[Jerrybob]

Read the book “One Second After” — a novel. Not the greatest writing in the world, but a very compelling book.

[Ramius]

It’s likely just a matter of time. We may stop them a few times, but eventually they’ll get one through.

[GAB-1955]

It would need a hydrogen bomb and a very powerful booster, and it would not cripple the U.S. ability to respond, since most of the U.S. military force would be under the sea or over the horizon from the EMP.

[A_perfect_lady]

This is why I’m such a Luddite. We are WAY too dependent on electronic toys.

[mountainlion]

I think the Iranian fleet would sink before they got close enough to launch an EMP.

[GAB-1955]

It's the same sort of fear that existed in the 1930s with the introduction of large bombers. The bomber would always get through, but it would not hit the target it was supposed to hit. It's the same thing with this fear. If Iran wants to destroy the U.S., not merely cripple it, it would need several hundred bombs and launchers. Meanwhile, Iran would be reduced to trinitite.

[Bean Counter]

I’m more worried about the plethora of conventional arms that are pouring onto the Black Market from places like Libya....

[Rushmore Rocks]

One of our biggest fears on the “Threat Matrix” threads.

[Truth29]

Even if Iran didn't use a domestically developed system, it has been reported that Russia sells a “missile in a box” system that could be adapted. As I remember this system, it is something like a scud in a cargo container. Such a system could get off the US coast easily. The real issue is when Iran has a warhead that is sufficiently miniaturized that could be fitted to such a delivery system.

[Chode]

if it ever comes to pass, we'll be playing Cowboys and Goathumpers within 24hrs...

[Macoozie]

A post-apocalyptic EMP America was the premise of “Dark Angel”.
It brought us the very shapely Jessica Alba.

I always try to look on the bright side.

[Iron Munro]

Thanks for posting this article.

I’s a good post that helped spread the word about EMP and prompted some thoughtful, informative and provocative responses.

[raptor22]

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