For one day a year it’s peace and goodwill to our fellow man (Christmas). The rest of the year, it’s every person for themselves.
Memorials like 9/11, D-day, Pearl Harbor Day, and such are powerful the first few years, but after that, they begin to fade. The generations that didn’t live through them don’t see their significance. Besides, they will have their own “memorial days”. 19 years later, a new generation has arisen that didn’t live through the tragedy of 9/11. They may know of it (history classes), but it has little meaning to them (other than what others have told them).
It’s sad that it takes a tragedy to get people to get their sight off themselves and look to their fellow man. When prosperity comes, people become prideful. “Look at what I have done. MY status. MY fancy house or boat or car.” It’s only when the source of their pride is taken away (say, destroyed by fire), that they are humbled. Yes, there are some who are helpful in both good and bad times, but they are in the minority anymore.
When he sounds drugged it’s because he isn't straying from what's written. He only has emotional inflection when he uses his own lies... er... I mean words. He hates sticking to written speeches (which he does NOT write) because they don't let him brag. Every time he goes off what's written, the lies and stupidity come gushing out (his vanity shines brightly). That’s why they keep telling him to stick to what’s written. And as you can see, doing that just about kills him.
No evacuations here, just smoke. The electricity here was shut off from 10:10 pm Monday to around 2:30 pm Wednesday.
Shuhak 