Freedom Tower, should it be taller?

[speedy_thrills]

Given it's name wouldn't 1865 or 1928 feet be more fitting than 1776 feet? Did they run out of funding?

[Liszt]

1776 was when the declaration of independance was signed.

Very portenious

[speedy_thrills]

Freedom for Everyone Everyone except blacks Everyone except blacks and natives Everyone except blacks, natives and women white men. So not that free really.

[steviegunn]

speedy_thrills said:

Freedom for Everyone Everyone except blacks Everyone except blacks and natives Everyone except blacks, natives and women rich and powerful white men. So not that free really.

Fixed that for you.

[speedy_thrills]

Good point.

[12gauge]

steviegunn said:

Fixed that for you.

Dont forget the 'no irish' caveat too.

Shifty buggers the paddys

• The last sentence is in jest in case HM Stasi are listening in.

[Jimbeaux]

speedy_thrills said:

Given it's name wouldn't 1865 or 1928 feet be more fitting than 1776 feet? Did they run out of funding?

It's official name is "One World Trade Center". Freedom Tower was an impromptu nickname, like a movie has a working title.

[Jimbeaux]

speedy_thrills said:

Freedom for Everyone Everyone except blacks Everyone except blacks and natives Everyone except blacks, natives and women white men. So not that free really.

Here we go.

[tubbystu]

speedy_thrills said:

Given it's name wouldn't 1865 or 1928 feet be more fitting than 1776 feet? Did they run out of funding?

1865 because of the Civil war I get, but 1928 ? Herbert Hoover elected president, 1st appearance of Mickey Mouse in film, 1st use of iron lung are all 1928 events but nothing I can find with obvious great distinction in terms of freedom. What am I missing ?

Wouldn't 1955 have a claim too ? When a certain Rosa Parks sat in a whites only section on a bus.

But as date for the USofA to hold dear, 1776 is a pretty strong candidate. 1215 would be a better shout than most if we required a similiar date for some reason this side of the pond, although 1805, 1918, 1940, 1945 all have a claim.

Given The Shard is only 1016 feet tall, we've quite a long way to go before we need any dates to incorporate into skyscraper titles

[Nuclearsquash]

The Shard to go 50 feet taller and be 1066, could be called Conqueror Tower or something

[Jimbeaux]

Nuclearsquash said:

The Shard to go 50 feet taller and be 1066, could be called Conqueror Tower or something

With VIP-only access to the rooftop Magna-Carta lounge,

[martin84]

In my view they should've rebuilt the old towers and restored the New York skyline to its pre 9/11 look. Most Americans agree with me on that but once typical American corruption got hold of the idea it was only going one way.

[Jimbeaux]

martin84 said:

In my view they should've rebuilt the old towers and restored the New York skyline to its pre 9/11 look. Most Americans agree with me on that but once typical American corruption got hold of the idea it was only going one way.

"typical American corruption"

That's pretty rich.

[just me]

You don't think America is corrupt? You don't think the rich control America? That they aren't corrupt? That they don't use their wealth to manipulate the laws and system to make sure things remain favorable to them?

Are you just going to insist I am a terrorist or America hater again?

[Jimbeaux]

just me said:

You don't think America is corrupt? You don't think the rich control America? That they aren't corrupt? That they don't use their wealth to manipulate the laws and system to make sure things remain favorable to them?

Are you just going to insist I am a terrorist or America hater again?

WTF? Do you never learn? I called that "rich" implying that where he is from is no different. Now, as to the topic, how tall do you think it should be? What should be on top? Do you have VIP passes to the Magna Carta lounge? The Karl Marx Cafe' perhaps? I know, The Prophet's Virgin Pizzaria?

[speedy_thrills]

tubbystu said:

1865 because of the Civil war I get, but 1928 ?

Given The Shard is only 1016 feet tall, we've quite a long way to go before we need any dates to incorporate into skyscraper titles

Convict lease system.

Should have went for an extra 50 feet, then you could have called it the Battle of Hastings Building.

[mrloudly]

Keep it the same height but make it wider, it'll be easier to hit next time...

[Jimbeaux]

mrloudly said:

Keep it the same height but make it wider, it'll be easier to hit next time...

Wow. Could you be anymore tasteless?

[mrloudly]

Jimbeaux said:

mrloudly said:

Keep it the same height but make it wider, it'll be easier to hit next time...

Wow. Could you be anymore tasteless?

Probably yes, but truthful no...

[Jimbeaux]

mrloudly said:

Jimbeaux said:

mrloudly said:

Keep it the same height but make it wider, it'll be easier to hit next time...

Wow. Could you be anymore tasteless?

Probably yes, but truthful no...

That's better.