8/26/2007

Another tidbit

I happened across another little tidbit.

According to architect Richard Gage who has spent a good deal of time investigating the collapse of the 3 WTC buildings, demolition plans for the twin towers had been submitted to the port authority several times and had been denied. This of course before Silverstein agreed to buy.

So add that to:

1) The buildings were losing money
2) They had an asbestos problem that required billions to undo
3) Occupancy was low because of slits for windows and low ceilings
4) NY City was subsidizing the buildings
and...
5) The previous owners had tried to get permission to bring the buildings down.

So then..
In steps Silverstein, a man who has made his money by making smart real estate deals.
He:
1) Buys the buildings 3 months before they fall
2) Insures the buildings against a terrorist attack
3) Includes an odd clause that states if a terrorist attack occurs that renders the building(s) uninhabitable, they are no longer responsible for the lease payments.
4) Is caught on tape using demolition terminology for bringing down WTC7.
5) Ends up making 7 billion dollars on the tragedy in just a few months.

Add to that:
1) Firefighters, Policemen, and others were told that the WTC7 building was going to be brought down prior to the occurance.
2) The way that all 3 buildings fell is consistant with controlled demolition.

So if you're unwilling, or not interested in looking any further after that information, then I hope I didn't wake you.

As the Chinese say: "You cannot wake up a man who is pretending to be asleep!"