Posted on 06/19/2005 10:14:36 PM PDT by stlnative
Yeah, I do actually.
If you're serious about wanting to "do" something about EMP --which I suspect you're not due to your sarcasm, I suggest you read Frank Gaffney's report here.
Gaffney explains the threat (it's no ordinary bomb, but potentially far more lethal than a direct nuclear strike on an American city, and yet requires less high technology to produce). He also says what to do about it.
I'll be brief here since I've already been admonished I'm on the "wrong thread." (It's SOOOO much more important for some FReepers to play amateur detective for Natalee, you see).
But what you can do is:
1. Read Frank Gaffney's article. Pay particular attention to the section titled "What is to be done?
2. Do whatever you can to bring pressure on Congress to RESPOND to their own blue-ribbon EMP Threat Commission's report, and appropriate money to begin "hardening" vital computer circuitry; and
3. Consider, if you haven't already done so, building up a supply of food, etc. to help ride out weeks, or possibly even months, of possible total collapse of commerce and civil society -- in the event Congress doesn't do something about this SOON.
But somehow I see a whole lot more energy and time being expended by FReepers play-acting amateur detective --and indulging in hyperemotional sniping at other FReepers-- than on things like EMP.
To paraphrase somebody, I don't remember who: What do you think you'll be thinking while you watch you family slowly die as a consequence of an EMP? That you spent more time on Natalee Holloway threads?
Just a thought.
And don't try the hypocrisy card. I've already admitted that I too am drawn to mystery and intrigue. It's become infotainment. But that doesn't make it a good thing, does it.
I don't follow many of these cases- but when I want an update I watch Greta.
My gosh onyx, what did you do to your Profile Page?? LOL
Mark for later - I will NEVER catch up...
Since my ancestors were Cherokee Indians, I am far more qualified for freedom in American than you. /sarcasm
What the *ell does that have to do with anything on this thread?!
Sorry, Toespi, mine did too... further more my son graduated at the top of his class at West Point, and fought for us in DW1...
so, take your effort to one-up us quiet Freepers, and shove it.
"Sorry, Toespi, mine did too... further more my son graduated at the top of his class at West Point, and fought for us in DW1... so, take your effort to one-up us quiet Freepers, and shove it."
Gee, you one upped me with your quiet effort to tell me your son went to West Point. A sincere congratulations and thank you for your family's sacrifice and service.
What is your problem, Toespi? You want a flame war? I am ready to go at it.
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