Mike,
Maybe those upstate folks aren't as dumb as they look? Could be...
Guy
datsunmike wrote:
> I received an interesting reply to one of my posts and in it they referred
> to NYers as not being "very loved" in other parts of the country prior to
> this event and probably those feelings will occur again when this tragedy
> has long since past.
>
> It's true, NYers are a different "breed" from much of the country. We're
> often considered unfriendly and pushy and a host of other characteristics
> which are not highly regarded in society. I know we are all products of the
> societies and communities in which we grow up and unfortunately in NY it's a
> pretty tough one - a very competitive one; dog eat dog so to speak.
>
> I really don't think we're all that tough and we do lend a helping hand when
> needed and our skin is no thicker than yours or are our hearts harder than
> yours.
>
> I guess we're very forthright and tell you to your face what we are thinking
> rather than behind your back - I know from some of my posts you probably get
> that feeling. That forthrightness may have cost me some friends here but I
> feel it's important to let the facts be laid out straight. I try to protect
> those around me when I feel something is fishy and it has not been
> appreciated by some. I try not to hurt anyone's feelings but if I must to
> protect others so it be.
>
> I appreciate, as do all NYers, all the help and empathy from the rest of the
> country and overseas. We really can't thank all of you enough. I don't think
> that any state has not sent some help here and I can't forget all those
> Canadians who came here to help. We'll probably need a lot more help in the
> coming weeks and IMHO, months, that it will take to clean up this ugly mess.
> I fear that NYs Finest (Police) and Bravest (Firemen) will wear themselves
> out shortly - adrenalin only lasts so long and right now there is still hope
> of rescuing people which also makes your body and mind move faster.
>
> If I may, I also believe NYC has taken the brunt of the anger of the "jihad"
> for the entire US most noticably in 1993 with the first bombing of the WTC
> as well as other bombings which have ocurred in the NYC area before that and
> after that and I fear it isn't over yet. I guess we're the "lightning rod"
> for the country.
>
> Thanks again for all of your help,
>
> Mike
>
> FWIW, upstate NYers can't stand us either :)
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