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Welcome at the Rainbow Bridge 9/11/01

"By Alexander Theodore, Bouvier, Fourth Year Resident

On the morning of September 11, 2001 there was an unprecedented amount of activity at the Rainbow Bridge. Decisions had to be made. They had to be made quickly. And, they were.

An issue not often addressed here, is the fact that many residents really have no loved one for whom to wait. And, the ones who are abused. Who are they to wait for? We don't talk about that much up here. We share ones as they arrive, happy to do so. But we all know there is nothing like having your very own person who thinks you are the most special kitten in the Heavens.

Last Tuesday morning a request rang out for kittens not waiting for specific persons to volunteer for special assignment. An eager, curious crowd surged excitedly foward, each kitten wondering what the assignment would be.

They were told by a solemn voice that unexpectedly, all at once, thousands of people died on Earth long before they were ready.

All the kittens, as all kittens do, felt the humans' pain deep in their own hearts. Without hearing more there was a clamoring among them. "May I have one to comfort?" "I'll take two, I have a big heart". " I have been saving tail-swishes forever".

One after another they came forward begging for assignment.

One cozy looking fluffly kitten hesitantly asked, " Are there any children coming?" "I would be very comforting for a child cause I'm soft and squishy and I always wanted to be hugged" Little cats volunteered to do what they do best, cuddle and rub against legs.

Cats who on Earth had never had a kind word or a pat on the head, stepped forward and said, "I will love any human who needs love".

Then all the cats, wherever on Earth they originally came from, rushed to the Rainbow Bridge and stood waiting, overflowing with love to share. "

http://www.whdr.org/rnbwbdge.html

http://www.petlossmessageboard.com/post/the-anniversary-of-911-and-life-lessons-from-my-beloved-smudgie-7073290?trail=40#8

Does anyone from Mark's show ever visit here anymore?
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What qualifies as a “wave”, and who gets to decide that?

Current Senate breakdown: 45R vs. 55D
A near certainty: GOP+6 = 51R vs. 49D
A 50 /50 chance: GOP+9 = 54R vs. 46D
Not impossible: GOP +11= 56R vs. 44D
Most likely odds: GOP+8 = 53R vs. 47D
There is no scenario where the democrats retain control.

How will the media explain the Republican Senate gains
in the November 2014 elections?

If the Republicans gain 2 or 3 seats in the Senate?
- “...this is a repudiation of the tea party and conservative ideas...”

If the Republicans gain 6 seats and the majority in the Senate?
- “...this is just normal historical midterm gains, nothing to see here...”

If the Republicans gain 8 or more seats?
- “...the further confirms our belief that the republicans are racists...”

As you requested BigGirl. Here is a repost of my Holes in the Air.

Mark, if you are reading this, I really wish we could get you on WOKV in Jacksonville, FL. Please see what you can do.

I originally posted this on 9/11/2003. I wrote it as therapy for myself.

Holes in the Air
By LonePalm

It was a morning like any other
The day started out most fair
Four planes full of friends fell out of the sky
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

T’was just before nine, Eastern Daylight Time
I sat in my office chair.
“Come quick,” someone said, “The tower’s on fire.”
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

Helpless we stood and unknowing we watched
Smoke rising into the air.
“Just what happened?” “I heard it was a plane.”
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

The second plane hit, a fresh burst of fire
And all we could do was stare
“Can we help?” “It’s too far.” “What can we do?”
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

Then came the word, the Pentagon’s been hit.
It’s really too much to bear.
We’re under attack, no way to strike back.
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

Heroes rushed in as workers rushed out
Save lives, was their only care.
They just went to work and never came home.
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

In a plane to the west, men cried “Let’s Roll!”
Free men refuse to despair.
They chose to save others, not die like sheep.
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

A great roaring sound, tower two came down.
Quickly, we offered a prayer.
Tragedy not done, down came tower one.
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

We lost Battalion Chief Mike, the brave.
Beautiful Barbara, fair
Still in our hearts, they died as they lived
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

"Ceterum censeo 0bama esse delendam."

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

"We're at war; he won't say it!"