BS: Rumsfeld in Space

Subject: BS: Rumsfeld in Space
From: Donuel
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 10:05 AM

His space war is finally on track

http://www.globenet.free-online.co.uk/articles/counter_space_doctrine.htm


last page of one of his Congressional recommendations for war.

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Subject: RE: BS: Rumsfeld in Space
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 11:46 AM

Verbal diarrhoea methinks.

Subject: RE: BS: Rumsfeld in Space
From: Peace
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 11:53 AM

Smart move on the part of the USA. Certainly makes world domination that much easier. Control communication and you control the spin people put on things. Try a few days with not internet, telephone, TV. Welcome to the world of the future. BIG BROTHER--George, you were right.

Subject: RE: BS: Rumsfeld in Space
From: Amos
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 11:56 AM

In effect, the new document establishes as fact U.S. Air Force intentions not only to weaponize space, but also conduct anti-satellite operations, possibly preemptively, against enemy military satellites as well as those with primarily civilian functions and satellites owned and/or operated by third-parties (whether governments or commercial entities).

While, as an Air Force publication, the document's precepts are subordinate to higher-level doctrine (both internal Air Force and at the Joint Chiefs level) and DoD policies, the new doctrine is important for a number of different reasons.

It sets a precedent in that it represents the first time the Air Force has officially articulated counterspace as a part of the Air Force's overarching mission. It states, "This publication codifies United States Air Force beliefs and practices on the use of counterspace operations in planning and executing military operations." [2]

It further seeks to establish "space superiority," with counterspace as the "ways and means" to that end, as a first-order strategic and tactical priority for all military operations, on a par with achieving air superiority. "U.S. Air Force counterspace operations are the ways and means by which the Air Force achieves and maintains space superiority. Space superiority provides freedom to attack as well as freedom from attack (AFDD 1). ...Space and air superiority are crucial first steps in any military operation." [3]


Brrrr.


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Subject: RE: BS: Rumsfeld in Space
From: Rapparee
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 01:48 PM

This has been discussed since the 1960s. Again, what else is new?

You don't need sophisticated laser weaponry or nukes to take out a satellite. Just fire a missile containing ball bearings into an orbit counter to that of the satellite you want to take out and release the bearings in a cloud. The satellite flies through the cloud and it's like running into a shotgun blast....

Subject: RE: BS: Rumsfeld in Space
From: Boab
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 01:40 AM

Rumsfeld in space? There's enough vile shit up there already.

Subject: RE: BS: Rumsfeld in Space
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 07:17 AM

If only he was - without a suit....

Subject: RE: BS: Rumsfeld in Space
From: Greg F.
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 09:35 AM

Excellent place to put him- the Orion Nebula comes to mind....... &
sooner the better.

Puts me in mind of the Muppetts.