The massive explosion and fire that destroyed JJ's is the only thing to talk about this morning . . .
To wit . . .
WE'VE BEEN TALKING TO KANSAS CITY INSIDERS AND WITNESSES AND HERE ARE THE TOP MONEY QUOTES THAT PERFECTLY CAPTURE LOCAL SENTIMENT FOLLOWING THE HOT MESS!!!
First up . . . A bit of practicality . . .
"So, I guess the smart money is going to dump all of your MGE stock in the morning."
A quick message about our discourse . . .
"I wonder how your commenters are going to find a way to blame this one on Black people and hip-hop."
Eco-Devo concerns . . .
"This is the only tragedy in local history where a fully funded TIF request was drawn up last night in order to help the victims of this disaster."
Transit and infrastructure are always a Kansas City concern . . .
"I don't envy Downtown Biz on the streetcar line where crews will be digging up the road for the next year.Given this explosion, the toy train line is starting look like a mine field."
Finally . . . It's all about lunch time . . .
"Somebody should tell the lawyers and advertising execs on the Plaza that JJ's taking reservations today."
And now, check the relevant links that define the JJ'S Inferno tragedy this morning.
Links . . .
Several Plaza roads closed until noon
Plaza restaurant explosion leaves 1 missing, up to 16 injured
Search for missing resumes at daybreak
New York Times: Blast Ignites Kansas City Restaurant, Causing Severe Injuries
PICTURES: Gas explosion at JJ’s Restaurant in Kansas City
JJ's restaurant: A popular spot that had been weathering lean times
Plaza witness saw backhoe, large flame
Response to explosion was quick -- and huge
WATCH LIVE: Cadaver dogs searching rubble of Plaza restaurant
Resources for those affected by fire
Doctor says Plaza gas leak reported hours before 'big explosion'
JJ’s owner’s brother: We need to pray
Restaurant hostess: 'I thought I was going to die'
MGE: Contractor struck natural gas line
The chief of the Kansas City Fire Department held an impromptu late-night news conference Tuesday, explaining the investigation into an explosion and fire that left JJ's Restaurant in ruins.
I know which one is Glover.
ReplyDeleteIs it true that Tracy Ward is alleging that the JJ's fire and explosion was caused by a drone strike?
ReplyDeleteNo, this isn't the fault of "Black People and Hip/Hop".
ReplyDeleteBut here is another quote.
"Even while the fire was burning, the rest of the city was STILL being fucked up by Black People and Hip/Hop, we were just distracted."
Now that the fire is out, Black People will continue, as they did during the fire, to fuck shit up.
And there it is. Idiot.
ReplyDeleteI was out of town, but black people DO fuck shit up.
ReplyDeleteWhat can I tell ya?
Will flags be lowered to half mast for the death of the city?
ReplyDeleteFlash fire mob on the plaza.
ReplyDeleteThis is a shame. We need to work on how to deal with tragedies better in KC.
ReplyDeleteWe do not know whether it was a drone strike and cover-up so do not make fun of Tracy Ward you asshole.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't do it.
ReplyDeleteWe were visiting JJ's dumb fuckin earring in rehab.
I didn't even see the coverage... because I really don't watch local news. I'm always watching cable. It was just a fire. So what?
ReplyDeleteDid I read that local stations, in ratings this month, covered it wall to wall? ONE RESTAURANT that MOST Kansas Citians have never been to?
Can you imagine that New York TV stations would spend all day on a single building fire? I don't think so.
KC can be SOOO bush league. It's a big story, all right. Worth the lead on the next newscast. But it's not the SECOND COMING OF CHRIST! Israel hasn't invaded Iran!
What's the matter with local TV News Directors? think LESS about your ratings and think MORE about good newsjudgment and perspective!
Especially a fire that was out in 2 hours. Oh well, dat what sweeps do...
DeleteIt was something DIFFERENT than niggers killing niggers, at least it was a change.
ReplyDeleteSave Our Plaza!!!!
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteIt was only a distraction to cover up the fact that a brigade of evil unicorns used a flying bunny drone to strike the restaurant.
When all is said and done the blame will fall on some union puke that couldn't operate a backhoe.
ReplyDeleteBigger question is if the odor of gas was strong in the area beginning at 1:00 pm why in the hell would anybody that lives or works in that area not get the hell out. STUPID!
Was there anything for the thugs to loot on the Plaza last night? Was it too cold?
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ReplyDeleteYou are so stupid. The GOVERNMENT kills citizens who they do not like. Wake up!
Look at this picture.
ReplyDeletehttp://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/02/20/1226581/899091-kansas-city-plaza-fire.jpg
It looks like the Alamo.
Mexicans.
More specifically, Santa Anna.
REMEMBER THE JJ'S!!!!!!
Remember the Va JJ'S !
DeleteTony likes, "REMEMBER THE VAJAY JAYS!!!" way better.
ReplyDeleteQuestion is will the westedge project offer JJs to occupy their new restaurant space in hotel sirilla?
ReplyDeleteThe new way to enforce "emminent domain".
ReplyDeleteWas the contractor laying Google Fiber?
ReplyDeleteI had an experience with MGE over a year ago about property on the Streetcar route and it quickly became apparent they had no idea where the gas lines were only crude pencil sketches and they were incorrect.
ReplyDeleteThe infrastructure of Kansas City is rotting, the Eastside has become a war zone, businesses are leaving Kansas City in mass but we still need the toy train and tax breaks for the fucking Kemper and Hall families but everything is just right, Mr. Mayor?
ReplyDeleteNot so Sly James doesn't know. He's modeling KCFD apparel now.
DeleteThe Plaza is just the newest River Quay....It's the mob!!!
ReplyDeleteRod Anderson says:
ReplyDeleteShit, natural gas explosion. WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT??????????
I too have spoken to MGE workers about the gas lines under the streetcar route. They said it's multiple explosions just waiting to happen when the digging starts. They said the pipes are so old and rusted the vibrations will cause them to crack and rupture.
ReplyDeleteSo who is liable to pay to repair damages to buildings if this happens to someone's property?
ReplyDeleteAn after-the-fact DRONE STRIKE.
Some PINK HAIRED dimwit started yapping about it soon after-the-fact, and was....
.....DRONING ON-AND-ON ABOUT IT.
All I want to know is are they going to open up a Subway on the plaza now or what?
ReplyDeleteNo, I heard a rumor that Harold Penner was going to build a new store there. Gotta get the black folk back to the plaza.....
ReplyDeleteLATE BREAKING INVESTIGATIVE!!!!
ReplyDeleteIn the rush to be first....one TV station reported that a "ho" backed into a gas main!
Later they corrected themselves with "it's now believed a backhoe struck a gas main or line."