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EMP – the unimaginable reality (Red Dawn?)
WND ^ | Arpil 5, 2013 | Joseph Farah

Posted on 04/06/2013 9:06:45 PM PDT by Perseverando

Exclusive: Joseph Farah warns of 'Red Dawn' scenario becoming real-life catastrophe

Have you seen “Red Dawn”?

I don’t mean the old movie starring the late Patrick Swayze.

It was good. But I’m talking about the more recent version.

I hesitated watching it for a long time, mainly because I thought the producers of the movie sold out when they opted to substitute a North Korean invasion of the U.S. for what was originally planned as a more likely Chinese invasion.

Supposedly they did so because the Chinese movie market was too lucrative to pass up.

But, having seen it recently, and having followed the news of recent weeks, I think the producers made the right choice.

Watch trailer here:

The new “Red Dawn” is worth seeing as it comes to pay-per-view and video rental release.

It’s not a bad action movie.

But, more than that, the tactic that facilitates a joint North Korean and Russian invasion of the U.S. is the one I would use if I were trying to take down the U.S. quickly and efficiently and inexpensively.

I won’t ruin the movie for you by telling you the invaders use what is described in the script as a “new weapon.”

It’s actually not new at all. It’s relatively old technology called an “electro-magnetic pulse.” The power of an EMP attack was first recognized during the Cold War era. It’s a power that has the potential to defeat overnight America’s strength – technology.

And that’s exactly what happens in the new “Red Dawn.”

If I were the lunatic Kim Jong-un, it’s how I would use at least one of my nine nuclear weapons in taking down the U.S. – something he threatens to do on nearly a daily basis now.

As F. Michael Maloof explains so adeptly

(Excerpt) Read more at wnd.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: emp; empattack; farah; joefarah; kimjongun; norks; northkorea; nukes; reddawn; shtf; wolverines
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To: F15Eagle

I don’t do ping lists, please leave me off.


121 posted on 04/06/2013 11:58:27 PM PDT by ansel12 (The lefts most effective quote-I'm libertarian on social issues, but conservative on economics.)
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To: ansel12
“Plus I duct taped the plugs into the wall outlets, in case the blast is close enough to shake the house.”

Did you use Lock tight on all the light bulbs?

122 posted on 04/06/2013 11:59:03 PM PDT by BigCinBigD (...Was that okay?)
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To: Sporke

automobiles, motorcycles, television, radio, all electronics would cease to work.... Unless it was EMP harden!!!


123 posted on 04/07/2013 12:05:43 AM PDT by tallyhoe
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To: Sporke
If we used an EMP over North Korea, would they ever notice?

Ah, that's their tactic. They are not vulnerable.


124 posted on 04/07/2013 12:13:54 AM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: Kartographer
Now tell me how long before that circle becomes hell on earth?

The minute nobody can use their cell phone?

125 posted on 04/07/2013 12:16:41 AM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: Perseverando

Life will get kinda rough if/when an EMP knocks out ALL electrical and electronic devices.

Bank ATMs, automobile batteries, home heating thermostats, home computers, telephone service, radio stations, television stations, and on and on.

It wouldn’t take an all out nuclear attack to bring the perpetual American partee to a screeching halt.

But, of course, Obama would blame Bush, or the Republicans, or the Tea Party, or bankers, or gun owners, or anyone and everyone but himself, even if he couldn’t broadcast his asinine speeches over the airwaves any longer.


126 posted on 04/07/2013 12:43:49 AM PDT by Jack Hammer (American)
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To: JDoutrider

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127 posted on 04/07/2013 1:29:40 AM PDT by JDoutrider
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To: Texas Fossil

No one knows what an EMP blast would really do. It might not be as effective as people think. It might be spotty at best. And even if it was bad, our nuke subs would launch and turn North Korea into a cinder. We could launch EMPs on other nations—like Iran, China, etc... The use of these—could go all out. Lets hope all this talk is just hot air—BUT I fear someday someone will be tempted to use one of these things.


128 posted on 04/07/2013 1:38:46 AM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (Into the Jaws of H*ll)
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To: Texas Fossil

It’s gotta be a bit bigger than Kim’s Fisher Price 10 Kt toys too...


129 posted on 04/07/2013 1:41:29 AM PDT by Axenolith (Government blows, and that which governs least, blows least...)
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To: Kartographer

You might consider that that center circle is inside the breadbasket of America. That is also what is so affectionately called “Fly Over Country”. Not to mention the center point is awfully close to my front yard!


130 posted on 04/07/2013 2:53:13 AM PDT by egfowler3 (Why do I even bother? No one's listening.)
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Interesting article.

What did the North Koreans Put into Orbit?
A satellite, primarily. Plus a third-stage rocket body and two small pieces of debris.
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131 posted on 04/07/2013 3:31:21 AM PDT by meadsjn
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To: ansel12

I’m curious, HOW do you propose to power all that stuff WITHOUT electricity? Better own some sizeable generators and lots of fuel if/when the “Red Dawn” actually happens.


132 posted on 04/07/2013 3:56:23 AM PDT by DaveA37
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To: F15Eagle; Daffynition

“Don’t you know that Colonel Ripper went as mad as a bloody March hare....”

I think maybe Daffynition knows that is my favoritist movie of all time..........

(My ancient tagline is the bestest movie line of all time)


133 posted on 04/07/2013 4:21:38 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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To: Cementjungle; ansel12
what if the blast is a bit closer, and your house is scattered to the wind in a million tiny pieces?

Well then, Ansel12 will never get hungry again. Problem solved.

134 posted on 04/07/2013 4:25:48 AM PDT by JewishRighter
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To: Psalm 73

Hey Darlin’...Of course I knew that! Let’s hope China hasn’t given NK any cobalt thorium G.

Happy Sunday! ;)


135 posted on 04/07/2013 4:57:09 AM PDT by Daffynition (The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted. — D.H.)
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To: Lancey Howard

Is that what the show was about? I watched without sound
Picture was all that was needed. :)


136 posted on 04/07/2013 4:57:24 AM PDT by CONSERVE
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To: Perseverando

Solar panels are also massive EMP antennas. Because they are giant diodes with long wires to gather the current, they will be rendered worthless in less than a microsecond.


137 posted on 04/07/2013 5:14:28 AM PDT by theBuckwheat
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To: Texas Fossil
I don't think anyone really knows what the result would look like if a rogue nation detonated a nuclear device above the U.S.

One thing that is pretty much a certainty, If a rogue nation detonated a nuclear device up above the U.S., there would not be a rogue nation to deal with moments afterward.

NK being provocative is much different than NK being utterly ignorant. They know full well what the aftermath would be for such monumental stupidity. They will likely shoot off a few missiles to intimidate and if war broke out, it would be conventional.

Just my take, I did sleep at a Holiday Inn express last night. lol

138 posted on 04/07/2013 5:16:51 AM PDT by servantboy777
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To: Deathtomarxists; ansel12

Hook, line and sinker.


139 posted on 04/07/2013 5:23:22 AM PDT by Rebelbase (1929-1950's, 20+years for full recovery. How long this time?)
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To: Viennacon

‘Whatever the case, you should be vigilante.’

I’m not worried. The government will protect me...


140 posted on 04/07/2013 5:25:18 AM PDT by Delta Dawn
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