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In reply to the discussion: I'm lost on terminology; i.e. free fall [View all]Ace Acme
(1,464 posts)48. Ding! Ding! Ding!  nt
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        You're right. But some people here apparently believe buildings are supposed to collapse slowly. 
        TheWraith
        Dec 2011
        #1
      
        
        no, I don't think free fall is inherently contrary to a controlled demolition hypothesis
        OnTheOtherHand
        Jan 2012
        #6
      
        
        Oh, so it was just another pointless red herring, devoid of any actual argument?
        William Seger
        Jan 2012
        #29
      
        
        "I am stating that he is the only 9/11 researcher who is claiming free fall"
        Bolo Boffin
        Jan 2012
        #36
      
        
        There is nothing for me to be embarrassed about here, particularly in regard to Bazant.
        Bolo Boffin
        Jan 2012
        #38
      
        
        again, this refutes your point literally on its face, and more thoroughly in context
        OnTheOtherHand
        Jan 2012
        #43
      
        
        Shyam Sunder said the towers fell in 9 seconds and 11 seconds, and he said that was freefall.
        Ace Acme
        Dec 2013
        #50
      
        
        Can you calculate what the "free fall" time would be for a building resembling the twin towers?
        AZCat
        Dec 2013
        #51
      
        
        Where do you get the idea that I have a problem with the bulk of the information
        Ace Acme
        Dec 2013
        #54
      
        
        Why, no, not at all!  I'm sure your understanding of it eclipses mine completely!   nt
        Ace Acme
        Dec 2013
        #60
      
        
        You neither demonstrate your competence nor my incompetence.  You make empty claims.  nt
        Ace Acme
        Dec 2013
        #80