Prayers for Moore, Oklahoma
Didn't downvote you, but I am curious to hear how you think we can prevent these things. As far as I know, we don't control the weather.
Ding ding ding.
And I question whether it is cost-effective (or even possible) to build all structures in high-risk areas to be tornado-impervious. Honestly, I just don't know what kind of "conversation" you have about prevention of tornado devastation.
Whatever criteria you use, schools would definitely be on that list. I don't know how that school was constructed, but I would be shocked if we couldn't do better than that.
Michael Crichton would disagree. Seriously though, although we can't control the weather, there are several steps that can be taken to ensure improved safety: advanced warning systems, more accurate forecasting models, and better public understanding of dangerous weather protocol are just the tip of the iceburg.
Funny that you bring that up. There are huge forthcoming advancements for the NWS computer models and prediction capabilities.
I live in Moore, storm somehow missed us but less than a mile. So many donations are needed here, please take some time tonight and donate if you can. Im going through my t-shirts and spreading some Michigan spirit to those in need. The devastation is like nothing I have ever seen, any help would be appreciated by all
Glad you and your family is safe. I cant imagine what your town is/will be going thru for weeksto come,
Glad to hear you are OK. The same storm cell went directly over our neighborhood in Broken Arrow, but luckily it had already weakened well before it reached here. I was in Bartlesville today and stopped in Skiatook for some gas about ten minutes before the tornadoe went through there.
Best way to help tornado victims is to donate to the Red Cross at redcross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999. #okwx
— Red Cross Oklahoma (@redcrossokc) May 20, 2013
I know this site can give a lot to charity, we show it all the time. Here's a link.
I worked for the Red Cross for 2 years and still volunteer. They are on the ground helping feed and shelter those affected and the 1st responders. Any donation is greatly needed.
We got released from Tinker a bit early (around 1330) because of the bad weather warnings. A lot of my troops live in Moore. I spent most of the afternoon staying in touch with them and making sure they were okay. One of my guys who is deployed in the Middle East has a wife at their home in Moore. All my guys (and her) are okay THANK GOD and I am sure we will be spending the next several days assisting with the 'clean up'. It is absolutely devastating to see the path of destruction. My house was spared. Blessed.
When 37+ die, countless injuries and a town is flattened, I think you're lucky, not blessed.
Why can't an individual or family be blessed while another suffers heartache? It happens everyday. It's terrible what has happened in this town and we should be thankful for everyone who has made it through okay. Some people believe in a higher power, some don't.
Troops are Army.
I've only been an NCO for 10 of my 14 years...also, they may be airmen, but they are MY troops. I am not sure where you got the impression that troop is an exclusive Army term...I have never heard anyone try to assert that idea.
There have been a few leaders over the last few years try to 'change the culture' by telling us to say subordinate, not troop...or dining facility, not chow hall, but that has been ignored by most because of how silly it is.
Not only did he refer to his subordinates as "his" troops, he somehow passed it along to my dad, who left as an E6. In his ignorance, he called his civilian subordinates his troops. I'm so ashamed.
I will consider myself counseled and I will remember this counseling every time I address my troops and I will chuckle.
on your recent promotion!
I'm sure the OP had intentions that weren't meant to selfish or image boosting. He probably created a thread to not only show his own personal concern but to also inform people of the tragedy... I certainly wasn't aware until I saw the thread, so I thank the OP for posting this.
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/tornado-oklahoma-city-moore-205548879.html
According to this, two elementary schools - Plaza Towers and Briarwood - were leveled and as many as seven children have died at Plaza Towers with about two dozen trapped in the rubble of the building.
Sadly, this is not the first time Moore has been hit, and indeed, it has seen a few incredible tornadoes in the last 15 years or so. Thoughts and condolences to the people of Moore, OK.
This is so horrible. the photos look like a bomb hit...prayers to the victims and familys
Some pathetic twelve year old that obviously doesn't understand the magnitude of the situation... I'm starting to get pissed at whoever thinks this is just a joke.
I don't see where people offering prayers and good vibes for a natural disaster that has affected people here per the content of the thread is the action of, as you termed it, "selfish assholes". I also don't see where you get the idea that this is a "Good Samaritan jerk fest" when a couple people have already inquired where they might donate to help the people in Moore. Blanket ad hominems are typically frowned on in the MGoBlog community.
Bolivia. See you in the waning hours before the season.
insincere expressions of sorrow or failure to acknowledge other tragedies with equal fervor. Mindless cynicism has become all the rage these days. It's a way for these self-righteous pricks to express their sense of moral superiority without coming off as the smarmy hypocrites of decades past.
...are jackasses.
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51 people dead. What's the worst tornado in history?
Killed 695 people. Highest wind speed ever was 318 MPH from one that went through Moore in 1999.
EDIT: Should have read the link above. Still, now you don't have to click the link.
I do understand his point. A lot of people will discuss tragedy to find common sadness with others, hence making the group feel better, as if some sort of communal mourning is going on that will help alleviate suffering.
The whole thing can get a bit self involved with the, I feel sorry, no I feel more sorry, but I know somebody there, etc. People tend to make things about themselves when it really has nothing to do with them.
Also, prayer is a passive way to make yourself feel better. Give the people money if you really want to help.
All that being said, he was clearly looking for the reaction he got.
I dislike most of your posts, so maybe I'm overreacting to this one, but I really hate this view. It is an exceptionally human - and, frankly, heartening - reaction to a situation like this when people want to talk, convey sympathy, donate, and, if they're in a position to, do what they can to help. There's nothing self-serving about anonymous internet posters feeling sympathy and sadness and wanting to talk to other human beings about it. It's probably that same part of people that's driving a bunch of people to do really unpleasant things right now to help out others they've never met. Most here obviously can't help in that way.
What annoys me are the people who post merely to express their annoyance with other posters.
(If I could, I'd downvote myself.)
I have never understood the need to tell other people why they are doing things. While it may be true for you that " prayer is a passive way to make yourself feel better," that may not hold true for others. Best to not generalize and not project your own concepts onto others. While I disbelieve in the efficacy of prayer and the existance of invisible suprfriends, for instance, I would never tell another why they pray or what they should believe.