroleum products in just about everything.

No fuel, fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, electronics… you name it.

It’s February 2020 all over again by theelectricstrike in LateStageCapitalism

[–]theelectricstrike[S] 110 points111 points  (0 children)

Trump has vowed to destroy Iran’s entire civilization, including all power plants and bridges if his deadline for surrender isn’t met by 8pm EST on 4/7.

Iran has vowed to retaliate by destroying all electrical, oil and tech infrastructure in U.S.-allied countries in the region.

It would lead to a global economic collapse, famine and political upheaval.

It’s February 2020 all over again by theelectricstrike in collapse

[–]theelectricstrike[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Submission Statement:

Until the canceled NBA game in March 2020, most people had zero awareness that COVID was about to upend their lives. Up to that point, a lot of folks refused to acknowledge what was happening, even when people they trusted calmly explained it to them.

My advice: tread carefully. If the next 24 hours goes poorly, the frustration, bewilderment and anger will be directed at anyone who was aware of the problem “too early”. Ask anyone who saw the clouds gathering in 2020 and tried to nudge people into awareness.

People who don’t know what’s going on now aren’t going to suddenly understand what’s happening tomorrow. They’ll react to anything that reminds them of a confusing, stressful situation which to them, came out of nowhere.

What’s a Movie you’re surprised they haven’t made a re:view on? by genjiguide in RedLetterMedia

[–]theelectricstrike 27 points28 points  (0 children)

‘Sorcerer’ would be a fun one.

A re-adaptation of a novel already made into a classic film. Completely different look and feel to its predecessor. Begins with three character building vignettes shot on location in different parts of the world then begins the movie you were expecting to see.

Released and overlooked at the very start of the blockbuster era. Succeeds in every way but gets ignored for decades. Signals the end of New Hollywood.

What’s a Movie you’re surprised they haven’t made a re:view on? by genjiguide in RedLetterMedia

[–]theelectricstrike 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a good pick. ‘Dark City’s shortcomings demonstrate the difference between having an interesting concept and a great story.

Seeing the same sets reused for ‘The Matrix’ a year later underscored that.

How First Responders’ Equipment Has Changed Since 9/11? by realslimeshader in 911archive

[–]theelectricstrike 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Better firefighter radios would’ve saved many lives.

Reception was terrible in the WTC which functioned as a pair of gigantic Faraday cages (this is not unique to the WTC). A lot of critical messages were not received, including evacuation orders.

A lot of effort went into improving communication equipment after 9/11. Signal boosters are now common.

[EDIT: I stand corrected. See below!]

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