DEFCOM 1

[mapuc]

This I know

After this book have been released, someone is starting a thread about it

and most of us will write

"this is nothing more than conspiracy and there's absolutely nothing new to this stuff that we don't already know"

Markus

[Oberon]

That's pretty much a given. Chances are the person who starts the thread probably won't even have read the book, just watched the Fox News report about it.

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Oberon

That's pretty much a given. Chances are the person who starts the thread probably won't even have read the book, just watched the Fox News report about it.

I report, you decide, fair and balanced...

[TarJak]

Originally Posted by Oberon

That's pretty much a given. Chances are the person who starts the thread probably won't even have read the book, just watched the Fox News report about it.

Or more likely just read the headline at the top of the page that the report appears on.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Oberon

As an aside, the UK had a similar system back before our 'UK Threat levels' called the 'BIKINI States'. Honestly, I prefer the BIKINI states over this new fangled system which doesn't seem to move much beyond 'Severe'.

Bikini States:

WHITE - Situation stable, normal procedures apply.
BLACK - There has been an assessment of a possibility of an attack, but no defined target, it could also mean civil unrest meaning that safety cannot be guaranteed.
BLACK SPECIAL - There is an increased likelihood of attack but no defined target, can also mean potential terrorist threat.
AMBER - There has been information received and there is a substantial threat to government targets, it can also mean high alert which could mean a transition to war.
RED - Information has been received about an attack on a specific target, it can also mean that the UK is at war, especially if there is the risk of a nuclear strike.

NATO itself had a system-wide 'counter-surprise' alert level which went:

ORANGE - Triggered by intelligence reports suggesting that the enemy are preparing to launch an attack within 36 hours, NATO forces go to a high state of operational readiness, Communications networks, War HQs and Command and Recon manned, forces dispersed to operational locations.
SCARLET - Enemy attack expected within minutes, deployment as Orange level as permitted, SAM and AAA weapons manned, aircraft awaiting orders.

http://www.airshowspresent.com/raf-b...-qra-shed.html

[vienna]

Originally Posted by Armistead

What' shocking is how the fundy religious people I know on FB/Twitter go nuts over these things, memes, etc.....along with another super moon on the 8th, they're ready to get it on....I thought they would be happy with getting raptured on out first...

Like all fundys of all religion and stripes, they thrive on fear and uncertainty; it seems as if they would much rather prefer the rest of the populace center on their wild theories or "facts" rather than have the time to question the fundys own motivations or their take on their stated belief structures' lack of substance, logic, or veracity...


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[mapuc]

We have passed the 7th of Sept.

Have any of you American heard anything about the book?

The "Book" that would chock the American and the World.

Markus

[ETR3(SS)]

So we should go to DEFCON 1? Is this guy really a retired general? How much is he being paid?

"We should be at DEFCON 1 so we can nuke the would in a moments notice in case MH370 slams into (insert target of choice here). That'll teach them islamic dudes to mess with the good 'ol US of A!"

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by mapuc

This I know

After this book have been released, someone is starting a thread about it

and most of us will write

"this is nothing more than conspiracy and there's absolutely nothing new to this stuff that we don't already know"

Markus

Anytime a new thread is created, a Steed gets his wings.

Anywhooo,
Defcon 1, meh. Push it or shut up.