If Al Qaeda Planned 9/11...

[Ragnarok]

and wanted to create maximum impact and terror, why would they not choose flights that coincided with when the towers were full? Does anyone wonder whether there was a specific reason for choosing these particular flights?

Anyone want to consider this question without resorting to flippancy or contempt? Surely this raises an interesting point as to their motivation and planning?

 

[~enigma~]

and wanted to create maximum impact and terror, why would they not choose flights that coincided with when the towers were full? Does anyone wonder whether there was a specific reason for choosing these particular flights?

Anyone want to consider this question without resorting to flippancy or contempt? Surely this raises an interesting point as to their motivation and planning?

Same reason they didn't choose flights on July 4th.

BTW, the above contains flippancy and contempt.

 

[dtugg]

I believe the specific reason was that morning flights had fewer passengers and would be easier to hijack.

 

[Thunder]

and wanted to create maximum impact and terror, why would they not choose flights that coincided with when the towers were full? Does anyone wonder whether there was a specific reason for choosing these particular flights?

Anyone want to consider this question without resorting to flippancy or contempt? Surely this raises an interesting point as to their motivation and planning?

Monday morning quarterbacking is soooooo lame.

Why didnt they use 747s?

Why didnt they hit a nuclear power plant?

Why didnt they hit a baseball stadium full of fans?

Bla bla bla.

 

[Bell]

So the hijackers could be in heaven by lunchtime? Mmm... sandwiches...

 

[Brainache]

I'm not sure, but I think they chose flights which would have fewer passengers to minimise the chances of the passengers foiling the hijackings. If they had chosen busier flights there would have been more likelihood of Cops or Military people or Sky Marshals being on board.

I could be wrong.

Ask KSM.

 

[apathoid]

If the Government Or Joos Planned 9/11

If the Government Or Jews Planned 9/11..

..and wanted to create maximum impact and terror, why would they not choose flights that coincided with when the towers were full? Does anyone wonder whether there was a specific reason for choosing these particular flights?

Anyone want to consider this question without resorting to flippancy or contempt? Surely this raises an interesting point as to their motivation and planning?

[/flippancy]

Seriously, this observation of yours cuts both ways. Actually it was excellent preparation and planning by Al Queda. They picked the time and day when load factors were light, thus increasing chances for success.

 

[BCR]

Actually, the time of the attacks was quite brilliant. I have recently been going through the news media coverage again and the first WTC was hit right in the middle of the morning news shows. It was the time when most Americans were waking up and turning on the TV to see what was going on in the World, especially housewives.

I learned of the attacks when my co-worker in the next cubicle wife called him to tell him of the first hit. We were concerned, but not overly until she called back to say the second tower was hit. After this I went outside to listen to the radio in my truck (the CNN website had crashed) for more information and that is when I heard about the Pentagon being hit and ran in to tell my co-workers. Our maintenance guys then scurried to set up TV's in the break rooms with improvised antennas. By 11, our company shut down for the day.

So the timing of the attacks began a day-long wave of sheer terror across the United States. It would have had an impact regardless of the timing, but launching the attacks during the morning news shows was very effective in accomplishing their goals (sending a message).

 

[roundhead]

I dont know about the morning flights being used because they were less full, according to what i have read, those flights, historically, had a high amount of seats sold(quite unlike what was actually the case on 9/11)a wierd fact in and of itself.

I wonder why the "terrorists" didnt try and fly into a nuclear power plant. No matter the outcome, it would have had a huge effect on American mindset, and possibly dire consequences on millions of people

The towers were chosen(by whoever the planners were)because they are well known to most people, and the shock and awe of seeing them that morning had its desired effect.

 

[Bobert]

and wanted to create maximum impact and terror, why would they not choose flights that coincided with when the towers were full? Does anyone wonder whether there was a specific reason for choosing these particular flights?

Anyone want to consider this question without resorting to flippancy or contempt? Surely this raises an interesting point as to their motivation and planning?

Are you aware that for a lot of the people that worked in the towers that this was the first day of school and so that may explain why the towers were not as full.
I would say sadly that Al Qaeda was very very successful.
Are you implying that because more people didnt die that this somehow proves an inside job?

 

[JihadJane]

Actually, the time of the attacks was quite brilliant. I have recently been going through the news media coverage again and the first WTC was hit right in the middle of the morning news shows. It was the time when most Americans were waking up and turning on the TV to see what was going on in the World, especially housewives.

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So the timing of the attacks began a day-long wave of sheer terror across the United States. It would have had an impact regardless of the timing, but launching the attacks during the morning news shows was very effective in accomplishing their goals (sending a message).

My first thought when I heard about the attacks was that bin Laden did well to get it live on TV. Perfect mass media manipulation.

 

[apathoid]

I sdont know about the morning flights being used because they were less full, according toi what i have read, those flights, historically, had a high amount of seats sold(quite unlike what was actually the case on 9/11)a wierd fact in and of itself.

You've been listening to Balsamo again, haven't you? Anyone who works for the airlines and travels non-revenue alot(like me) knows the best days to fly are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; early birds and redeyes.

Oh and go ahead and give me a source on what I've bolded.

 

[DavidJames]

I sdont know about the morning flights being used because they were less full, according toi what i have read, those flights, historically, had a high amount of seats sold(quite unlike what was actually the case on 9/11)a wierd fact in and of itself.

I wonder why the "terrorists" didnt try and fly into a nuclear power plant. No matter the outcome, it would have had a huge effect on American mindset, and possibly dire consequences on millions of people

The towers were chosen(by whoever the planners were)because they are well known to most people, and the shock and awe of seeing them that morning had its desired effect.

For someone as smart as you think you are, you write like an 11 year old.

 

[MikeW]

I think al Qaeda were after symbolic impact, above else, to show they could strike right in the heart of America. The fact that they could fly planes into the WTC is what mattered: those images are what people will always remember, not the precise casualty figures.

As for the timing, both the London and Madrid bombings happened at the beginning of the working day. I think that's to ensure they dominate the news agenda, and cause maximum disruption to everyone else, even if things go wrong.

 

[~enigma~]

Are you aware that for a lot of the people that worked in the towers that this was the first day of school and so that may explain why the towers were not as full.
I would say sadly that Al Qaeda was very very successful.
Are you implying that because more people didnt die that this somehow proves an inside job?

From a purely mathematical point of view, the attack on the WTC was a dismal failure.

 

[jaydeehess]

My first thought when I heard about the attacks was that bin Laden did well to get it live on TV. Perfect mass media manipulation.

Only the second aircraft into the south tower was live on TV Jane.
By coincidence a Frencj news crew was filming in Manhattan and caught the first plane hitting. As far as I know that is the only video of the first impact.
there were no videos of Flights 93 or 77 either.

So your incredulity seems to be that in NYC, the home of major networks NBC, CBS, ABC and of the CNN morning show as well as several other smaller stations, several of which have airborne traffic report helicopters with cameras, that it was possible to get cameras set up and feeding live images within half an hour.

Perhaps you find it amazing that a group that wanted to cause the greatest fear in the USA population would recognize that NYC was the home of several TV networks. That should be beyond the grasp of Arab people, right?

Gee, go figure!

 

[JihadJane]

For someone as smart as you think you are, you write like an 11 year old.

For someone with the wit of a ten year old you've got a nerve dissing 11 year olds!

Okay, people, let's keep it civil and on topic. Thank you.

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[dudalb]

If the Government Or Jews Planned 9/11..

..and wanted to create maximum impact and terror, why would they not choose flights that coincided with when the towers were full? Does anyone wonder whether there was a specific reason for choosing these particular flights?

Anyone want to consider this question without resorting to flippancy or contempt? Surely this raises an interesting point as to their motivation and planning?

[/flippancy]

Seriously, this observation of yours cuts both ways. Actually it was excellent preparation and planning by Al Queda. They picked the time and day when load factors were light, thus increasing chances for success.

This is old hat, but they were careful to pick flights to the West Coast so they would have the maximum fuel load on board when they hit.

 

[jaydeehess]

Fact is that the three buildings that were hit were all easily identifiable from the air and all three had great significance as far as representing American power and wealth.

As far as morning flights go perhaps even Balsamo would agree that the air itself is less turbulent, especially at lower altitudes, in early morning than it is later in the day thus making it easier to fly and navigate visually.

 

[JihadJane]

Only the second aircraft into the south tower was live on TV Jane.
By coincidence a Frencj news crew was filming in Manhattan and caught the first plane hitting. As far as I know that is the only video of the first impact.
there were no videos of Flights 93 or 77 either.

So your incredulity seems to be that in NYC, the home of major networks NBC, CBS, ABC and of the CNN morning show as well as several other smaller stations, several of which have airborne traffic report helicopters with cameras, that it was possible to get cameras set up and feeding live images within half an hour.

Gee, go figure!

I don't understand the connection between my comment and your comment. Please explain what you think my comment was about. All I said was that I thought bin Laden was good at mass media manipulation. Where's the incredulity in that?