#Terror in New York City

[sailing-on-a-puddle]

@womble1 couldn't find a gif of this one so here's some more puppet stubble from my favourite tos episode!

[the-time-lord-oracle]

I was watching Thunderbirds' Terror in New York City this morning and it's uncanny how that episode predicted not one but two real-life events that occurred many years later. First, Thunderbird 2's altercation with the Sentinel predicted the fate of Iran Air flight 522 in 1988,and then the collapse of the Empire State Building predicted the destruction of the World Trade Centre in 2001. Perhaps not surprisingly, this episode was pulled from Boomerang's broadcasts of Thunderbirds in the wake of 9/11, but the phrase life intimidates art certainly rings true here. And it's not the only time Thunderbirds predicated real-life events years later; City of Fire predicted the Grenfell Tower disaster, The Mighty Atom predicted Chernobyl and Operation Crash-Dive predicted the 737 MAX scandal. I wonder if some of the writers were clairvoyant!

[hitchell-mope]

Of course it is

[astranite]

Aaaahhh very crashing and fire!!!

[eretzyisrael]

Hours after a man drove a pickup truck with an ISIS flag into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 15 and injuring 35, in the wee hours of the morning on New Year’s Day, hundreds of anti-Israel protesters supported Palestinian terror in a march in New York City.

“These protesters in New York City are marching not to condemn the ISIS terrorist attack against their own country but to falsely accuse their own country, as well as Israel, of terrorism,” wrote Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.).

“The hatred for America and Israel far exceeds the hatred for actual terror, apartheid and genocide in the world,” the pro-Israel congressman added. “For an ideologue, ideology has more reality than reality itself.”

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) wrote that “hours after a jihadist sympathizer killed 10 Americans, pro-Hamas agitators are marching through New York City calling for a global intifada.” (New Orleans police first said that 10 people had been killed, but authorities now say at least 15 are dead.)

“The governor and the mayor must put an end to this nonsense—now,” he wrote. “Silence is not an option.”

The New York Post reported that hundreds of anti-Israel protesters, many with Palestinian flags, chanted “there is only one solution: intifada revolution” as they marched in New York City on New Year’s Day. Many Jewish organizations and scholars have long said that language calls for violence against Jews.

There was also a chant of “we will honor all our martyrs,” per the Post.

Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) called the protesters “the enemy among us.”

Earlier in the day, Jessica Sarah, the Jewish commissioner of the New York City Police Department, wrote that investigations hadn’t turned up any ties between the New Orleans attack and New York City.

“However, in an abundance of caution, the NYPD will continue to enhance presence across the city at relevant locations as warranted,” she stated. She had not commented publicly at press time about the anti-Israel protest.

“There’s little distinction between the actions of Shamsud Jabbar in New Orleans, who used a truck as a weapon and terrorist attacks in the West Bank where cars are used to run over Israelis,” wrote Joe Truzman, a senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and editor of its Long War Journal.

“It’s terrorism, yet there are people in this country who support ‘resistance’ and ‘intifada,'” he wrote.

The Israeli diplomat Yaki Lopez wrote that “pro-Hamas demonstrators chanted ‘intifada revolution’ in New York City while Jihadist terrorists carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans, killing over a dozen Americans.”

“This is the grim reality of the ‘globalization of the intifada’ they called for,” Lopez wrote. “It’s terror, pure and simple.”

[nando161mando]

Anonymous submission from NYC: "Actionists have defaced the facade of the Historic Blue Moon Hotel, the family business of IOF soldier and war criminal Bram Settenbrino. Black paint was splattered on their doors and windows, as well as red triangles and the message "Baby Killer". Settenbrino became known last month for publishing videos of himself firing indiscriminately at civilian infrastructure and a mosque in Gaza.

Actionists said, "This is a community-based approach to anti-imperialism. The genocide in Gaza may be happening across the ocean, but many of its perpetrators walk among us here in NYC. They should never have peace.

We take inspiration from the rich legacy of antifascism, of groups like Anti-Racist Action and the 43 Group--understanding that we have to act locally to make fascism obsolete globally. Where they go, we go.

Organize, research, map out the networks in which soldiers of imperialism pass freely between the frontline and the imperial core. Find them and give them hell."

[gameraboy2]

Lou Ferrigno filming The Incredible Hulk (1978), "Terror in Times Square"

[schlock-luster-video]

On July 4, 1962, Tales of Terror debuted in New York City.

[a-solitary-sea-rover-backup]

Boatlift: An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

Look for the helpers…

[erosia-rhodes]

Are 9/11 jokes funny? If so, do you remember 9/11 or not? Curious to see the results!*

*The Wikipedia article on childhood amnesia says autobiographical memory starts around age 5-6, which is why I grouped anyone younger than that with the "not born yet" demographic.

[hitchell-mope]

Who’s the old lady supposed to be?

[futurefatum]

Another major attack coming to America (Tone: 100)

Posted January 3rd, 2024 by @lastdays247 ABOUT THIS VIDEO: This video presents a prophetic vision shared by the speaker regarding potential threats to the United States, emphasizing the need for prayer and spiritual intercession. It details warnings about organized acts of violence, including attacks on key locations such as Washington, D.C., and Trump properties, which are perceived as…

[watercress-words]

Remembering and reading about September 11, 2001

Remembering 23 years later, here are a few of those who have written about the events of 9/11/2001

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 prompted a profuse body of literature, including one by a woman physician forensic pathologist trainee. I reviewed her memoir here. Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner by Judy Melinek, M.D. and T.J. Mitchell The author, Judy Melinek, M.D., wrote this account of her training as a forensic pathologist, a…

[shawnpgreene]

September 11, 2001

Remembering 9/11: A Day That Changed the World September 11, 2001—a day forever etched into the hearts and minds of people across the globe. Twenty-three years have passed, but the pain and memories remain vivid. The attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City were not just an assault on a city, but an attack on the very principles of freedom, unity, and hope. As we remember the nearly…

[tmarshconnors]

23 Years Since September 11, 2001

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001.  A day that forever altered the course of history, it remains etched in the hearts and minds of millions across the world. Though time has moved forward, the memory of that fateful day feels as raw and poignant as ever, reminding us of the fragility of life and the strength of human resilience.

On that clear Tuesday morning, the world watched in disbelief as two planes struck the Twin Towers in New York City, followed by another plane crashing into the Pentagon, and a fourth, United Flight 93, brought down in a Pennsylvania field by heroic passengers. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the span of a few short hours, but the ripple effects of that day continue to shape the world we live in today.

The aftermath of the attacks was a profound period of grief and confusion, but also one of unity and determination. Across the globe, people came together to mourn, to support, and to stand in solidarity. Strangers helped strangers; nations offered condolences and assistance. There was a shared sense of vulnerability, but also an unwavering commitment to persevere. This duality of pain and hope defined the years that followed.

For many, today will be a solemn day of remembrance. The names of the victims will be read aloud, as they are every year, at memorials across the country. Their lives, each unique and cherished, will once again be honoured. Families will gather to pay tribute to their loved ones, while first responders and military personnel will be recognised for their bravery and sacrifice.

But it’s important to remember that September 11 is not just about the events of that day. It is about the lives touched by the survivors who carry their scars, the families who mourn, the communities who rebuilt, and the world that changed in its wake. It’s a reminder of the importance of cherishing every moment, valuing human connection, and standing firm against forces that seek to divide us.

As we mark 23 years since the tragedy, let us also reflect on the lessons we’ve learned. We live in an era that continues to be shaped by the consequences of that day whether it’s in how we approach national security, foreign relations, or the very ways in which we relate to one another. The world may never fully recover from the impact of 9/11, but we can continue to move forward with a renewed commitment to peace, understanding, and compassion.

In the quiet moments of reflection tomorrow, may we honour the memory of those we lost, and may we find hope in the ways we’ve come together since. The legacy of September 11 will forever be a part of our collective consciousness, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, light can prevail.

[immaculatasknight]

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