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White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

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StaceyWill
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Re: White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

This is really scary. How the hell did someone do this?

Posted 7/22/14 1:32 PM
 
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White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

Bike lobby (?) tweeted they hoisted them up. Not sure if they were joking or not. ?

Posted 7/22/14 1:43 PM
 

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Posted by EatingMyVeggies

Bike lobby (?) tweeted they hoisted them up. Not sure if they were joking or not. ?



Thats a parody twitter account, its not true. Unbelievable that it was reported on the news. Just another example of news outlets trying to be the first to break a story without doing any fact checking first.

Posted 7/22/14 2:43 PM
 

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Posted by TheDollyMama

no update on this story yet?



They have replaced the flags with American flags. Just looked out the window.

Posted 7/22/14 3:07 PM
 

danielle3203
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White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

This just creeps me out as normally things don't. I feel like someone is maybe testing to see how the security is or isn't. I just don't understand how no one saw someone up there at all?? Day or not there are always people out in the city

Posted 7/22/14 3:47 PM
 

Leb
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White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

I don't think it means surrender. I think it means peace. It doesn't creep me out. I am taking it as a lovely sign to all. I assume inspired by the plane and the conflict in the Middle East.

Posted 7/22/14 3:56 PM
 

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Re: White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

I would think if terrorists were checking security they wouldn't leave a clue to let us know they were there

Posted 7/22/14 4:09 PM
 

stinger
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Posted by JandJ1224

I would think if terrorists were checking security they wouldn't leave a clue to let us know they were there



Nm

Message edited 7/22/2014 4:38:37 PM.

Posted 7/22/14 4:11 PM
 

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I don't like this one bit Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/22/14 4:12 PM
 

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White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

I think it's super creepy but I bet its the work of an artist.

Posted 7/22/14 4:13 PM
 

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Posted by LemonHead

I think it's super creepy but I bet its the work of an artist.



That's what I was thinking.

Posted 7/22/14 4:15 PM
 

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WhenIWaLked The Bridge In May A SkyWriter WrOte Surrender.

Posted 7/22/14 4:22 PM
 

stinger
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Posted by Leb

I don't think it means surrender. I think it means peace. It doesn't creep me out. I am taking it as a lovely sign to all. I assume inspired by the plane and the conflict in the Middle East.



Good one! It could mean who cares about flags and countries and borders and being seperate!!! We are all just one!!

Posted 7/22/14 4:39 PM
 

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Re: White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

This was very planned out. I saw a press conference that said a group of approx. 5 people were seen about 3am walking on the bridge. AT approx. 3:20 the lights on Brooklyn side (I believe) flickered and went out. At approx. 3:40 lights flickered and went out on Manhattan side. Construction workers noticed the changed flags at approx. 5:30am. The security gates were still locked and aluminum pans were zip tied on the lights to make them dark. They are reviewing videos from the bridge. This is down right scary.

Posted 7/22/14 8:01 PM
 

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Posted by limomof2

This was very planned out. I saw a press conference that said a group of approx. 5 people were seen about 3am walking on the bridge. AT approx. 3:20 the lights on Brooklyn side (I believe) flickered and went out. At approx. 3:40 lights flickered and went out on Manhattan side. Construction workers noticed the changed flags at approx. 5:30am. The security gates were still locked and aluminum pans were zip tied on the lights to make them dark. They are reviewing videos from the bridge. This is down right scary.



Wow, where did you hear this?

Posted 7/22/14 8:20 PM
 

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this whole thing is scary to me, whether it was to show peace, an artist making a statement or someone sending a message the fact is someone or some group was able to get to the top of the brooklyn bridge in two different spots and disrespect our flag, where is the security, whether intended for good or bad it shows a message right now that anyone could do this, and that to me is scary

eta it also really bothers me that our flag was disrespected, if meant for peace then just put up a white flag, dont ruin our flag

Message edited 7/22/2014 8:51:02 PM.

Posted 7/22/14 8:39 PM
 

thisisme
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Re: White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

I watch too many movies bc my first thought after hearing about the lights and the group of 5 people is someone paid off the security or it was someone who works there.

Posted 7/22/14 8:42 PM
 

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Posted by sunnygirl

this whole thing is scary to me, whether it was to show peace, an artist making a statement or someone sending a message the fact is someone or some group was able to get to the top of the brooklyn bridge in two different spots and disrespect our flag, where is the security, whether intended for good or bad it shows a message right now that anyone could do this, and that to me is scary

eta it also really bothers me that our flag was disrespected, if meant for peace then just put up a white flag, dont ruin our flag



ITA! The fact that white was painted over the American flag, IMO, is a message that someone thinks America is weak/should surrender (to what/whom Idk)...this could be implying any number of issues in the country or the world. But I absolutely think it was meant as an insult.

ETA: and the fact that they were able to pull it off further proves their point if showing our weakness was their intention.

Message edited 7/22/2014 8:54:09 PM.

Posted 7/22/14 8:53 PM
 

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Re: White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

Posted by thisisme

I watch too many movies bc my first thought after hearing about the lights and the group of 5 people is someone paid off the security or it was someone who works there.



That is what I have been thinking too. Either someone that works there or someone who knows someone who works there. Very creepy either way.

Posted 7/22/14 8:58 PM
 

whyteach
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Re: White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

This is inexcusable. This is supposed to be one of the most guarded landmarks. How guarded could it be if someone was able to get on top of the bridge and do that. As far as im concerned, if someone can get away with that they can get away with anything. Its sad to say, but you truly are not safe anywhere.
Now as far as what it means......i dont know. I do think if you paint over an american flag, you can have much respect for the country.

Posted 7/22/14 9:11 PM
 

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Honestly this doesn't even surprise me.
Look at the kid and all the jumpers that got to the top of One World Trade Center. If that isn't secured...nothing isChat Icon

Scary Yes. Surprising No.

Posted 7/22/14 9:13 PM
 

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Re: White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

I can't imagine that someone/numerous people could get up there and have time to paint over our flag and not be seen! That had to take at least a few minutes! That is very scary.

Posted 7/22/14 9:14 PM
 

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Posted by cj7305

I can't imagine that someone/numerous people could get up there and have time to paint over our flag and not be seen! That had to take at least a few minutes! That is very scary.



I don't think it was painted up there. I think they replaced the flags with painted ones.

Posted 7/22/14 9:17 PM
 

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Posted by MsSissy

Posted by cj7305

I can't imagine that someone/numerous people could get up there and have time to paint over our flag and not be seen! That had to take at least a few minutes! That is very scary.



I don't think it was painted up there. I think they replaced the flags with painted ones.



Yea, I'm an idiot lol. You are probably right. I was thinking it was the one up there already and they spray painted over it or something like that.

Posted 7/22/14 9:26 PM
 

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Re: White flags flying from Brooklyn Bridge, cops probe breach

Posted by GenLCSW

Posted by thisisme

I watch too many movies bc my first thought after hearing about the lights and the group of 5 people is someone paid off the security or it was someone who works there.



That is what I have been thinking too. Either someone that works there or someone who knows someone who works there. Very creepy either way.



No, it was not someone who worked there. My husband actually works on the bridge at night (and was last night) but currently they are working under the bridge. He heard it like everyone else, from the news. There is not private security, just NYPD stationed at each end of the bridge. Not the top of the line security the media keeps talking about.

I also want to add, there is no check points for workers on the bridge. He does not have to show ID like you do at Port Authority construction sites (i.e. World Trade Center).

Posted 7/22/14 9:38 PM
 
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