middleagedgamer
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How are contemporary threats more dangerous than the decades long Cold War when we knew for certain that probably dozens of Soviet nuclear-tipped ICBMs targeted DC? IIRC, there exists a Continuity of Government schematic which addresses a catastrophic scenario.But, if you destroy Washington, D.C. in its current state, you destroy the United States. Simple as that. That's like removing the brain (literally, why else do you think it's called the "nerve center?"). Scattering the operations would make accomplishing that a lot harder.
How are contemporary threats more dangerous than the decades long Cold War when we knew for certain that probably dozens of Soviet nuclear-tipped ICBMs targeted DC? IIRC, there exists a Continuity of Government schematic which addresses a catastrophic scenario.
To my knowledge, no modern nation has ever dismantled its capital city due to possible external threats.
It does have certain upsides. It also sounds expensive.That doesn't mean it isn't a good idea.
It's only a one-time charge, for the cost of relocation.It does have certain upsides. It also sounds expensive.
The Internet also has vulnerabilities. Look at the huge problems Iran is having with Stuxnet.After that, the costs of maintaining it (due to long-distance communication) will be minimal, compared to past generations, due to the Internet.
It's only a one-time charge, for the cost of relocation.
After that, the costs of maintaining it (due to long-distance communication) will be minimal, compared to past generations, due to the Internet.
Actually, I'm oblivious. Enlighten me.The Internet also has vulnerabilities. Look at the huge problems Iran is having with Stuxnet.
It would be better than wiping out the entire government.Of course, then you could knock out the entire legislative procedure with an EMP.
The computers might be temporarily disabled, but at least the Congressmen will be alive. They can simply resume their duties immediately after the EMP subsides.
Fine.Um...any piece of electrical equipment that isn't triple copper plated is fried by an EMP. It really isn't all that different than being hit by a power surge. It all has to be completely replaced.
You seem to think that the federal government does not already use computers extensively for their everyday activities.I don't know if we are necessarily anymore secure relying on our communication networks for government than having them all in the same physical area. Given how sophisticated cyber attacks are probably going to become in the coming decades, I don't think I would want to risk having our government grind to a halt because of a powerful piece of malware.
External USB drives. That's precisely how Stuxnet was introduced into the Iranian computer system that manages its nuclear facilities and programs. That happened in mid June. They're still having problems regaining control of their computers.Just remember to save all your files to external flash drives.
Just remember to save all your files to external flash drives.
You seem to think that the federal government does not already use computers extensively for their everyday activities.
After all that computer spending during the Space Race and the Cold War, there was no turning back. Now, the federal government uses computers almost as extensively as we do.
A cyber attack would be no more devastating under this concept than it already is.
Of course, then you could knock out the entire legislative procedure with an EMP.
I agree that congress should legislate over the internet and representatives should work from a local office. There should be one representative for every 250,000 person. The House should organize into 12 primary caucuses and each caucus should elect a leader. The leaders and members of the intelligence committee should go directly to Washington.
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