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DianaT
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OK, it is Chile and It is Off topic
But it is so exciting that the first trapped miner has been brought to the surface----what an amazing rescue!
We have no TV and imagine the images on TV are even more exciting.
Thirty-two to go----
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CNN website has live video if you can get it. BBc is also on sight. It's incredible.
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We have the world's worst cable system, but from that remote part of Chile, 2000 feet underground we are watching the miners step into the
capsule...LIVE. The tears just won't stop.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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I am not sure if this link will work but I took some photos of the live coverage on CNN. Truly amazing!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=284552&id=72298695...
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DianaT
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Our connection is way too slow for any video streaming--so
The photos are great. The face on Number 7 is wonderful. Number two is almost out! Dang, it really is so amazing.
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Miner # 2 just surfaced, 9:10 PM, PDT.
[Edited on 10-13-2010 by Marc]
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DavidT
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Nice move by Oakley.
33 pairs of sunglasses donated, national media coverage
and you can buy your own pair. $450.00 each
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shari
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I rarely watch tv or news but I caught the 2nd miner coming out of the capsule last night on the mexican news...it was one of the most moving things I
have ever seen. I applaud the mining company and chilean government for spending the big bucks to get these guys out alive! and looking very trendy
in their Oakleys!!!!
There has been alot of talk here about how the miners trapped in mexico were not rescued and could have been...who knows if the conditions were
favourable for rescue but many comment that the government just didnt want to spend the dinero.
[Edited on 10-13-2010 by shari]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
There has been alot of talk here about how the miners trapped in mexico were not rescued and could have been...who knows if the conditions were
favourable for rescue but many comment that the government just didnt want to spend the dinero.
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Boy, those are some serious accusations.
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shari
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that's what I thought too when I heard it but this is a common theme of converstation these days as there is a general discontent with government and
where the money goes
I imagine the greiving families of miners who were never rescued are wondering if their loved ones could have been saved as well. Most likely, the
Chilean miners were fortunate enough to be stranded in an area that could realistically be accessed...and perhaps the mexican miners could not have
been reached even if an expensive rescue effort had been initiated...it would be interesting to know if this type of rescue could have saved others
worldwide.
Perhaps with the success of this rescue, other mine disasters will use similar techniques to save trapped miners in the future...we can only hope.
[Edited on 10-13-2010 by shari]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
There has been alot of talk here about how the miners trapped in mexico were not rescued and could have been...who knows if the conditions were
favourable for rescue but many comment that the government just didnt want to spend the dinero.
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Makes one wonder just how good or bad relations between Mexico and Chile are these days. It seems to me, for what little I know, the Chilean
government went after the problem thoroughly and methodically.
One other point that I would more readily accept would be that this probably never would have happened if the mining company, government or whatever,
had used safer mining methods.
This whole ordeal is wide open now and the full truth won't be hidden. Eventually, everything will be known.
In the meantime, I'm just happy for all involved.
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The rescue operation is almost like a birth with focused joy, relief, and caring. It is an exemplar of what those who put their life on the line
anywhere in the world deserve. To me it's a rare and welcome testament to the power of human ties, compassion and ingenuity.
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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The Tears Won't STOP ?
Get a GRIP.
I'll assume that sentiment is simply the kind of Blubbery BS people utter in these events to appear Caring and Sensitive.
It it's actually sincere, it's pitiful.
Which is not to say I don't wish those people I don't know and will never meet all the best. Good for them. I hope everyone comes out OK and goes
home to someone they know.
As far as the TV Coverage - BORING. I've taken refuge this a.m. on the Business Channels, BUT even they switch over to Chile Pap
every so often. Thank God for the remote and recall.
AND, it won't be over when they're out. There will be ENDLESS interviews (through Interpreters, probably). It's going to be a tough time for news.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
AND, it won't be over when they're out. There will be ENDLESS interviews (through Interpreters, probably). It's going to be a tough time for news.
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It's a good thing for us they all speak a foreign language. We won't have to listen to them...huh Bill. 
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Right on MrBillM.....right on.
could not agree more.
guess i am just a cold insensitive basturo...hahaha.
now..back to reading this week's Weekly World News...Bat boy was needing a similar rescue...
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God Bless all those involved in this Rescue!
Dennis says "If more safer mining methods had been used this might not have happened"
Thats a Boy Dennis, blame the Rich Corp. Mine owners for giving these guys a Job.
What happened to the FREEDOM of a MAN making up his own mind, knowing the RISK and going down that Shaft everyday to make money for his Family??
Dennis you keep forgetting "If Roberta had had Balls we would have called Her Uncle Robert""
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
Right on MrBillM.....right on.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
Get a GRIP.
I'll assume that sentiment is simply the kind of Blubbery BS people utter in these events to appear Caring and Sensitive.
It it's actually sincere, it's pitiful.
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mr bile:
thank you for being predictable. in this crazy, mixed up world, you are a rock of inhumane consistency. keep up the consistent work!
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Everytime a you turn on a light you can thank a miner! Even lights powered by solar power have stuff in them that has been mined.
[Edited on 10-13-2010 by TheColoradoDude]
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I have loved every minute of the footage provided on MSNBC.COM's live feed in both Spanish and English. I felt more tuned in than Spitzer on CNN!
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