uncgriff
Distinguished Member
- Messages
- 485
In pretty much the 5 year timeline initially and shockingly promised despite Covid pandemic.
Well done France. Well done.
Well done France. Well done.
Notre Dame reopens.
- Thread starter uncgriff
- Start date
- Replies: 5
- Views: 135
- Off-Topic
uncgriff
Distinguished Member
- Messages
- 485
I am not a religious man (understatement) but I have always loved the old cathedrals of the world. I remember crying during the fire, sure the bells would fall from the tower and cause the whole thing to collapse.
- Messages
- 769
There are some real lessons on how France reacted to this happening. I really can't think on anything in the US that would be equivalent to Notre Dame burning down. But they didn't get mad. They didn't point their fingers. They didn't convene endless governmental hearings trying to score points for the next election. They just took a deep breathe, rolled up their collective sleeves, reminded themselves that they had survived worse, and got to work.
Even with Pearl Harbor, there have been, to this day, an endless stream of conspiracy theories about how FDR and Churchill "knew" in advance and let it happen.
Even with Pearl Harbor, there have been, to this day, an endless stream of conspiracy theories about how FDR and Churchill "knew" in advance and let it happen.
Last edited:
Callatoroy
Esteemed Member
- Messages
- 689
It is stunning. Over a billion dollars was raised and there is only like $150 million left over. Given the level of craftsmanship and materials I can see some of the expense but wouldn't have expected that much cost.
uncgriff
Distinguished Member
- Messages
- 485
- Messages
- 290
Idc how beautiful it is the Catholic church is as evil as it gets in my book.