Re: #443. Thanks for input. Yes, that is exactly how I meant it. Like Professor Kingsfield in Paper Chase using the Socratean method to ask minds to "think!". This requires some brainstorming of what might enemy be up to. The one thing that puzzles me is them taking batteries out of the cell phones. Would that not make them unusable? Or, does it allow the phone to remain silent (not staying in touch with service and thus not traceable by satellites etc.?)
But if they are detonators for IEDs someone would have to go to these places and put a battery in them. Maybe they are not fixed, but mobile devices. (As I speculated earlier, this may involve bridges).
Also the dates may have something do with the Prophesy of the 12th Imam which Glenn Beck was talking about last week. Things could bet interesting.
Meanwhile Syrian tanks are massing at the Golan Heights.
One thing I heard is that the lithium in lithium batteries is used in the processing of cystal methamphetamine. So maybe they sell them for this, then use the proceeds for further funding? Still, the most logical thing is explosives, as this is exactly how many IEDs are triggered in Iraq.
I highly encourage everyone to keep ones situational awareness high. Here are some things I learned in my military career. In other words, do the following:
- Always be aware where the nearest emergency exit is.
- Keep an eye out for bags, back backs, briefcases, shopping bags, boxes, etc, in shopping malls, restaurants, etc, without owners.
- Beware of strange Arabic/Pakistani looking men acting strangely--especially overdressed for warm weather.
- At work, keep closed, locked doors closed, do not let someone unknown to you come in right behind you without activating the electronic sensor/door opener.
- If you hear a loud boom or explosion--HIT THE DECK!!!! Face down, hand over head to protect yourself from falling debris. DO NOT LOOK UP OR AROUND until it's safe to do so. Multiple, sequential blasts have been used to do more damage. Vacate the area as quickly as possible (if you can bring others, injured, etc, to safety quickly then do so)
Others may wish to add to this list.
A picture of a Iraqi cell phone IED