Random question: I had forgotten how far apart in time the three attacks were. Watching the news this morning, reports indicated fighters were scrambled after the first attack. Any sense as to why they were not patrolling and possible set to intercept the rest of the planes?

Johnny Bear said:

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After the shock and horror of that day I'll never forget in the immediate days and weeks that followed how united and resolute the country was. American flags everywhere. Church attendance soared. Republicans and Democrats were united like I've never seen before or since. GWB was a great unifying POTUS during this time period as well. It was amazing. Too bad we couldn't maintain it.

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I agree. The most united I've ever seen the country. GWB did a great job early on.

Sadly, it fell apart. The Iraq debacle didn't help.