Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)

27. Yes. Amazingly, most remain. I was afraid that,

Reply to FakeNoose (Reply #23)

Tue Apr 16, 2019, 09:45 AM

Apr 2019

with France itself so wobbly as right-wing extremists attempt to take over, this might weaken their national spirit. But far more than enough of this world's treasure remains to rally commitment to restore while rebuilding stronger.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

32 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Notre-Dame this morning... [View all] brooklynite Apr 2019 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author FM123 Apr 2019 #1

Heartbreaking.... jcmaine72 Apr 2019 #2

They need to get tarps covering everything asap to protect from rain/water damage Rene Apr 2019 #10

:) Instead look at at that was saved from the fire. Hortensis Apr 2019 #11

Those firefighters earned and deserve a very special recognition. sarge43 Apr 2019 #12

Thank God they didnt take Idiot's advice and dump tons of water on it from airplanes. honest.abe Apr 2019 #22

There aren't enough electrons in the Time/Space Continuum to detail what's wrong with that "advice". sarge43 Apr 2019 #30

I'm happy that the gorgeous historic windows were saved FakeNoose Apr 2019 #23

Yes. Amazingly, most remain. I was afraid that, Hortensis Apr 2019 #27

+1 dalton99a Apr 2019 #26

Saved? Oh Thank God! calimary Apr 2019 #28

Same here. The firefighters must have doubted also as Hortensis Apr 2019 #32

The one time Trump could use the word»sad» in context DFW Apr 2019 #3

Oh my, there are just not enough words.... FM123 Apr 2019 #4

I feel better seeing these images. redwitch Apr 2019 #5

I feel the same. Pacifist Patriot Apr 2019 #7

They can and will rebuild. Dave Starsky Apr 2019 #8

Remarkably intact. honest.abe Apr 2019 #25

The French and the world can look to the future. madaboutharry Apr 2019 #6

I am a BigOleDummy Apr 2019 #9

Is this an opportunity for Citizens of the US to show their gratitude for the gift received... NeoGreen Apr 2019 #13

Yes! Any idea yet where we could send contributions? FailureToCommunicate Apr 2019 #14

Yes, I would donate to this cause. Lonestarblue Apr 2019 #15

This link was in a Newsweek article. KatyaR Apr 2019 #20

Thanks. Glad to hear they've already had pledges of nearly 500 million euros. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2019 #24

as of this morning melm00se Apr 2019 #18

Yep! Fitting return-of-the-favor. calimary Apr 2019 #29

SO many churches, and other historic buildings, catch fire during renovation. Incredible that FailureToCommunicate Apr 2019 #16

Looks great. I mean, it's a fixer upper, but the main structure held. pdsimdars Apr 2019 #17

Amazing that they were able to save so much Hulk Apr 2019 #19

Did I read or hear that all the wooden structures did burn on the inside?? a kennedy Apr 2019 #21

Even in devastation, it is still stunningly beautiful jmbar2 Apr 2019 #31