An answer to satellite vulnerability

Prompt global strike! Of course! How obvious!

(I tried but failed to find the transcript of this hearing to make
sure Pincus characterized what Chilton and Vickers said correctly.)

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...030202216.html

The New Art of War
By Walter Pincus
Monday, March 3, 2008; Page A15

If there were any doubts that the United States is preparing for war
in space and cyberspace, testimony before the Strategic Forces
Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee last week would
have wiped them away.

According to Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, head of U.S. Strategic Command,
"our adversaries understand our dependence upon space-based
capabilities, and we must be ready to detect, track, characterize,
attribute, predict and respond to any threat to our space
infrastructure."

[stuff about cyberwar snipped]

When it came to space vulnerabilities, Chilton and [ASD(SO)] Vickers
both pushed for "prompt global strike" capability. That refers to an
intercontinental ballistic missile with a conventional warhead or
another type of delivery system that could reach anywhere in the world
within an hour, programs that are being researched today.

The threat was described to the panel by Vickers, who said, "Our space
capabilities face a wide range of threats such as radio frequency
jamming, laser blinding and anti-satellite systems," including the
"anti-satellite capability demonstrated by China last year."

Asked by Rep. Terry Everett (R-Ala.) what could be done if the Chinese
continued to "dazzle" U.S. satellites with lasers, Vickers referred to
that same type of prompt global strike concept.

"We believe we need that capability now," Vickers said.

"Allen Thomson" wrote in message
...

Prompt global strike! Of course! How obvious!


The answer, of course, is democracy.
Democracy in China.

Which, of course, is the same solution for global warming, our
energy shortages and even acid rain. Oh, and it's the same
solution as well for poverty, disease, and injustice.

Democracy and freedom, as the best mimic of naturally
evolving systems, is always the best answer for ...any...
of the multitude of man-made horrors afflicting our
world.



Jonathan

s





(I tried but failed to find the transcript of this hearing to make
sure Pincus characterized what Chilton and Vickers said correctly.)

==========

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...030202216.html

The New Art of War
By Walter Pincus
Monday, March 3, 2008; Page A15

If there were any doubts that the United States is preparing for war
in space and cyberspace, testimony before the Strategic Forces
Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee last week would
have wiped them away.

According to Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, head of U.S. Strategic Command,
"our adversaries understand our dependence upon space-based
capabilities, and we must be ready to detect, track, characterize,
attribute, predict and respond to any threat to our space
infrastructure."

[stuff about cyberwar snipped]

When it came to space vulnerabilities, Chilton and [ASD(SO)] Vickers
both pushed for "prompt global strike" capability. That refers to an
intercontinental ballistic missile with a conventional warhead or
another type of delivery system that could reach anywhere in the world
within an hour, programs that are being researched today.

The threat was described to the panel by Vickers, who said, "Our space
capabilities face a wide range of threats such as radio frequency
jamming, laser blinding and anti-satellite systems," including the
"anti-satellite capability demonstrated by China last year."

Asked by Rep. Terry Everett (R-Ala.) what could be done if the Chinese
continued to "dazzle" U.S. satellites with lasers, Vickers referred to
that same type of prompt global strike concept.

"We believe we need that capability now," Vickers said.

On Mar 3, 7:13 pm, "jonathan" wrote:
"Allen Thomson" wrote in message

...



Prompt global strike! Of course! How obvious!

The answer, of course, is democracy.
Democracy in China.

Which, of course, is the same solution for global warming, our
energy shortages and even acid rain. Oh, and it's the same
solution as well for poverty, disease, and injustice.

Democracy and freedom, as the best mimic of naturally
evolving systems, is always the best answer for ...any...
of the multitude of man-made horrors afflicting our
world.

So far it's working like a charm in Iraq (well over a million dead and
counting). Wonder how well it's going to work in Iran?

At $10/gallon we could afford to go after fixing Russia, then China
with imposing yet another 100% tax on that fuel.

Ever notice how the truly rich and powerful are not saying much of
anything about the spendy as hell cost of living, including the badly
inflated cost of whatever energy that's going through the roof.

Ever heard of our private Federal Reserve Bank cartel, and of who is
in charge of it?
.. - Brad Guth

First strike is all essential, as only half of any secondary strike
will likely get launched. We may not even have sufficient time to
deploy our cache of VX unless it too is orchestrated as preemptive.

At best we've got until 2036 before everything gets screwed up because
of Apophis 99942.
.. - Brad Guth


Allen Thomson wrote:
Prompt global strike! Of course! How obvious!

(I tried but failed to find the transcript of this hearing to make
sure Pincus characterized what Chilton and Vickers said correctly.)

==========

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...030202216.html

The New Art of War
By Walter Pincus
Monday, March 3, 2008; Page A15

If there were any doubts that the United States is preparing for war
in space and cyberspace, testimony before the Strategic Forces
Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee last week would
have wiped them away.

According to Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, head of U.S. Strategic Command,
"our adversaries understand our dependence upon space-based
capabilities, and we must be ready to detect, track, characterize,
attribute, predict and respond to any threat to our space
infrastructure."

[stuff about cyberwar snipped]

When it came to space vulnerabilities, Chilton and [ASD(SO)] Vickers
both pushed for "prompt global strike" capability. That refers to an
intercontinental ballistic missile with a conventional warhead or
another type of delivery system that could reach anywhere in the world
within an hour, programs that are being researched today.

The threat was described to the panel by Vickers, who said, "Our space
capabilities face a wide range of threats such as radio frequency
jamming, laser blinding and anti-satellite systems," including the
"anti-satellite capability demonstrated by China last year."

Asked by Rep. Terry Everett (R-Ala.) what could be done if the Chinese
continued to "dazzle" U.S. satellites with lasers, Vickers referred to
that same type of prompt global strike concept.

"We believe we need that capability now," Vickers said.

Allen Thomson wrote:


Prompt global strike! Of course! How obvious!

(I tried but failed to find the transcript of this hearing to make
sure Pincus characterized what Chilton and Vickers said correctly.)

Even if he didn't...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...030202216.html

The New Art of War
By Walter Pincus
Monday, March 3, 2008; Page A15

If there were any doubts that the United States is preparing for war
in space and cyberspace, testimony before the Strategic Forces
Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee last week would
have wiped them away.

Only a damm fool thinks the US is preparing for war in those realms,
in the same manner the US is prepared to wage war on the land and sea,
and in the air.

Only a worse fool believes it is somehow horrible that the US do so,
rather than preparing to defend itself at need.

D.
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