Posted on 07/01/2008 5:26:16 PM PDT by ETL
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Of course, he didn't mention that his Commerce Department did everything in its power to assure that it would be unnecessary for the Chinese to steal nuclear or other technological secrets from the U.S. -- that those secrets were for sale.
He was, however, blindsided a few moments later by a follow-up question from Fox News.
"Mr. President, you said just a short while ago that no one has reported to you they suspect Chinese espionage at U.S. nuclear labs during your administration, sir. But sources tell Fox News, and we are reporting this evening that China stole the technology for electromagnetic pulse weapons from several nuclear labs during your first term in office, sir, and that the Chinese have successfully tested these weapons in China. And the sources also say that the administration at least was aware of this. Can you tell us, sir, were you not personally aware? Are you concerned about this? And what will be your administration's response to the report?"
Now watch carefully Clinton's response: "Well, you didn't say what the source of what they sold was."
Did you catch that? What they "sold"! Whether it was a Freudian slip or a simple gaffe, Clinton's assumption was that EMP weapons were sold! He quickly corrected himself, sort of.
"You say they 'stole' -- is that the word you used?" He went on to say he knew nothing about the report, but would look into it.
Much of the press conference was spent by Clinton defending his China policies.
Article:
Clinton and his friends in China -by Joseph Farah
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=14704
EMP is not that difficult to defend against. Yes certain technologies are more susceptible (semiconductor-based) than in the old (Starfish Prime) days and yes those same technologies can protect those sensitive devices.
The biggest problem is half the replacement parts come from China.
Steam locomotives are ok, but not diesel. Ohhhkay.
Two comments:
First, I have a lot of respect for Weyrich’s opinions. A scary scenario.
And second, make sure you have a gun and good supply of ammo with your survival kit. You will need both.
Hasn’t this been a known military threat for like....40 years?
Many military systems and critical infrastructure sites have been shielded. The BMD program is meant to destroy any small number of warheads that might be used for this...among other uses against missiles.
Of course, Obama, wants to strip us of those defenses.
Could solar and wind power be part of the solution? Or would they be affected as well?
Also that the next big Al-Qaeda attack on the US will involve EMP.
No cheers, unfortunately.
Kinda like we knew there would be gas shortages decades ago?
Actually a steam locomotive would be unaffected. A diesel is actually a diesel electric (several thousand HP diesel drives an alternator which is controlled by electronic circuitry which feeds current to traction motors which make the wheels go round)
That being said, a modern locomotive is an extraordinarily robust piece of electrical machinery, offering perhaps one of the most hostile EMI environments out there. It’s a 4MW power plant on wheels, and if anything could survive a nasty EMP shot, it would likely be a locomotive. Northeast corrider locos are straight electrics and would likely have a rougher go of things.
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Check out the NoBombo Pride PSed photo. LOL
"I did not have monetary relations with that country."
But wouldn’t an EMP knock planes instrumentation and other electronics out, to name just one example?
Yes, Sandia had a big facility brochure about their EMP test facility we could hire to test EMP hardening.
EMP effects were the real reason for fiber optics. They do not even propagate lightning strikes.
"Mr. President, you said just a short while ago that no one has reported to you they suspect Chinese espionage at U.S. nuclear labs during your administration, sir. But sources tell Fox News, and we are reporting this evening that China stole the technology for electromagnetic pulse weapons from several nuclear labs during your first term in office, sir, and that the Chinese have successfully tested these weapons in China. And the sources also say that the administration at least was aware of this. Can you tell us, sir, were you not personally aware? Are you concerned about this? And what will be your administration's response to the report?"
Now watch carefully Clinton's response: "Well, you didn't say what the source of what they sold was."
Did you catch that? What they "sold"!
Remember the Soviet Foxbat that defected to Japan?
People laughed..."Hahaha it's CARBON STEEL, not titanium! It will rust out like a 55 Chevy! Bolt big engines onto an ANVIL and it will fly!".
And LOOK! Hahahaa! The Avionics use little tiny (hahaha) VACUUM TUBES".
Vacuum tubes.
Umm. Oh Sh't. Not affected by EMP...I see..."
He probably didn't know what an "EMP" was and figured 'hey, if they're willing to spend $xxxxxx.xx for this EMP thingy, why the heck not? I can maybe use the dough for some coke, and maybe get laid (looks at Hillary and shudders).'
IMO about 50% of the population would roll up their sleeves and do what they needed to survive. They will be stocked to take care of their families and a neighbor. About 25% (the unprepared neighbors) will be totally lost but pick up skills fast. The other 25%, the take care of me...I need help, people would be the looters,rioters, crazy hippies etc. and be the biggest problem for the rest trying to get by. I can even see our government trying to take our stocks and dividing stuff up...still trying to carry them...because when things are back on line they will need those votes because the people who can take care of themselves will try to run them out of office. JAT
Actually, I don't remember. Thanks for informing me.
Vacuum tubes. Maybe we should go back to them for our computers...
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