Remembering 9/11: United 93
posted at 2:18 pm on September 11, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
Much of our focus today on 9/11 has been on the World Trade Center, which is where most of the victims died. We need to also remember the heroes of United 93, the first Americans to fight back against the radical Islamists who conspired to murder thousands of Americans eight years ago today. Forty passengers and crew had enough time and information to understand that this was not going to be a normal hijacking but a suicide mission, and organized the first counterattack against al-Qaeda. They died when their counterattack panicked the hijackers into plunging the aircraft into the ground near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, thwarting their efforts to hit either the White House or Capitol Hill to complete their destruction.
Unlike the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, there is no video of the attack or the destruction of the immediate moment. I did find a couple of YouTube videos that show the initial media reaction to the crash, which are interesting in the caution we took not to leap to conclusions about United 93. Only after a few days did we get the bigger picture of what happened on that flight, through the statements of family and friends who received final phone calls from the heroes on this flight, and the recovery of the flight recorders confirmed their heroism.
After my show this afternoon, my wife and I plan to watch United 93, an excellent and haunting film about the heroes who fought against the terrorists in those horrible first hours. We’ll also watch World Trade Center, Oliver Stone’s masterful retelling of the rescue of two first responders in New York City. If I have any time left afterwards, I plan on watching a couple of the better documentaries from the History Channel on the day’s events; if I don’t get to them tonight, I’ll watch them this weekend.
It will be hard to watch these, but moving, and necessary if we wish to honor those who died and those who risked their lives to save others.
Update: I watched both videos in their entirety, but somehow I missed the Truther blurb at the end of the first one. I apologize for that mistake; I removed it.
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A drink later today and a prayer to those who refused to sit there and let it happen.
perroviejo on September 11, 2009 at 2:22 PM
We will never forget their heroism. God bless them and hold them near.
Laura in Maryland on September 11, 2009 at 2:23 PM
I watched on Fox this morning the tollings of a bell as each name was called. Two rings, for each name.
Liam on September 11, 2009 at 2:26 PM
It is the spirit of those heroes on United Flight 93, that American Spirit that truly can never be quenched,that makes this country proud of the heroes of United 93. They and all of our fallen warriors in the Armed Forces, gave their lives for America. They shall be remembered today and a thousand lifetimes from now. They shall not be forgotten. God Bless America.
kingsjester on September 11, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Oliver Stones WTC is probably the only film I will watch of his. He did a great job as an american making that movie.
upinak on September 11, 2009 at 2:26 PM
We’ll never know how many lives they saved.
Tony737 on September 11, 2009 at 2:26 PM
“Let’s Roll”
Forever imbedded into our daily language.
Knucklehead on September 11, 2009 at 2:27 PM
I still remember the caution that was taken not to ascribe what happened at the WTC as terrorism. Even in the immediate aftermath of the second plane hitting, the local (LA) radio station was talking in terms of faulty directional devices as a possible reason for planes hitting the towers. It was only after the Pentagon got hit did they focus in on terrorists.
highhopes on September 11, 2009 at 2:28 PM
I had to turn off “Flight 93.” I seriously could not stop crying. I know that sounds lame, but, to see the reenactment was just too much for me.
Diane on September 11, 2009 at 2:28 PM
I watched ‘United 93′ at about 3AM — after reading AP’s twitter feed last night, I couldn’t sleep.
Such bravery!
I’m so proud to be an American, and I’m so thankful for all of the heroic acts of that day in the face of such callous brutality.
EarthToZoey on September 11, 2009 at 2:29 PM
And to think, if these folks were alive today, Obama’s Justice Dpeartment would probably prosecute them for their actions against “insurgents”.
I know that was overly partisan and political, but I can’t help it. I’m damn mad! about how KSM is posing for Glamour Shots for the Red Cross and these braves Americans STILL haven’t been avenged.
catmman on September 11, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Sometimes you have to go in like a bunch of cowboys. God bless them.
I don’t want anybody apologizing for my AMERICA! She is still the greatest country on this planet and no other people are so willing to give so much.
joedoe on September 11, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Last night I made the mistake of going through some youtube recordings of phone calls coming out of the towers and the aircraft. A brutal reminder of just how real that event was 8 years ago today.
joedoe on September 11, 2009 at 2:33 PM
I watched United 93 earlier. I continue to be amazed at how so many good people in the US Govt were completely disconnected in their understanding of the event and response to it. So much good work connecting these groups after 9/11 is now going down the drain, bit by bit, thanks to our current Administration.
BTW, I respectfully disagree with upinak about Stone’s film WTC. He tried to cast the event as a “tragedy”, omitting from his telling of the events of that day critical scenes of places like “palestine” where people celebrated the event for what it was, an act of war against the USA. The event was not a “tragedy”. It was a premeditated act of war. Period.
We should not let anyone detract from that fact.
9/11 was an act of war.
Yes, I’m talking to you, Mr. “I’m sorry for how much of a meanie we have been to the rest of the world” President.
Wanderlust on September 11, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Rest in peace for all those souls lost that terrible day.
jlemieu1 on September 11, 2009 at 2:37 PM
While there aren’t pictures of Flight 93 happening, we have the audio from the phone messages and the transcripts of the phone calls that got through. We have “Let’s Roll”.
Thank G_d for the technology that let the phone calls go through, for the prayers to be shared and for the good-byes to be reluctantly said.
myrenovations on September 11, 2009 at 2:38 PM
I’m glad these movies were made, but I’ll never be able to watch them.
We should never forget the service rendered to this country by the people on that plane, or the ideaology that motivated the murderers.
I can’t believe we’ve reached the point only eight years later, where the majority of our elected officials either ignore or downplay 9/11, in order to appease people who cheered what happened that day.
NoDonkey on September 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Ditto Diane and the other posters .. May God Continue To Bless the United States of America — Despite some of the Politicians.
wheels on September 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
no worries. It was a tragedy that innocent people died, IMHO.
But I do agree with you. It was an act of war.
upinak on September 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Hey, that first video you posted…at the very end it asks:
“Did you see a Boeing at the Crash site?”
Is this a truther video?
portlandon on September 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Not lame at all. I can’t watch any of the movies or documentaries about 9/11. I have enough images seared into my brain to last a lifetime. They won’t fade. Ever.
jennifernaz on September 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Yes, we plan to watch it tonight as well. It’s an excellent film, unlike some of the others that were made on the same subject.
May those brave Americans RIP.
atheling on September 11, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Ed – the first video is from the truthers, why would you post that?
echosyst on September 11, 2009 at 2:40 PM
I wish they would release the ABC 9/11 Movie that was made.
Anyone else wish they would as well?
upinak on September 11, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Hey Ed, the first clip has a Truther blurb at the end! Might want to find a clip someone wasn’t using to push the lie that Bush did this.
Maquis on September 11, 2009 at 2:40 PM
We must never forget and we must forever remain vigilant. May all those who died on 9-11 rest in peace.
rjoco1 on September 11, 2009 at 2:41 PM
I worked at a company in the 90s for whom Todd Beamer was the Oracle rep. Helluva nice guy. Later met his father at their church when I was there for an AWANA conference. Just an ordinary American, which makes for an extraordinary person. The world, and Barry Soetero, will forget that at their own risk.
bill30097 on September 11, 2009 at 2:42 PM
I do wonder if it would be as easy for our elected officials to forget if the Capitol or the White House had been destroyed.
I will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER forget. I pray for the souls of our fellow Americans we lost that day.
AusTex girl on September 11, 2009 at 2:44 PM
upinak on September 11, 2009 at 2:40 PM
I’m betting that ABC did not show that movie because it was right on the money and would stir up American Patriotism too much.
kingsjester on September 11, 2009 at 2:44 PM
I drive my 13 yr. old to school every day. He could take the bus, but this gives us about ten minutes together to chat, just the two of us. Today, I wanted him to appreciate the significance of this day, eight years ago, and to know that there were heroes on that plane, United 93, who sacrificed their lives so that other Americans would not lose theirs.
Even today, to hear the words “Let’s Roll”, takes me back as it it happened yesterday. No, I will never forget.
BigAlSouth on September 11, 2009 at 2:45 PM
I normally am fairly reserved and quiet when watching movies, but by the end of United 93 I was screaming at my TV “KILL THEM! KILL THEM!” when the passengers were rushing the cockpit to overtake the terrorist scum. What a powerful movie! Just thinking about it again, I can feel my rage growing and tears welling up.
behiker on September 11, 2009 at 2:45 PM
It’s out there, if you know how to get it. I’ve seen it. Very well done.
Ask me later on Twitter and I’ll suggest some ways to get it that I can’t get links to while at work.
MadisonConservative on September 11, 2009 at 2:46 PM
I guess I’m the contrarian today. Oh, well. No disrespect intended to you or Ed.
Stone is a filthy, lying propagandist who hates the parts about America that I love, and I wouldn’t believe a word of his no matter what the circumstances. So, no, I won’t be watching his effing movie.
I’m also not heavily invested in the “Let’s Roll” legend. Maybe that’s how it went, and maybe it’s not. If it’s not, it doesn’t change my feeling about the matter in any way, nor reduce my respect and sadness for those on Flight 93.
Jaibones on September 11, 2009 at 2:46 PM
Every September 11th since 2001 I have watched the videos of that tragic day with a heavy heart. The MSM shelved all of these videos way too soon, after they realized how repeatedly showing them would keep the American public 100% behind President Bush.
What they should have done was show the attack on the towers and the Pentagon every single night as part of the nightly news until victory was ours. Had they been able to muster up the courage to do the right thing, our president, our road to victory in the war against terror and our resulting status in the world would have turned out quite differently.
The MSM won and got what they wanted.
America lost.
fogw on September 11, 2009 at 2:46 PM
In an odd way, and I hope not to be misunderstood, Flight 93 and the heroism shown by ordinary Americans on that day eight years ago, was and is the bright spot coming out of the whole nightmare.
To me, it was — and remains still — a perfect metaphor for the American Spirit.
TXUS on September 11, 2009 at 2:47 PM
King they did show it… but they never released the video .. or so I though. Until Madison said something.
Will do. But it may be late tonight or tomorrow. Email works better sometimes.
As I said… IMHO. I can’t STAND Stone. But this was probably one film that wasn’t a complete blunder of liberal ideals by the jerk.
upinak on September 11, 2009 at 2:49 PM
I was stationed in Korea on 9/11. Within mere days we had beautifully patriotic graphics on our jets emblazoned with “Let’s Roll.” Goosebumps just typing that.
Maquis on September 11, 2009 at 2:51 PM
I was a junior in high school when all of this happened . . .
I found out a few days ago that in that same high school there walked a boy who would, in the end, become a terrorist. The U.S. has a warrant out for him.
I cry when I think of this, and when I think of him.
How did this all happen?
So many lives lost.
I can never forget this, any of it.
Ingenue on September 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM
United 93 is personal, as most truly, there but for the grace of God go I. These passengers were NOT part of the WTC global bankers, had nothing directly to do with the one world order or ANY political agenda. To their credit and with our deepest regards, these passengers proved that regular plain ol’ Americans are NOT decadent corrupt soulless users, undeserving respect from their opponents. United 93 carried Americans with integrity and love of country, willing at a split moment in time to give all in order to protect America and our government in D.C.
Bear that in mind, Lefties. Most Americans will not forsake our Constitutional Government, even though you do.
maverick muse on September 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM
upinak on September 11, 2009 at 2:49 PM
I remember now. I was working and did not get to see it.
kingsjester on September 11, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Well said. Both United 93 and Stone’s World Trade Center are well worth the watch.
Never Forget
JetBoy on September 11, 2009 at 2:54 PM
And speaking of flight 93…
Remembering Mark Bingham:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBiBmwwrKzs
JetBoy on September 11, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Van Jones could not be reached for comment.
I watched that by myself one day and could not imagine the physical and psychological horror of being trapped in those collapsed towers. The whole event reminds me of what my grandparents felt upon learning of Pearl Harbor. For me, I was at a relatively new job (6 months in) in Michigan and had just welcomed my baby girl home from the hospital after being born 3 months premature. 9/11 was her first doctor’s visit after coming home. As a husband and new father, I called my wife, after I saw the first tower fall, to tell her that I love her and our daughter. I told her I didn’t know what was next but to prepare to flee to my father’s house in the woods (middle of nowhere) in Michigan. I knew they would be safe there.
It was a terrifying feeling not knowing if there was more to come and that I might not make it home that night. But I did come home that night when nearly 3000 of our friends, neighbors, relatives and countrymen did not. What was waiting for me at home? My lovely wife and infant daughter. As I fed our daughter her bottle before bedtime that night watching the replays of the events, I was scared for my daughter’s future. What kind of world did I choose to bring a new life into? The experience of 9/11 galvanized my feelings for life, liberty, freedom, faith, family and country. Every year I have reflected on the horror of that day in 2001 and write a note in my laboratory notebooks, “Never again. Never forget.” When my daughter is old enough and mature enough, I plan to take her the story of that day and take her NYC to show her what happened when she was just a few months old.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 11, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Every year on this day I have to swallow a great deal of sorrow and rage. Those feelings are at their most poignant on this day, but they simmer, all year long, occasionally flaring up, but they endure none the less.
As a participant in Project 2996, I struggle this day to put aside the feelings of anger, and try to remember the precious lives of the souls lost that terrible day in September 2001, and of the sacrifices of our young men and women around the globe, who pledge themselves to our protection.
Cry Havoc.
juanito on September 11, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Yeah, know what you mean. And, “Let’s Perform Community Service” just doesn’t have quite the same ring, does it?
TXUS on September 11, 2009 at 2:59 PM
The hero’s of United 93 fought back.
I will always remember the bravery of ordinary men & women who looked evil in the eye and, giving all, punched hard.
God Bless AMERICA!
TN Mom on September 11, 2009 at 2:59 PM
I can’t imagine what it felt like to know what was going on and being in the middle of it. At least they had some say in their destiny and were the very definition of Americans.
Cindy Munford on September 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM
My sentiments as well. I can’t watch any of it.
I wish some people would be forced to, however.
Bob's Kid on September 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Is there perhaps a de-emphasis on United 93 by the MSM because the defiant, heroic activities on board by everyday Americans in thwarting the hijackers before the plane ultimately crashed do not fit into the Truther’s template that George Bush was responsible for 9/11?
technopeasant on September 11, 2009 at 3:02 PM
It’s my favorite story of 9/11 by far. They truly showed the American spirit.
Esthier on September 11, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Nope. It’s got that whole “Kneel before Zod!” thing going for him though.
Maquis on September 11, 2009 at 3:02 PM
I went to Shanksville last yr. The makeshift memorial has a wall where many people posted thanks, prayers and children wrote letters. It also has hats, necklaces, t-shirts, flags, drawings and many tributes.
Looking across the field where the lone flag marking the sport of the crash was eerie. I love how the memorial is now, as it is. Its quite sobering.
becki51758 on September 11, 2009 at 3:04 PM
I was on Capitol Hill that morning, and if not for those unbelievably brave people on Flight 93, I might well have seen it crash into the Capitol and kill some of my friends. It’s just impossible to imagine the trauma that would have engulfed us as a nation had these animals been successful in destroying our beautiful Capitol and actually killing any of our Congressmen and women. Losing the WTC
towers was horrible, and the Pentagon sustained significant damage, but in the end they were just office buildings that can be rebuilt, or not. But the symbolic defeat of the destruction of the very seat of democratic self-government in the world would have been unspeakable.
I have donated to the Flight 93 Memorial fund. I couldn’t get out there today, but Michael Smerconish led a bus trip out there from Philadelphia. I plan to be there when they finally dedicate the memorial, as I was for the Pentagon Memorial dedication last year.
rockmom on September 11, 2009 at 3:04 PM
“Let’s roll” says it all. Time to roll into DC and take OUR country BACK..
lasertex on September 11, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Thanks to Ed Morrissey for doing his part in keeping the Spirit of 9 11 alive. Let’s Roll!
long_cat on September 11, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Just like April 1775.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 11, 2009 at 3:08 PM
I could only get as far as considering turning it on. I bought and watched it once a few years ago and I bawled like a baby. It just tears me up. I admire them and their courage so much and they are always in my prayers. But I have been kind of emotional all day, and I don’t want to freak my kids out too much.
XWing5 on September 11, 2009 at 3:09 PM
I have spent today watching you tube videos–especially those of amateurs–they really catch the horror of those around them. Listening to them saying “Oh my God!” and seeing the white ash/dust and scattered papers all over the street, seeing the people falling from the buildings into the arms of God–I feel that I, in my own little way, am justifying their existence. That I am acknowledging that they were in this world, if only for a little while–but that they mattered, and will not be forgotten.
I cried several times today, and probably still will later–but I hope there never comes a day that I DON’T cry…
Thank God that America can boast of having citizens such as the people of Flight 93–they are the very essence of the spirit of freedom and sacrifice.
lovingmyUSA on September 11, 2009 at 3:11 PM
That’s not lame at all.
Esthier on September 11, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Is he spending 9-11 with Thugo Chavez?
whitetop on September 11, 2009 at 3:14 PM
A good video, if you can get your hands on it, was the one done by the two french film makers who were following a NYFD rookie. One of the brothers was filming inside the WTC when the first tower went down. I think it played on CBS.
espnjunkie on September 11, 2009 at 3:16 PM
I don’t know, but even Al Qaeda was smart enough to realize that they would be doing more damage to America by striking at the heart of the nation’s financial center than they would by striking at the heart of our political center. Much of the time, our elected representatives in Washington do more harm than good to our nation’s interests.
It’s been speculated that United 93, as well as the flight that crashed into the Pentagon, were headed for the Capitol and/or White House. United 93 didn’t make it out of PA thanks to the heroic acts of the passengers. And it’s believed that one reason they aimed for the Pentagon was that it was one of the only buildings the terrorists recognized from up in the air.
UltimateBob on September 11, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Because they “rolled”, there will never be an easy takeover of an American plane.
People will attack and defend, American’s will die for freedom…an awesome force.
right2bright on September 11, 2009 at 3:32 PM
A woman who had left my Washington office to take a post on Cheney’s staff was in the White House when all this was going down. I’d tried several times to call but, of course, couldn’t get through.
And then when I heard there was a fourth plane out there somewhere, my heart sunk, and we all prayed it wasn’t headed there.
Later, in tears (and this one tough lady not given to tears) she recounted what they were all thinking at the time. To her and those around her, the men and women on Flight 93 are not just heroes, but saviors.
TXUS on September 11, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Sounds brave to me…I have never watched it, I have seen many things, horrible things in my life, but I can’t bring myself to watch.
I am already at piece knowing the bravery of the people who died to keep freedom alive. The essence and core of American values…I will give my life for you…and I will never allow my life by taken by you.
Too bad our president, and the liberal leaders don’t get that…we give generously out our free will (even our lives), but resist and will die resisting if even a small amount is stolen or threatened.
right2bright on September 11, 2009 at 3:37 PM
God bless and keep the families and friends of those whose ultimate sacrafices kept those fiends from batting 1.000 that horrible day.
A soldier from Starship Troopers once stated the best way to deal with a similar kind of merciless insect:
“KILL THEM! KILL THEM ALL!“
Dark-Star on September 11, 2009 at 3:45 PM
We home school our children, and we started this morning by talking about what happened on this day 8 years ago, then I read the kids two excerpts from Lisa Beamer’s book, “Let’s Roll”. Then we prayed that God would protect this great land, and the people who sacrifice to keep it safe. And that this country would have the courage and fortitude required to keep us free.
We won’t forget.
varnson on September 11, 2009 at 3:53 PM
I thought his 9/11 movie was corny and horribly miscast. It does have a couple scenes that may take your breath away because of the sfx. Flight 93, that someone mentioned upthread–that one’s a real emotional ride. Lower budget, very realistic and amazing acting. All these people are on my mind today, movies aside.
RepubChica on September 11, 2009 at 3:56 PM
I’d love to get a copy of “Path to 9/11″, myself.
thebookkeeper on September 11, 2009 at 4:04 PM
I’ve not been able to watch United 93 yet, though we do have the DVD. Perhaps this evening I’ll finally be able to make it through the movie. It is the least I can do to honor those who had the courage to strike back, even at the cost of their own lives.
It is titled “9/11″ and is by Jules and Gedeon Naudet and firefighter James Hanlon. It was originally broadcast on CBS in March of 2002 but was released on DVD later that year as “9/11 – The Filmakers’ Commemerative DVD Edition.”
On the back of the DVD it says…
It is one of the most powerful, terrifying, moving, agonizing, heart-breaking, awe-inspiring things that I’ve ever seen in my lifetime.
Kirin on September 11, 2009 at 4:52 PM
Bill Clinton does not want it released on DVD. Disney is happily going along with him. After all, they caved to him and edited it before it aired.
Del Dolemonte on September 11, 2009 at 5:03 PM
I purchased both The Path to 9/11 and Blocking the Path to 9/11. Fabulous films. Blocking the Path to 9/11 was AS interesting as the first film. It shows the depth the Democrats were willing to sink to stop this film.
http://www.blockingthepath.com/
Here is the scene the Clinton’s wanted out that Disney/ABC wimped out on;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asw8fhpz0wA&feature=related
I found a list of sellers for The Path;
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=the+path+to+9/11&cid=9065293031308273501&sa=title#p
Jason58 on September 11, 2009 at 5:21 PM
When I got up that morning and turned on the news and heard a commercial airliner had hit a WTC building I immediatley knew it was a terrorist attack, I specifically remember turning to my then wife and saying, “it was no accident, we’ve been attacked!”
While I was far away from the actual events that day the haunting images of innocent people leaping to their deaths and the outrageous and brutal slaughter of 3,000 of my fellow innocent Americans has never faded.
Eight years later those images are still forever seared into my very soul and the anger and rage that I feel inside has not abated and will not abate until the scourge that is fanatical Islam is wiped from this earth, then and only then will my thirst for justice be quenched, then and only then will my soul be able to heal…
God bless all those innocent people taken from us 8 years ago, God bless their family and friends that still mourn their loss, and God bless America, land of the free and home of the brave!
Liberty or Death on September 11, 2009 at 5:38 PM
I remember watching United 93 and having the sinking feeling of “I know the story, I know they aren’t going to make it, but God I wish they would.”
Ingenue on September 11, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Kirin, thanks for the tip.
Can you believe that I never saw that footage until this morning on FOX news? My wife couldn’t believe that I had never seen it.
I’m going to have to rent “9/11″ by Jules and Gedeon Naudet.
UltimateBob on September 11, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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Sandy Berger should be water boarded.
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RalphyBoy on September 11, 2009 at 5:50 PM
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100% agreement, TX. A shame that American Spirit has waned under Democrap leadership.
It is difficult to watch the documentaries and movies about 9/11, as the wounds re-open. Documentaries because we lived through the events via television (most of us), and the movies because of their intimacy to how it most likely went down.
As for the one poster who didn’t know if “Let’s Roll” was authentic … according the man’s wife — who heard it over the cell phone call he made to her — it was. The uncommon citizens of U-93 may have been completely silent for all I care, for their actions vs. their terrorist, radical Islamic murders is enough to fill volumes.
Untrained, probably weaponless, facing certain death, they fought back and made a difference.
What American can think of 9/11 and not be proud of such heroes as these, and those at the towers and Pentagon? Truly humbling stuff.
If they can do that, I sure as hell can do my little bit and fight the rising tide of socialism brought on by the current leadership in Washington.
As for Oliver Stone, that pic of him waving to the camera beside clown-boy dictator Chavez is all you need to know. I watch any of his propoganda from now on, except for Platoon, where I think he had enough first-hand experience to tell the truth. Why he Left off there, I have no idea.
shades_of_gasden on September 11, 2009 at 6:18 PM
“We’ll also watch World Trade Center, Oliver Stone’s masterful retelling of the rescue of two first responders in New York City”
Oliver Stone is a @#$%& and I would not spend a dime on him.
RobCon on September 11, 2009 at 6:19 PM
that’s murderers ….
and I won’t watch …
shades_of_gasden on September 11, 2009 at 6:25 PM
What freedom is all about, just ordinary people doing their best to preserve it.
docdave on September 11, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Thanks for remembering the heroes of Flight 93, Ed. I read a list of the names and ages of all the passengers recently, and was so relieved to see there were no children among them. The youngest was a 20-year-old man from Osaka, Toshiya Kuge. I can’t help but wonder what his thoughts and feelings and actions were on that day, so far from home.
Give to the Memorial here: http://www.honorflight93.org/
Rosmerta on September 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM
I did two prayers today one at my VFW and one at my American Legion in Rosemount, MN. As a wounded Marine from Vietnam… I know I’ve irritated Ed and Allah, but I don’t exist for them. I exist for the rest of us who served, who bled, who may have died. May we never forget 9/11 may the conservative movement find a back bone. I don’t need feel good Republicans beside me… I don’t trust you.
MNDavenotPC on September 11, 2009 at 8:51 PM
And still the majority in the West are utterly ignorant about the nature of imperialistic, expansionistic Islam.
The truest continuing tragedy of 9/11: the near-total disinformation~ from academia, the media, politicians, the arts and entertainment community and religious leaders~ about this intolerant ideology.
Along with “Let’s roll!” we need to add “Let’s read!” (the Koran and Hadiths).
profitsbeard on September 11, 2009 at 9:03 PM
BREAKING: Brits roll over for Kaddafi;
/EUrabia slouches toward dhimmitude
Terp Mole on September 11, 2009 at 9:31 PM
I remember the State Run Media trying to discredit the heroes as soon as the news broke.
I hate the media.
SuperManGreenLantern on September 12, 2009 at 2:01 AM
God rest you in eternal peace brave souls.
SilverStar830 on September 12, 2009 at 3:50 AM