[OldMissileer]

EMP is real, however its effect is exaggerated.

Yep. I worked with the DoD and DoE in regards to both weapons development and weapons effects. I am REAL familiar with EMP and all other effects as my job was to be the "expert" for the big wigs at the Pentagon and the political class, including the White House.

EMP can do major damage but the Chicken Little's who run around claiming the sky is going to fall have another agenda.

I say "follow the money."

[Axeslinger]

As most of you have validated the existence of EMP, here's the question: During Carrington or Hawaii, there were no fragile solid state electronics permeating every single facet of everyday life. What are the consequences of EMP or severe solar storm on these devices? It is theorized, but I don't believe that is known.

Also, if I recall, when the government conducted their tests (an oft cited example), many cars etc suffered no damage. However, by their own admission, the level of power (voltage?) they were able to recreate was a fraction of what a modern nuclear explosion would yield.