Nice, France 73 killed in terrorist attack.
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Remember the good old days when everything was the fault of America? And how it was our fault that we got attacked on 9-11?
Is this getting a little more complicated than that now?
Is this getting a little more complicated than that now?
My wife and daughter are in Nice tonight. Can't contact them yet. Pretty beside myself right now.
Holy shit. Prayers man. Update when you can
I clicked "like". Don't like this at all. You know what I mean.
Yes, I am. Thanks for any thoughts and prayers.
I was in and out of Nice all week last week. Erie feeling.
Thoughts going out to you and your @Ostatedchi
Thoughts going out to you and your @Ostatedchi
Nothing. No contact from anyone. Still just waiting. I left enough messages.
All I can think of is that if I keep calling that if something has happened that I don't want the responders to have to keep hearing the ringer go off.
All I can think of is that if I keep calling that if something has happened that I don't want the responders to have to keep hearing the ringer go off.
It was at 10:30 local time. It's totally logical they were either in bed, or talking/packing before bed and never knew a thing about it. It probably took a while for it to even break in local news.
Fingers crossed, man. Lots of private investigators in Nice if you just need to get a guy knocking on their door or asking around.
Fingers crossed, man. Lots of private investigators in Nice if you just need to get a guy knocking on their door or asking around.
Eonyou know anything about their plans for the night? I'm sure they are safe and asleep but hopefully you had an idea of where they went?
Hang in there man.
If I know my wife, she is in bed early for the flight tomorrow. But they could have been out celebrating. Don't know.
You know her. Transatlantic flight next day, that's it man.
All the circuits could be taken due to the massive amount of phone calls.
Dchi,
Not sure this would work, but maybe worth a try. It's from the US Embassy website in France:
U.S. Consulate General Marseille informs U.S. citizens that, according to local media reports, a truck drove into a large group of people celebrating Bastille Day in Nice at approximately 10:00 p.m. local time tonight. Gunfire was also reported. We are working with local authorities to determine if any U.S. citizens were injured in the event. We urge U.S. citizens in Nice to contact family members and loved ones to notify them that you are safe, avoid the area, to monitor local press for updates, and to exercise caution if you are in the vicinity. The local crisis number set up by the French Government in Nice is +33 8 20 26 06 06.
Not sure this would work, but maybe worth a try. It's from the US Embassy website in France:
U.S. Consulate General Marseille informs U.S. citizens that, according to local media reports, a truck drove into a large group of people celebrating Bastille Day in Nice at approximately 10:00 p.m. local time tonight. Gunfire was also reported. We are working with local authorities to determine if any U.S. citizens were injured in the event. We urge U.S. citizens in Nice to contact family members and loved ones to notify them that you are safe, avoid the area, to monitor local press for updates, and to exercise caution if you are in the vicinity. The local crisis number set up by the French Government in Nice is +33 8 20 26 06 06.
So a long night is over. I just got in touch with them and they are safe and unharmed. They had gone to bed early.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I held it together all night until I finally got word - that's when I broke down.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I held it together all night until I finally got word - that's when I broke down.
You had your shit together better than I would. Congrats. Get some rest brother
Totally agree. My thoughts and prayers are with those victims and their families who aren't as fortunate.
Man, we lived in OKC during the bombing and one of the kids in the building was a sibling of one of my wife's kindergartners. We were in Stillwater when the woman drove through the parade. My cousin died and her son was horribly injured during the big Moore tornado as well as my best friend's mom was in the Plaza Towers elementary school. Melanie, my daughter, was just in Paris a few days from the theater massacre.
I'm just so tired. My head was spinning tonight.
Man, we lived in OKC during the bombing and one of the kids in the building was a sibling of one of my wife's kindergartners. We were in Stillwater when the woman drove through the parade. My cousin died and her son was horribly injured during the big Moore tornado as well as my best friend's mom was in the Plaza Towers elementary school. Melanie, my daughter, was just in Paris a few days from the theater massacre.
I'm just so tired. My head was spinning tonight.
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This is exactly why I wish people would hold the politics until people have time to find loved ones, grieve, fully investigate, etc.
I don't mean to pick on you, mega. I'm just sick of tragedy being instantly debated by pro- or anti-gun/Muslim/black/whatever peeps. My Facebook is a dumpster fire, and I just want to be sad for a bit.
I don't mean to pick on you, mega. I'm just sick of tragedy being instantly debated by pro- or anti-gun/Muslim/black/whatever peeps. My Facebook is a dumpster fire, and I just want to be sad for a bit.
I agree. Which is why my original post was just a statement of fact. Nothing about guns not being used, open borders or Obama being a huge pussy. Plenty of time for that now.
Well, this is, specifically, the 24/7 Politics board.
You're take is 100% valid. In free-flow feeds/forums especially, like FB, reflection would be nice thing.
Election year exacerbates the need for first-mover advantage in establishing the "narrative" before the other team does.
Also, I owe you that thoughtful response to the shooting in Dallas and everything surrounding it. Having said that, the discourse on the board in certain areas, was pretty promising and largely encapsulated anything I would say...I've got no new wisdom. Reflection is needed in all corners, from all sides, and its the obligation of the highest leadership to signal, in its wording, that point, and paint a well-rounded picture acknowledging the pressures felt on distinct "sides." My sadness comes from my belief that in listening...truly LISTENING...to highest leadership, that throne where you fart and the world knows it, is signaling a disproportionate amount of "aggrievement" on one side. The obligation, from that chair, and especially including other bonds of significant influence, demands an appropriate, apolitical weighing and speaking. Framing is important. Lives are important, all lives. Dignity is important. All dignity.
That severe criticism aside (of the top chair), I'm heartened by several "smaller" leaders, those not carrying nearly the megaphone but who are speaking in calm tones, charitably, soberly, in acknowledgement of the difficulties on all sides. They are demonstrating true leadership qualities. You'd even fall into that category to a degree, but very small.
You said your peace best toward the end of a thread, I believe, stating something like all you really wanted was for people to pause and consider what life is like for (X or Y, or X and Y). That's it man. That's all it is. "It" being defined as some ambiguous and possibly unknowable optimum path to resolution and peace (which is inherently just), if peace is ever really obtainable. Probably most recognizable as "mindful consideration of others."
