{"id":2339580,"date":"2024-09-11T04:01:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T08:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-all-saw-clearly-on-sept-11-2001-a-battle-that-still-rages\/"},"modified":"2024-09-11T04:06:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T08:06:39","slug":"we-all-saw-clearly-on-sept-11-2001-a-battle-that-still-rages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-all-saw-clearly-on-sept-11-2001-a-battle-that-still-rages\/","title":{"rendered":"We All Saw Clearly On Sept. 11, 2001 A Battle That Still Rages"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwe-all-saw-clearly-on-sept-11-2001-a-battle-that-still-rages%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2339580&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>On September 11, 2001, many who lived through that day still vividly recall the harrowing events that unfolded. By 10:03 a.m., the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/several-people-injured-when-famous-locomotive-collides-with-another-historic-train-in-shunting-incident\/\" title=\"Multiple injuries in collision between famous locomotive and historic train in &#039;shunting incident&#039;.\">atmosphere transformed<\/a> from a serene morning into\u200c chaos as terrorists executed a plan that resulted \u2063in the brutal murder of 2,977 individuals in\u2064 coordinated\u200d suicide attacks, primarily \u200btargeting the World Trade Center in New York \u200cCity. The shockwaves of this tragedy reverberated through the surrounding areas of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, leaving a lasting imprint on collective memory.<\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath, those who witnessed the destruction faced an unsettling reality filled with dust clouds, closed crossings, and a nation gripped \u2064by confusion and grief. Many rushed \u200dto local blood donation centers, only to discover that the injured were fewer than anticipated, highlighting the enormity \u2064of the deaths rather than injuries. Traffic patterns suddenly shifted, and flags were displayed prominently as expressions of solidarity. This deep sense of trauma and patriotism marked a significant moment in American \u2062history.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, there has been an acknowledgment of the need to\u2064 remember the victims \u200cand the sacrifices made during that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-pledges-orderly-transition-of-power\/\" title=\"President Trump pledges orderly transition of power\">dark day<\/a>. However, 23 years later, \u200cthe memories have begun to fade for a newer generation, who may have minimal\u2064 recollection of the events or the collective solidarity experienced globally. Cultural changes have further obscured the significance of\u2062 the day, leading some to \u200bquestion the current state of American society and its values.<\/p>\n<p>As Americans navigate a different social climate, characterized by increasing polarization and a decline in\u200c communal ties\u2014illustrated by the decrease in church\u200c attendance\u2014contemporary discussions struggle to address \u200ccomplex\u2062 issues amid a backdrop of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-state-senator-becomes-latest-to-join-crowded-race-for-kildee-house-seat\/\" title=\"Michigan state senator joins crowded race for Kildee House seat\">divisive political landscape<\/a>. In this milieu, the lessons learned from September 11 may appear \u2064diminished, urging reflection on how future generations will \u200dunderstand the implications of that tragic day.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>For those who remember the crisp fall morning of Sept. 11, 2001, how by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/event\/September-11-attacks\/The-September-11-commission-and-its-findings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10:03 a.m.<\/a> the day turned to Hell, and how we watched the brutal, televised murders of 2,977 people, the atrocities are seared into our memories. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A well-funded, wickedly trained team of 19 savage Islamic terrorists brought a fight to our soil that Americans did not know we were involved in. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, people of a certain age recall the acrid taste in the air and the strange haze from the thick cloud of fine dust that hung over the city for days after the World Trade Center&rsquo;s Twin Towers were toppled. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Crossings in and out of New York City were closed. Children wondered when their parents would come home. Some never did. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In New Jersey, a long line of people snaked around the parking lot at a Red Cross and waited hours to donate blood, only to learn there were fewer injuries than blood donors. Victims either escaped from the Twin Towers or died.<\/p>\n<p>Traffic was light on Sept. 12, but those who commuted to work noticed many drivers had put the stars and stripes on their vehicles. The American flag was suddenly flying everywhere, and the sight of it evoked strong emotions, even tears. Americans collectively experienced shocking trauma. Aside from cleaning up the body-strewn debris and mourn, there was not much we could do or say in the face of such evil. Our beautiful flag said it all.<\/p>\n<p>Never forget, we said. But like all scars, it has faded. It&rsquo;s been 23 years. Not a milestone anniversary. There <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-continuous-media-covid-fear-mongering-may-backfire-and-diminish-democrat-voter-turnout\/\" title=\"The Continuous Media COVID Fear Mongering May BACKFIRE and Diminish Democrat Voter Turnout\">won&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t be as many mentions of it in the news this year.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, we are in a battle too many Americans do not know we are involved in. Our culture has changed as Americans turn away from God.<\/p>\n<p>We are in the midst of a loneliness epidemic according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report<\/a> released last year by the surgeon general. It said that in 1999, 70 percent of Americans said they belonged to a church. In 2020, only 47 percent of Americans said they belonged to a church, synagogue, or mosque.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The victims of Sept. 11, 2001, would not recognize America today. They died before Facebook was invented; before everyone had a smartphone in his pocket; before legalized same-sex marriages; and before attempts to normalize children taking life-altering hormones in fruitless attempts to change their unchangeable gender.<\/p>\n<p>They missed Covid; the summer of <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/q2L-8-rUM7s?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">riots<\/a>; the rise of <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/I6wVxeZrPUU?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lawless<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qVL38_qnxzQ?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homeless<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/l5BYun0s-rI?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">encampments<\/a>; and the Department of Justice prosecuting and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-dc\/36-months-jan-6-attack-capitol-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">imprisoning<\/a> people for the constitutionally protected activities of assembling and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncregister.com\/news\/latest-face-act-sentencing-pro-lifer-paul-vaughn-gets-no-prison-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speaking<\/a> their mind.<\/p>\n<p>Today&rsquo;s 30-year-olds were seven when the terrorists struck. They have minimal recollection of Sept. 11. It is doubtful they recall how some countries around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/google-spends-millions-to-launch-global-fact-check-fund\/\" title=\"Google Spends Millions to Launch &quot;Global Fact Check&quot; Fund\">world reached<\/a> out to the United States in solidarity, while people in other countries <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/terrorism-july-dec01-world_09-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">celebrated<\/a> the attack.<\/p>\n<p>Today&rsquo;s college students have no memory of Sept. 11 at all. If they did, they wouldn&rsquo;t join with pro-Hamas campus agitators chanting &ldquo;from the river to the sea,&rdquo; which is a cloaked way of saying, wipe Israel and the Jewish people off the map. The atrocities of Oct. 7 were brought to Israel by the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/news\/article\/Israel-mourns-Palestinians-celebrate-Terrorism-2880190.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evil<\/a> that set the terror of Sept. 11 in motion. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By now, we should have clarity about how to respond to evil. But those who wish to lead us don&rsquo;t have clarity on how many genders exist, let alone how to articulate a specific plan for international diplomacy. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Imagine how Kamala Harris, who can&rsquo;t give a straight answer about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/harris-unclear-whether-she-could-stop-weapons-shipments-israel?intcmp=tw_pols\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Israel,<\/a> and who has yet to express remorse for U.S. military deaths from the botched Afghanistan exit, would navigate a Sept. 11 on her watch.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>In an iconic moment in George W. Bush&rsquo;s presidency, he stood at Ground Zero in New York City and gave a speech to recovery workers with a bullhorn.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We can&rsquo;t hear you!&rdquo; Someone from the crowd shouted. Without missing a beat Bush <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zi2SNFnfMjk?si=BUX_kW-Sh6oqVxiK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">responded<\/a>: &ldquo;I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. &hellip; And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.&rdquo; The crowd cheered in unity.<\/p>\n<p>What would happen if Harris had that bullhorn? <\/p>\n<p>We know from her behavior as vice president and as a presidential candidate that Harris does not show up, does not answer questions, does not offer useful context. She is light on authenticity, unable to communicate coherently without situational control and a speech writer, and unwilling to connect at all with people outside her political sphere.<\/p>\n<p>The battle America now faces is one of further, possibly permanent, cultural change.<\/p>\n<p>The advent of artificial intelligence, mandatory electric cars, and a borderless society will make Americans lonelier, continue the destabilization of the nation, and continue our slide into socialism &mdash; which we will be unlikely to escape in our lifetimes.<\/p>\n<p>Will we one day mark time as before and after the 2024 election the way we have with Sept. 11?<\/p>\n<p>A powerful force is still at work: evil. Evil always wants to destroy liberty. It will take the might of every righteous person to stop it. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>      Beth Brelje is an elections correspondent for The Federalist. She is an award-winning investigative journalist with decades of media experience.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those who recall the clear autumn morning of September 11, 2001, the day transformed into a nightmare by 10:03 a.m., as we witnessed the horrific televised deaths of 2,977 individuals\u2014these events are forever etched in our minds. A highly financed and ruthlessly trained group of 19 Islamic terrorists launched an attack on our homeland that many Americans were unaware we were entangled in. Residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut remember the acrid air and the unusual haze created by the thick dust cloud that lingered over the city for days following the collapse of the Twin Towers. Access to New York City was restricted; children anxiously awaited their parents&#8217; return home\u2014some never did come back. In New Jersey, long lines formed outside Red Cross centers as people waited hours to donate blood, only to find out there were fewer injuries than donors; victims either escaped or perished in the towers.<\/p>\n<p>On September 12th, traffic was light but commuters noticed many cars adorned with American flags. The flag suddenly appeared everywhere and stirred deep emotions among Americans who collectively faced this shocking trauma. Aside from clearing away debris and mourning losses, there was little we could do against such evil\u2014our beautiful flag spoke volumes.<\/p>\n<p>We vowed to never forget; however, like all scars over time it has faded. Now it\u2019s been 23 years\u2014not a significant anniversary\u2014and this year will see fewer mentions in news outlets.<\/p>\n<p>Once again we find ourselves engaged in a conflict that many Americans remain unaware of. Our culture has shifted as people increasingly turn away from God.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report released last year by the surgeon general, America is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. In 1999, about 70% of Americans reported belonging to a church; by 2020 that number had dropped to just 47%. <\/p>\n<p>The victims from September 11 would hardly recognize today\u2019s America\u2014they lived before social media became ubiquitous or smartphones became personal necessities; they died before same-sex marriage was legalized or discussions around children taking irreversible hormones began gaining traction.<\/p>\n<p>They missed out on COVID-19&#8217;s impact; summer riots; rising lawless homeless encampments; and instances where individuals faced prosecution for exercising their constitutional rights to assemble and express themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s thirty-somethings were only seven years old when terrorists attacked\u2014they have scant memories of that day\u2014and likely don\u2019t recall how some nations expressed solidarity with us while others celebrated our tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>Current college students have no recollection at all regarding September 11th events. If they did remember they might not join pro-Hamas activists chanting \u201cfrom river to sea,\u201d which subtly calls for erasing Israel and its Jewish population\u2014a sentiment echoed by those responsible for October&#8217;s atrocities against Israel stemming from similar malevolence seen on September eleventh.<\/p>\n<p>By now one would expect clarity on how best to confront evil\u2014but those leading us seem confused even about basic concepts like gender identity much less having coherent international diplomatic strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Consider how Kamala Harris would handle another event like September eleventh given her inability thus far even regarding straightforward questions about Israel or expressing regret over U.S military casualties during Afghanistan&#8217;s chaotic withdrawal.<\/p>\n<p>In one memorable moment during George W. Bush\u2019s presidency he stood at Ground Zero addressing recovery workers through a bullhorn when someone shouted \u201cWe can\u2019t hear you!\u201d Without hesitation he replied: \u201cI can hear you! The rest of world hears you\u2026 And soon enough those who knocked these buildings down will hear us too.\u201d This united response drew cheers from attendees.<\/p>\n<p>What if Harris held that bullhorn? Based on her track record as vice president she tends not show up nor answer inquiries effectively lacking authenticity while struggling without prepared remarks or controlled environments making genuine connections difficult outside political circles.<\/p>\n<p>America faces ongoing battles potentially leading towards lasting cultural shifts driven further still by artificial intelligence advancements mandatory electric vehicles along with borderless societies contributing toward increased isolation among citizens destabilizing national unity pushing us closer toward socialism\u2014a fate unlikely reversed within our lifetimes.<\/p>\n<p>Will future generations mark time similarly around elections post-2024 akin how we reflect upon events surrounding Septemeber eleventh? <\/p>\n<p>A powerful force remains active: evil itself seeks destruction against liberty requiring every righteous individual\u2019s strength combined together if it is ever going be stopped effectively moving forward into uncertain times ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Beth Brelje serves as an elections correspondent for The Federalist bringing decades worth experience within investigative journalism field earning multiple awards throughout career journey thus far<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":104,"featured_media":2339581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9-11-public-domain.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[15532,6731,4919],"class_list":["post-2339580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-9-11","tag-battle","tag-history"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9-11-public-domain.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2339580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/104"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2339580"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2339580\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2339581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2339580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2339580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2339580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}