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Originally posted by madmac5150
I have stated this once, and I will reiterate... I truly hope that I am wrong. There are some times when there is zero satisfaction in being able to say "I told you so". I have never even posted an OP in Skunk Works before because I generally do not like to speculate on world events. I like to see at least some tangible evidence. Everything that is going on at the moment is "etched in jello"... there are no real "front lines". Asymmetric warfare at its finest. Every situation is fluid, and the powers that be are going to go where there is momentum to be had.
There will be no all out war without the backing of the people... and not just the American people, mind you, because we will have to be in bed with our closest allies... Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia first and foremost, with every other NATO nation in tow. That kind of allied support will only come on the heels of something really big.
I am just seeing the chess board as it is laid out at the moment... and praying for a stalemate...
This is a sign of the weakness of the USA. Closing 22 embassies due a threat from a non-state actor sounds foolish, on top of USA's assertions that Al Qaida is greatly weakened.
What is the purpose of the US military? US military should be the one protecting the embassies and eliminating threats. This is what happens when you are dependent on China for your very survival.
Originally posted by VoidHawk
I dont know a whole lot about what some of you folks are talking about, however! I do know that even IF they heard some "Chatter" they WOULD NOT MAKE IT PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE because when it comes to security YOU DONT TELL THE ENEMY ANYTHING!!!
This has been placed into the public arena to for a purpose. We should consider what that purpose might be.edit on 4-8-2013 by VoidHawk because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by ItDepends
Originally posted by VoidHawk
I dont know a whole lot about what some of you folks are talking about, however! I do know that even IF they heard some "Chatter" they WOULD NOT MAKE IT PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE because when it comes to security YOU DONT TELL THE ENEMY ANYTHING!!!
This has been placed into the public arena to for a purpose. We should consider what that purpose might be.edit on 4-8-2013 by VoidHawk because: (no reason given)
Is it plausible that it has been broadcasted into the public arena to protect people?
No specific location has been mentioned, but authorities are keeping a close eye on airports, train stations and other transportation hubs. There is also increased scrutiny of visitors coming into the United States.
Originally posted by ItDepends
Are you saying that we should DO NOTHING to let 1,000's of possible victims know about this threat? Sure, the trade off is to let the enemy know we are on to them, or just let the event happen and let people die! That is my point, in a free society, we would hope that if our government knew of a threat half way across the globe that has the potential of killing you, your friends and hundreds of others, that we would want you to tell us. That's all that we have done. I see no where that we have compromised the 'how', 'where', 'method' that we got this information...specifically...a lot of speculation...but that keeps the enemy guessing....I'm fine with that as we watch them scramble right now....sorry my friend. Better Safe Than Sorry!!
Originally posted by Shiloh7
reply to post by Happy1
Interesting. I wonder if the UK are doing the same thing I have not heard anything about it over here except the usual blame Iran twoddle etc.
Its getting harder to learn the truth about politics despite the net, however we will see at time goes on.