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9-11-01 25th anniversary

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Started by metmike - Sept. 11, 2026, 11:36 a.m.

This was a unique day in our lives and American history!

Many people still remember what they did that entire day. It was a Tuesday and I was on MarketForum at the time!!!! Too bad we don't have records from the old forum.

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Re: 9-11-01 25th anniversary

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By metmike - Sept. 11, 2026, 11:42 a.m.

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September 11, 2025

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By metmike - Sept. 11, 2026, 8:29 p.m.

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Re: Quotes of the day

By metmike - Sept. 11, 2026, 8:23 p.m.

September 11 Quotes

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/september-11

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10 Powerful 9/11 Quotes to Remember and Reflect | Never Forget

https://www.homesforheroes.com/blog/powerful-9-11-quotes-remember-reflect/

“One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.” – Former President George W. Bush at the Pentagon in 2008

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By metmike - Sept. 11, 2026, 8:37 p.m.

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9-11-2001 is the quintessential example for us to use as an example of defeating the natural desire that tells us to hate people because of an incident(s) or actions by a group of diabolical people that win when they disrupt our lives and create a self destructive mindset in us.

Hate(and LOVE!)

Started by metmike - Oct. 17, 2023, 4:15 p.m.

https://www.marketforum.com/forum/topic/99752/

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hate and LOVE

By metmike - Sept. 11, 2026, 8:20 p.m.

AI Overview

Holding onto hate harms your own well-being, while forgiveness is a personal choice to release resentment rather than an excuse for bad behavior. The Toll of Hatred

Internal burden: Hatred burns the person holding it much more than the intended target.
Physical stress: Chronic anger releases stress hormones like cortisol, which can raise blood pressure and weaken your immune system.
Mental drain: Sustained resentment consumes valuable emotional energy and keeps you tied to the person who hurt you.

What Forgiveness Means (and Doesn't Mean)

What it is: Forgiveness means letting go of the desire for revenge and freeing yourself from the poison of bitterness.
What it isn't: As outlined by Karla McLaren, real forgiveness does not excuse bad behavior, minimize the wrong done, or require you to allow further harm.
Boundaries first: You can and should set firm boundaries to protect your safety before attempting to let go of the emotional weight.

Steps to Let Go

Acknowledge the pain: Do not deny or minimize the hurt you experienced.
Drop the need for revenge: Stop trying to act as the judge or punisher, allowing natural consequences to take their course instead.
Choose peace for yourself: Decide to move forward without carrying the heavy emotional anchor of a grudge
AI Overview
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks triggered an immediate, intense wave of profound shock, fear, sadness, and deep-seated rage across the United States. [1, 2, 3]Immediate Emotional Reactions
- Anger and Rage: Studies tracking communications from that day show that expressions of anger and outrage climbed steadily as details emerged, multiplying significantly by the end of the day. Surveys shortly after found that up to 87% of Americans felt direct anger over the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. [1, 2, 3]
- Fear and Anxiety: Widespread terror and anxiety gripped the public, fueled by continuous televised images of destruction. Millions experienced difficulty sleeping, trouble concentrating, and acute depressive symptoms. [1, 2]
- Sadness and Despair: Grief for the victims and first responders was universal, accompanied by a heavy sense of vulnerability and national shock. [1, 2, 3]
The Evolution of Hate and Cultural Shifts
- Spike in Xenophobia and Hate: The rage following 9/11 quickly manifested as a dangerous backlash, leading to a sharp rise in hate crimes, harassment, and discrimination against Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, South Asians, and anyone perceived to be of Middle Eastern descent.
- Political and Social Division: While the immediate aftermath fostered a temporary sense of national unity, the underlying emotions of fear and anger were channeled into long-term political polarization, a permanent shift toward national security anxieties, and support for foreign military interventions. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Lasting Legacy: As noted in reflections on the The Guardian, public perception evolved over the decades. Many younger generations and citizens feel that the initial reactive hatred, fear, and desire for revenge ultimately unraveled aspects of the country's social fabric and bred ongoing cynicism and desensitization to violence

10 Powerful 9/11 Quotes to Remember and Reflect | Never Forget

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