tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post111491263844782656..comments2023-12-17T19:35:07.459-08:00Comments on Bouphonia: Goddamn Lying Bastards: A Critical ReappraisalPhilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15849261651028725772noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1115141684233670892005-05-03T10:34:00.000-07:002005-05-03T10:34:00.000-07:00Andrew, I didn't link to the complete article beca...Andrew, I didn't link to the complete article because the complete article is not online.<BR/><BR/>I suppose I could post it on my other, quote-oriented blog later, and link to it from here.<BR/><BR/>I don't believe it's "clear" - from this - that the Iranians are taking stock of anything. I believe it's clear that one of them wrote an article about cyberterrorism eight years ago, which was similar in tone and content to hundreds of articles written in the West.<BR/><BR/>The fact that you call the misuse of the article "apparent" is interesting. Farah's article ignores every basic tenet of responsible journalism. If he worked for a serious, conscientious news agency, it probably would've cost him his job.<BR/><BR/>As for my "out-of-hand dismissal," I make no apologies. I think the idea of Iran being able to launch an EMP attack against the USA is absurd; you're welcome to offer the slightest hard evidence to the contrary. (Saying "They're Islamic extremists who hate America" doesn't count, by the way.)<BR/><BR/>The "important issue" that needs discussion has to do with the motivation behind dishonest articles like Farah's. If you fail to understand this, then I'm not surprised that you'd find the tone of my post problematic.Philahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849261651028725772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1115138981700852252005-05-03T09:49:00.000-07:002005-05-03T09:49:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Philahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849261651028725772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1115133888793138422005-05-03T08:24:00.000-07:002005-05-03T08:24:00.000-07:00While you are right to point out the possible misr...While you are right to point out the possible misrepresentation of the Iranian article, I think you are missing the forest for the trees. Regardless of who pointed out the susceptibility of US forces to electronic warfare, it is clear that, on some level, the Iranians are taking stock. In my opinion, whether or not they mean EMP when they use terms like "dangerous electronic assaults" and "in the information technology warfare there is no longer any distinction between civilians and combatants" is open for question and debate. Since you yourself do not link to the original article it is hard to place the snippets you provide in context. It is possible that you may be guilty of the same misuse that you admonish others for. However, despite the apparent initial misuse of the article and your out of hand dismissal you must concede that as a result a much needed discussion has begun on an important issue.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318826003709850151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1115068920421163552005-05-02T14:22:00.000-07:002005-05-02T14:22:00.000-07:00I just ran across this purported Iranian risk at W...I just ran across this purported Iranian risk at WorldNetDaily while mindlessly browsing while holding for IBM tech support. A google search found this: http://www.jmu.edu/iiia/news_events/Graham.pdf which gives some credence, perhaps, to the claim. It concerns me because EMP threat from Iran smacks of WMD threat used to invade Iraq. All too familiar.fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254308239063549406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1114943956392240572005-05-01T03:39:00.000-07:002005-05-01T03:39:00.000-07:00Oh well done, way to nip the warmongers lies in th...Oh well done, way to nip the warmongers lies in the bud. sunshine is indeed the best disinfectant. Just look at tony's Blar's face today...Republic of Palauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18251681805642529321noreply@blogger.com