How America Rescued the Miners

[ClydeR]

As we rejoice in watching the Mexican miners being rescued in Chile, we must not forget that they would not have been able to do it without the United States. The lamestream media isn't giving us as much credit as we deserve.


Then, an American, Jeff Hart, a contractor from Denver, stepped in and offered rescuers, the trapped miners and their families the first promise that their ordeal might soon be over.

At the time, Hart was in Afghanistan drilling water wells for the U.S. Army. Once he arrived at the mine, he would spend days operating the drill and heeding the feel under his feet until he discovered just the right spot to open an escape hole.

Hart, heralded as a hero, isn't the only American involved in the rescue operation. NASA experts went to Chile to suggest design requirements for the rescue capsule, and the agency also sent medical doctors and a psychologist to advise treatment methods for people who have been confined in a small space for a long time.

More... (http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&SubsectionID=73&ArticleID=86227)

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As we rejoice in watching the Mexican miners being rescued in Chile, we must not forget that they would not have been able to do it without the United States. The lamestream media isn't giving us as much credit as we deserve.

They aren’t Mexican you ignorant fuck.

[Paradii]

They aren’t Mexican you ignorant fuck.

South of the Rio Grande = Mexican. Derp derp derp

[4a6c1]

Times like this I always flash back to Clueless the movie and the housekeeper going I NOTTA MESSICAN.

[Makkah]

Lucy's from El Salvador

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Miner disappointment.

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[Methais]

They aren’t Mexican you ignorant fuck.

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Typically I enjoy ClydeR’s trolling. Most of the time it is fine satire and I am happy to play along. But this was a little too close to the bone. It embodies everything I am embarrassed for and hate about my own ignorant countrymen.

The Chilaens and indeed mankind should feel exalted today. A missive from Richard Trumka, president of The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) sums it up for me...


Having followed the footsteps of my father and grandfather into the coal mines of Pennsylvania, and having had the honor of serving as President of the United Mine Workers of America, it is with great emotion that I watch the ongoing rescue efforts in Chile.
It is a rare blessing when the earth gives back up those that it has trapped within. Watching these brave miners return to the embrace of their families is an indescribable joy.
These miners began a day of work months ago like millions do every day, endured tribulations that thankfully few will ever face, and are emerging as an inspiration to the world. Their courage and endurance are only matched by their loved ones, who anxiously await their return and the rescuers who dug tirelessly towards their freedom.
And while this is a happy day, we also bow our heads and remember our fallen brothers and sisters who have not returned to us, and pray for a safe future for all those who toil underground.

Bold emphasis on the line that made me ponder... are men not the masters of this Earth? We reclaimed our own from the ground.

[Carl Spackler]

Pretty sure they talked about how NASA helped out and how a guy flew over from Afghanistan but left today because he wanted it to be Chile's moment and didn't want any spotlight for himself.

[phantasm]

Pretty sure NASA didn't let these guys have booze down there, good job America.

[Cephalopod]

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[Carl Spackler]

It's too bad the wife and mistress didn't show up and duke it out for the one guy... That would have made for some great TV

[Atlanteax]

It's too bad the wife and mistress didn't show up and duke it out for the one guy... That would have made for some great TV

One guy apparently has 4 women...

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and @ original post... Obama mentioned the US's assistance too, while congratulating the Chilean effort.

[diethx]

http://i.imgur.com/gcFCb.png

So much win in one little picture...