Defense

☆ One Country’s ‘Patriot’ Is Another Country’s ‘Terrorist’

News Analysis: The portrait in Harbin, China’s Railway Station of  a Korean National who assassinated the Prime Minister of Japan, in 1909, has upset the Japanese Citizenry. Both China and Korea are of the opinion that such a ‘Memorial’ to this Event will bring World Peace against Hegemony;  which may lead to Invasion by a Country against another Nation.

Certainly, if one looks at the History of China, in particular, but also of Korea, will find THEIR BEING INVADED, THROUGHOUT THE CENTURIES. 

At the present time, both China and Korea seek to bolster their Defenses against possible future attack by Myopic Nations. The Tu Quoque aspect of  Hegemonic Nations  (HN) is that they decry China and Korea’s Defense Expenditures for modernization while proportionately spending much more themselves! ‘HN’s’ also export more weaponry to other nations by logarithmic proportions than does China or Korea.

Another inconsistency in the logic of ‘HN’s, is for example, China presently funds America $1.3+ TRILLION DOLLARS! Does the funding of an “Enemy”, $1.3+ TRILLION DOLLARS make Any Sense Whatsoever? When has such a colossal Financial Event like this Ever Occurred in the Military History of Mankind? NEVER. Yet, Politicians and the Mass Media constantly harangue about the “Asian Peril”; NONSENSE!

China has much money and does not need a War to help spur its Economy as possibly do other Nations now. The World Bankers who ‘Win By Wars Being Fought’ (a Historical Fact) are not going to financially influence a Nation with Trillions of Dollars in its Treasury; but may do so to a Nation with $17+ Trillion Dollars in Debt.

Which is the ONLY Nation in the World to drop Atomic Bombs on another country? Over the past Five Decades, which is the only SUPER POWER to invade Nations in another Continent?

Intense Thinking can Improve one’s Wisdom.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/lculdlm

☆ Fleeced Greek “Sheep” Finally Get Angry From The “Cold”

News Analysis: For decades complacent Greeks allowed their Politicians and Civil Servants to engage in ‘Economic Treason’; this by engaging in extensive bribery on Military Contracts in particular and Public Works Projects in General. One must ask: Who in the Greek Government reported their suspicions of corruption? Which Members of the Press investigated this obvious larceny? Which Political Party condemned the thievery?  The “Then Complacent” Greeks cannot say today.

Several years of Extreme Austerity suffered by untainted  Greek Citizens is now commencing to produce a reaction to the Financial Demands of Lending European Union Banks. The Greeks want repatriation of stolen funds and incarceration of the thieves; “Klepsia Einai Timoreitai” (Thievery is Punishable) they demand.

The Ill-Gotten Gains of these Traitors must be returned. The benefits of the thievery as enjoyed by the families of the thieves should be examined and if possible returned. America had it “Bernie Madoff Family” who allegedly enjoyed for DECADES the thievery gains of Bernie yet professed total ignorance of the crimes (Naturally). The various leaders of Greece since the 1960’s will also deny culpability.

The World will be closely looking at Greece and see if the Citizens have “Wised Up” to their few  Arrogant Leaders or are they following a ‘Strouthokamilos tis Politikis” (Ostrich Policy) with their heads buried in the Sand. Kairos Tha Deixei.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/19/world/europe/greek-prosecutors-focus-on-corruption-at-the-top.html?src=me&_r=1

Honduras Sovereignty Law Enacted: Investigation, Persuasion, And Then Elimination Of The Narcotics Aircraft Threat

News Analysis: To stop Cocaine Trafficking in Honduran Skies by over-flights going to America, Honduran Officials have enacted a new law. It requires a 18:00 Hours to 06:00 Hours Curfew for aircraft traveling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) altitude and at less than 550 kph  (341 mph). These Aircraft typically have no Flight Plans communicated with Officials and are carrying Illegal Drugs.

When detected at night, Honduran Air Force Fighters will approach the suspect aircraft and tell them by radio to land at a nearby airport for searching for contraband. If they choose to ignore the Air Force, they will be shot down.

This “Day Ruiner” Approach to Illegal Drug Transportation will effectively stifle shipments going North to America through Honduran Air Space.

Some people might think this “Draconian” Law is harsh in that it will kill the Traffickers. While, perhaps true, the number possibly killed by this Law is minuscule to the vast number of Americans who die weekly from Illegal Narcotics Consumption.

Reality.

Reference: http://rt.com/news/honduras-aircraft-drugs-trafficking-822/

☆ U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) $11+/- Billion Dollars A Year Does Not Catch Terrorists But Is Wonderful For White House Unemployment Statistics

News Analysis: Much like the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 55,600 Employees using up $7+ Billion Dollars a Year, the ‘NSA’s” 40,000+/- Employees devour an Estimated 11+Billion Dollars a Year Budget. So, the almost 100,000 in Both Groups do not appear in the Unemployment Statistics of America; How clever!

Unfortunately, as it becomes more evident that the Electronic Intelligence being amassed by the U.S. Government is not helping to catch Terrorists, it is definitely eroding away Americans’ Constitutional Right To Privacy. A further Factual Complication to this Gross “Terrorist Behind Every Bush” Hysteria is the fact that TSA has not shown it is catching Terrorists either! 

The “Panoplia” of almost 100,000 ‘Security’ Personnel CANNOT FACTUALLY SHOW their ‘Catching of Terrorists Who Threaten America’. It can demonstrate  however, that it is weakening the country by “Helping Bleed it to Death” economically.

The World Terrorist Organizations Combined, have not, nor do not now, cost America anywhere near what the aforementioned Two “Security’ Units of The U.S. Government cost Citizens a year.  

All the Terrorists have to do is make various oral or written Hostile Pronouncements in the Media and sit back and laugh as America spends Billions of Dollars more to fund its “Protectors to Fight Against Terrorism”. The Specious Argument that” “ONE Event Stopped is worth the Billions of Dollars Spent” is most likely uttered those who have been Dining at the ‘Public Trough’ their entire working careers.

One CANNOT expect there to be ANY reduction of Budgets to these Two Groups in the foreseeable future. All the two have to do is: When a Terrorist Action takes place Anywhere in the World, have the Media “Play it up Big” in America. Senators and Members of the House of Representatives would be loathe to cut the “Anti-terrorism” Security Budgets then. The approximately 100,000 Voters in the two Groups assure that “Continue Spending Policy” is in force so they can work in such jobs until their retirements in several decades!

The ONLY time the White House does NOT make wide use of the Terrorist Act(s) to aid its Agenda, is when a situation like Benghazi, Libya occurs. Then they conveniently disavow any knowledge of the particulars because they were in Las Vegas, Nevada watching some entertainers perform!

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/kcpmqdu

Greece Department Of Defense (DOD) Procurement Rules Upgrade: Better Late Than Never

News Analysis: The Rampant Corruption by some Greek Politicians, Civilian, and Military Personnel over the past SEVERAL DECADES might be lightly addressed in 2014. The ‘DOD’ may upgrade its Procurement Policies this year. Unfortunately, it appears the many Crooks who stole from the People are not having their Ill-Gotten Gains Confiscated or are they Headed to Prison. Citizens of other countries find the “Economic Treason” which caused many Greeks much pain to be worthy of Penal Retribution through the Greek Legal System. Apparently, the Vested Interests in Athens thinks otherwise. Could it be that Continued Corruption is afoot in Greece?

“Den xero”, a Greek might reply.

That the European Union bails out Greece is notable, but the E.U.  too should demand legal redress against the “Greek Economic Traitors” wherever they have moved.

When is comes to Behavior Modification of ‘Bribees; or Embezzlers, if there is No Pain, there is No Gain (in getting them to change their Evil Ways).

Reality.

 Reference: http://tinyurl.com/mqx265n

A Wise Corporation’s Spy Hire To Help Put Out “Fires”

News Analysis: An American Corporation placed a former Spy on its Board of Directors; a VERY WISE DECISION (according to many International Businessmen). Spies are Inordinately Qualified for many Analytical Jobs (beyond Spying); which today are needed by Global Corporations.

For example, keeping Electronic Business Data confidential from being passed on by U.S. National Security Agency Personnel  to personal friends (illegal and surreptitious, of course) is a task. Also, looking at various Commodities and their Sources can be assisted by these espionage professionals.

Former espionage professionals can stop Senior Managers, who travel on International Corporate Business, from making Deplorable Social Gaffes; such as constantly bowing to various Foreign Royalty as was done by the American President.  Even hiring “Sky Blue” colored limousines to ride around in is poor taste in certain countries. Former Spies can advise about Proper Protocol of which they have witnessed many times in many locations of the world.  

On a greater scale, one only needs to look at the Vast Capabilities in Judgement demonstrated to date by former K.G.B. Leader Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia. He is Without Compare to many other World “Leaders”.

The “Bottom Line” in Today’s World  is: “Wise Corporate Leaders Surmise That Serious Concerns Will Arise For Which Former Spies Can Properly Advise.” Former Spies have ‘Been There; Done That’.

There is NO SUBSTITUTE for Experience.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/2014/01/10/goodyear-adds-former-cia-spy-to-board/?intcmp=obnetwork

“Major Ice Breakers Of The World” Evidence Some Nations’ ‘Think Ahead’ Maritime Policies

News Analysis: The United States Coast Guard has created a very telling Chart: “MAJOR ICEBREAKERS OF THE WORLD”.  It shows an absolute World Maritime Dominance by Russia in Numbers of Vessels and Variety of Power Plants Second to None.

One might ask: “If the United States Navy has so many Aircraft Carriers, Submarines, other ships, why were “Cold Sea” Vessels forgotten by the Pentagon?” Surely having Alaska as America’s 49th State should have compelled the question being asked, one might surmise. Additionally, when America’s vaunted Oil Companies knew about Arctic Ocean Mineral Possibilities (from their Prudhoe Bay experience) would not the Pentagon (or the Department of Homeland Security)  be advised that Icebreakers might be needed?

Now, decades later, America, with its $17+ Trillion Dollars in Debt can ill-afford building new Ice Breakers.  Assistance, if needed (by vessels stranded in the Northern Sea Route from Alaskan waters to Europe) can be provided by Russia. 

The U.S. Coast Guard should have Icebreakers built to handle future needs in colder American Waters. Historically its Members are always up to ANY RUGGED TASK that may befall them. Now, can the Admirals in the Pentagon show a little foresight  and Request Future Year  Funding for New-Buildings for Icy Conditions Sailing in Northern Waters?

Presently America’s Military in the Pentagon is decades behind the Russians in Ice Breaker Technology (and Vessels) as well as in Foresight, some people say.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg552/images/130220%20Icebreaker%20Chart.pdf

If the Greek Bribees Are Caught And Punished, What About The Foreign Bribers?

News Analysis: Greece had created a Financial Debacle of its own accord by ‘allowing’ Foreign Defense Contractors to bribe Greek Officials unabated.  How well ‘Vetted” were those in Power in Greece PRIOR TO Signing Contracts with Defense Contractors?  What Forensic Accounting occurred on EVERYBODY in positions of Authority to be bribed? What Agency in Greece had the Ability to Investigate and the Power to Punish any wrongdoers? Which Bribees vacated Greece and moved to America?

The Millions of Dollars which have exchanged hands from Bribers (Foreign Defense Contractors) to Bribees (Greek Politicians and Defense Officials) have yet to have serious consequences for both groups, many people say. That they committed “Economic Treason To Greece” is understandable, individuals think.  

To date, which of Greece’s Highest Level Government Officials, who have Swiss or other Off-Shore Bank Accounts (from their Foreign Defense Donors) have been tried, convicted, and put in Prison? Instead,  individually, the Sanctimonious Uttering of each  is: “Then Exo Xpimata!”

“Scata!” many concerned Greek Citizens might declare of the Bribees.

Greek Prosecutors should turn collected Defalcation Evidence over  to the International Court. This for favorable dispositions against Foreign Defense Contractors over which they have no jurisdiction. The Bribers should be punished severely. The Misery they caused Millions of Greeks is Deplorable; almost as much as did the Greek Bribees.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.financialmirror.com/news-details.php?nid=31758

☆ U.S. White House Disregards Americans’ Right To Privacy

News Analysis: The Economically “Wealthiest Country In The World”, America, is the World’s “Poorest Country” as to Electronic Privacy Rights.

America, was, is, and apparently will remain, the Least Effective Country in Guarding the Rights of Its Citizens To Electronic Privacy. The United States Constitution, Fourth Amendment, states:

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), as directed by the “White House”, apparently does not agree with, nor behave according to this Amendment’s Simple Mandate. As a result, Factual Evidence from the ‘NSA’ divulges that Americans who are supposed to be “Privacy Protected” by the Fourth Amendment, ARE NOT. Furthermore, Every Person in the World, who uses Cellular Telephones and/or Computers, have their Communications intercepted by the ‘NSA’; as well by ‘Friendly Intelligence Services’ who are acting as Minions of the ‘NSA’.  

Pandemic Paranoia in Washington, D.C., commenced largely after New York City’s Trade Center Debacle, and has expanded into Seeing “Terrorists Behind Every Bush” In Every Country Of The World. This Delusional Behavior, of course, comes at an Estimated Price of approximately $85 Billion Dollars spent a year in America by its Government. It is Prime Business for Defense Contractors who are having their budgets cut in other areas of Systems and Weaponry; they are not complaining.

Unfortunately, it has been widely reported that “NO TERRORIST ATTACKS HAVE BEEN THWARTED BY THIS SURVEILLANCE OF EVERYONE ON EARTH” per an alleged White House Security Committee Representative.

In America, in particular, “Everything has a Cost and a Possible Benefit’. Perhaps  other World Leaders may wake up an say “Enough of this Spying on all of Humanity” and Stop Purchasing American Goods and Services”.  The White House will see that the cost of this Psychological Pandemic is outweighing any possible Benefit of “Catching Terrorists”.

Actual Terrorists might be laughing since they have achieved something seldom achieved on a Destructive Scale so large: A “Sleepless” Washington, D.C. which is spending $85 Billion Dollars a Year and achieving next to NOTHING.

The ONLY FINANCIAL WINNERS from this charade are the Defense Contractors and the Hundreds of Thousands of Career Employees in the “Intelligence” Business World-Wide. It is an Excellent “Make Work” Program.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/01/03/justice-department-appeals-judge-ruling-against-nsa

☆ Bribery By Corporations Display, Not A Lack Of Product Quality, But A Dearth Of Managerial Integrity

News Analysis: Government Bribery is condemned by the Leaders of  India. To illustrate its resolve in fighting “Government Economic Treason” to the Country, it has rescinded its Purchase Agreement with its tainted foreign Helicopter Manufacturer; which had factually paid bribes to some Indians. 

The Ironic aspect of this Legal Broach is that the Excellent Helicopters manufactured by this Airframe need no additional enticements for selling. To those persons who understand Aircraft Construction and Flight Characteristics, they sell themselves.

Now, other Purchasers of Helicopters from this Manufacturer possibly may have their Integrities questioned by the Public. This aspect is  regarding Bribes these Purchasers may have received to induce them to purchase  their Helicopters? “An Unfortunate Public Speculation” Corporate Public Relations Departments may declare of this ‘down-stream fallout in the Real World.

One should realize though that this Manufacturer got caught; other Airframes, doing business around the world, have merely NOT YET been. Payoffs are Pandemic in the Aircraft Industry; World Wide for both Commercial and Military Aircraft.

The Government of India (especially Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Defense Minister A.K. Antony) is to be commended  for its Anti-Corruption Decision. Hopefully, other Governments of the World will also follow this approach. They need to realize: “Government Bribery is Economic Treason to their Countries” (it is Nothing Less); then they may take Proper Punitive Action against the “Bribers” as well as the “Bribees”.

Pervasive Pandered Perquisites are so inculcated in “Big Ticket” Sales to be considered “Standard Operating Procedure”. For example, in much of the World Aerospace Industry, this is the case. Not only for “Bribes to Induce Purchases” as aforementioned, but also “Bribes to some Prime Manufacturers’ Managerial Personnel” so the Smaller Corporation can engage in Business with the Prime Manufacturer. “If You do not Pay, You do not Play” is their ‘Swan Song’. This is especially wide-spread.  Naturally, the ‘Prime’s’ Specious Denials are to be anticipated.

As Governments, actively  pursue corruption, the Aerospace Industry in particular, in all of its aspects, will slowly be cleansed. Then, and only then, will Governments get the Best Products for the Best Prices. Prime Manufacturers may then ‘awaken’ and  will  only solicit business from Suppliers who are proven to be “Beyond Reproach”.

Presently their are many “Rotten Apples” in the ‘Composite Barrel’.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.siasat.com/english/news/india-scraps-770-mn-agustawestland-chopper-deal