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sturg33 said:
Is there any leftist on this board that is even remotely bothered by this?

Im sure mqt will at least say the obvious "this is wrong and im against it" but I cant imagine any leftist is truly bothered by this at all, in fact id imagine they support it

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She’s obviously free to provide her legal services for free for any reason she wishes, but I am definitely against the overcharging based on race. I do suppose any outrage depends on her clientele and the cases she takes on. If she’s a lawyer that specializes in something that doesn’t affect poor people and instead works with professional organizations, they should probably be shopping for rates to begin with. I certainly wouldn’t recommend her services though and if she’s going to intentionally be a price gouging dickhead about white clients, she should just quietly steer them toward a better lawyer. If she’s doing it to white people in need of her services that can’t afford that legal representation to begin with, she’s a ghoul.
 
Also, I find this shtick of going after anti-white sentiment from individuals exhausting when you're pairing that with overly broad anti-woman/anti-Muslim sentiment. They’re just doing your own bit.
 
mqt said:
Also, I find this shtick of going after anti-white sentiment from individuals exhausting when you're pairing that with overly broad anti-woman/anti-Muslim sentiment. They’re just doing your own bit.
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But white men are more meritorious than women and Muslims.
 
tell me about the Mohawk Ironworkers

ChatGPT said:​

Mohawk ironworkers—often called “skywalkers”—are one of the most remarkable and unique labor traditions in North America. Their story ties together Indigenous history, industrialization, migration, and the building of modern cities. Here’s a clear, detailed picture.

Who Are the Mohawk Ironworkers?​

They are mostly men (with some women in recent decades) from the Mohawk Nation, especially from:

  • Kahnawake (near Montréal, Quebec)
  • Akwesasne (straddling New York, Ontario, Quebec)
  • Kanatsiohareke and Tyendinaga (to a lesser degree)
They became renowned for their expertise in high-steel construction, especially working at great heights.

How It Started​

Late 1800s​

  • The first contact came when the Canadian Pacific Railway built a bridge through Kahnawake territory around 1886.
  • Mohawk men were hired—initially as laborers—but quickly earned reputations for balance, agility, and calmness at height.

Early 1900s​

  • As steel-frame skyscrapers and bridges proliferated, contractors began recruiting Mohawk workers for major projects—first in Canada, then in the U.S.

By the 1920s–1930s​

  • A distinct Mohawk specialty had emerged: structural ironwork.

What They Worked On​

Mohawk “skywalkers” became fixtures on some of the most famous structures in North America. Projects often mentioned include:

Skyscrapers​

  • Empire State Building
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Chrysler Building
  • The original World Trade Center (1960s–1970s)

Bridges​

  • George Washington Bridge
  • Triborough Bridge
  • Québec Bridge (tragically, many Mohawk workers died in the 1907 collapse)
They were known for:

  • Moving confidently along narrow beams
  • Working without obvious fear
  • High productivity and teamwork
  • Incredible balance and focus

Why Mohawks Became So Prominent​

This was not biological or mystical. It was cultural, economic, and structural:

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Ironwork became a reliable source of high wages for reserve communities facing limited economic opportunities.

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Mohawk ironwork formed a tight network: uncles, fathers, and cousins trained young men informally, creating a multigenerational trade.

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Mohawk communities were already accustomed to travel for seasonal work; traveling to construction sites fit into this pattern.

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Teamwork, mutual trust, and composure under risk—central values in Mohawk culture—aligned well with the demands of high-steel work.

Life in “Little Caughnawaga”​

During the mid-20th century, so many Mohawk men were working in New York City that a community developed in Brooklyn, known as:

  • “Little Caughnawaga” (named for Kahnawake)
Families lived there during the work season, creating a cultural hub.

Modern Era​

Mohawk ironworkers still work on major steel projects today, though the field is more regulated and safety-driven now.

Key developments:

  • More formal union involvement (Local 40/361 in NYC)
  • Increasing numbers of Mohawk women ironworkers
  • Continued cultural pride in the trade

Symbolism​

To many Mohawk people, high-steel work symbolizes:

  • Resilience
  • Adaptation
  • Holding on to identity while building the world around them
It’s a major point of cultural pride.
 
who was the architect of the original world trade center

ChatGPT said:​

The original World Trade Center (Twin Towers) was designed by:

Architect​

Minoru Yamasaki (1912–1986)​

  • A Japanese-American modernist architect based in Seattle.
  • His firm, Yamasaki & Associates, was the lead design architect.
  • Known for a delicate, almost ornamental modernism—arches, symmetry, and a sense of vertical lightness that shaped the towers’ appearance.

Structural Engineer​

Leslie E. Robertson (1928–2021)​

  • Partner at Worthington, Skilling, Helle & Jackson (later Skilling Helle Christiansen Robertson).
  • Engineered the innovative tube-frame design that allowed the towers to reach 110 stories while resisting high winds and aircraft impact.

Developer / Vision​

  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
    • Chief planner: Guy Tozzoli
    • They commissioned the project and coordinated design and construction.
If you want, I can also explain:

  • Why Yamasaki’s design was controversial
  • How the engineering innovations worked
  • How Mohawk ironworkers contributed to the towers’ construction
 

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1. Dr. Shun-ichi “Shun” Koike (Japan → Boeing)​


  • Senior aerodynamicist at Boeing (late 20th century)
  • Key contributor to laminar-flow aerodynamics, wind-tunnel development, and advanced wing designs
  • Influential in Boeing research on high-aspect-ratio wings and drag reduction

2. Dr. Tien-Hsi “Ted” Chiang (Taiwanese-American)​


  • A senior Boeing structures engineer (not the sci-fi author)
  • Contributed to composite materials development and structural analysis for 787-era technologies

3. Michael Chen (Chinese-American)​


  • Former Boeing propulsion and systems integration leader
  • Worked on 757, 767, 777, and power-plant integration for later 737 variants

4. Dr. Ramesh Agarwal (Indian-American)​


  • World-renowned aerodynamicist (computational fluid dynamics)
  • Influenced industry practice through CFD methods used in jet design (not tied to one airliner)
 

Major Muslim Aerospace Engineers & Scientists​


1. Dr. Farouk El-Baz (Egyptian-American, Muslim)​


Field: Apollo Program, planetary science, remote sensing


  • Led the Apollo lunar landing site selection team at NASA
  • Expert in orbital image analysis, crater morphology, flight-planning
  • Key figure in NASA training of astronauts for geology on the Moon

One of the most influential scientists in the U.S. space program of the 1960s–70s.



2. Dr. Firouz Naderi (Iranian-American, Muslim background)​


Field: NASA robotics, Mars exploration


  • Managed the Mars Exploration Program (Spirit, Opportunity rovers)
  • Director of NASA’s Solar System Exploration program
  • Senior role at NASA JPL in system engineering

A major force in modern robotic planetary missions.



3. Dr. Mohammad Jami (Pakistani-American)​


Field: Boeing flight dynamics and controls


  • Specialist in flight-control laws for commercial jets
  • Worked on 737 Next Generation and 777 systems
  • Published influential papers on aeroelasticity and control-system robustness

A well-known Muslim engineer in commercial jet flight controls.



4. Dr. Salah Eldin Abdel-Fattah (Egyptian, Muslim)​


Field: Aerodynamics & turbomachinery


  • Highly cited engineer in compressor and turbine blade aerodynamics
  • Consultant to GE, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney
  • Not a chief jetliner designer, but significant in engine aero research


5. Anousheh Ansari (Iranian-American, Muslim background)​


Field: Electrical engineering, aerospace entrepreneurship


  • Co-founder of Prodea Systems, sponsor of the Ansari X-Prize, which jump-started private spaceflight
  • First Muslim woman in space (as a private astronaut)
  • Influential in aerospace innovation rather than airliner engineering
 
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