I know that for Americans, its just been a day, but here in Singapore, the events that have been unfolding happened through the night. I had an exam today and I could not sleep because of the images of the plane.
In schools today, or at least mine, many people are expressing sorrow and even tears because some knew people who were in the building at the time.
I know that while this is truely an American affair, it is in no way beyond the rest of the world. We in other nations and countries also grieve and express sympathy and condolences and prayers for those lost in the attacks, and those who lost loved ones today.
I think its about night time over there, so good night, and let us hope the next day brings a better tomorrow. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/frown.gif

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Thank you for this Lifetime! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

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General Woundwort's body was never found. It could be that he still lives his fierce life somewhere else. But from that day forward, mothers would tell their kittens that if they were not good, the General would get them. Such was Woundwort's monument, and perhaps it would not have displeased him.

I myself cannot sleep. This is all so overwhelming. Even now, I am watching CNN and they have just announced that they are speaking with survivors in the rubble with cell phones. The acts that have happened are so unspeakable and incomprehensible that it is hard to deal with. The images of the airplane flying into the building are horrifying and I can't help thinking what it would have been like to have been on one of those planes. I suspect I will be up all night. I believe a lot of it is a feeling of helplessness of not being able to do anything and wondering what will happen next. I don't believe the attacks are over...
I hope I am wrong

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I've been listening to the radio and watching the news all day, and I keep getting chills up my spine thinking about the terror those poor people experienced and some are still experiencing. It happened 11pm Australian time and I was in bed. I find it so heartbreaking that while I was asleep in my bed so much carnage was going on on the other side of the world.

I hope you are wrong too, however, I also share the feeling that this is just beginning. They are saying now that Sadam Hueissein MAY have been in on it.
We can't let this scare us , though, as that is what these bastards want. We have to have confidence in our country and know that we will persevere.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

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General Woundwort's body was never found. It could be that he still lives his fierce life somewhere else. But from that day forward, mothers would tell their kittens that if they were not good, the General would get them. Such was Woundwort's monument, and perhaps it would not have displeased him.

Amen Liliara.

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Is it true that America has declared a state of War?
More thoughts for sleepless nights. It kills me to think that meny beds in 50000 homes tonight will be empty

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I don't think the president has come out and directly declared a state of war. If that is to happen, it will probably be another day or so before it happens. They are probably still looking for information. However, all american military posts world-wide are at condition 'delta' which is the highest state of alert that there is and shows that America is ready for war.

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he should be declaring it today. it was on cnn that it was allready declared, just not publicaly as of yet. should be soon though.

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you know what I heard?

"when you look into those buildings, the things that chill your spine is not that you think you will be in there and suffer a terrible fate, it is when you go home, someone you know might not be there."

I almost cried when I heard this

The accident happened 3pm here. I spent the rest of the time watching the news and posting on the forum. I actually managed to get some sleep, I'm still in shock from the whole thing.

I'm in the Netherlands here, and I wasn't able to sleep for a single minute. Those horrible images will flash through my mind for a very long time... http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/frown.gif

Horrible things happening today in Singapore..
The pictures of people climbing out of the windows in the WTC made it to front page in local newspapers today..
I can't say I'm impressed by the lack of sympathy or sorrow in the passages dedicated to these tragic events. Its no wonder Singapore does'nt know the true horror of the matter till it watches it on the news, and we dont even have full coverage of the matter.

I saw those pictures on a train today, and thats what killed me the most today. I felt so angry/upset/shocked/sad that people who had nothing to do with American policy making had their lives suddenly and violently interrupted by a plane crashing into their workplace, that ordinary people were driven by fear so much that they threw themselves out of windows..
It nearly brings tears to my eyes recalling the feeling I had when I first heard it almost 16 hours ago.

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no...those dark riders keep coming... they get really close if I MISS AND SCREAM AT ME...

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Lifetime!

I'm relieved to say that I have not seen any of those pictures. I've heard stories about it, but not seen anything. I hope I never do.

Mark

Is everyone as overwhelmed as I am? I hardly know what to do to help, but pray and pray unceasingly..
I was with another American friend today and we were angry enough to chew through rocks and yell at anyone who was'nt taking it seriously..
Its on the lips and minds of everyone today..

And skywalker..I think the only reason why people dont burst into tears while reading those things and seeing the pictures here is because its not happening in our nation. The insensitivity of people sometimes..http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/frown.gif

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Actually from what I've seen in my own country is devastated. I know I am... I don't think not being able to cry has anything to do with the country you live in. After all, most European countries are nowhere near as patriotic as the USA, so we can sympathise with people from another country perfectly. I think it has more to do with the fact that most people simply can't believe it. If it happens a world away, you see it happening on TV and you are just stunned...it is too much to grasp... I was stunned myself, I just couldn't believe it. Then, after two hours suddenly something snapped inside of me and I started crying. It is just too unbelievable for most people to realise.


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Melusine, I agree with you. I meant to say that we're on the other side of the world, and we cannot comprehend what is happening over there.
Right now I'm speaking to someone whom I like very much, whos saying the US was too complacent to stop this. I've just lost every shred of respect for her.

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I tossed and turned all night long and got barely any sleep at all. I am walking in a zombie-like state, trying to get ready for work today. What a sad and tragic day for the world, not just the United States of America. This has affected all of us.

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OK thanks...I didn't mean to say I disagreed, I think we actually agree but phrased it differently.
I'm sorry about your friend. I cannot believe some people.


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