Posted by jba/fl on 8/6/07 1:40pm
Msg #204141
OT: MN bridge collapse
http://cagel.com/news/BridgeCollapse
Political Cartoonists site w/topic today about bridge collapse. Gives lots of food for thought about all bridges in country.
Also, can someone please tell me how to type this so that you can click on link and it goes to the site? I have asked this question before and no one has responded. TIA
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/6/07 2:12pm
Msg #204142
The link was there, but you had a misspelling. The correct site is:
http://cagle.com/news/bridgecollapse/
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Reply by Stuart Posner on 8/6/07 2:21pm
Msg #204144
ok...i saw it...so what is so "funny?" about this cartoon?
Wait...I know...it's all Bush's fault....That's it!
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Reply by Loretta Reed on 8/6/07 2:42pm
Msg #204149
Re: ok...i saw it...so what is so "funny?" about this cartoon?
How can that be Bush's fault. Good lord.
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Reply by Frenchie/TN on 8/6/07 2:46pm
Msg #204150
Re: ok...i saw it...so what is so "funny?" about this cartoon?
I think Stuart was joking.. ...And I don't believe there is anything funny about these cartoons nor were they meant to be funny. I think the cartoonists are 1) acknowledging the danger posed by many bridges that are getting too old 2) the many tears shed over this disaster.
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Reply by Loretta Reed on 8/6/07 2:47pm
Msg #204151
Re: ok...i saw it...so what is so "funny?" about this cartoon?
I know.
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Reply by Stuart Posner on 8/6/07 3:40pm
Msg #204162
How can that be Bush's fault. Good lord...yes I was kidding
HOWEVER, there are some on the "left" who are saying out loud that with Bush spending billions on "Bush's War", we are not able to take care of the domestic things which need to be taken care of. Therefore, it might have happened anyway, but because of Bush (and HIS war), this was inevitable.
No I don't make these things up, just report them. Have a great day and pray for everyone involved (either directly or indirectly) with this bridge disaster and our brave men and women serving our nation around the world.
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Reply by Loretta Reed on 8/6/07 3:43pm
Msg #204163
Re: How can that be Bush's fault. Good lord...yes I was kidding
this just became a political statement.
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Reply by Loretta Reed on 8/6/07 3:45pm
Msg #204164
Re: How can that be Bush's fault. Good lord...yes I was kidding
Not speaking directly to you Stuart but they would have to put the attention on Bush when I blame whomever is in charge of public safety in MN for that accident. They had to see it coming, it is a huge bridge.
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Reply by jba/fl on 8/6/07 7:49pm
Msg #204212
Re: How can that be Bush's fault. Good lord...yes I was kidding
I remember reading something several years ago about the safety of the bridges in this country. I don't remember the source, but I believe it was in one of those Sunday magazines in the newspaper. If we are not paying attention to these bridges and other areas of our infrastructure, then we can expect more of thes happenings. Very sad state of affairs.
(Please, exucse any typos - I have some eye problems until 9-4-07 surgery. Am on stand=by for earlier, so if anyone wants to pray for me - please feel free to do so. TIA)
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Reply by christiSocal on 8/6/07 8:13pm
Msg #204215
jba
What kind of surgery?
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Reply by jba/fl on 8/6/07 8:16pm
Msg #204216
yag laser capsulotomy
for after cataract. Has gotten so bad lately, am almost afraid to drive
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Reply by christiSocal on 8/6/07 8:25pm
Msg #204218
Re: yag laser capsulotomy
Well, I will be praying for you. I had lasik surgery friday, could see better than with my contacs on sat and seems better everyday! They said that if I kept my eyes closed as much as poss the 1st 24 hours, the eyes would be 90% healed that quick... It's amazing what they can do now. I'm sure you'll be thrilled with it once it's done. Waiting is the hardest part!
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Reply by TMNOTARY/KY on 8/6/07 8:46pm
Msg #204224
jba - best of luck to you - I'll say a prayer for you n/m
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Reply by Barb/MO on 8/6/07 10:03pm
Msg #204229
I'll be praying for you, Julie, esp. an earlier surgery date n/m
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Reply by jba/fl on 8/7/07 6:53am
Msg #204246
Thank you all. ChristiSoCal: your encouraging words are
taken to heart, I am a good patient and will follow all directions to a T. What's anotehr day? This isolating, confusing fog and waiting is the worst. I'm just so thankful that there is no other damage to my eyes and that my general health is very good.
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