[Resettozero]

I know, it can’t happen here, but in reality, we are way too close already.

You're getting warmer. Please look around you and see where we are.

[wita]

I know it can’t happen here.

is really different when it is,

I know, it can’t happen here.

At any rate it is a tongue stuck firmly in cheek.

IOW I’ve heard it a thousand times, it can’t happen here, and if you face reality, it already has happened.