It’s 1:00 AM here as I’m writing this. I’ve been watching several documentaries about 9-11, including a rerun of the entire ordeal as it happened on that day. I really appreciate MSNBC running all this footage even though I normally despise their liberal slant. I really wanted to write this yesterday, but I wasn’t ready.
I know I’ve written some scathing articles about the events and thrown blame on our own government. The truth is, none of us know conclusively exactly what happened – we will probably never know. I am not one of those 9-11 “truthers”, I am a 9-11 agnostic. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. It was so horrifying and sad, I really need some positivity right now. Watching the people hanging and falling from the buildings before they collapsed is really getting to me.
I want to apologize to my readers if I offended anyone in my last two articles, but I had to say it. They are extremely negative and I viciously attacked Obama and McCain. I don’t dislike either of these men, I know they both mean well and want to help.
We Americans Are Afraid and Frustrated Right Now
Many of my readers aren’t interested in politics or messages of doom and gloom. I understand completely. Let me explain something: I am personally so frustrated with the situation here, I simply boiled over in my last two articles. I don’t blame Bush, McCain or Obama for any of this. It’s the entire system as a whole, and no single president will be able to fix it.
Like many of my fellow Americans, I am afraid of what is happening to this country. I feel like something bad is about to happen. The feeling is all across this country in all walks of life. It feels like the end is near and it’s overwhelming. This is like the collapse of the Roman empire – the similarities are incredible.
It’s extremely difficult to be positive about life in America for everyone, but I am trying. I will try my best to be positive about whoever gets elected. Actually, I feel sorry for our next president – I cannot begin to imagine how stressful it will be. I can sit here and aggressively critique Obama and McCain and how much I disagree with the direction this country is going – but it will not help.
America is running on fumes. I hope and pray we can rise up and get out of this mess. I really love this country, though it may not seem like it sometimes. Please help lift me out of this negativity. Tell me something good that will make me smile, I really need it.
I wish the people of Texas well and hope they evacuate for hurricane Ike, which will hit tomorrow night. I was outside a few minutes ago and was pelted with a powerful gust of wind. We are feeling some serious wind and rain from it right now, but luckily it’s just passing by.
It’s 1:58 AM here and I am done with this article (wow, that took a long time to write for some reason). Good night and God bless.
#1 by ettarose at September 12th, 2008
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Bobby, I have been worried about you. I hope you are doing ok. E mail me if you need to talk. You know I am here.
#2 by J.C. at September 12th, 2008
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Nice post Bobby. I also empathize with all the victims of that terrible and unspeakable evil. I remember that I was so shocked when it happened, tears were running on my eyes while I was watching the live footage on TV. In my country – the very sad day is also July 11, the day when Srebrenica massacre happened, and when 8000 people, mostly civilians, were killed.
#3 by Sinead at September 12th, 2008
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I live in Ireland and I remember the huge impact this had worldwide. It was so devastating. I saw a documentary recently showing how the firemen coped and I would have been traumatised after if i was them!
#4 by Revellian at September 12th, 2008
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@Ettarose: Thanks so much! Don’t worry about me, I am doing very well.
@J.C.: I’ve read about that. 8000 needless deaths is quite harrowing. When I first began this blog, I pointed out many times that humans are just animals with bigger brains. It’s time we actually started using them. We are evolving and things are getting better – maybe I’ll write about that!
@Sinead: Yes, the emergency workers are never appreciated enough. It’s probably the hardest job of all.
#5 by teeni at September 12th, 2008
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It’s not just Americans who are saddened when they remember this tragedy. But I do think it is rough to keep seeing it over and over. If any of these victims had died a less public death then their families would be allowed to grieve and then carry on with their lives, albeit with a loss – we all know how that is. Unfortunately, this gets relived over and over every year. I don’t mean to sound disrespectful or uncaring but we need to stop dwelling on the negative and start making sure that those people didn’t perish for nothing. We need to put the outrage and fear to a positive application for our country. I’m not claiming to know all the answers because I definitely don’t but I do know that focusing on the negative and horrifying isn’t healthy for anyone.
#6 by Kima at September 13th, 2008
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I’ve been reading your politics related posts quite fervently these days. Although I don’t have anything to contribute, it is interesting to know whats going on around the world and how people from that place feel about a particular policy etc etc. I’ve also been watching the hurricane Ike on TV and I pray for all the good people of Texas.
I still remember the impact 9/11 had on us even though we were half way across the world with nothing at all to do with America. It was unbelievable, and highly condemnable. I can understand you pouring out your feelings on this, and we are always there to share your frustration. Take care Bobby.
#7 by Michelle Gartner at September 13th, 2008
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I agree that we are running on fumes… part of me thinks that it is a good thing that we are in an economic downturn and that maybe Americans will come out and become less selfish and materialistic and appreciate the good things in their lives. The other cynical part of me thinks this economy just sucks and no one is going to be the better for it.
As far as politics goes… I think people like Obama because he makes them feel good. Me I am not into emotionalism so whatever Obama says rolls off me like water on a ducks back. I say this although I normally vote democrat and McCain is a freaky war monger who will figure out a way to draft my sons into some nonsense… Too I have 5 kids and I make a good living at home and I hardly see my kids, even though we are tin the same house, HOW does that Palin nut do it??? Just my 2 cents….
So on one hand I can vote for emotional rhetoric or I can vote to go gi joe on the whole planet with the McCain ticket. How about I just drink all day and harass people down at the polls?
#8 by Revellian at September 13th, 2008
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@Teeni: You are so right! When 9-11 happened, I was working 80 hours per week, so I never watched all the news as it happened. Actually, this is the first time I watched all this stuff, so it was like seeing the majority of it for the first time. I will take your advice on positivity and thank you for saying just what I needed to hear
@Kima: I think because I watched so much of it this year, it really had an effect on me. The truth is, 9-11 is a minuscule event compared to many other problems in the world. Overall, America is a safe country to live in. Hey…I’m trying to be positive!
@Michelle: On a positive note, if Obama gets elected, it would be great for helping us and the entire world eliminate a certain amount of racism. I really think it makes no difference which of these guys is elected as far as the economy goes.
Even if we do get another terror attack or whatever, the economy will still be the biggest issue. Without a robust and functional economy, it will not matter because we will fail anyway.
I think it may take America failing before we wake up and get real leadership that panders to no party. When we have no food, money, TV or fun, the only way to go is up…lol
Oh yeah, please get drunk and harass folks at the polls – that would make great TV!
#9 by Kima at September 13th, 2008
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Well, if you want to know about violence, you can always ask me. I am from North-east India, which is one of the most troubled regions here in India (secession, demand for Independence from India, terrorism etc etc)
Apart from that I am from India, which sees its fair share of violence everyday. Just a couple of hours ago, we have just witnessed another serial bomb blasts in our capital Delhi (you can google for it). Thats life out here. Violence sucks, and it affects everyone, regardless of whether one is an American or an Indian.Thats why sometimes I prefer to live in an imaginary world where there is no violence or hate or killings.
#10 by Genie Princess at September 14th, 2008
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Hi Bobby! I just watched a 9-11 episode on TV, where they showed what went on inside the plane that crashed in DC that day. Ahhhhhh, these types of programs never fail to bring me back to that day when the whole world was shocked by what happened! *Hugs*
#11 by Revellian at September 14th, 2008
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Hi Marzie! No more sad TV and no more politics for me. I am over it. It was a sad day, and it will probably happen again. Thanks for reading this post
#12 by Genie Princess at September 14th, 2008
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Bobby, I got ur comment at MPG. Hope all is okay on ur end. I was a little down in the dumps several days back too, even wrote a post while I was in that mood he he, would love to have u come read it when u’re free. Have a good one Bobby!
#13 by Genie Princess at September 14th, 2008
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Oh I hope all my comment love here is helping cheer u up a little! Smile for me Bobby Wobby!
#14 by Revellian at September 15th, 2008
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@Kima: You are right, violence anywhere affects the whole world. The American media is so self serving and treats violence in other countries like a hot potato – they rarely discuss it unless it’s in Iraq or Afghanistan. I hope human kind will actually start using it’s intelligence one day and get past all this. Stay safe my friend
@Marzie: Thanks so much! You have cheered me up a lot. I will come read that post