Creative Speculation
In reply to the discussion: The Official Video: ReThink911 September 2013 [View all]AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)The form of demolition you describe (preheat-bulge charges) doesn't make any fucking sense. Why go to such lengths to make it look like a classic demolition? This theory never adds up. The alleged bombers are somehow such fucking geniuses they can pull it off flawlessly, through EXTREME risk and complication, but yet too stupid to make it look like a fire-induced progressive collapse. Don't even need to collapse it to justify tearing it down for insurance purposes. A large enough multi-floor fire would be sufficient, and then ta-da, you get PAID to tear it down. The whole thing doesn't make a lick of sense.
And don't try to tell me I'm not familiar with the issues. You have absolutely NO idea how familiar I am with the design of the building, or the eyewitness testimony from the event.
The Chief probably miscounted the floor, owing to the design peculiarities of the building, and the somewhat pressing concerns/excitement of the day.
Damage to the basement seems expected to me. Hell, even the subway station was damaged.