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To: zax who wrote (972693)	10/15/2016 10:12:32 AM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572102

Right. The only problem is that it is likely to be something that compromises functionality. Remember Stuxnet? That went off the reservation. But it is an example of what we can do and the Russians probably cannot. It is a problem because Putin strikes me as one of those who responds to challenges by escalating things in the belief that he has a greater tolerance for risk than his opponents. He is obviously not a fan of Sun Tzu and doesn't comprehend the wisdom of not backing your opponent into a corner. This was the thinking behind hitting the 'reset button' of the early Obama administration. It was a gamble that by offering Putin a graceful way to de-escalate the growing tensions and save face. It didn't work. The fact of the matter is that Putin cannot rebuild the Soviet Union. The just don't have the resources. Yes, they have gone on a program of rebuilding their military. But even before the sanctions and the drop in oil prices, Russia just didn't have the resources to match the US, much less NATO. Sure, the Armata tank and the PAK FA fighter are cutting edge, but it doesn't make a difference if they can only afford a couple of dozen of each. It really doesn't matter whether or not they can go toe to toe with the best of the West. The West made a tactical error in pushing NATO to the Russian borders. Especially in the wake of the rounds of humiliation Russia was put through in the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union. Putin was the natural result of what we did to Boris Yeltsin. So in some respects, what is happening with Russia is karma. It still doesn't change the fact that Putin is engaging in brinkmanship. He seems to think that the West is unable or unwilling to counter his moves. He is wrong. Whether or not he is dead wrong is still to be seen. A classical error in history is the believe that if one side is brutal enough or bold enough that their opponents will cower in fear and not fight back. That can be true initially, just look at Nazi Germany being able to take most of Europe, although the fact that most of Europe was composed of smaller militaries than Germany didn't help. But when he pushed the Soviet Union, which had a much larger economy and military than Germany, to the wall, well...

To: zax who wrote (972693)	10/15/2016 10:56:06 AM
From: longnshort	1 Recommendation Recommended By FJB Respond to of 1572102

the whole family is crooked Wikileaks Busts Chelsea Stealing From The Clinton Foundation? - Conservative Intelligence Briefing 8 conservativeintel

To: zax who wrote (972693)	10/15/2016 10:57:14 AM
From: longnshort	1 Recommendation Recommended By FJB Respond to of 1572102

Roseanne: My Show Was Cancelled By “Rapist Bill Clinton” Because I Interviewed Paula Jones 8 downtrend

To: zax who wrote (972693)	10/15/2016 11:03:04 AM
From: longnshort	1 Recommendation Recommended By FJB Respond to of 1572102

Breaking: Summer Zervos' cousin comes forward and drops a truth-bomb on the false accusations against Trump 8 redstatewatcher

To: zax who wrote (972693)	10/15/2016 11:05:01 AM
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WHOA: What MISS TEEN Said About Trump Will NOT Be Aired On CNN This sheds light on their efforts to discredit him. Oh, and she GAVE them this testimony. They just won’t be using it. Can you guess why? “I am going to be very truthful and let ABC know that Donald Trump was an absolute gentleman. I never witnessed any inappropriate behavior whatsoever the entire 2 weeks that I participated in the pageant. I’m sure that none of my interview will make the news since I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with Donald. I do find it interesting and important for people to know that these are the depths the media is going to for their smear campaign,” she added. Rickley’s praise for Trump was backed up by a former Miss Universe manager who came into contact with thousands of pageant contestants and “never heard one accusation against Mr. Trump.” — Infowars Is THIS testimony considered ‘newsworthy’?

To: zax who wrote (972693)

10/15/2016 2:29:14 PM

From: koan

Respond to of 1572102

Yeah, I would think our computer folks are a lot more sophisticated than theirs. That is not a war they can win, I don't think.

I always wondered if we were mounting an adequate cyberspace defense organization?

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I'm certain it is going to be a proportional response. Computer networks will be compromised and confidential data of Putin and associates is going to become public. You can be pretty sure it is already underway, and will never be acknowledged, like the cyber attack on N Korea.

I think we are going to show Putin that we've got better capabilities, if he wants to play that game, he'd better expect like state sponsored breaches in return.