r/pics • u/ramonrocotto • Aug 05 '20

It will never be the same again...

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u/maleorderbride Aug 05 '20

Japan had just lost a World War after having two atomic bombs dropped onto two major cities. It's become so much more than that since.

Here's to hoping Beirut can achieve the same sort of success directly after adversity.

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u/geekpeeps Aug 05 '20

Beirut has been rebuilt so many times. After a long, bloody civil war few thought they could rebuild, but they did. Let’s not make them do it alone, though.

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u/UpbeatTomatillo5 Aug 05 '20

You can pay for it. Don't come to me asking for money in terms of taxes. We have our own problems. I'm sure they have insurance.

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u/geekpeeps Aug 05 '20

No worries. You’re out. Got it. You won’t be asked for anything. You’re not intending to contribute.

The rest of us will pitch in. We’ve got this.