tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25271954816116877992024-03-05T10:53:28.030-08:00Dominipede sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-5678625215426593632013-02-25T16:19:00.001-08:002013-05-14T05:41:35.389-07:003,9 (the dominipede is just one BIG lie, conspiracy angle, final plea)The dominipede is just one big lie, nothing more, nothing less<br />
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(Close from the part I narrative perspective - original voice).<br />
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The entire concept of the dominipede is based on a simple premise - spreading a lie. Is it reasonable to hold a foreign or domestic terrorist, someone acting with sinister intent, to a higher standard than others who lie... Not a good idea when your entire culture seems to thrive on deception, misrepresentation, cheating, lying. Most people lie because it's an easier way to obtain and maintain power. Power and lying too often go hand in hand. And what's weirder, the general public seems to really "get off" on exposing them. You can sum it up in one word - GOTCHA! The dominipede is a stiff price to pay for that one "Gotcha" moment.<br />
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GOP Rep. to Obama: 'You Lie!'<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgce06Yw2ro (You lie! Rep. Joe Wilson - SC)<br />
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If you think about it, all of society lies...it's just more institutionally ingrained. Gambling is illegal... unless it's church bingo and casinos, powerball and scratch off tickets. Drugs are illegal... unless they're sold by Pfizer or Astra Zeneca. Loan sharking is illegal... unless it's Goldman Sachs or Bank of America. And the world's oldest profession (prostitution)is illegal... unless "you put a ring on it." (Beyonce) <br />
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Sports:<br />
audio: Neil Young "Needle and the damage done" - Live Rust<br />
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Lance Armstrong - Doper, Liar, Cheater: Did Armstrong's PR Move Backfire?<br />
http://www.extratv.com/2013/01/18/doper-liar-cheater-did-lance-armstrongs-pr-move-backfire/<br />
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Bill Belichick - Spygate (wearing hoodie)<br />
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Pete Rose gambling scandal<br />
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Mark McGuire - Steroids scandal<br />
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audio: Milli Vanilli - Baby, Don't Forget My Number<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReklDIQS-n8<br />
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Beyonce lip sync national anthem<br />
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Religion:<br />
audio - Metallica "Leper Messiah"<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ1z-QPr6ZE<br />
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Benny Hinn: "Let the bodies hit the floor" - 2 whispers, intro<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lvU-DislkI<br />
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Benny Hinn - Let the Bodies hit the floor: Smackdown edition<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLH7LHrYpLs<br />
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Benny Hinn - Skywalker (closer)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCAuP9qulH4<br />
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Catholic church protecting pedophile priests<br />
Jerry Sandusky morphing into a picture of Pope Ratzinger (with the hat)<br />
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Business:<br />
audio: The Who - "Won't get fooled again"<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjA_RtsBfAo<br />
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The seven dwarves: I believe that nicotine is not addictive<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQUNk5meJHs<br />
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Fraud Bernie Madoff Push by photographer ("don't push me")<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jESY1YReUrQ<br />
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ABC News - Martha Stewart Indicted (This case is about lying, lying to the FBI, lying to the SEC)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT31I9uCspw<br />
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Sex:<br />
audio: Fleetwood Mac - "Little Lies"<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JjQGVtZrE0 <br />
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Bill Clinton - I did not have sexual relations with that woman<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBe_guezGGc<br />
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John Edwards Admits Affair<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1sPvLpG0T4<br />
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Raw Video: N.Y. Rep Weiner's Anti-GOP Rant ("It is a shame... a shame)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O_GRkMZJn4<br />
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South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford Admits Affair<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxKg0jZ45H4<br />
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South Carolina governor's Marc Sanford claimed to be hiking the Appalachian Trail. A good friend of mine actually hiked the entire Appalachian trail. It took him 13 months. (Pic of Ken Dague)<br />
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"I'll be back" Arnold Schwarzenegger<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Liu6sEJPd4A<br />
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Anthony Weiner, Gary Hart, David Petreaus <br />
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In politics & war:<br />
audio: NIN - "Terrible Lie"<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTrVmqrf_1k<br />
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Richard Nixon - I'm not a crook<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh163n1lJ4M<br />
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Telling Lies - Reagan (arms for hostages)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHXq8TRejow<br />
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George H. W. Bush - Read my lips<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP9_kkzfN-w<br />
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George Bush 16 Words - Sought Significant Quantities of Uranium From Africa<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvvXnVyJ8lA<br />
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Dead Wrong: Colin Powell's UN Speech<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYBA9JD5oW4 ("What we're giving you is facts and evidence based on solid intelligence")<br />
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As you can see, the good 'ol USA sure loves it's lies.<br />
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I'll leave you with one final thought. I'm not inclined to speculate on the infamous "who dunnit" question. But in the case of a dominipede accomplished through a viral blitzkrieg, you'll have the biggest conspiracy the planet has ever seen. Because everyone would have been in on it and you'll never be able to adequately punish the guilty parties. The scale and scope of justice would be rendered a futile, worthless concept. Imagine the notion of trying to file wanton, reckless endangerment charges against individuals who had not only had no malicious intent, but no understanding of what the hell was even going on in the first place. That's a strong premise for the greatest conspiracy of all time. <br />
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The Shawshank Redemption - The tunnel<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlKZujGZi0I<br />
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Like I've been saying from the git-go, the only way to solve this problem is to admit that it exists. I tried to tell my own congressional Representative David McKinley. He lives about a 1/2 mile from my house. Even though I mailed it to his home address. He never got it. Even though I confronted him and handed him the same literature a second time - still no response. I just hope he gets this DVD, like everyone else did. If not, I'll make an extra copy just in case... but I won't be holding my breath... well unless of course, I get caught up in a stampede. <br />
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So here's what am I asking of you: As long as there's a 1st amendment. As long as there's freedom of speech... Just talk to people about the issues I've raised. Tell them what I've said. Tell them about the dominipede. After all...<br />
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"<i>Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.</i>" - George Orwell<br />
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<br />sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-48543538092520755472013-02-25T13:04:00.003-08:002013-02-26T12:02:57.952-08:003,8 (other examples of an AGS)Once again, I must reiterate... Is it acceptable for some people to die, in order for there to be change? Sadly enough, and I hate to admit this, maybe an isolated artificially generated stampede is what must happen for there to be change. But the dominipede is not an acceptable outcome. <br />
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Even after all of this, you might be thinking... Well, I've never seen an artificially generated stampede. I still need more evidence. Well, think about this... somewhere an AGS is happening right now... just as you're watching this documentary. Fear and greed are 2 emotions that will always dominate the financial markets. <br />
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The Great 1929 Wall Street Stock Market Crash (panicked wall street traders)<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BUDKd8Q7Jw<br />
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MGEX - The final minute of trading in the pits, forever (small group of traders)<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S43zvtdJcxI<br />
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CBOT Trading Soybean market pit trading (good phone ring at the beginning)<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZEBz01t5vg<br />
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I thought soybeans were supposed to be good for you. Perhaps not the future of soybeans.<br />
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Opening Bell at the MGEX Trading Floor (good reaction footage of shushing segueing into the bell)<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejxhnUzGKGQ<br />
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Maybe you need something bigger...<br />
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The Best Flash Mob Ever in NYC<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG7F9G4AEak<br />
3:14 - 3:25 (flashlight battle in Central Park)<br />
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Sidenote - Although ultimately unsuccessful, forest fires were viewed as a weapon by the Japanese in the Oregon Lookout Raids of 1942. Japanese forces dropped bombs with the alleged intention of spreading wildfires, but the fires were held under control. This attack was the first and only time the continental US was bombed by an enemy aircraft.... until 9/11. Just goes to show you that one persons awareness campaign and attempt to educate the public is another persons potential weapon of mass destruction. Even in the world of asymmetrical warfare, there's still a balance and symmetry.<br />
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"KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON." - 1939, during World War II - England designed a public relations campaign in an attempt to assuage civilian fears should a German invasion occur.<br />
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The second authorities get wind of a "mass bomb threat hoax" - the image could be shown in the corner of a jumbotron. Once again, I must emphasize... this matter will eventually have to be addressed. Why not be proactive? Why sit idly by, waiting helplessly, for a potential 9/11-scale tragedy to unfold. The choice is yours. The good news... it costs nothing. There are no aircraft carriers, no military bases, no weapons. The problem is solved through knowledge and awareness. The big choice you have to make... Do we solve the problem BEFORE... or AFTER?sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-51742233501772464272013-02-25T12:45:00.000-08:002013-02-25T12:45:24.763-08:003,5 (strategies to combat the AGS - general awareness campaign)It's peculiar that I would suggest greater govt. involvement to solve the AGS/dominpede problem. More of the catch-22, I suppose. But that's exactly what I'm calling for. So here are my suggestions to combat the AGS. As I've alluded to, it all starts with awareness. <br />
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This documentary is admittedly very U.S.-centric. I needed to give it a regional context and bring my own life experiences into the equation. But yes, I am cognizant of the notion that an AGS or dominipede could very well occur outside the U.S. Similar events (text induced panics) have already transpired in many nations. This isn't a new phenomenon by any means which makes it all the more frustrating. <br />
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Post-dominipede, I would predict an enormous upheaval within the U.S. govt., basically because you cannot use the excuse of bureaucracy as a shield. Nor is it wise to plead complete ignorance. The existence of this documentary and the manner in which it was submitted should be sufficient in exposing an unacceptable level of incompetence. It is intentionally designed to expose the deniability of the "how could we have known" argument across the board. If you think about it, there are some eerie overtones very similar to the Bin Laden "determined to strike in America" memo. <br />
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An accidental side-benefit to the creation a documentary, assuming it's accurate, is that it will likely expose some of our leaders as self-serving cowards. If you're aware of the existence of this documentary and are afraid or unwilling to admit it, that's bad. But even worse, if you did view it and purposely deny ever having watched it, that really speaks volumes. Because it directly infers that you're more concerned with political survival and your own selfish interests, rather than the safety of your constituents and welfare of the American people. The American public deserves bold and brave leaders, not just those who can buy the office seeking self-aggrandizement and accumulation of power for its own sake.<br />
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If the dominipede happens in the near future, I would predict immediate resignations or firings of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Chairman of the FCC and possibly the Director of the FBI. Presidential impeachment proceedings based on the blatant level of inaction would likely be part of the mix as the politics of division would quickly emerge front and center. Don't forget Rahm Emmanuel's motto "You never want a serious crisis to go to waste." This would become the rallying cry of the minority party. Kind of ironic (if it happens during an Obama administration) that it would potentially come full circle based upon the words of the mayor of Chicago.<br />
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I'll even go one step further with the predictions. Obviously, lawsuits would likely be lobbied against the govt. and I think such a class-action case would be fast tracked straight to the Supreme Court. My hunch is that the court would dismiss such a class-action suit. They would rule that an AGS or dominipede was an event too hypothetical in nature. You cannot hold the federal govt. accountable for every foreseeable tragedy that MIGHT happen. And too place that high a burden of safety upon the federal govt. is an unreasonable expectation. Just thought I'd throw that in there because it would take a long time to resolve this mess. <br />
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And I'm well aware of the notion that someone might use the mere existence of this documentary as a political weapon to undermine the current administration, largely due to the lose-lose proposition. When exposed to this information, from a political standpoint, there's very little upside. You're either accused of unnecessary fear-mongering, an elitist stance (the general population is too stupid to know the difference between a real bomb threat and a hoax - the president must think the general population is really stupid) or just blatant incompetence. Either way, if you acknowledge the AGS and it unfolds on your watch... you own it. Your administration takes the blame. <br />
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This was only intended to be viewed by members of Congress. But I'm not naive. I imagine it could be used to further the agenda of the party not currently in power. If it's used to establish temporary leverage, I can live with that. Judging from history, the pendulum will probably swing back. This is not about partisan politics. This is about saving lives and preventing a worst case scenario catastrophe.<br />
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In the event of the dominipede, you'll likely hear 1 of 3 govt. narratives. <br />
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Plan A. - (likely) That a plan to combat the AGS was in the formative stages of being developed. My participation in the matter created problems and hindered the eventual implementation and/or solution. To discuss these matters openly would be a violation of existing cybersecurity laws designed to protect the general public. Basically, it's the age-old defense - we can't show you "our hand" let alone "our cards." It's simply a matter of national security. <br />
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Plan B. - The govt. had a "secret plan" in place to mitigate the dominipede, but my actions directly compromised it. I doubt the U.S. govt. would explore this avenue in the aftermath of a dominipede because not only would it reek of desperation, the media would be morally compelled to closely examine and try to discredit it. Public distrust of the federal govt. would likely be at a "fever pitch" in the aftermath of a dominipede. To take an absolutist approach to such a complex, overreaching problem wouldn't make a whole lot of sense.<br />
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Plan C. - The govt. is NOT negligent because nobody could have ever fathomed of such an "X" event. However, with it being public knowledge that the entire US Congress was sent this DVD, that might be a really tough sell.<br />
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I'm also aware that a dominipede would force the federal govt to resolve other key issues:<br />
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* What exactly constitutes a credible threat. Under what circumstances does the federal govt have the authority to directly contact its citizens through cellular devices. How fast can they do it, to how many people, in how big an area.<br />
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* Is there a line in the sand between dangerous free speech and dangerous hypothetical free speech? Are there certain national security issues that can never be openly discussed?sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-75238763894667919382013-02-25T12:34:00.003-08:002013-02-26T12:06:22.029-08:003,3 - (What if I'm wrong)Another good question to ask... What if I'm wrong about all of this? Well...<br />
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You'd have to convince me that the concept of an artificially generated stampede has NEVER been raised in govt. We know this to be false because I have tangible evidence. The correct answer - of course it has been raised. But nobody can act to solve the problem because that would require acknowledging the existence OF the problem. And if you acknowledge it, you own it. If it happens on your watch, it's your fault. It's all part of the catch 22. <br />
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What if the U.S. govt has a plan in place to counteract the viral blitzkrieg and the dominipede? Well... you'd have to convince me that they conduct real-time, universal monitoring of every text message, every phone call, every form of communication. And you'd have to convince me that this secret counter-program extends to every ballpark, every megachurch, every county fair, every arena for every event. Anywhere and anytime a large crowd congregates. And there are trained communications experts everywhere that have the magical ability to calm large crowds OR have the autonomy to instantly shut down the entire internet and telecommunications industry. With one giant kill switch. If such a program exists... or is currently being implemented... or is even under remote consideration, than we are truly a doomed nation.<br />
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Do I fear reprisal? Good question. In an ideal world, if I could convey that I am not driven by financial motivation, that should be enough. But if you piss off the U.S. govt or try to demonstrate a degree of superempowerment as is the case with most whistleblowers, I think it's a safe assumption that you will encounter some blowback. Being the most visible person to have made an issue of this, I'd expect to be attacked and discredited. All the usual routes I've previously touched on. Whenever you suggest a bold course of action, that's to be expected. By raising the issue, it could endanger the authority and control of the current administration. Especially if you're proven correct and the most powerful force on the planet, the U.S. government, is viewed as culpable and negligent. It's yet another facet of the unusual catch-22. I've always had this weird premonition that if I came to be viewed as the most despised person on the planet, I could probably handle it a little better than most. I can handle all the accusations and vitriol, just don't lecture me on not knowing how humanity works. Don't call me naive. Don't label me a fool. Other than death or imprisonment, that's the only way you really could hurt me.sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-34107491965279571682013-02-25T12:32:00.002-08:002013-02-25T12:32:48.422-08:003,2 - (suspected govt. reaction to me, demonization campaign, manifesto) What would happen to me in the event of the dominipede? I imagine there are 2 likely scenarios. I'll likely wind up dead or incarcerated by the federal govt. based on some kind of conspiracy to make mass terroristic threats. I can accept this. Sometimes, in order to safeguard the lives of others, one must place their own life in jeopardy. But regardless, dead or alive, I would become the target of one of the most aggressive smear campaigns ever conceived. This would be consistent with past occurrences where govt. shifts the blame in order to strengthen the case for collective deniability. When the truth becomes unpleasant or inconvenient... when the federal govt. and top officials feel threatened, it's likely they'll pursue an agenda focused on survival.<br /><br />As I've stated, heaping the blame for all this one me, at least temporarily, seems like a probable course of action for the U.S. govt. However, with the existence, knowledge and exposure of this documentary to the entire U.S. Congress, that should prove unusually difficult. Still, I would anticipate a very hostile smear campaign. A narrative will quickly emerge. You'll hear words like atheist, home-grown terrorist, not married, childless, mentally ill, loner, recluse, or possibly just the opposite - had an obsession with being a hero, required vindication. Phrases like criminal history, troubled childhood, thief, vandal, gambler, a history of drug and alcohol abuse, angry, bitter, malcontent. "Person of interest" just won't cut it. You might hear that he was obsessed with stampedes and must have wanted it to happen just so he could say "I told you so." Unfortunately, I just have to be willing to accept this one. And I have. It comes with the territory. It's all part of the catch 22. <br /><br />So be it. The dominipede is NOT about me, it's about an honest recognition of societal fundamentals and morally adapting to the directional future of humanity.<br /><br />In the event of an AGS or worst case scenario dominipede, I'll never be able to convince some people that this whole thing wasn't my fault. I can't even fathom the demonization campaign (especially considering the timeline of this documentary and its content). I think most people would be expecting to see some kind of deranged manifesto. But my thoughts and writings are a lot more difficult to manage. After all, I wrote a book about all of this. And I wrote a blog with about 500 hundred entries since 2005. So there's a lot to sift through I guess. You'll have to make your own determination. I just ask that it's base your judgement on the entirety of my writings, not a 10 second snippet from the mainstream media. Unfortunately, in the event of the dominipede, I hardly think I'll get the benefit of the doubt. Hopefully, the seriousness of this documentary will help my cause.<br /><br />When I started all of this, I knew there was an overwhelming possibility that my efforts would end in failure. I gave it all I could, but in the end it was just too tall an order. Even with the distribution of the documentary to every sitting member of Congress, I still think this issue will not see the light of day. It might be talked about behind closed doors, but my hunch is that NOTHING will be done until AFTER a tragedy takes place. This mindset needs to change. Humanity has to change.<br /><br />I used to think of my opposition in terms of the U.S. government. Trying to superempower myself and devising an unusual method to coerce them into complying with my vision for protecting innocent lives. But the more deeply I became involved, the more I began to realize that the U.S. govt. wasn't really my sole opposition. They were just more of an instrument. My opponents were much stronger intangibles. Pride, fear, greed, paranoia, intransigence, the status quo, inevitability. As if the U.S. govt wasn't a big enough enemy to pick a fight with... LOL.<br /><br />I did everything to the best of my abilities. I tried to do the best I could with the circumstances and the hand I was dealt. Could I have done some things better? Of course. <br /><br />If you want a brief manifesto - you can use this... (OR totally refute the notion of a manifesto - you'll have to expend a little effort).<br /><br />From the start, I've been adamant that at some point an AGS will occur. I know this based on common sense. That's what makes it so frustrating when nothing is being done about it. This whole thing is unusually complex but it all can be summed up in a sentence or two. A couple years ago, I concluded the general public had a right to know that if they receive a threat or panic inducing message on their cell phones while in a crowded setting, there's a very strong possibility the "threat" is fictitious. It's almost surely a hoax designed to create a stampede. In a pre-AGS world, the people simply don't know this. They have a fundamental human right to be afforded this knowledge. The individuals who were injured or died deserve better, whether it be 1 person or 1,000.<br /><br />The federal government is aware of the potential for a dominipede and refuses to adequately protect its citizenry. In this case, providing them with vital information and situational awareness.sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-81532326486113416592013-02-25T12:27:00.000-08:002013-02-25T12:28:59.863-08:003,1 - the future (dominipede has occurred, statement & apology)PERSONAL REACTION<br />
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I. Despite my effort to raise awareness, an artificially generated stampede has occurred. People are immediately going to ask the questions, "Why did this happen? Why couldn't it have been prevented?" That's probably why you're watching this documentary. I am not a religious person. The world has enough people that pray their lives away. Still, I'll offer a prayer, not to a God or some deity or anything like that, but more a prayer for the sake of humanity... I'll pray that it wasn't the dominipede... Unfortunately, every hunch, every fiber of my being tells me that it was - based on all the factors I've outlined, but especially the malicious intent progression and the generational warfare arguments regarding OODA loops, ease of transaction costs and significant rate of return. <br />
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Considering that we're talking about an event along the scale of 9/11, I think it's important to make a few predictions of how everything would unfold in the aftermath of the dominipede. Please realize that just being able to comprehend that there would one day be an AGS is NOT in itself some kind of extraordinary achievement. It was purely common sense. That's what makes this whole thing particularly frustrating. Everyone acknowledging the inevitability but refusing to act because it would be a break from conventional norms.<br />
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So I guess it all comes down to this. History will likely show that I was the only one either brave enough, or foolish/stupid enough, to make an issue out of all this. And in its aftermath, when the retribution issue is raised, another series of questions will be asked. "Who should be held accountable? Who do we blame?" And after the dust settles, "How do we move forward?"<br />
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Saf, what if it happens and you get blamed? After 2 years, I still don't have a satisfactory answer for that one. All I ask is that everyone explore the real truth. If you honestly take a look for it, you'll find it. But it is complex. You cannot summarize everything in a 15 second news sound-byte.<br />
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What if, by raising the issue, you put an idea in someone's head, and they make it happen. That's a question I often hear. I can't accept this at face value, because the idea itself could have been conceived by anyone. The viral blitzkrieg (if that's how it all transpires) is an incredibly generic concept. There's no sophisticated hack or ingenuous manipulation of text alerts systems. There's no reliance or breach of top secret documents or classified govt. information. Although the subject matter is unpleasant, all the points raised are grounded in common sense and readily available for public consumption. And while the subject is mostly taboo, the knowledge and understanding of the dominipede could be comprehended by an average teenager. So while this argument might sound reasonable, if you look at it objectively, it falls apart under serious scrutiny. sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-71786962419483329912013-02-12T08:14:00.004-08:002013-02-12T10:17:47.511-08:002,14 (Experiment #2, call for action)VIII. Experiment #2<br />
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A. Moral imperative to superempower myself and expedite awareness regarding the AGS<br />
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Decision to do something nobody has ever done. Hold a private movie premiere with every member of Congress. On June X, I sent a Dominipede DVD to all 535 members of Congress. We'll see what happens. I will encourage them to take this issue directly to the President and implore him to take immediate action through executive order. People are often more compelled to act when they hear their own words. <br />
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If Barack Obama stalls or fails to act, I would implore political leadership to take immediate action within their own states and districts. Contact stadium and arena management and encourage them to implement a plan of their own. <b>Everything starts with an awareness of the problem. An acknowledgment that the problem exists.</b>sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-10859879489275116752013-02-12T08:12:00.003-08:002013-02-12T10:29:34.395-08:002,13 (Experiment #1 - book, meetings, letters, responses, analysis)V. Timeline of my personal experiences. Experiment #1 - so here's what I decided to do.<br />
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Laid the groundwork and provided a written, substantive account of what my intentions were. I wrote and edited it mostly over the 2011 summer. The book was supposed to be about the AGS, but only one chapter would have made for a boring read, so I chose to embellish it with chapters on art, labor, leisure, music, people, politics, religion, sports and a promotional brochure. It's just an unusual autobiography filled with bizarre, but true stories. Easy 3 hour read. Unlike the majority of writers, I had no interest in trying to profit, so I just threw it up on the internet. There were also larger, more substantive moral issues regarding its content.<br />
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B. Meetings w/ Burgoyne & the FBI<br />
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(Interview with Burgoyne)<br />
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Explanation of meeting with Burgoyne (1-15-12). Interview. He told me he wished more people would take an interest in things like this.<br />
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Then, I went to the FBI on 2-22-12 (footage of shiny brand new building in a shattered, decrepit downtown Wheeling) and informed the field representative that I would be disseminating my concerns to the DHS, FCC, DOE and university leadership. He listened but seemed mostly indifferent. "What do you want me to do about this?" was the question he kept asking. I asked him "what will you be doing about this?" He responded, "when this meeting is over, I'll write a report covering our discussion and send it up the chain." "Can I get a copy?" His response... no. I ran into him months later at the annual Ogden 20K and informed him of my progress. Having just completed a challenging half marathon, he was in a great deal of pain and didn't have much to say. I would characterize his level of interest as slightly annoyed and somewhat standoffish. Curt but courteous. <br />
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C. Letters sent on March 1, 2012 (university leadership, DHS, FCC, DOE)<br />
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17 written responses in the time frame of March 1 > April 20, 2012<br />
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University of Cincinnati<br />
University of Missouri<br />
Clemson University<br />
University of Virginia *<br />
Virginia Tech *<br />
Rutgers *<br />
Eastern Michigan University *<br />
University of Nebraska *<br />
University of Southern California<br />
San Jose State University *<br />
University of Oregon<br />
University of New Mexico<br />
The Ohio State University<br />
University of Washington *<br />
Duke University<br />
US Army West Point*<br />
University of Georgia<br />
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* - denotes the use of my term "Artificially Generated Stampede."<br />
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Why would a distinguished, educated individual use the term AGS? A term he/she was completely unfamiliar with. The term "artificially generated stampede" is entirely my own. Chances are they reviewed the material and made a conscious decision to use that term. Even though no such term officially exists.<br />
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Phone calls from various people with a wide range of concerns. They all seemed concerned regarding the issues I had raised. They wanted to know what I knew. It's my opinion that they had never been exposed to the concept of the AGS. <br />
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Air Force & Dept. of Education responses<br />
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Why would the Superintendent Lt. General specifically praise me for having the "courage to step forward" and bring this matter to his attention? Likely because, from a military perspective, he understands the negative consequences of potential real world action.<br />
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Why did the DOE respond? It's my contention that this letter was never supposed to have been written, let alone sent. There exists a massive bureaucracy designed to protect those at the highest levels. Being physically briefed on every hypothetical is not going to happen, because if something unanticipated happens, guess who gets the blame. Guess which administration would be held accountable. Guess whose administration just went down the tubes. Don't underestimate the power of the "Bin Laden determined to strike in America" memo. The general population didn't handle that too well. I can guess they'd be even less receptive in the aftermath of the dominipede. You meant to tell me that everyone knew about this and nobody did ANYTHING??? Not only that, but they were purposely NOT informed. And it wouldn't have even cost them anything? <br />
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Why the DOE response - probably because they rarely deal with hypothetical national security issues, as does the FBI, FCC and DHS. Even still, the response was very far down the chain of leadership - certainly an attempt to insulate and/or shield the Secretary from inaction should an AGS occur on his watch. His official title speaks volumes. <br />
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The Dept. of Education does flex its muscle from time to time. Makes you wonder if they would fine a university in the event of a stampede. What constitutes the precise amount of time for "warning people in a timely fashion."<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhd9B0JrmZM<br />
CBS news (0:00 - :16)<br />
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D. Letters sent on April 20, 2012 (university leadership follow-up)<br />
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At this juncture, sensing the U.S. govt. would not take a legitimate proactive approach, I omitted them from future correspondence.<br />
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7 responses<br />
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University of Texas at El Paso<br />
The Ohio State University<br />
Clemson University<br />
US Army West Point*<br />
University of Virginia*<br />
Penn State*<br />
University of Wisconsin*<br />
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E. Letters sent on May 1, 2012 (ALL NFL owners, Roger Goodell, 6 auto racing reps)<br />
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no responses<br />
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observations - disappointment, especially in the face of the Atlanta owners meeting. An exact opposite course of action was set in motion, likely predicated on concerns about money and the fan experience, with no regard for safety. Talking points from the owners meeting. <br />
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The initiative is to get WiFi in all of our stadiums both for mobile devices including telephony. We want to make sure fans when they come into our stadiums don’t have to shut down – they can bring their devices. We want them to have access to the same amount of information, have access to our RedZone channel, have access to highlights, and be able to engage in social media including Fantasy Football. When you come to our stadiums, we want to make it a great experience. That is what it is about. </div>
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That is the trick. We want to put it in all 31 stadiums. We want to make sure the same service is provided and the same technology is there for the fans. The costs vary from the different proposals we have. It is part of the reason we are looking for new technology partners that can help us address what I consider pretty complex problems. </div>
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F. Letters sent on June 20, 2012 (to the pool of 30 individuals who responded to my concerns)<br />
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2 responses<br />
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Virginia Tech*<br />
The Ohio State University<br />
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3rd piece of correspondence from Gordon Gee, President of OSU. As an overseer of one of the biggest stadiums in the country, I applaud him taking a hands on approach. The only person to respond to ALL 3 of my letters.<br />
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G. Letters sent July 10, 2012 (directly elected representatives)<br />
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Erikka Storch meeting. Interview.<br />
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Senator Joe Manchin* <br />
WV Dept. of Military Affairs and Public Safety (Joe Thornton) response<br />
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VI. Observations about my letter writing campaign in its entirety<br />
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It took courage and integrity to respond to my letters. I applaud those who acted professionally as my concerns were difficult to comprehend and virtually impossible to adequately address. I imagine there were many who wanted to engage, but came to the conclusion that there words might someday come back to haunt them. They might have surmised it to be a fishing expedition. And they would have been correct. Please understand - those who decided to respond or contact me are worthy of great respect, not scorn or ridicule. This is a challenging issue. And trying to find a reasonable solution, results in other issues surfacing.<br />
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VII. moral imperative to make a documentary<br />
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Director of National Center for Sports Safety and Security Lou Marciani initiated contact. He was unfamiliar with the concept. He seemed focused on mitigation strategies. I tried to explain that this wasn't a good overriding strategy. Unless of course, you can execute that same strategy wherever there's a large crowd - at every rock concert, every state fair, political convention, megachurch, baseball game, arena event, etc. There is a place for mitigation, but it would have to work in tandem with a larger awareness campaign. He ultimately told me, "What you did was important. You did a good job in bringing this matter to everyone's attention. But in the end he said, "Well, there's only so much you can do. You can't solve all the world's problems." He said this because it's incredibly difficult to reprogram human behavior. And while I agree with that particular notion, it's my contention that we do not have a choice in the matter. The only moral choice is to be proactive. We must try.<br />
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I refuse to accept a defeatist mindset. In my mind, the dominipede is an unacceptable outcome along the scale of 9/11. Therefore, I have chosen to act. So here's what I have done...sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-19086490857705173402013-02-11T10:02:00.000-08:002013-02-13T07:04:15.393-08:002,12 (dominipede, scenarios, viral blitzkrieg, malicious intent, precedent)IV. Theorizing of the Dominipede<br />
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Definition - <i>a series of simultaneous human stampedes likely the result of a viral blitzkrieg</i><br />
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A. Potential scenarios. (College, pro, racing facility)<br />
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College football stadiums in the East Coast and midwest time zones would be particularly susceptible as there are a large number of overlapping, afternoon major home games. The Division 1 early schedule is purposely set to take advantage of lesser known opponents in some of the largest stadiums in the more congested parts of the US. But the 1 pm pro-slate of games represents the greatest concern. There are usually a minimum of 9 games that directly coincide. Also, a large scale auto racing event could easily be targeted in conjunction. <br />
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I have very serious reservations with regard to discussing projected injury and casualty figures. I would encourage you to look at other past stadium stampedes and extrapolate. Human beings are human beings. Some countries might have more more money to allocate and a greater preoccupation with public safety, but fear and panic are indigenous to everyone. Newer, professional stadiums are far more dangerous than most older college stadiums. Much steeper staircases, bolted plastic seats, more amenities and clutter. Tighter and more secure entrances and exits. Most outdoor stadiums have spiral, open air rotunda. This could result in people being forcibly lifted over the ledges and falling to their death. Racing facilities are a wild card as well. Harder to predict with the all-encompassing noise levels. This could certainly factor into adding to the level of confusion. Many wear ear protection, thus further augmenting the problem. A Nascar race in progress is in the 130-140 decibel range. <br />
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B. concern of the likelihood of a viral blitzkrieg (definition) <br />
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viral blitzkrieg definition - <i>a bombardment and exponential spread of panic inducing messages via electronic social media platforms. </i><br />
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The viral blitzkrieg easily represents my greatest degree of concern. There is no necessity for professional hacking expertise or a sophisticated comprehension of telecommunications systems and the internet. Just simply overwhelm an entire region with panic inducing messages. Text messages, emails, social media, robocalls, retweets. Sent to employees in the media (particularly news reporters), individuals in radio and print media, high profile local individuals, celebrities and politicians, stadium employees and first responders such as police and firefighters. People in these occupations have a greater tendency to utilize smart phones. You'd be putting bomb threat evacuation protocol in the hands of the general public. These people should not be in a position to make critical decisions. Their reactions would unknowingly become a course OF ACTION. Remember, the dominipede is an event that unfolds in REAL-TIME, in the REAL-WORLD. Furthermore, think of what would happen if two or more stampedes unfolded in real-time. Think of the reaction from the public at-large witnessing this unusual phenomenon on live television. Their likely response would be to alert friends and family in other stadiums. Their message would be simple. Something is terribly wrong. Get out of there now. There isn't a do-over. There is no second chance. An electronic retraction would be of little comfort to the victims - we've seen these things play out in the televised media especially in the last decade.<br />
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Gabby Giffords has been pronounced dead.<br />
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CONFIRMED: Rep. Giffords & 6 others shot dead!!<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fkRXzxobic<br />
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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returns to the house <br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRMnXCuKn94<br />
9:09 - 9:22 (Nancy Pelosi commenting about the courage and return of Gabby Giffords)<br />
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Gabrielle Giffords Speaks at Senate Judiciary Hearing on Gun Control<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqzcu2mGoc<br />
The time is now. You must act.<br />
1:18 - 1:24<br />
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As we all discovered, there's a big difference between being alive (reentering the halls of Congress, date) and being dead (Breaking News - Giffords has died, date). But in this day and age, there's a rush to get the story first, at any cost. When news unfolds in real time, people make mistakes.<br />
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Gore beats Bush - 2000 election night, excerpt from the movie Recount<br />
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CNN Supreme Court overturns Obamacare<br />
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<a href="http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/416046/june-28-2012/cable-news-gaffe-on-obamacare-supreme-court-ruling">http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/416046/june-28-2012/cable-news-gaffe-on-obamacare-supreme-court-ruling</a><br />
Cable News Gaffe on Obamacare Supreme Court Ruling<br />
The Colbert Report - 2012 - 28 - 06 - Video Clip, Comedy Central<br />
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We've seen the big screw ups. <br />
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After all, you can always issue an apology later. There once was a time when a journalistic source would feel great shame over releasing false information. Nowadays, you just get a little blip apology. At least in the print media (Dewey Beats Truman),<br />
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if its a big one, you get a retraction... the next day. <br />
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Now imagine a scenario when they're not even trying to discern the truth, they're simply reporting what is transpiring. They're simply broadcasting the news. If a dominipede occurs, you would witness the images unfold in real-time. The facts and information, the complexity overload, causes and impetus surrounding the event would prove largely irrelevant. The live broadcasts would unintentionally serve as an expedited weapons delivery system. And for one moment, imagine the dynamic if tens of thousands of different cell phones are ringing and vibrating... and people are reacting. All of a sudden, everyone simultaneously receiving panic laden information.<br />
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There seems to be this outdated 1950's-like understanding of evacuation protocol. It assumes that the person issuing the threat will CALL it in DIRECTLY to the source. That's a very obsolete way to approach emergency evacuation protocol in this day and age. If you think about it, it's the modern day equivalent of children hiding under their desks during a nuclear attack.<br />
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Duck & Cover<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXntRJk7wCQ<br />
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3:05 - 3:18 (explanation of duck and cover in the event of an atomic bomb)<br />
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3:29 - 3:33 (2 kinds of attack, with warning & without warning)<br />
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6:12 - 6:15 ("it's a bomb" - duck and cover footage)<br />
6:49 - 6:54 (atta boy, Tony. That flash means act fact)<br />
7:29 - 7:32 (school bus duck and cover)<br />
7:49 - 7:52 (picnic lunch duck and cover)<br />
8:47 - 8:52 (kids in the hallway, "you're on your own") <br />
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There's an unwillingness to discuss the indiscussable. There's the same mentality, same disconnect with stuff that happened a half century ago. <br />
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Military theorist John Boyd is recognized as the founder of OODA (observe, orient, decide, act) loops.<br />
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OODA loops are everywhere - counterinsurgency strategies, in business, whether to go to the movies or stay at home, the decision to watch this dvd.<br />
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When OODA loop are severely compromised or nullified, that's really what makes a terrorist attack successful. <br />
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And these days, everything unfolds as breaking news (a second snippet thunder/lightning snippet)<br />
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C. likelihood of malicious intent progression<br />
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If a group or individual was intent on deliberately executing an AGS, they would likely gravitate toward the dominipede. I think it's obvious that someone with this type of insidious, malicious intent would seek to inflict the heavy casualties. It's called maximum impact or getting the most "bang for your buck." It's the same reason our country builds more powerful bombs<br />
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BLU - 82 Daisy Cutter <br />
Daisy Cutter -- Extermination on the move<br />
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Or the infamous bunker buster bombs you might have heard about that would neutralize Iran's underground nuclear facilities.<br />
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Bunker Buster bomb<br />
Bunker Buster Bomb in action<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuniKsBxZ10<br />
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If you think about it, it's the same reason a suicide bomber will cover himself with rat poison and nails. Making the matter considerably worse, in the case of the dominipede, money and death are not determining factors or considerations for the individuals(s) executing the attack. <br />
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D. Precedent <br />
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Society does not remain stagnant. 9/11 set a precedent. Everyone always knew that planes could be used to attack large buildings, but until that moment, humanity thought of hijacking in terms of demanding ransom or airing a grievance. That quickly changed. Humanity already knows that cell phone messages can create a panic. And it has already transpired countless times, but we haven't yet experienced that calamitous tipping point.<br />
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But I refuse to accept the retroactive mindset. This time, the stakes are way too high. People do not have to needlessly die in order for the government to act. With regard to the dominipede, it's necessary to break with the traditional big government retroactive approach because the potential result, the dominipede, is cataclysmic. We must set a new precedent.sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-81510423189490918932013-02-10T07:25:00.001-08:002013-02-12T09:27:15.742-08:002,11 (cell phone culture)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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G. The cell phone culture: <br />
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I just sent myself a Woof (The Office)<br />
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When mentioning the other triggers, I neglected to state the most obvious. Neglected to mention the utter reliance and addiction to cell phones and cellular technology. The culture. (cell phone zombie apocalypse). Likely to get worse. Seems to be trending in that direction. Greater interconnectedness, not less.<br />
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<br />sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-68449356659767834232013-02-10T07:21:00.002-08:002013-02-12T09:26:57.921-08:002,10 (ineffectiveness of government)F. Ineffectiveness of govt. in dealing with the problem:<br />
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2008 Homeland security doc on stadium evacuation.<br />
Misspellings and obsession with non-issues. Basically 77 pages of stating the painfully obvious. Outlining every potential problem imaginable, including "mayonaise" left out in the sun at the "concessation" stand. Every issue including the "Accidential" release of chemical, radiological and biological weapons. Shouldn't these be classified as intentional. Everything seems to be on the table except the most pressing one, the potential for stampedes and the evisceration of emergency evacuation protocol. Then again, that would likely open up a can of worms. It would necessitate exploring more challenging concepts and result in a much longer report. And most important, it's an admission of a problem that requires a universal solution.<br />
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It would also seem that there may be a reluctance to confront this issue directly for fear of being accused of trying to stoke a culture of fear and paranoia. Many claim the United States government is drifting toward a police state. Such a decision, could be interpreted by the general public as a move in that direction. There could very well be a public outcry, and if there was, it would be understandable. But considering what's at stake, I believe this to be a reasonable from a cost/benefit perspective.sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-47647325854109358552013-02-10T07:20:00.004-08:002013-02-12T10:26:06.769-08:002,9 (generational warfare)E. historical progression of recent events: <br />
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In global terrorism, there is a trend toward economic systemic disruptions and spectacular events that visually resonate. There's also a rise in declining transaction costs as was evidenced in 9/11. Less than an estimated $250,000. For the cost of a nice house, reverberations in the trillions with regard to war, a massive govt. reorganization and the launch of the Dept. of Homeland Security. It will happen because it can happen. In my mind, there's an inevitability to this because as unpleasant as this might sound, it's a cheap way to kill innocents and instill fear in the population at large. Contrary to popular belief, people do fight back. Think about the retaliatory ideas someone might have if their children were killed in a drone strike. Think about it from different perspectives. Warfare evolves and goes through phases.<br />
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Indiscriminate killing of civilians without weapons
represents a dangerous evolution in generational warfare. As the
largest manufacturer and distributor of military hardware, it's
incredibly unlikely the United States government would acknowledge the
AGS, let alone the dominipede. It runs absolutely juxtaposed to the
entire model of our defense industry. Also, since there's virtually no
money to be had, there's even less incentive to raise the issue.
Furthermore, and most important, if you acknowledge it, you own it. And
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W.D. Hamilton's Selfish herd theory - the desire to congregate toward the center mass. Mostly based on survival and predation instincts. <br />
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300,000 birds<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81wFZavdhPU<br />
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I'll admit. That one was computer generated. But it does make you think about response mechanisms.<br />
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There's a reason for the variety of terms. It's because human herding instincts are part of the evolutionary process, consistent in all life forms, even bacteria. Migration of the wildebeest on the Masai Mara. I've witnessed it first hand.<br />
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The Great Migration of the Animal's in Serngeti 480P<br />
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Even with accurate information, peoples ability to make rational decisions are still compromised and overridden by the herding instincts. sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-21653279518000155882013-02-10T07:18:00.003-08:002013-02-12T11:19:29.589-08:002,7 (text message is a trigger, gun comparison)C. a text message is just another trigger. nothing more, nothing less<br />
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Assassination attempt against Bulgarian politician Ahmed Dogan<br />
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Political Suicide Budd Dwyer<br />
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Think of a cell phone as a weapon. A gun. Think of a text message as a bullet. Now picture tens of thousands of phones and tens of thousands of messages. (Roger Waters - Rapid machine gun fire).<br />
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The Wall (HD) - Movie by Roger Waters<br />
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Outside The Wall & In The Flesh?. Roger Waters live concert Pittsburgh PA 7-3-2012 (plane crash)<br />
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I've already touched on the variety of triggers that induce panic. I do think it's critical to understand that this is a universal, human concept. Although most major stampedes occur at religious festivals and sporting events with a concentration in Europe, Africa, and Asia, stampedes are fundamentally a human problem. When it comes to stadiums seating, some people will wrongfully try to convince you that the problem revolves around general admission vs. an assigned seating approach. This has no legitimate bearing on the ability to induce panic. I suspect, since stampedes in the U.S. are less frequent, there also might be a general "Americans aren't as susceptible to panic like other cultures" consensus. I strongly believe this to be erroneous. <br />
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Crowd panic and stampede at a rave party in Los Angeles<br />excerpts from June 29, 2010<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu4DlwE0Bu8<br /><br />:11 - :28 (screams)<br />1:21 - 1:32 (bloody girl)<br />1:36 - 1:43 (motionless man) <br />
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If anything, we are a paranoid, yet strangely complacent culture with a high degree and obsession with technological interconnectivity- this would lead me to believe that we're very susceptible to an AGS. sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-78768786805570378162013-02-10T07:14:00.000-08:002013-02-12T09:34:02.436-08:002,6 (unfamiliarity with the AGS)B. Unfamiliarity with the concept.<br />
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Because emergency evacuation is a sensitive, taboo subject, there is a strong reluctance to engage in any meaningful dialogue. So people just don't really know that a legitimate order to evacuate would NEVER come from a cell phone. If you give them enough time, perhaps they could figure it out. But unless the topic is availiable for public consumption, the masses will remain dangerously ignorant.<br />
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What might a message say? I refuse to speculate on the exact wording of a message or stream of different messages. This is one of the areas where I will draw a line in the sand concerning what is morally acceptable. However, I will say this, if you were to hand me a pen and a piece of paper, I could likely think of about 50-100 messages and subtle variations off the top of my head.<br />
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If you pose the AGS scenario - many will tell you. Ohhh, I'd just stay put. I think that's easy to say that in hindsight. But in a real panic where you see multiple individuals falling down a steep flight of steps or witnessing a person literally being forced off a spiral rotunda plummeting to the cement below... When someone climbs over a seat and kicks your daughter in the head, you just might have a different reaction. Factor in alcohol and an unfamiliarity associated with widespread panic because the issue has never been raised = a recipe for disaster.<br />
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When a stampede erupts, rational behavior goes out the window. Panic becomes the standard.sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-45590371500613897982013-02-10T07:13:00.000-08:002013-02-12T09:34:20.660-08:002,5 (personal credibility and experiences)III. Why I think it would work:<br />
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A. Personal credibility on the topic. <br />
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Scrolled list of concerts, sporting events. complete list <br />
Olga Watkins - Drink up yinz bitches - Sports <br />
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Zach and Miri clip (Roethlisberger is huck it, chuck it, football)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTLjobt6PaM<br />
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Knowledge of stampedes. Interest in asymmetrical and generational warfare. No classes or degrees are afforded in this realm, at least none where I graduated from West Liberty State College... now known as West Liberty University. sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-18866296021080880432013-02-09T13:52:00.003-08:002013-02-12T09:34:44.175-08:002,4 (hacking, Anonymous interview)C. potential for hacking any of the above <br />
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And what if it's a hack? What if it's a dedicated or proficient computer hacker or group of hackers. The prospect for hacking is material for a documentary in itself. The quantity of Fortune 500 businesses and govt. organizations that have been dealt a cybersecurity setback due to hacking is impossible to grasp. Making the problem even worse, many hacking incidents get covered up or go unreported for obvious reasons. Needless to say, if it's a hack, all bets are off. <br />
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Anonymous - Better than asking who was the latest hacking victim, the superior question is to ask, which organizations allocate more money on cybersecurity.<br />
Just who is more secure? Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman or Marshall and West Virginia Universities, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation or either of the NFL teams in the state of Missouri (Chiefs and Rams). Again, who spends more of their budget on computer security... banks like Chase Manhattan and Citibank or Nascar and Indy racing. <br />
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Anonymous - I would recommend you explore the concepts of widespread multilateration and mass trilateration techniques (used for modern day GPS systems). Explanation. This should present an area of serious concern. sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-86276052295001409732013-02-09T13:13:00.001-08:002013-02-12T09:35:00.922-08:002,3 (cloned lists, bulk text messaging)B. cloned lists of cell phone numbers and the use of a mass or bulk text messaging service<br />
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Some universities have outsourced lists of fans' cell phone numbers to telemarketing organizations. It's an attempt to find new customers and bolster season ticket sales. But you need not look too far if you're worried about the prospect of a cloned list. The lists already exist in the form of campus text emergency alert and various other opt-in notification systems.<br />
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What if someone obtained a list of 100 fan cell phone numbers in a crowded stadium? With access to a bulk text messaging service and a nefarious agenda, what could they be capable of doing? What about 500 corresponding cell phone numbers? What about 1000? What about 5,000? What about 25,000? sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-77400998507376101132013-02-09T13:12:00.000-08:002013-03-05T05:31:54.602-08:002,2 (emergency text alerts, opt-in notification, twitter, wireless carriers)II. Ways it could happen:<br />
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A. intentional misuse of a campus text alert system, opt-in notification system, official twitter feed, wireless carrier<br />
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From February 2012 to April of 2012, the University of Pittsburgh experienced what can only be termed a bomb threat epidemic. The university's final count of bomb threats was 52, targeting 160 buildings that lead to 136 evacuations. The climate of continuous bomb threat disruptions severely impacted campus life and operations. The University of Pittsburgh's use of the word "bomb" on their official twitter feed and campus text alert emergency system became routine and commonplace.<br />
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Has every major university been properly briefed about the potential danger associated with transmitting a bomb threat evacuation notice while up to 100,000 individuals are in a confined setting? On their campus text emergency alert system? On their twitter feed? Twitter is a powerful social media format and with the simple press of a button, a message can be spread exponentially in a split second. The entire notion of Twitter is centered around the idea of instantaneous, widespread distribution of small pieces of information. It does not factor in content, let alone, intent. And with brief messages and abbreviations, there's also a lot of room for misinterpretation. Consider your mental reaction to the following message.<br />
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The FBI has issued an immediate evacuation of Heinz Field.<br />
The FBI has issued an immediate evacuation of Heinz Field?<br />
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Just one character, a question mark, directly impacts ones interpretation and potentially their split second decision making. <br />
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One of the most publicized trials of 2012 was the Jerry Sandusky case. Penn State's official twitter feed made the precise verdict, 45 guilty counts out of 48, available roughly 2 minutes in the twittersphere before the major media outlets announced the verdict. The entire business model of twitter revolves around dispensing small pieces of information in the quickest amount of time. Accuracy or verifiability are not tantamount issues of concern. Sounds like it could be a recipe for disaster. You've heard the expression "good news travels fast." I would suggest that bad news travels even faster. <br />
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I receive messages from the Steelers Smash Alert system while their games are in progress. Usually it's just the halftime score. I've grown accustomed to the fact that it's accurate information. I'm sure others who get Smash alerts would agree with this sentiment. But what if this message said something radically different instead of a routine scoring or injury status update? How many people in the stadium could this impact? Consider the reaction of individuals who aren't in the stadium, but have family or friends they know to be present. Would every one of these people be able to instantly comprehend the consequences of their actions, even if they were seemingly well-intentioned?<br />
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What if the message originated from a wireless carrier? Dec. 12, 2011 Verizon "Civil Emergency in this area until 1:24 PM EST Take Shelter Now U.S. Govern" alert in central New Jersey. (Still photo of SMS). No admission of responsibility. No accountability. Oh well, someone must have screwed up. Could it have been a "malicious hoax" as termed by the Monmouth County Sheriff or was it just a mistake? Will there ever be an investigation? I don't know. You tell me. Interesting side note - The 911 emergency system was overloaded as this incident played itself out. How would this impact peoples reliance on standard emergency operating systems? Existing systems would be severely compromised.<br />
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Whatever you wish to call it, Personal Localized Alert Network or Wireless Emergency Alert System... if you implement a policy to directly and efficiently contact U.S. citizens you have an obligation to discuss the potential downside.<br /><br />government alerts, imminent threat alerts, extreme weather alerts, AMBER alerts, presidential-level alerts.<br /><br />It strikes me as painfully obvious that if the U.S. govt. is going to use these systems to "protect" its citizens, they have a moral obligation to explain that there are very specific situations where these same platforms could be used to reek havoc. sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-76359372174005203262013-02-09T13:04:00.001-08:002013-02-12T09:36:40.563-08:002,1 (Artificially generated stampede, bomb threat protocol)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dominipede Part 2 - (the present)<br />
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I. Theorizing of the artificially generated stampede <br />
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In 2011, I became concerned about the potential and inevitability of something I referred to as an artificially generated stampede. <br />
It wasn't really some magical epiphany. It just came to me while I was exercising.<br />
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DEFINITION - AGS (artificially generated stampede) - <i>a sudden rush of people likely induced through electronic short message services</i><br />
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It struck me as blatantly obvious that at some point during the course of humanity, likely sooner rather than later, an AGS will occur. <br />
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Might be better to start with the basics. A brief examination of stadium emergency evacuation protocol. This is sensitive subject matter, so I'll only give a brief overview. Every so often, we'll see a stadium deal with an emergency evacuation. It's usually due to inclement weather, such as lightning strikes. There is a very specific way to evacuate a large crowd. First, a message (possibly in concert with a widescreen or the jumbotron) is delivered over the public address system asking for everyone's cooperation. A second message is then issued to clear the field of all players and personnel. That message is repeated until the initial phase is complete. Then, a third message is delivered to evacuate the crowd. It's repeated until the the crowd has completely evacuated. Obviously, these things take time. 20 minutes to safely evacuate an NFL or NCAA Division I stadium is by any means, a conservative estimate.<br />
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I found myself a recent participant of a real-time stadium evacuation at a WV Mountaineers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd game in 2011. It was due to imminent lightning strikes. Other than a college student charging the field and doing "water angels" on the WV logo, the evacuation was an effective one. So I speak from real-world experience.<br />
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How would this process be different if it were there was a bomb threat emergency? That's an interesting question. After all, there's a big difference between a bomb threat condition and a bomb threat emergency. It should not come as a shock to know that just because someone calls in a bomb threat or scrawls the word "bomb" with lipstick on a restroom mirror... That in itself, is not reason to stage a full-scale evacuation. Things like this have happen far more often than the public is aware. There's an obvious reason that you wouldn't launch a complete evacuation every time someone phones in a conventional bomb threat. PRECEDENT. Evacuation would set a terrible and unacceptable precedent. <br />
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For example, the following incident is public knowledge. A 73,000+ capacity crowd witnessed a Jan. 7, 2012 playoff game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans. <br />
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local headline - http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/01/lions_fan_admits_calling_in_bo.html<br />
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Sensing a loss, a disgruntled Lions fan from Jackson, MI phoned in 2 separate bomb threats. According to the indictment, he told the receptionist, <br />
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In the second message, which was recorded by police after the first threat was reported, he ordered, <br />
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<i>"I want you to relay a message to the sideline: If your stupid Southern team keeps winning, there will be ... severe consequences, OK?"). </i><br />
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There was no evacuation. A real-time evaluation of the threat took place and it was correctly determined that a full scale evacuation would be inappropriate. In June of 2012, Shawn Payton (who strangely enough, shared the same name as the Saints head coach suspended for Bountygate) pled guilty to a charge of transmitting threats to injure in interstate commerce. His punishment was 60 days of home confinement and 3 years of probation. <br />
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Now if there had been real-world actionable, verified intelligence that a bomb was in play, it would have required a different course of action. There's a reason I'm sharing this information. It's because the final decision to evacuate rests in the hand of the incident commander, police chief, stadium manager or whoever is ultimately in charge. There is one thing everyone in this position will agree on - whoever has the ability to make the final decision regarding evacuation will tell you the same thing - that you would NEVER evacuate a stadium by transmitting a mass text message. I DEFY you to find a single incident commander who would make the claim that evacuation instructions delivered through mass text messaging is a good idea. Because it isn't. Because it would irreparably alter the nature of the evacuation. It could very well create a mass panic. The delivery manner in which information is disseminated is just as important as the message itself. That's why you would utilize the PA system and in some cases if available, the jumbotron. To present a coherent, scripted message that cannot be misinterpreted. A clear, unified set of instructions is critical in maintaining an orderly evacuation process.<br />
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Standard evacuation protocol has been rendered inadequate by the ubiquitous presence of cell phones. Of course, there are a variety of more tangible ways to create panic and induce stampedes, but that's a matter you can explore of your own volition.<br />
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Considering that about 90% of the American adult population has a cellphone and an ever increasing number of those people use their cell phone to connect to the internet, a source for real time information... Considering the fact that over 6 billion text messages are sent per day in the U.S. Consider the rise in text-induced flash mobs, the prevalence of hacking, an escalation of bomb threats - I asked myself a simple question. "Does it all just stop there with flash mob pillow fights and choreographed dance routines, or will eventually people end up getting killed." <br />
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Think about the recent 2013 nightclub fire in Brazil.<br />
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Ringing cell phones symbolize chaos of Brazil nightclub fire.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-aFe94vPh4<br />
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<b>Following 9/11, many people wondered what could possibly be next. What's in store for us... for humanity? Ten years later, there was a man who conceived of a future moment in time. A catastrophe that could have been prevented but there was little concern and no government resolve. But it would manifest itself as something completely different. It would represent the ultimate demonstration of terror... difficult to fathom, impossible to quantify. Yet the concept it was based upon was so simple. So seemingly inevitable. How could it be overlooked?</b><br />
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F.D.R.'s First Inaugural Speech: Nothing to fear<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amNpxQANk0M<br />
:29 - :35 ("We have nothing to fear, but fear itself")<br />
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<b>I doubt Franklin D. Roosevelt ever envisioned the Dominipede </b><br />
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<b><br />Human stampedes are a scary business. Difficult to predict. Impossible to control. They just simply don't happen that often in the U.S., but that doesn't mean they can't. Anytime you have large crowds and add that one variable... the induction of panic. Lightning strikes, tear gas, shots fired... an urgent desire to get inside or exit. To be somewhere else... at any cost, by any means necessary. <br /><br />Most people assume that those who perish in a stampede are trampled to death. But really, they die from a process called crush asphyxiation. You literally die standing upright. Drowned by human compression. You literally get the life sucked out of you.</b><br />
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(GOOGLE EARTH PINPOINT IMAGERY / TICKET STUBS REPRESENTATIONS). <br />
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CHONGQING<br />
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The worst stampede in recorded history took place in Chongqing, China during the World War II Japanese bombing on June 6, 1941 After hearing the 'all clear' siren, Chongqing citizens left the shelter, but the air raid siren would sound again causing the crowd to scramble back against itself. It triggered a mass panic, killing approximately 4,000 people, most of them by suffocation.<br />
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(May 24, 1964) <b>Lima, Peru. Peru vs. Argentina. 318 dead and over 500 injured when a referee nullifies a late equalizing goal just 2 minutes from time.</b><br />
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<b><br />With emotions running high, police choose an inopportune time to fire tear gas into the crowd.</b><br />
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CINCINNATI<br />
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1979 "In the News" Cinncinatti Who Concert<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFzXzBQCzjc<br />
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Cincinnati, Ohio - Riverfront Coliseum stampede<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM4DvWOjvHs<br />
3:04 - 3:23 (eyewitness account of the stampede)<br />
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The Who...30 years later<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-p6Qu3vmL8&playnext=1&list=PL2A98300BE7AD7681&feature=results_video<br />
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(AUDIO - The Who: "Won't get fooled again." - We'll be fighting in the streets. With the children at our feet, And the morals that they wroship will be gone.)<br />
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LUZHNIKI<br />
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The Russian Night: The Moscow Disaster on ESPN Classic<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfl_Q7922ZU<br />
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<b>Sensing a loss, some left the frigid stadium early, but when Russian team Spartak Moscow scored an equalizer goal in injury time, fans tried to reenter the stands through a dark tunnel. The effect was referred to as a "human mincer." Sergei Shvetsov would later say, "I wish I hadn't scored." Officials from the former Soviet Union did not disclose the extent of the tragedy for years. In its immediate aftermath, the state run media reported 3 fatalities. Eventually, they upped the total to 66. Years later, it's publicly revealed the number could be as high as 340. </b><br />
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LIVERPOOL<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsYBPdRHDtM<br />
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The Hillsborough Disaster 1989 Unfolds<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_SmM9KuhIQ<br />
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Video investigating Hillsborough 20 years on<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsYBPdRHDtM<br />
2:17 - 2:21 (still clip of the crush against the fence)<br />
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Liverpool (Hillsborough - BBC Newsflash)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2jCm_oWnHo <br />
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AUDIO ONLY - "You'll never walk alone" <br />
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<b>4 years earlier it was Liverpool fans again. This time in Brussels</b><br />
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Liverpool F.C. VS Juventus F.C.<br />
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Heysel Stadium disaster May 29, 1985 Part 1<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8_QpNue5S8<br />
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Heysel Tragedy 1985<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQbW5ww1mCo<br />
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1:50 - 2:02 (vivid description of the stampede. "experiment in fear, humans being filleted")<br />
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Muslim Pilgrims Arriving in Mecca for Hajj<br />
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Inside: Mecca - National Geographic<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFQHgdmJqjo <br />
54:33 - 55:03 ("When you really want to go on hajj, you really feel invited. God wants me. Then you get here and see millions of people. And you're like an ant. And your significance is down to zero. It's a paradox, but it's a good paradox.")<br />
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Nothing suffocates you more than<br />
The passing of everyday human events<br />
Isolation is the oxygen mask you make<br />
Your children breathe in to survive<br />
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That doesn't exist<br />
But I'm not a slave to a world<br />
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Hajj stampede aftermath - CBS News Video<br />
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=1203505n<br />
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<b>73 student fans were injured, six critically, by a crowd crush shortly after a dramatic 13-10 upset victory over Michigan at the University of Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium. Although less common these days, college football fans still occasionally charge the field when celebrating a hard-fought victory. They jump over ledges onto the field, dodge pepper spray and tear down goal posts. Quite often, injuries happen but go unreported. </b> <br />
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Badgers Michigan 1993<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i95oTUxX8MA<br />
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Quote (2010) - "<i>The 18-year-olds were one year old in ‘93," said UW-Madison Police Chief Sue Riseling. "They don't have any recollection of it. Our greatest worry is that what happened in ‘93 happens again. That would be just devastating."</i><br />
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Wisconsin Jump around in student section at Camp Randall, Madison<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tODlPxhbGF8<br />
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Jump Around - Bucky<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uiBQC2--0w&list=PLFE63739F1BC3D57C<br />
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GUATEMALA CITY<br />
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(October 16, 1996) <b>82 killed, 147 injured on a steep stadium stairway prior to a World Cup qualifying match between Guatemala and Costa Rica in the Estadio Mateo Flores in Guatemala City.</b><br />
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Pearl Jam Roskilde Tragedy (PJ20) (sub. espanol)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtv9GT3cMh4<br />
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(August 31, 2005) <b>953 deaths in Baghdad, Iraq at the Al-Aaimma Bridge. A Shiite religious pilgrimage turns disastrous. </b><br />
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Quote - <i>"We were all chanting slogans about Imam Musa, and then people started shouting about a suicide bomber. They started crashing into each other; no one would look back or give a hand to help the ones who had fallen. People started running on top of each other, and everyone was trying to save himself."</i><br />
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<b>Many were forcibly ejected from the bridge into the Tigris River below. There's a reason few people in the U.S. have never heard of the Baghdad Bridge Stampede, the largest single loss of life during the entire Iraq War. Because another disaster stole the news cycle... hurricane Katrina.</b><br />
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Wowowee rescue<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_tuXsLkhU4<br />
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Case Unclosed - Ultra Stampede p1<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saqIFwy0cXw<br />
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(October 5, 2007) <b>An estimated crowd of 150,000 gathered to watch a public execution in a stadium in Sunchon, North Korea. 6 people were crushed to death and 34 injured. Maybe it's just me, but isn't it ironic when people die during a funeral celebration.</b><br />
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Jodhpur India Stampede (Hundreds Dead After Stampede at India Temple)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTx9NXEM_i8 <br />
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CONSIDER - 2008 Naina Devi temple stampede<br />
162 people died when they were crushed, trampled, or forced over the side of a ravine by the movement of a large panicking crowd. Witness accounts suggest that events were initiated after a rain shelter collapsed, which worshipers mistakenly took to be a landslide.<br />
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Walmart stampede - Black Friday<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv-pUeY2jys<br />
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Wal-Mart worker Killed in Black Friday Stampede Covered on Democracy Now<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5EU4GRudvc <br />
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Official Documentary of the Loveparade 2010 Disaster<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y73-7lFBNE <br />
5:36 - 5:53 (explanation of why it happened)<br />
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Loveparade Teil 5<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxd_KlaCiNY&NR=1&feature=endscreen<br />
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(November 22, 2010) - <b>The 2010 Khmer Water Festival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 353 dead, 755 injured. Plenty of blame to go around. But what really sparked the panic? Was it police firing a water cannon? Were there accidental electrocutions? Did festival goers pass out from exhaustion? Or was it just simply a matter of overcrowding?</b><br />
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Shocking video of Cambodia stampede, hundreds killed on bridge<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjn97sqPRsQ <br />
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1:18 - 1:26 (up close imagery of young girls)<br />
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Egypt Football Violence - It's the biggest disaster in Egypt's football<br />
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(February 1, 2012) <b>Last year. Port Said soccer stadium, Port Said, Egypt. 79 killed, more than 1,000 injured. The media claimed it was part of the Arab Spring. Just part of the Egyptian political upheaval. But in reality, many died while trying to exit the stadium. In many cases, the stampede WAS the violence.</b><br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjT6IRov0Hk<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmtUkRcYMx8<br />
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Dozens dead in Ivory Coast New Year's stampede in Ivory Coast<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLGOZKe0UT0 <br />
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<b>As the global population continues to escalate, human stampedes will always be a part of the mix. You can't wave a magic wand and implement a policy that completely makes everyone safe. Because large crowds + panic = disaster. Because regardless of whether people are willing to admit it or deny it, we share genetically ingrained "herding instincts" with other life forms. And when human beings fear for their lives, the vast majority will run for their lives. </b><br />
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CALUMET<br />
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<b>But there was one stampede that truly changed "the way of things." </b><br />
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(December 24, 1913)<b> The Italian Fire Hall Disaster in Calumet, Michigan. 73 fatalities, mostly children. Nobody really knows exactly what happened, but it's been pretty much accepted that someone shouted "fire in a crowded theater." This time though... society got involved. The United States Supreme Court entered the fray and placed reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech. </b><br />
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<b>So what made this one so bad? There wasn't a fire.</b><br />
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<b>Roughly a century later, instead of shouting 'fire' in a crowded theater, I wondered what would happen if someone texted 'bomb' in a crowded stadium.</b><br />
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<b>On March 1, 2012, following the Department of Homeland Security's "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, I sent a letter posing that question to Janet Napolitano. Unfortunately, she never got back to me. (Maybe they lacked the financial resources. I do not know). However, many others did respond. </b><br />
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<b>My name is Eric Saferstein. I'm from Wheeling, West Virginia and this my story. </b>sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527195481611687799.post-44531572374147956612013-02-06T11:29:00.001-08:002013-03-06T15:53:06.267-08:001,9 (Guns, 9/11)<br />
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Dead Aim - Joe Manchin for West Virginia TV Ad<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIJORBRpOPM<br />
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MTV Buckwild trailer<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mXDG6Q2HSo<br />
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<b>Just what is it with all these guns in West Virginia? What if you didn't even need the guns? </b><br />
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<b>Very few human beings ever envisioned passenger planes being simultaneously hijacked and used as 250,000 lb cruise missiles. But once again, society adapted with the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the TSA, airport screenings and reinforced cockpit doors. Everything changed. Yet some have a different take on 9/11. After all, one man's terrorist is often another man's freedom fighter. Where some saw the hijackers as cowards, some saw bravery. Many saw religious fanaticism, others construed geo-political blowback. Where cable news showed delusion and brainwashing, others marveled at the imagination and creativity. But the most significant.... where many experienced the loss of human life and trillion dollar financial toll, others could see the brilliance of asymmetric warfare and unprecedented transaction costs. </b><br />
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<b>9/11 showed us that sometimes you have to think outside the box. </b><br />
<b>In Washington DC, they call it "thinking outside the beltway."</b><br />
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(silent pics of 9/11 memorials, Manhattan reflecting ponds) <br />
(our footage of Somerset Memorial).sonofsafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539343468639512439noreply@blogger.com0