Sunday, September 11th 2011
Paul Simon Sings "Sound Of Silence" At The 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
At this morning's 9/11 memorial ceremony at the World Trade Center site, one half of Simon & Garfunkel (Seriously, why no Garfunkel?!) performed "Sound of Silence" in front of the families of the victims. If there's one thing I know as true it's that Paul Simon always has the perfect cap to wear for every single occasion.
via People
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OMFG so out-of-key. Give it up.
Pulease, for such a special day and event couldn’t this has been warm up?
Do his scales, cough clear his voice. God he is so out-of-key I had to turn the video off.
It might not be the popular opinion but I concur with rickilake. Whatever happened to mourning those who died in a gallant way? But this is America, they tend to make a huge deal out of everything. And of course we get ridiculous over the top coverage from BBC, CNN and even Al Jazeera.
Also did they have enough time to read out the names of the hundreds of thousands of civilians who died in the resulting wars from 9/11? Oh wait, I forgot... they don't even know the names in the first place. They are all just piled under 'collateral damage'.
And to ppl who say 'psycho fanatics' did this I agree they were pyschos, but please research deeper into this. Our highest elected government officials are the true psychopaths, our security systems were efficient enough to detect danger amongst a slew of things. But I digress, I'll stfu now b4 they off me like they did to a WTC survivor who spoke of extra details of what transpired in those buildings.
Kiki, thank you for sharing your story and I'm sorry your friend lost her life. :(
@Hotmami I vote for that evil bitch Dani(bitch)star slitting her wrists, y live in a world where 'everyone is evil'?
@danistar off yourself already cunt!!
Excellent response @ Catholicschoolgirl!!
That chick is a dick, I was a sophmore in high school in class when it happened and I could see the smoke from my school and my neighborhood. My aunt was in manhattan and we couldn't get through to her for hours. A lot of my school mates had family that worked in manhattan, I remember going to the bathroom and a whole bunch of girls were frantically calling their parents. That shit was not a joke and people who disrespect the victims, their families which includes children who lost mothers and fathers are the absolute scum of the Earth.
Submitted by Danistar on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 9:57pm.
I was in 8th grade science class when the first plane hit and on the way to music class when the second hit...and honestly, I was confused for the most part (having been sheltered and unaware of what purpose the twin towers served), but after all was said and done I really didn't care...and still don't really care. I know what kind of world I'm living in, and all people are evil. So "innocent victims" my ass.
"I make myself sick, get on my own nerves. Immature, insecure grown up nerd."
-Fatlip (The Pharcyde)
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Danistar, based on your recollections you sound like you're what, 22 or 23 years-old now? I'm going to attribute your comments to
extreme immaturity and note that your signature is a perfect description. I hope it's not too late for you to develop some empathy, but won't hold out too much hope of that happening.
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And pharmaceuticals were invented for me and Liza Minelli. ©2011 BjorkYou.
Submitted by kikichanelconspiracy on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:43pm.
"Oh, and I did have a friend at WT1, thank God she was out and unharmed (physically) and an Uncle we thought dead because he worked in the concourse under the WTC but was off visiting a sick mother in law. (thank God).
I would totally bitch slap your face.
Maybe you need to rewatch the footage of Americans leaping 100 stories to their death to refresh your humanity."
Atlanta Pug- You hold Ricki while I punch him.
Ricki - Yes, you do have a point about the excessive coverage, but as so many people have pointed out, you can shut off your TV, you can get off your computer. You don't have to come on here and taunt people that do not feel the same way. There are people on this board who either lived in NY/DC and were either traumatized by what they saw that day or actually lost someone.
I am in the unfortunate position of knowing someone who had the even bigger fucking misfortune of being on one of the planes. Mercifully for me, she was not a parent, relative or close friend, but I knew her well enough to tell you that she was a kind, decent person who did not deserve to die that way. I can also tell you that she wasn't a 'drop in the bucket' to her children.
She absolutely was not a 'drop in the bucket' to her permanently disabled friend whose medical care she financially provided for after her friend was left paralyzed and brain-damaged after a near-fatal car accident. Btw, her friend was hit by an insensitive cunt who couldn't be bothered to not illegally pass her car on the right.
Furthermore, I cannot tell you how many times over the past ten years I've thought of her. I cannot tell you how many times over the past ten years I've wondered what happened to the friend she was financially providing for. I cannot tell you how many times over the past ten year I've thought of the son she going to visit in Los Angeles, but never made it because of some disenfranchised little fuckers. And most importantly, I cannot tell you how many times over the past ten years I have tried not to think of that poor woman's final moments. And I cannot tell how many times over the past ten years I have failed.
More than anything, I guess I pity what a twisted angry little person you are. And quite frankly, I'm angered that a person as good as Berri died while an ignorant, self-absorbed cunt like you still walks the earth, living a life devoted to a vitriol that lacks both wit and style.
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Thank you for that post. Particularly the last paragraph. In fact, particularly the last line.
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Danistar, you've left me speechless (and not in a good way). Life is not a Tom and Jerry cartoon. Real people shed real blood, they feel real pain. Please go back to learning the basics of social and emotional functioning and then come back. Whether it's intentional or not, you're hurting people.
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Who are you calling silly cow?
Submitted by Danistar on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 9:57pm.
I know what kind of world I'm living in, and all people are evil. So "innocent victims" my ass.
I assume that you mean everyone BUT you. *sigh* Was really not going to engage the insensitive people on this thread,but here goes. You, madam, are a cunt. Just think for a second. You have two choices: Burn alive/die of smoke inhalation, or jump to your death. PLEASE tell me that you are not serious about not caring and that those people weren't victims. They all went to work that morning fully expecting to go home that night to their families. There are children without parents, wives without husbands, and parents and siblings who have lost the people that meant the most to them.
I've never lost anyone important to me (not by death, anyway), so I can't say for sure what it feels like, but to have someone like you trivialize their pain and suffering has to be like pouring salt into an open wound.
Yes, the world is a fucked up place. Yes,there are evil people in it. Does that mean that you have to be evil right along with them? No. Does it mean that you can't muster up a shred of compassion for other human beings? Apparently in your case it does. I don't like to throw around the c-word, but in your case it is well deserved.
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Time cast a spell on you but
You won't forget me
I know I could have loved you but
You would not let me
-Fleetwood Mac
Danistar, seriously? You don't care? We saw footage of people JUMPING to their eventual DEATHS. People waving for help that could never get to them. It doesn't matter what kind of building it was. These people WERE innocent and they didn't deserve to die much less the way they did: at the hands of religious psycho-fanatics.
Submitted by Danistar on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 9:57pm.
I was in 8th grade science class when the first plane hit and on the way to music class when the second hit...and honestly, I was confused for the most part (having been sheltered and unaware of what purpose the twin towers served), but after all was said and done I really didn't care...and still don't really care. I know what kind of world I'm living in, and all people are evil. So "innocent victims" my ass.
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So far I've kept out of this debate/arguing but seriously what a hateful thing to say. So (for example) the people who went to work that day and had to decide to either jump to their deaths or burn alive are not worthy of your consideration or thought? You can't be bothered? You are the kind of person I fear,pity, and unfortunatly have come across all too much in my line of work.
Submitted by urmomma on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 10:53pm.
*notices that emotionally trallop of a cow prior to leaving and admires her*
Got milk? ahahahahahaha. Sorry, love, I could not help mah self. carry on. carry on.
*mooooooos with pride*
Tacos anyone?
*walks away a nerd*
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*in and out of conscientiousness due to extra vino tonight and stress* *chills on the floor with kindred urmomma nerd til time to leave to get ready for shit office work tomorrow; sets iphone alarm for shit office work get-up time damnit*
eta - no tacos, thx; had brie and wheat wafers w/ 6 glasses of vino, so, yeah, dinner covered, thx. lol
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Crazy Heart, "Weary Kind", Jeff Bridges - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8monRJzzvU
Dre,Eminem, Skylar - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA770wpLX-Q&ob=av3e
*notices that emotionally trallop of a cow prior to leaving and admires her*
Got milk? ahahahahahaha. Sorry, love, I could not help mah self. carry on. carry on.
*mooooooos with pride*
Tacos anyone?
*walks away a nerd*
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The difficult brown?! I think we're all done here. -MK
@ muddy and Hotmami
you are sweet hearts and not because you "whoohooed me", but because you care about others. Yep. You are sounded out. I see you, too. Your layers are easier to peel back than others. Which makes us emotionally slutty, right?! *high fives* I appreciate it. I do. I could not make it day to day without it.
I am off to eat tacos and sleep 'til the alarm clock will allow. damn it. damn it.
night, loverlies.
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The difficult brown?! I think we're all done here. -MK
Each year on May 4th the Dutch commemorate our fellow countrymen that were killed in wars and during peace missions everywhere. We have been doing so since 1945. The credo is "We must not forget". On May 5th we celibrate our freedom. A vast majority of my people think that it it's imperative to continue this tradition, even though we are by nature far from being traditional. Seen in this light the anti 9/11 commemoration comments surprise me. It's been only 10 years. So many people are still hurting and mourning. If even one of them finds solace in this experience it seems worthwhile.
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Who are you calling silly cow?
Urmomma, from one bleeding heart to another, that was a great post.
In a way, I almost feel sorry for people that can't understand what this day means and why it is so traumatic for so many people. I hope those people never have to experience the loss of a loved one.
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Time cast a spell on you but
You won't forget me
I know I could have loved you but
You would not let me
-Fleetwood Mac
Well said, urmomma. I will gladly stand with you and drown them out.
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She appears to be under the delusion that she is so hot that she can go around sans fards. She needs the fards.-Deb 7/29/11
*stands on broken ass soap box...prior to falling off*
I am a girly ass girl who cries at movies. I cannot change this. I am empathetic...which rhymes with pathetic. I have been told that I give "sloppy remorse" by a child counselor in light of what has happened to my daughter( a whole other story, right?!) recently. BUT! I have that in me. sorry. (not really. I would rather be me emapthetic than void. and not everyone who is NOT like me is void, but, not me.)I cry at the news and will let it ruin my day. That is me, but I know that we/I need other personalities to balance my ass out. Not everyone grieves in my way. I am okay with that, we need to be different. I need ricki lake. and you need me. It works out. I am a bleeding heart...with a serious attitude. I love people and will not admit it because people are assholes. I loathe assholes. Not by religion (kinda on topic or color or sexual orientation (knows my crowd...), but I genuinely hate assholes. I cannot ask people to move at a different emotional rate than me no more than they can me to "move the fuck along." see?
I love us. US. USA. We are fucked. Yes, ma'am and/or sir. I know. But I love who I know US to be. Mine. You. Ours. I do not know any fanatics on either side of the page. They don't want to know me. I would stand up and sound them out. Period. It is what it is. I choose to mourn with the people who have lost and not everyone can. I choose to live and remember because I can.
*hearts the fuck out of everyone because I am*
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The difficult brown?! I think we're all done here. -MK
Submitted by Danistar on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 9:57pm.
I was in 8th grade science class when the first plane hit and on the way to music class when the second hit...and honestly, I was confused for the most part (having been sheltered and unaware of what purpose the twin towers served), but after all was said and done I really didn't care...and still don't really care. I know what kind of world I'm living in, and all people are evil. So "innocent victims" my ass.
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Yeah, innocent victims. Fucking thousands of people were murdered that day. That had not a clue that this was going to happen to them, or their sons, daughters, husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, on and on and on. I hope that no one you love or care about every happens to become an "innocent victim" of someone else's hatred. There are probably many people who wouldn't care.
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She appears to be under the delusion that she is so hot that she can go around sans fards. She needs the fards.-Deb 7/29/11
I was in 8th grade science class when the first plane hit and on the way to music class when the second hit...and honestly, I was confused for the most part (having been sheltered and unaware of what purpose the twin towers served), but after all was said and done I really didn't care...and still don't really care. I know what kind of world I'm living in, and all people are evil. So "innocent victims" my ass.
"I make myself sick, get on my own nerves. Immature, insecure grown up nerd."
-Fatlip (The Pharcyde)
Submitted by precociousmagpie on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 8:08pm.
Submitted by kikichanelconspiracy on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:43pm.
Thank you for posting that. The next assbag who whines about the "annoying" 9/11 reminders is being shipped off to play Make Believe Dad with my widowed sister-in-law's three incredibly anxious, insecure children. Or I can just tell them all to "get over it" and "move on."
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I'm so sorry for the heartache your family has endured.
(I've only ever read one or two Ricki posts - that was enough for me - I've skipped over them since.)
HB Richard Ashcroft!
Also, I just watched the clip. I'm still trying to swallow the lump in my throat. I was eighteen when this happened and now, as a twenty-eight year old adult, I think the tenth anniversary is even harder to deal with. Having a more cognitive awareness of what people went through, not just the victims who died, but all of those who survived, and all of us who were not there but were still affected in some way, is painful and I honestly cannot even fathom what the families and friends have gone through.
This morning I watched archival footage of that day. The images of thousands of people streaming out and away from ground zero, and of all of the policemen and women and firemen and women and first responders streaming INTO ground zero, and no doubt certain death, was almost too much. Those people knew that they were in danger, it was clear on each of their faces. Yet they still went, because it was their job to help those who needed them. It sounds cheesy and corny, and I don't give a damn what anyone thinks, I'm still going to say it. Those people are all heroes. They KNEW they were probably going to die, and still they went.
Sorry for the rant. It's been an emotionally charged day and I've read just about enough bullshit about how it's not that big of a deal. Well it is a big deal.
ETA: Also, co-sign what Bjork said about govt and politicians a few posts down.
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She appears to be under the delusion that she is so hot that she can go around sans fards. She needs the fards.-Deb 7/29/11
Submitted by Hysteria on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 9:37pm.
Special callout to Juliana Valentine McCourt --
4 years old, sitting in her mother's lap on United Flight 175 when it crashed into the south WTC tower at 9:03 am
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*checks in on you guys; full on bawls; hear you Hysteria
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Crazy Heart, "Weary Kind", Jeff Bridges - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8monRJzzvU
Dre,Eminem, Skylar - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA770wpLX-Q&ob=av3e
Rest in peace, victims of 9/11 attacks
Special callout to Juliana Valentine McCourt --
4 years old, sitting in her mother's lap on United Flight 175 when it crashed into the south WTC tower at 9:03 am
Submitted by Hello Kitty Ho ... on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 9:10pm.
I had promised myself not to watch any 9/11 stuff. I just didn't want to relive it again. But watching the Paul Simon clip got me balling.
I remember as a kid going to those towers,watching the beautiful NY skyline, thinking what a great city to live in. Just seeing the new memorial, the families, is so heartbreaking.
It's been 10 years, but the pain is still the same for everyone.
I hope it's not coming out wrong what I am trying to say. Just can't think straight.
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Submitted by Tigerlilly on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 6:49pm.
Women make me sick. There I said it.
Submitted by Team Valtrex on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 6:53pm.
Have you tried them cooked?
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I get what you are saying.
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She appears to be under the delusion that she is so hot that she can go around sans fards. She needs the fards.-Deb 7/29/11
I had promised myself not to watch any 9/11 stuff. I just didn't want to relive it again. But watching the Paul Simon clip got me balling.
I remember as a kid going to those towers,watching the beautiful NY skyline, thinking what a great city to live in. Just seeing the new memorial, the families, is so heartbreaking.
It's been 10 years, but the pain is still the same for everyone.
I hope it's not coming out wrong what I am trying to say. Just can't think straight.
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Submitted by Tigerlilly on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 6:49pm.
Women make me sick. There I said it.
Submitted by Team Valtrex on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 6:53pm.
Have you tried them cooked?
CGS and others,
It was fun shooting the shit with you guys. This was how I chose to spend September 11th.
The war is stupid and politicians need to stop using September 11th as some kind of self-serving platform (side eye to Rudi Guiliani) and give those who were involved and their families monetary and health compensation, not just words and grandstanding.
Heartfelt condolences to all who suffered losses of any kind.
Have a good night, sluts!
Submitted by precociousmagpie on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 8:08pm.
Submitted by kikichanelconspiracy on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:43pm.
Thank you for posting that. The next assbag who whines about the "annoying" 9/11 reminders is being shipped off to play Make Believe Dad with my widowed sister-in-law's three incredibly anxious, insecure children. Or I can just tell them all to "get over it" and "move on."
Right on. I'm not a very violent guy but there are times I want to put Ricki in the ER.
Submitted by precociousmagpie on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 8:08pm.
Submitted by kikichanelconspiracy on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:43pm.
Thank you for posting that. The next assbag who whines about the "annoying" 9/11 reminders is being shipped off to play Make Believe Dad with my widowed sister-in-law's three incredibly anxious, insecure children. Or I can just tell them all to "get over it" and "move on."
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Precocious - what a horror for the family, I'm so sorry for what all of you must be going through. I hope the kids are getting plenty of love and support from those around them.
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And pharmaceuticals were invented for me and Liza Minelli. ©2011 BjorkYou.
Ok, because I promised mike I would and because I am counting on a cut of his check that he without a doubt is collecting from them for advertising, presenting to you the fucked up DreaminDemon Story of the day:
http://www.dreamindemon.com/2011/09/11/mother-arrested-for-alleged-tortu...
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"I also have felt the nose heat of the man meat."
SFRB, 04/26/11
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http://www.youtube.com/user/beeper246#p/a/u/2/BrO86m4qAEs
and yes, kiki- thank you for your post.
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She said it's really not my habit to intrude
Furthermore, I hope my meaning won't be lost or misconstrued
But I'll repeat myself, at the risk of being crude
There must be 50 ways to leave your lover
Submitted by kikichanelconspiracy on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:43pm.
Thank you for posting that. The next assbag who whines about the "annoying" 9/11 reminders is being shipped off to play Make Believe Dad with my widowed sister-in-law's three incredibly anxious, insecure children. Or I can just tell them all to "get over it" and "move on."
Kiki - I'm so sorry to hear you lost a friend, your perspective brought home the pain and anger loved ones must feel every day after September 11th. (((HUGS)))
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And pharmaceuticals were invented for me and Liza Minelli. ©2011 BjorkYou.
skinny fat, I agree.
I grew up in NY. It still pisses me off to not see the Towers when I go back to visit.
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She said it's really not my habit to intrude
Furthermore, I hope my meaning won't be lost or misconstrued
But I'll repeat myself, at the risk of being crude
There must be 50 ways to leave your lover
Kiki, I am so sorry for your loss. (((hugs))
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Time cast a spell on you but
You won't forget me
I know I could have loved you but
You would not let me
-Fleetwood Mac
Submitted by Bjork You on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 7:29pm.
Submitted by becky n sydney on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 7:23pm.
Submitted by agirl on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 7:14pm
We need to list all potential names and take a vote. :D
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Al: 1
Julio: 2
Mrs. Robinson: 1
Artie: 5
Cecilia: 0
Princess Leia: 3
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"Artie" got the most votes? ROFLMAO!
Hmmmm, does that mean that PS and AG were, y'know, like, ummm... *blushes and giggles*
LOL @ "Princess Leia"
Submitted by kikichanelconspiracy on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:43pm.
So sorry for the loss of your friend. I must tell you, the thoughts of her last moments (and of all those on those planes) and the ones of those who jumped to their deaths are the thoughts that most often have me in tears. You don't want to think about them but you can't help it on a day like today.
Although CNN had a great little story today that of course got me all blubbery. They had a piece on the boat rescue of people off the island of Manhattan. There were thousands and thousands of people trapped in Manhattan with all transportation being cut off. Some had walked over the bridges and many had gone to the waterfront and were more or less stuck there. When the Coast Guard saw how many desperate people were standing there pleading for help, they sent out a call for anyone with an operational boat to head to the Seaport harbor area. They didn't know if anyone would show up.
20 minutes later, they looked up and there were dozens and dozens of boats streaming into the harbor. Tug boats, small personal boats, house boats, anyone who had a boat in the area came to help get people out. It was so moving when they showed those pics of the cavalry coming to the rescue.
Submitted by becky n sydney on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 7:23pm.
Submitted by agirl on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 7:14pm
We need to list all potential names and take a vote. :D
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Al: 1
Julio: 2
Mrs. Robinson: 1
Artie: 5
Cecilia: 0
Princess Leia: 3
NYC is the greatest city in the world and always will be. If you haven't been here, please come visit. And go to Ground Zero and pay your respects.
Submitted by kikichanelconspiracy on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:43pm.
Wow. So sorry, kiki, so, so sorry.
Now we REALLY need to discuss Paul Simon's peen situation.
For you, kiki:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bmhjf0rKe8&feature=related
Some of you are insensitive ignorant morons. If you watch some of the documentaries you see people dying as they jumped out the buildings. I'm a New Yorker and this is a very sensitive subject for me. Firefighters and police are still dying from cancer caused by the toxic fumes they inhaled while working tirelessly at Ground Zero. they were told it was safe and had no equipment to protect them. And now they are told that they can't have any of the 911 money for their healthcare. WHERE DID ALL THAT MONEY GO? Millions were donated and they can't help the responders? It's a national disgrace.
Submitted by agirl on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 7:14pm
We need to list all potential names and take a vote. :D
HB Richard Ashcroft!
Submitted by becky n sydney on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:51pm.
Submitted by Bjork You on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:39pm.
Do you think he calls his peen "Al"? (Sorry.)
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Julio.
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Cecilia? Mrs. Robinson?
dp
Submitted by kikichanelconspiracy on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:43pm.
((((Hugs)))) I know I'll never forget even tho I knew no one personally. ((((Hugs again))))
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Submitted by DirtyWhoreMouth on Sat, 06/11/2011 - 9:32am.
It's ok to be a redneck by the way.. just don't yell git 'er done because we all hate that.
Submitted by Bjork You on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:39pm.
Do you think he calls his peen "Al"? (Sorry.)
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Julio.
HB Richard Ashcroft!
i like Paul Simon...
that is all.
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"I could listen to a babbling brook,
and hear a song that I could understand.
I keep wishing it could be that way.
Because my world would be a Wonderland."