Pray for Our World (Pray for Lebanon) Another Economic Crisis

[Shasha80]

Of course I will pray for Lebanon, the explosion incident in Beirut was a terrible tragedy and all countries are feel sorry.
This will paralyze the Lebanon economy, even though the spread of the corona virus there also cannot be resolved. And It's
actually dangerous is the effect of the explosion, the air is contaminated by dangerous chemicals. Therefore the residents of
Beirut for the next few weeks, must be at home to avoid breathing contaminated air.

[el kaka22]

2020 really has no chill huh? I wonder how devastating this tragedy would be on their economy especially in this time of Pandemic, where a lot of nation are suffering an economic loss.

I think people should slow down with speculations about terrorism or Israel attack. It's a tragic event, many people have died and been injured, the damage is devastating. There is no need to invent more stuff to make the news more "spicy", at least not until investigation uncovers something else.

although I agree, there's really nothing we can do about people making assumptions and spreading rumours about what really happened. also, visiting politics&society board they have pretty much concluded what "really happened" with their assumptions especially the members who are frequent about conspiracy theory.

I would assume that Israel or any other attack thing would be basically useless, I mean what would be earned if Lebanon got destroyed, lets say you destroy all of Lebanon and not just Beirut and there is nothing left of that whole nation, who gains what exactly?

I have been friends with a lot of Lebanese people and I could tell you that they are really awesome people as well, I personally can't talk about other Arabic nations since they do have a lot of human right violations in those places and sometimes a bit backwards but Lebanon is not like that, it is definitely as developed as any other European nation, I hope they will get better very quickly, I can't really say that I could do anything myself personally but I will be praying for them and pray for them to get back on their feet quickly.

[samputin]

What is happening in the world right now? Seems like the year 2020 devastated the entire world. We don`t yet done in COVID-19 pandemic and here it comes another one. Sadly to say that 2 of my countrymen died in Lebanon, we all need right now is praying for the safeness of everyone.

The crisis has begun, Lebanon produces also oil and I think it is not an accident only. There is always a hidden plan for that incident. When I saw the video, it just like seeing a movie happening in reality.

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93tV6-0Ugwk&feature=share[/url

I hope someday the world will heal and we will surpass the catastrophe happening in the world.

I guess it's safe to say that we've all been scammed by 2020. I was one of those people who hoped that 2020 would be the best year but I guess that was just an expectation.

Lebanon is not exempted from experiencing this pandemic. Their hospitals are also struggling  to contain corona virus, then they have frequent power outages, then this explosion. I also feel terrible for them especially when I knew that there were fellow countrymen who died and was injured in the incident. I just hope they'll get back on their feet with all of the things going on in their country right now.

[chip1994]

I have watched a video of this incident and am really sorry for Lebanon. It was an unexpected and unintentional incident that led to the economic crisis in their country. It seems that 2020 is a bloody year for businesses in many countries. This will have many consequences for the economy which is difficult to recover. Hopefully the Covid 19 epidemic will not erupt in their home country, things have been so bad so far.

[Silberman]

I just happened to see the news about the explosion on Lebanon. This is really bad for their country especially in this time around which pandemic is having a serious threat to humanity. Their Economics will surely in vain after this tragedy, I do wish that they'll get through all this, I recently posted on how bad it was on our Country but seeing this now, I really feel bad...

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53656220

It is really terrifying, a total and literal wipe out.

I remember watching the footage and being completely shocked at what happened, I'm pretty sure that if there is a real investigation about this case that corruption is going to be found because I find really weird that material that can cause such a tragedy was allowed to be stored there for six years, why was that material there for six years? Also I find hard to believe the body count that officials are giving, it doesn't seem possible to me that such a huge explosion that has left hundreds of thousands without a home has produced a number of victims that is so low.

[bearexin]

Damn this is very bad. I saw the news yesterday, and I was seeing people posting the videos of the explosion on Instagram and Twitter, it looks scary to be sincere. It’s really a sad event, and before now a lot of people have been complaining about how bad the economy and the government is, and then this one happened. I can’t imagine how worse things are going to get from here, although I hope it doesn’t.

The first time I saw the video they said it was a natural disaster, but I didn’t believe it, that led to me doing some research to understand what was behind it, but the news I’ve seen so far were all referring to fireworks just like you have said here. I hope they find out what really triggered the explosion. If people are behind this, they need to be charged and punished heavily.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

The explosion itself is horrible but the whole economical and political situation in Lebanon looks dire. The Lebanese pound lost about 70% of its value against the US dollar and the national debt is enormous. A national bankruptcy is looming. Besides this, there is also an energy crisis.

I don't follow world news much, so thank you for that summary--I didn't realize things in Lebanon were so bad, and this explosion couldn't come at a worse time. 

2020 is a year that will be remembered by the whole world because of the various disaster that have occurred.

No kidding.  The effects of this explosion are relatively local, but there has been so much shit going on in 2020 that every day I get the feeling that the world has been turned on its ear.  This is a bitcoin forum and I'm happy bitcoin is doing well in the face of all this horrible stuff that's happening, but man....I just hope 2021 is a better year for all of us, all around.

Also I find hard to believe the body count that officials are giving, it doesn't seem possible to me that such a huge explosion that has left hundreds of thousands without a home has produced a number of victims that is so low.

I tend to agree with you there, though as I stated in another thread I'm not sure how dense the population was in that area at the time of the explosion.  Four thousand wounded sounds about right, but less than 100 dead?  I find that a little hard to believe.

[abhiseshakana]

Though ammonium nitrate is not as explosive as the usual bombs and it is not easy to detonate (AFAIK) but I think it is not enough proof to justify that everything was planned or somebody light it up intentionally. Hmm It just so happened that warehouse contain plenty supply of it (maybe used for fertilizing the soil) that's why it resulted to a huge explosion.

Most probably, the intensity of the explosion made the conspiracy theorists lead them to a conclusion that terrorism is the reason behind this tragedy. Well, I can't blame them to think that way because witnessing a huge mushroom cloud could really lose your mind either. I know we can't control the curious minds of other people so the least thing we can do to stop the negativity is to ignore them. But why they can't understand that it was just an accident tsk ?

Discussing something that happens in Lebanon will always be linked to Israel, and vice versa. This is no longer an ideological war but a war of beliefs and many elements of conflict between Muslims and Jews. Both countries should realize that whatever happens in reality Israel cannot eliminate Lebanon and vice versa. Both exist in the world. War only adds to the suffering of each party, but because it involves the beliefs and conflicts of Israel and Lebanon ingrained in history written, both parties have different glasses in this conflict with the justification and legitimacy of religious defense.

There will always be some people who will associate this incident with a theory conspiration behind it. I think for a heartbreaking disaster like this we shouldn't focus on negative thought and it is better praying for the people who suffered during the accident or help them by sending a donation or something that can be useful for them.

[JuSayCo]

Its really hard for Lebanon to face this kind of tragic explosion in the middle of covid-19 battle. My prayers are with them to survive and rise up after this terrible blast off. Its good to know that despite of this pandemic, where the whole world is struggling, still a lot of kindhearted countries sent help and aid to Lebanon. Indeed, this pandemic is not a hindrance to reach out each countries that really needed help. For sure, i know Lebanese people will get through this and their economy will rise again.

[AjithBtc]

Ongoing year is a big game changer in everyone's life. No one could've thought such a situation as now prevails around the globe. This has been taken as a learning by people around, with every incident humanity is growing. Another thing, governments were also turning themselves to be more responsible than being corrupt. With the recent explosion in Lebanon every country has woken. In my country the government has begun taking necessary steps to keep things safe on the warehouse for explosives.

[DevilSlayer]

It gives me a chill when I watched the videos about what happened in Lebanon the blast are so massive where the whole city heard and felt the aura of the explosion. I saw a lot of insensitive videos about dead people around the cities. It is really a sad news because we are still facing a pandemic and this massive explosion happened . That explosion happened in a big city where it can affect the world economy and not only the economy of their nation. Lebanese are really good persons, I want to give sympathy for those people who are affected especially for the person who lose their special someone because of the explosion.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Coincidence or not something smells very strange.

Seriously with the news you shared? Wth, Im not a pessimistic guy but the way it happened doesnt sound coincidence anymore.

Too much for a conspiracy theory, but If someone created a thread over that topic might be a good debatable but must be on Politics Board. But thanks for sharing though!

There will always be some people who will associate this incident with a theory conspiration behind it. I think for a heartbreaking disaster like this we shouldn't focus on negative thought

Seems I tried to be positive but some users here tend to pulled some news related but anyway, like everyone said we must not focus on the negative side but hope for those been affected.

[Bezobraznike]

Its really hard for Lebanon to face this kind of tragic explosion in the middle of covid-19 battle. My prayers are with them to survive and rise up after this terrible blast off. Its good to know that despite of this pandemic, where the whole world is struggling, still a lot of kindhearted countries sent help and aid to Lebanon. Indeed, this pandemic is not a hindrance to reach out each countries that really needed help. For sure, i know Lebanese people will get through this and their economy will rise again.

   JuSayCO you are right, it's an awful timing for Lebanon, the Covid-19 already weakened many countries, and now this explosion.
If they were in crisis, now they are in terrible position.
   When I watched the video I couldn't believe what is happening. People there needs help and I hope that big countries will help,
with finance and with food and medical equipment. My thoughts are with people from Lebanon!

[bitsurfer2014]

And also another rumor spreads that it is a terrorist attack, any opinion about this?

I think people should slow down with speculations about terrorism or Israel attack. It's a tragic event, many people have died and been injured, the damage is devastating. There is no need to invent more stuff to make the news more "spicy", at least not until investigation uncovers something else.

Negative rumors like this should not be tolerated as it won't help the situation at all but will only cause negative effects to the people especially those who have been injured or even died in this accident. My deepest sympathy to those who have lost their loved ones and hopefully those who are responsible for this tragic accident should be given proper sanctions.

I tend to believe that due to its longer storage time in that warehouse, that explosive material may have been decomposing for a while which may have resulted into producing chemical reactions that could be more explosive especially if it were exposed to fire or heat.

Normally, a newly manufactured ammonium nitrate won't explode even if its thrown to a fire itself not unless it its mixed with other substances like fuel oil, etc, or be used with a detonator.

So I think this is not a terrorist attack, rather its the result of poor handling and negligence among Lebanese authorities. Imho.

[Wexnident]

Woke up and saw vids of explosions about Lebanon here and there. Had to look up what happened and sadly, there wasn't really any news about how the explosion came about, one's that was sure of what happened. It is a pity though, with how all countries are experiencing difficulties, this happened on top of that.

I tend to believe that due to its longer storage time in that warehouse, that explosive material may have been decomposing for a while which may have resulted into producing chemical reactions that could be more explosive especially if it were exposed to fire or heat.

Normally, a newly manufactured ammonium nitrate won't explode even if its thrown to a fire itself not unless it its mixed with other substances like fuel oil, etc, or be used with a detonator.

So I think this is not a terrorist attack, rather its the result of poor handling and negligence among Lebanese authorities. Imho.

It is odd how they didn't properly handle it though, considering they know the materials that were stored in there, especially since it was in the middle of civilization. Plus, considering the explosion that happened, it wasn't just a few materials out there, there were enough to even label it to something like what terrorists use when bombing, or even worse. Even if we do consider that the pandemic hit them hard, it still isn't an excuse for them to leave dangerous materials hanging there without any proper procedures of disposal for them.

[jrrsparkles]

Woke up and saw vids of explosions about Lebanon here and there. Had to look up what happened and sadly, there wasn't really any news about how the explosion came about, one's that was sure of what happened. It is a pity though, with how all countries are experiencing difficulties, this happened on top of that.

I tend to believe that due to its longer storage time in that warehouse, that explosive material may have been decomposing for a while which may have resulted into producing chemical reactions that could be more explosive especially if it were exposed to fire or heat.

Normally, a newly manufactured ammonium nitrate won't explode even if its thrown to a fire itself not unless it its mixed with other substances like fuel oil, etc, or be used with a detonator.

So I think this is not a terrorist attack, rather its the result of poor handling and negligence among Lebanese authorities. Imho.

It is odd how they didn't properly handle it though, considering they know the materials that were stored in there, especially since it was in the middle of civilization. Plus, considering the explosion that happened, it wasn't just a few materials out there, there were enough to even label it to something like what terrorists use when bombing, or even worse. Even if we do consider that the pandemic hit them hard, it still isn't an excuse for them to leave dangerous materials hanging there without any proper procedures of disposal for them.

Not only in Lebanon, lot of countries also stored their seized product like this on their ports for years because of lazy government officials and not having proper guidance from the administrative officials.Now lot of countries are evacuating their ammonium nitrate from their ports silently.

[whyrqa]

Not only in Lebanon, lot of countries also stored their seized product like this on their ports for years because of lazy government officials and not having proper guidance from the administrative officials.Now lot of countries are evacuating their ammonium nitrate from their ports silently.

I believe that everything that happened in Beirut is to blame for the government, which was pursuing very bad policies. That is why the head of state refused to help the leaders of other countries in the investigation of the tragedy. It seems to me that the real facts of the reasons for what happened, as well as the culprits, will be hidden from the world community. But one way or another, the mediocre government of Lebanon and the leadership of Beirut, by their actions, destroyed an economically important city for the entire country, all infrastructure and a large number of people, although the exact numbers are still unknown.

[GDragon]

I tend to agree with you there, though as I stated in another thread I'm not sure how dense the population was in that area at the time of the explosion.  Four thousand wounded sounds about right, but less than 100 dead?  I find that a little hard to believe.

This is what I've been thinking too! The first time I saw a video I didn't even believe it. Thought it was an old vid but I decided to search for it then I saw overflowing news from 20 minutes ago and its true. I just thought damn, thousands will be dead, a whole building just exploded and videos even from afar took a lot of damage.

I am just so sad thousands of people lose their home during this pandemic, even us aren't evev safe from the virus, but thinking how would those people people feel during this time just breaks my heart.

[acroman08]

I tend to agree with you there, though as I stated in another thread I'm not sure how dense the population was in that area at the time of the explosion.  Four thousand wounded sounds about right, but less than 100 dead?  I find that a little hard to believe.

This is what I've been thinking too! The first time I saw a video I didn't even believe it. Thought it was an old vid but I decided to search for it then I saw overflowing news from 20 minutes ago and its true. I just thought damn, thousands will be dead, a whole building just exploded and videos even from afar took a lot of damage.
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seeing that there was only a fire before the explosion, it is possible that people in the nearby area have already been evacuated or at least have been warned about the possible danger, drastically reducing the possible death from the explosion. most of the damage in the nearby area were done by the shockwave(basing what I saw on the videos) and not the explosion itself. also, the death toll is rising day by day and I expect it to increase in following days(I hope I am wrong though)

[Yatsan]

That was seriously unexpected and terrifying that such event have happened while the world is still facing a serious threat on health concerns. It really feels sad that while many people are still in concern of their health to fight back against Coronavirus pandemic, the people in Lebanon are bringing a big loads of suffering on how their lives could be turned back to normal when their properties and livelihoods are all destructed by the blast that have killed many people and wounded many individuals as well.

The people in Lebanon have double sufferings at this moment that both concerns their life and health for where they will live at these days because their houses are destructed plus there is still a present threat concerning health because of the covid-19 pandemic. What we can do now is to give out our prayers and full sympathy to the affected individuals by that deadly blasting in Lebanon. May that happening be the last terrifying event this year for we cannot take furthermore damage at this time.