Jan.10.2010
by Ed Beakley
EEI#20 “What kind of war?” – continued (6 of ?) – 5 Myths about keeping America safe from terrorism
Essential Elements of Information for a Culture of Preparedness … familiar arguments about what can and should be done to reduce America’s vulnerabilities are again filling the airwaves, editorial pages and blogosphere. Several of these arguments are based on assumptions that guided the U.S. response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks — and unfortunately, they […]
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Jan.10.2010
by Ed Beakley
EEI#19 “What kind of war?” – continued (5 of?) – Boundary Layers
Essential Elements of Information for a Culture of Preparedness A ”lesson in aerodynamics” might be of interest as painting- hopefully- a useful “picture” of the period from shortly before the September 11, 2001 8th hour, 46th minute, 40th second impact of American Airlines Flight 11, on through the remainder of the day as initial reaction and response […]
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Jan.08.2010
by Ed Beakley
EEI#18 “What kind of a war” – continued (4 of ?) – War? What War?
Essential Elements of Information for a Culture of Preparedness As stated previously this site is not specifically focused on war and warfare, and most specifically, it has never been intended as one providing political commentary. The “kind of war” – as essential element of information- series is being extended because today’s war, how we define it, […]
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Jan.07.2010
by Ed Beakley
EEI#17 “What kind of war” – continued (3 of ?) – Civilian Courts no place for terrorists
Essential Elements of Information for a Culture of Preparedness Fooling ourselves into thinking that terrorism is a just a criminal problem best handled by halfhearted security measures and civilian courts that rely on a “reasonable-doubt” standard is both naive and dangerous. Bob Brooks is the Sheriff of Ventura County California. He has a Master of […]
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Nov.30.2009
by Ed Beakley
EEI#16 “What kind of war” – continued (2 of ?) – On War, On Crime – the Intersection
Essential Elements of Information for a Culture of Preparedness “At this stage, the drug cartels are using basic infantry weaponry to counter government forces,” a U.S. government official in Mexico said. “Encountering criminals with this kind of weaponry is a horse of a different color,” the official said. “It’s not your typical patrol stop, where […]
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Nov.28.2009
by Ed Beakley
EEI #15 So What Kind of War Is It? (First in a Series)
Essential Elements of Information for a Culture of Preparedness This site has stated that it is neither a military/warfare specific -oriented or focused site nor is discussion of war and warfare its main operational theme. Rather, the focus is decision making in severe crisis and disaster environments with issues of leadership as obvious necessary […]
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