Posted on 04/26/2009 8:35:06 AM PDT by 2banana
Who would that surprise?
I suspect that it was probably an Islamofascist dry run to practice for doing just that.
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Probe.
The cable that is the backbone for my ISP is simply running along the ceiling of a Baltimore train tunnel, along with a lot of other “important” cables and wires.
Several years ago, they had a wreck with fire in the tunnel and it took about 4 days to fix the cable.
You wouldn’t even have to strain your back by lifting a heavy manhole cover to get to it.
Is there an active Anti-American Mosques or Muzzie group near the area? Any unhappy Muzzies working in city government?
I find it amazing that we have come to the point of having to place locks on manhole covers. We are so afraid of hurting someones feelings that we place ourselves in precarious positions. We deserve what we get. Look folks, I have a neighbor that almost permanently crippled one of my horses. I jumped in his face so hard that he won’t even look up when I walk or drive by. All other neighbors are afraid to confront this idiot so he went on doing what he does. Not with me any more. Our country needs to start standing up. Sure, some innocent people may get their feelings hurt, but at least they are still alive.
Actually, the issues go well beyond communications.
Most Americans have forgotten that there is an inherent conflict between efficiency and robustness.
For instance, most companies today maintain little in the way of inventory. Just in time delivery and overnight shipment of parts means the space and money previously invested in stock can be used for other purposes. This is great for efficiency, but it means that most factories and businesses are going to find themselves shut down within a day or two if the supply lines are disrupted for any reason. The system is efficient but not at all robust.
The other end of the scale is the military. Our entire military, with its immense cost, can be considered a standby system that’s maintained even when it’s not being used to kill people and break things. It is highly inefficient but equally robust.
Isn’t calling them “Manholes” sexist? s/
Don’t google womens holes
That's a scary thought, but quite possible. I hope people in that area will be vigilant.
So what do we do to protect ourselves from this? Is a ham radio the only answer?
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Another Katrina event without the flooding....theft, mayhem, looting, rioting, murder, etc.
Related:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2236224/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2225987/posts
The cable cuts were actually in San Jose and San Carlos. The area effected was around Morgan hill.
The most likely perpetrators are members of the CWA who are in contract negotiations with AT&T at this time.
Depends, do you regard the CWA as an Anti-American group?
There was an NCIS episode like this.
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