Posted on 09/18/2001 5:22:44 PM PDT by Jeff Head
JJ Johnson just asked that I post this on FreeRepublic, regarding active measures he is taking on SierraTimes in terms of preventing any critical information regarding our war time efforts being posted prematurely, thereby aiding the enemy.
I know here on FR this is already the stated policy. JJ, a great patriot himself, also understands this and asks that all internet sites do likewise.
An Important Notice from Sierra Times.com
For Tue 09.18.01 15:00 Sierra TimeAnother milestone in history and technology is being reached, and I believe it is time to address this serious issue. It is my sincere hope that other Internet outlets adhere to what follows, and engage in a policy of self-policing.
For the first time in history, a 'wired world' is going to war. If we in America are not careful, this can become a double-edged sword.
As Internet users know, news breaks here first and fast, and we all have a zeal for getting the information, and getting it out to the public in a timely manner. But the Internet is also known for people to obtain bits of information - truthful or otherwise, and translate such information into different meanings. I fear things may come up in the near future that best be addressed BEFORE they happen.
My primary issue is that of troop movements, and preparations of military operations from U.S. Soil. Like many others, Sierra Times.com has eyes and ears across the nation - and in other countries as well. This message is to let the Sierra Times Staff, its readers, message boards and other outlets aware that we will NOT BROADCAST TROOP MOVEMENTS OR ANY INFORMATION DEEMED 'CLASSIFIED' unless authorized by the Department of Defense Public Relations or equivalent office. We ask that others follow suit.
Sources tell Sierra Times.com that information released deemed 'classified, in any manner may result in an official visit to your residence. The Internet makes this temptation by knowing or unknowing users that much easier. This is especially pertinent for online military personnel.
National Security is an issue that must be important to all of us. Sierra Times.com also cautions that Internet users are wary of what is transmitted even in private digital communications. Foreign operatives have proven their ability to penetrate even government web sites and electronic transmissions in the past. In the current State of the Nation, always remember that we have American personnel in the field, and we can safely assume that enemy eyes will be on the Internet.
Thank you,
J.J. Johnson - Sierra Times Editor & Chief
This Message is archived at:
http://www.sierratimes.com/archive/files/sep/18/notice.htm
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A few nights ago in some Osama info segment, the network show mentioned that the U.S. used to monitor every single phone call OBL made/got on his cellphone, until some IDIOT newspaper (not named in the segment) a few years ago published the fact that this was being done. Bin Laden of course reacted by getting rid of his cellphones, so now we no longer have this valuable intelligence source.
I certainly hope that the Govt. employee who leaked this info to a reporter got punished! .... But I doubt it, as it apparently must have happened during the Clintoon years, so he/she probably has a lucrative lobbying job somewhere now. And the reporter no doubt won awards for a terrific job of Investigative Reporting. Sigh.....
BTTT
Therein lies the power we have, as citizens, to go straight to the source and also to report this behavior to the Bush administration.
Anything that is posted by the networks is fair game. Every thing we hear should be discussed in terms that leaves the enemy guessing... as in shall I now call, or must I now stay under this pile of banth fodder?
Disinformation often wins wars.
Spreading lies, saves lives.
NONE of the perps have ANY idea how we are going to strike. The ship pulling out of... blah blah blah is part of our plan, who knows did it really pull out? Did it go north south east or just over the horizon? Any thing we say or do, is NOT the way it is... or is it?
The black and white of the radical islam mindset, does not handle the inabsolute gray to green variableness of western tactics or resolve. Its one of the strengths we have, and that terrifies them.
While loose lips sinks ships was true in the last big war, the information war is now the landing strip for modern warfare. Spreading lies truly will save lies.
If the muslims believed in martians... I would tell them lies about the planet mars coming to take them directly to allah's presence. Lies must be believable and ambiguous. We must trust that NO ONE knows what Bush and Cheney are up to. And the fact is NO ONE knows.
keep the faith.
Can work both ways. it's just when real info goes out, there is the potential for devastating results.
BUMP
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