My, oh my, are we supposed to be thrilled with you or what? Why don't you enlighten us "idiots" with your superior knowledge of the subject, instead of coming on this thread and virtually demanding a treatise and/or doctoral thesis on "the grid." Unable to condense all of that superior knowledge down to a few sound bites for the consumption of the "unwashed masses"? Pity us that we missed the opportunity.
Most of us here on the Threat Matrix are doing our damnedest to stay abreast of a rapidly deteriorating situation; and we don't need someone with a condescending attitude lecturing us for our lack of knowledge in ANYTHING. Each here contributes in their own way, enlightening others in their given field of expertise.
You can come here and lurk, or you can come here and contribute in a productive manner (if you're capable).
If this is a little too opaque, let me clear it up for you: Play nice or GO ELSEWHERE.
In all fairness, _Jim is a good, knowledgeable and level-headed Freeper -- and he is also polite. _Jim was more or less baited (if that is the proper word) by some good Freepers on this thread who disagree with him and that is why _Jim stopped by. From those beginnings, the rancor grew.
I have my questions about the blackouts, and I would like to wrap it all up neatly and say it was al qaeda, but I cannot ever take _Jim on in this area with any level of facts because I have zero knowledge on the topic; no expertise at all! I respect _Jim's knowledge and background and I respect the powerful evilness of al qaeda. There may be others here who have much more knowledge then me and then they can feel secure in challenging _Jim. I sure don't.
I know recent reports claim that a series of accidental "innocent" incidents led to the blackout and I also know of a recent report claiming that the authorities have arrived at no final conclusion as to the cause. The grid is that complicated (especially to little old me). I am sitting on the fence as always on this topic because I have no place else to go. Only the jihadis can prove _Jim and others who share his training and position wrong.
My main point is that _Jim is a good guy. It is difficult to remain polite when we are baited; I do it to. I know the Freepers who brought _Jim up are good guys, too. Can't we all agree to respect each others' difference in opinions and knowledge levels? Inviting _Jim to comment on something can be done nicely or in a baiting way. Everyone here has something to contribute and already has contributed over and again. We need that to continue. Come on guys, we are all on the same team.
If this is a little too opaque, let me clear it up for you: Play nice or GO ELSEWHERE.
BumpLC! I hate when condescending, pompous people come here and do this!