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mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
edited January 2007 in A Moving Train
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/03/subway.rescue.ap/index.html


Since we usually post controversial topics on here that spiral towards childish bickering I thought a feel good piece was far over due.
"When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
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  • CollinCollin Posts: 4,931
    Thanks for posting that.
    THANK YOU, LOSTDAWG!


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  • chopitdownchopitdown Posts: 2,222
    if only everyone could adopt this philosophy the world would be a much better place...

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  • upina2001upina2001 Indiana Posts: 764
    Literally a "moving train"

    Great post in a great forum.

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  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    mammasan wrote:
    http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/03/subway.rescue.ap/index.html


    Since we usually post controversial topics on here that spiral towards childish bickering I thought a feel good piece was far over due.


    awesome presence of mind. I'm glad he was there. Incredible that there was space enough to fit too people.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    Pacomc79 wrote:
    awesome presence of mind. I'm glad he was there. Incredible that there was space enough to fit too people.


    I know those drainage chanels are not that big, at least the one's I've seen. That took some serious balls man. They where saying on the radio this morning that the MTA should give this guy a lifetime metro card for his actions. That is the least they could do for this guy.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • lalalalaaaaaaaalalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    He's Batman....and he wears a Playboy hat. nieeeece
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    And people have the nerve to call NYers rude and unfriendly.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • A Surprise LeftA Surprise Left Posts: 743
    That was some quick thinking and a previous poster was right...that took balls!
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    Have we lost our way tonight?
    Have we lost our hope to sorrow?

    Feels like were all alone
    Running further from what’s right
    And there are no more heroes to follow

    So what are we becoming?
    Where did we go wrong?
  • qtegirlqtegirl Posts: 321
    Crazy... I don't know what I would've done in that situation. Always makes you wonder.
  • Uncle LeoUncle Leo Posts: 1,059
    qtegirl wrote:
    Crazy... I don't know what I would've done in that situation. Always makes you wonder.

    I admit it...I would probably not have done the same. I would have tried to pull him up and if I was going to be too late, have saved myself by letting go (since he was doomed anyway). I probably would never have thought to do what this guy did and even if i had, would probably not have had the balls to do it.

    And I think very few people would have pulled this off. Good story and very impressive thinking and "balls" by this guy. Yeah, the lifetime MTA pass seems reasonable to me.
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  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    mammasan wrote:
    And people have the nerve to call NYers rude and unfriendly.


    I was just there last week, I rode the E train up and down Manhattan. Everyone I came in contact with was very nice to us.

    I've found that those kinds of comments are generally because there is a communication dissonance and or a misunderstanding.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • VictoryGinVictoryGin Posts: 1,207
    i heard on the news the kid was having a seizure which explains why he saw to pin him down. god bless new yorkers! :) what an amazing action.

    now if only someone jumped on the tracks to rescue my favorite shoe. just kidding.
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  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    VictoryGin wrote:
    now if only someone jumped on the tracks to rescue my favorite shoe. just kidding.

    There's a homeless drag queen walking around in NYC with one slip one heeled shoe right now.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • VictoryGinVictoryGin Posts: 1,207
    mammasan wrote:
    There's a homeless drag queen walking around in NYC with one slip one heeled shoe right now.

    either that or a rat-- i was at herald sq after all.
    if you wanna be a friend of mine
    cross the river to the eastside
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    VictoryGin wrote:
    either that or a rat-- i was at herald sq after all.


    That's right so it probably was a rat. Right about now the 2nd or 3rd litter of rat pups is nestling in that shoe.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • VictoryGinVictoryGin Posts: 1,207
    mammasan wrote:
    That's right so it probably was a rat. Right about now the 2nd or 3rd litter of rat pups is nestling in that shoe.

    oh poor shoe. that's the first thing i thought of when i heard this story--i was hoping there weren't rats all over these two guys. although the rats probably scattered at the approach of the train if there were any at all. and they weren't at herald sq. they're so bad there. the other week i was waiting for the train and one came on the platform. jesus.
    if you wanna be a friend of mine
    cross the river to the eastside
  • LeilaMoonTurtleLeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,418
    YAY for humans!

    soooo today I was talking to my co-workers about the lack of human respect/love for one another and so on that is prevalent today--then I read this story when I signed on to check mail -- called my co-worker told her the wonderful story and how the powers that be shut me up :)


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  • LeilaMoonTurtleLeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,418
    rats at Rock Ctr go up the staircase along with you.

    VictoryGin wrote:
    oh poor shoe. that's the first thing i thought of when i heard this story--i was hoping there weren't rats all over these two guys. although the rats probably scattered at the approach of the train if there were any at all. and they weren't at herald sq. they're so bad there. the other week i was waiting for the train and one came on the platform. jesus.
    http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk103/Moonturltemoon/PJ MSG 6-24-08/

    Mihi cura futuri.

    The elements they speak to me.

    http://espn.go.com/espnradiostations/NewYork1050/gallery/35218855.html

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL3gQO1WxUk
    so cute they are
  • LeilaMoonTurtleLeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,418
    many times it is the transplants that are rude -- I guess they feel I'm in the city now I have to be tough.

    mammasan wrote:
    And people have the nerve to call NYers rude and unfriendly.
    http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk103/Moonturltemoon/PJ MSG 6-24-08/

    Mihi cura futuri.

    The elements they speak to me.

    http://espn.go.com/espnradiostations/NewYork1050/gallery/35218855.html

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL3gQO1WxUk
    so cute they are
  • brain of cbrain of c Posts: 5,213
    just saw it on the news.

    awesome.
    d'oh!!!!!!

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  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    LeilaMoonTurtle wrote:
    many times it is the transplants that are rude -- I guess they feel I'm in the city now I have to be tough.

    You know that could be it, though victorygin is a transplant as she's cool as shit. I worked with a girl once who moved to NYc from Wisconsin. She was here in the city for about 6-8 months. During a conversation I mentioned that I lived in New Jersey and she start busting my chops and calling me Bridge & Tunnel. Now I've lived a stone4s throw from NYC for 32 years, my entire life, and here is the milk maid cheese head from Wisconsin calling me Bridge & Tunnel.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • MikeVonMikeVon Posts: 24
    All I have to say is this guy is a true HERO..
    Not some Rock Star, Pro Athlete, or Movie Star.

    The sad thing is people get rewarded for Sucking up someones ass, cheating people for money, or being Popular ( ala Nada Surf)

    This guy will get a pat on the back and nothing more. How Sad.

    Wesley Autrey deserves more.

    Atleast he has shown you can win the lottery. The Lottery of having a true Heart in this time and age.

    I Salute Wesley Autrey he is a true Urban Soldier.
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  • brain of cbrain of c Posts: 5,213
    ...
    d'oh!!!!!!

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  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    What a guy! That did take balls, he really did put is own life on the line there.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • brainofPJbrainofPJ Posts: 2,361
    i honestly don't know if i could have done that


    Esther's here and she's sick?

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  • justamjustam Posts: 21,410
    brainofPJ wrote:
    i honestly don't know if i could have done that

    I don't know that I would have even thought of that.

    But, I think people who survive wars and still have their wits about them are pretty exceptional. :)

    That family should be kind to him from now on.
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  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    I don't know how many of you have seen the tracks of NYC subway system. Jumping down there alone, without threat of an oncoming subway, takes huge balls.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • LeilaMoonTurtleLeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,418
    Yep, born and raised in NYC and still find people that want to act like they own NYC cause they went to the new suckie restaurant or because they survived their first year here or they were able to leave their little town and everyone else stayed behind--or some other crazy stuff.

    O I remember when I first started posting and some guy went off on me because he said I lived in a less than desirable (I'm being very gentle with my memory) neighborhood and that is why I felt a certain way.


    mammasan wrote:
    You know that could be it, though victorygin is a transplant as she's cool as shit. I worked with a girl once who moved to NYc from Wisconsin. She was here in the city for about 6-8 months. During a conversation I mentioned that I lived in New Jersey and she start busting my chops and calling me Bridge & Tunnel. Now I've lived a stone4s throw from NYC for 32 years, my entire life, and here is the milk maid cheese head from Wisconsin calling me Bridge & Tunnel.
    http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk103/Moonturltemoon/PJ MSG 6-24-08/

    Mihi cura futuri.

    The elements they speak to me.

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL3gQO1WxUk
    so cute they are
  • AhnimusAhnimus Posts: 10,560
    Pretty cool story!

    I'm not afraid of New Yorkers, I'm afraid of Texans ;)
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  • LeilaMoonTurtleLeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,418
    haha I know
    but I'm not afraid of them, they just make me feel uncomfortable.

    Ahnimus wrote:
    Pretty cool story!

    I'm not afraid of New Yorkers, I'm afraid of Texans ;)
    http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk103/Moonturltemoon/PJ MSG 6-24-08/

    Mihi cura futuri.

    The elements they speak to me.

    http://espn.go.com/espnradiostations/NewYork1050/gallery/35218855.html

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL3gQO1WxUk
    so cute they are
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