AggieDave 6 #1 February 19, 2003 Damn. http://robots.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/02/19/iran.crash.ap/index.html QuoteTEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- A plane carrying at least 250 people, most of them military personnel, crashed in southeastern Iran, Tehran television reported Wednesday. The state-run television told Reuters everyone aboard the military plane was killed. The plane was on a domestic flight from Zahedan, on the Pakistan border, to Kerman, about 500 miles southeast of Tehran. Television reports said the plane, a Russian-built Antonov, lost contact with the control tower at 5:30 p.m. and crashed near Shahdad, about 50 miles from Kerman. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #2 February 19, 2003 After what's been said about the Space Shuttle... Ins'h Allah? Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #3 February 19, 2003 >After what's been said about the Space Shuttle... That was Iraq, not Iran. I know, they're all just a bunch of Arabs, but we should still keep careful track of who we're supporting and who we want to kill at any given time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #4 February 19, 2003 Hi Bill, Wasn't the "will of God" statement made by (some)Shi'ite Muslim clerics, not specifically Iraqis? Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #5 February 19, 2003 Come on people ... this crash as well as the shuttle crash and every other accident has nothing to do with the will of God and everything to do with human error (be it pilot error, poor maintenance, old air frames). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #6 February 19, 2003 >Wasn't the "will of God" statement made by (some)Shi'ite Muslim >clerics, not specifically Iraqis? It was actually made by a Lebanese Hizbollah guerilla, who used the incident to show his support for Iraq. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,452 #7 February 19, 2003 The main difference between this statement, and the ones that offended you about the shuttle (besides language, etc) are that this one is unlikely to be seen in national news. Why is it OK to say nya nya nya to someone else, and offensive to say it to the US? Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim 0 #8 February 19, 2003 coinsidence? nahhhhh <<<>>> A good friend will bail you outta jail... A true friend will be sitting next to you saying "That was fucking awesome!!!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #9 February 19, 2003 >Why is it OK to say nya nya nya to someone else, and offensive to >say it to the US? C'mon, Wendy! I mean, we're the US. And you just don't make fun of the US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 February 19, 2003 HEY! You mak'n fun of the US? You best sit down there! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #11 February 19, 2003 QuoteIns'h Allah? it's actually "ansha an allah" meaning "if it is god's will" the muslim/arabic culture uses this statement before doing anything. that way if the plan works, allah gets the glory, but if the plan doesn't work then it was not allah's will, therefore absolving the human error, but also removing the human credit. it's kind of a dissclaimer over there, but effective. my heart goes out to the families.--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #12 February 19, 2003 Condolences to all involved. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #13 February 19, 2003 Yeah, I head a Chaplain told one of the families that God works in mysterious ways in an effort to comfort them. Nothing like egging on inflamitory comments.Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #14 February 19, 2003 "God works in mysterious ways" Yes, I think this phrase meets some of the worst application in all of religion. Almost as bad as "an eye for an eye.""I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #15 February 19, 2003 Actually, I think most people find reassurance in this simple phrase. It allows them to find purpose in the seemingly purposeless losses in life. An answer to the question why that salves better than,"Your daughters dead beacause a drunk wouldn't take a cab home." When reason and logic rips the soul apart, faith bonds it back. Part of being human I suppose.Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #16 February 19, 2003 might as well say "shit happens" and shrug, rather than try to imply destiny (or blame) to any particular divinity.. but then 'shit' isnt used as a security blanket like 'god' is...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #17 February 19, 2003 Doesn't go over in Church very well....Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
