tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post9011736941369200714..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Nuclear Destruction (#atozchallenge)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28581544778281513162016-04-20T13:37:34.343-07:002016-04-20T13:37:34.343-07:00Pat, White Sands is a fun place to go. My kids lo...Pat, White Sands is a fun place to go. My kids loved sliding down the dunes.<br /><br />I'd forgotten about <i>Cloverfield</i> as a Manhattan film. I liked it too.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42586421404243588142016-04-20T13:34:34.403-07:002016-04-20T13:34:34.403-07:00Jeffrey, no one wins in such a scenario, but it co...Jeffrey, no one wins in such a scenario, but it could happen.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6207527798308792042016-04-20T13:08:23.897-07:002016-04-20T13:08:23.897-07:00I've been to White Sands but nothing else. I d...I've been to White Sands but nothing else. I don't even like to think about it. Scary stuff...<br /><br />Relating to the destruction of Manhattan, I really liked Cloverfield. Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54816157462030424712016-04-19T13:30:48.382-07:002016-04-19T13:30:48.382-07:00It would certainly be awful if another nuclear bom...It would certainly be awful if another nuclear bomb were detonated anywhere else in the world. If that were to happen, retaliation shots would be called for and before you know we, we are all sitting in ruins and destruction. Even the winner of the war. And truly, would anyone be a winner?Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64888535492881163692016-04-18T21:25:04.538-07:002016-04-18T21:25:04.538-07:00Kalpanaa, thank you! Glad you stopped by to let m...Kalpanaa, thank you! Glad you stopped by to let me know.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35795499505604552272016-04-18T21:24:25.661-07:002016-04-18T21:24:25.661-07:00Dolorah, the possibilities are very real and it...Dolorah, the possibilities are very real and it's a bit frightening. But life must go on--that is until it ends.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64509495868637855252016-04-18T20:25:00.039-07:002016-04-18T20:25:00.039-07:00So do I. Hopefully we're both wrong.So do I. Hopefully we're both wrong.Suzanne McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87129032119005278222016-04-17T22:57:38.552-07:002016-04-17T22:57:38.552-07:00You've raised some interesting points. I don&#...You've raised some interesting points. I don't like disaster films much and specially ones set in iconic cities like Manhattan. But I loved reading your excellent post. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66107022047204423632016-04-17T21:42:30.046-07:002016-04-17T21:42:30.046-07:00The possibility of dystopian-type travesty hitting...The possibility of dystopian-type travesty hitting anywhere in America is looking very real lately. What with all the terrorism, both foreign and domestic. Who knows where the "end of the world" technology will explode, but it will effect the entire world, not just ground zero. Hard to think about, not such a stretch of the mind.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1281680858623633132016-04-17T20:34:51.012-07:002016-04-17T20:34:51.012-07:00Melissa, the destruction of a major city like New ...Melissa, the destruction of a major city like New York is a terrifying thought. The impact on economy, health, environment, and psyche would touch the entire world. And in such a scenario involving governments and armies, it's likely that not just one city would be attacked.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30788021579335304792016-04-17T20:32:38.159-07:002016-04-17T20:32:38.159-07:00D.A., I was obsessed with atomic destruction movie...D.A., I was obsessed with atomic destruction movies when I was a kid during the early 60's. I guess I became desensitized to the fear and became more curious. <i>The Day After</i> was an excellent depiction. I liked it so well that I bought the DVD after it came out.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41434989335110068242016-04-17T20:11:45.478-07:002016-04-17T20:11:45.478-07:00I'm not a conspiracy theory nut, nor do I sit ...I'm not a conspiracy theory nut, nor do I sit around waiting for doomsday, but I'm a realist and I'm not willing to dismiss the idea of it happening. I think it's a very real possibility and I think there are a great number of deranged people and people with vendettas who would love to bring down the great city of New York. I love disaster movies, but your thought provoking post is making me see the potential for reality. I just pray it never happens. 911 was horrific enough and it's taken so long for so many people to recover. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. <br />Melissa Sugar @<br /><a href="http://melissasugarwrites.com" rel="nofollow">Melissa Sugar Writes</a>Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27091226223034134052016-04-17T20:09:21.698-07:002016-04-17T20:09:21.698-07:00I remember watching The Day After in US History cl...I remember watching The Day After in US History class in middle school. I had nightmares about nuclear bombs for the next few years. I am not easily scared, as I watched the Exorcist by myself in the dark at age 10. But nuclear war is a real threat and there are a bunch of crazy people out there in the world who are power hungry or fanatics...and that is truly scary.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487245236800499103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11330970157419751062016-04-17T06:59:16.900-07:002016-04-17T06:59:16.900-07:00Vishal, I recall the Monsanto disaster in India an...Vishal, I recall the Monsanto disaster in India and have heard of some others. Most we probably don't hear much about in the U.S.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41489996561135348452016-04-17T05:36:24.472-07:002016-04-17T05:36:24.472-07:00My take on the prompt:
www.vishalbheeroo.wordpres...My take on the prompt:<br /><br />www.vishalbheeroo.wordpress.comVishal Bheeroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229153100959064360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18097693476468797092016-04-17T05:35:32.464-07:002016-04-17T05:35:32.464-07:00Arlee!! A thought provoking post on how inhumane a...Arlee!! A thought provoking post on how inhumane activities can destroy the world and its citizens. You must have heard how chemical substances destroyed Bhopal a city in India. The biggest gas tragedy where the common people suffered lost in terms of property and health.Vishal Bheeroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229153100959064360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32717596381499835002016-04-16T22:25:33.200-07:002016-04-16T22:25:33.200-07:00Jet, to have witnessed those early tests must have...Jet, to have witnessed those early tests must have been awesome in an almost scary way.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52691587792473222592016-04-16T22:01:27.965-07:002016-04-16T22:01:27.965-07:00Hi Arlee, wow, what a scary post. In fact, I grew ...Hi Arlee, wow, what a scary post. In fact, I grew up in NM, and while I have not visited Trinity site, (and I think you can, now, but only once a year or something like that), I have visited the Bradbury Science museum in Los Alamos, where much of the research for the Manhattan Project took place. One of my college writing profs was one of the marines who witnessed the test detonation of a nuclear weapon in Nevada desert in the 50's. He wrote a poem about this experience, and I can say that hearing him read this when I was in college was an experience I will never forget. Jetgirlcoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085643052422143854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70150560179118546462016-04-16T21:10:44.079-07:002016-04-16T21:10:44.079-07:00Gina, they're not for everybody.
LeeGina, they're not for everybody.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6479073300812929272016-04-16T21:10:23.140-07:002016-04-16T21:10:23.140-07:00Diedre, any disaster can be frightening to contemp...Diedre, any disaster can be frightening to contemplate.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32403609888071580172016-04-16T21:09:35.081-07:002016-04-16T21:09:35.081-07:00Suzanne, strange dream story. I've had similar...Suzanne, strange dream story. I've had similar dreams but never made connections like you did. You're probably right about the financial disaster. Fearfully, I sense one coming.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-17679995696216073212016-04-16T20:21:35.844-07:002016-04-16T20:21:35.844-07:00Disaster films aren't really my cup of tea.
h...Disaster films aren't really my cup of tea.<br /><br />https://ficklemillennial.wordpress.com/Gina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86046422568098426992016-04-16T16:11:51.703-07:002016-04-16T16:11:51.703-07:00Michele, The problem with the power grid sounds li...Michele, The problem with the power grid sounds like it could set the U.S. back for years. I'd hate to be without power for long--actually not at all.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39772198763719360772016-04-16T15:45:19.191-07:002016-04-16T15:45:19.191-07:00Independence Day was riveting. Scenarios of nuclea...Independence Day was riveting. Scenarios of nuclear attacks - or domestic disasters like meltdowns, etc. are terrifying. I wish mankind had never ever conceived such a thing.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73984254217008252842016-04-16T14:53:34.373-07:002016-04-16T14:53:34.373-07:00I have never been to any of the places attached to...I have never been to any of the places attached to the Manhattan Project. My sister-in-law and her husband lived in Oak Ridge, TN, for awhile back in the late 1980s/early 1990s. David and I grew up in South Carolina, the nuclear dumping ground of the country being in Barnwell, SC.<br /><br />I don't particularly like disaster movies, so can't name a favorite.<br /><br />I would think a disaster of the financial variety would be the most likely, but I don't discount another instance of the likes of 9-11. I wish we lived in a world where that wasn't a concern.<br /><br />The photo of the nuclear explosion at the top of your post brought back memories for me. Two weeks before my father-in-law died from a dissecting (sp) aortic aneurysm, I had a dream. I was driving down a country road with my husband and infant son and off in the distance I saw the mushroom cloud of a nuclear explosion. It was just like in your picture up there. It was an extremely upsetting dream. I couldn't figure out what it mean, what prompted it. Two weeks later its meaning became clear to me. His heart exploded and life as we knew it was destroyed before our eyes.<br /><br />Thank you for a very interesting post and the possible prompter for one of my own. Have a blessed weekend!Suzanne McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.com