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John wrote:Dear Trevor,

Trevor wrote: > Btw, I have a question: where did the "Country Studies" part of
> the website disappear to? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

The web site was attacked by hackers a couple of weeks ago. I've been
bringing pieces of it back, one piece at a time. I'll try to get to
the Country Studies piece as soon as possible. There's evidence from
IP addresses that the hackers were from China. If true, then I don't
know whether to feel honored or scared to death.

OK, Trevor, the Country Studies are back. While I was at it, I fixed
the links to the maps and flags which actually have been broken for
quite a while. I actually haven't looked at the Country Studies stuff
for quite a while, but really it's quite useful because of all the
links.

Recently I read one news from a mainstream media reporting the hacking of US company website. This is how they reported this which is very typical now a day: first the event is described, secondly, they draw the conclusion that those attacks might be from China or North Korea, then at the end of the story, they were saying like they needed more evidence to prove this. I was very angry. If you need more evidence, why would you hint the reader that the Chinese was the attacker? people are kidnapped by media. I don't know much about the computer, I don't even work in tech sector, but I do know hacker can hack the computer in one country and attack another computer in another country. I am not saying it's not chinese, but in this era, lack of responsibility is quite common.

Yesterday, I was on the D line, a young guy A got on the train holding a cup of coffee. The train started and all of sudden he bumped another man B and the coffee cup accidentally fell on another old man C who was sitting nearby. B apologized to c a few times although it was not really his fault and his bags and clothes were full of creamed coffee too. The old man said a few times that it's ok, accident happens. He then found the empty cup and tried to hand it to man A. This make sense because the cup belongs to A and this is a public train and everybody has to pay its share. Man A refuse to take the cup and saying like "don't be an asshole, I am not gonna pickup a cup that's empty. Certainly old man C was not happy and started to exchange words. It didn't last a few minutes until a lady in her 50's found a plastic bag and put the cup and cap into it. From the beginning to the end, I never heard the young guy A said sorry. So what do I learn from this story: 1) responsiblity, you take in the cup, you need to take care of it regardless of it's status; 2) manner, be careful of the words you choose, people react to these words. The old man has a great manner, he was the guy in worst shape, nevertheless, he said accident happens. He also picked up the cup and tried to handed to the young man before thoroughly cleaning his clothes. Man B was also doing right by apologizing to C. the young man A who was the owner of the coffee cup not only didn't apologize, he also criticize C. The old lady was helping too. (my bad I didn't do anything but watching, but I am ready to support man C if he needed. anyway my bad).

I don't think I need to say anymore.
tx

tx

Dear Gerald,

"Observation -I made a comment to tx2 on March 14 regarding some Chinese history and asked a question, if he was familiar with the Chinese pyramids etc.
He has not responded, has he been busy? did he not want to respond? or has something happened?"

I enjoy your comment, I mean any .
Unfortunately, nothing really happened, the website was down when I had time to reply. Please don't read too much into it. working class is always busy.
It's a great honor if people think I am the hacker, I wish I have the know-how. The timing can't be perfect.
Regarding the pyramid, no, I am not aware of it. I only learned those luxury imperial tombs. It's possible that Pyramid was not the main trend in Chinese history.

Peace.
tx

The web site was attacked by hackers a couple of weeks ago. I've been
bringing pieces of it back, one piece at a time. I'll try to get to
the Country Studies piece as soon as possible. There's evidence from
IP addresses that the hackers were from China. If true, then I don't
know whether to feel honored or scared to death.

Well, if you really have gotten their attention, I suppose both of the above would apply. If I was in their position, I'd want to shut this place down. Kind of makes me wonder what's going to happen to Generation Dynamics once the war's over.

John,

I am certain that you have said enough and plenty to get Chinese spam bots pointed your way. I can't think of any other site that has as vociferously as you been predicting warfare from China. I know that none of my colleagues in the international affairs or the military arena want to give it much credence. Even those actively planning for such contingencies. There is too much belief still in the Chinese desire to be a big economic player in the world. Those buying into this belief (almost all) believe China has too much to lose by involving itself militarily in anything bigger than minor international squabbles.

What they don't want to see is how fragile is the economic underpinnings of the social compact between the Chinese goverment and the Chinese people. China knows very well that if that compact is strained by failing economic conditions that war is one of the few methods of uniting a hungry, economically angry, pollution averse, disaffected populace.

John wrote:Dear Gerald,

gerald wrote: > John - A question about the possible Chinese hacking. Was there
> something posted that could have upset them ? and like what? Or do
> you think it was just mischief?

I guess you don't read my Web Log very much. I've been extremely
critical of China's "Lebensraum" policy, using its vast military
power to bully its neighbors into giving up its own possessions
in the South China Sea. And I've frequently written about
China's plans for preemptive attack on the United States.

Sorry if I missed some of you comments, I recently got back to internet land after enjoying the last month of summer.
I did not think of it that way -- You are right, you ARE a problem.
Question, who reads your site? I am NOT asking for an answer.

Observation -I made a comment to tx2 on March 14 regarding some Chinese history and asked a question, if he was familiar with the Chinese pyramids etc.
He has not responded, has he been busy? did he not want to respond? or has something happened?

Years ago, before the "Iranian" issue developed, an Irian friend of mine mentioned "issues" regarding the Iranian government.
hmmmm

Dear Gerald,

gerald wrote: > John - A question about the possible Chinese hacking. Was there
> something posted that could have upset them ? and like what? Or do
> you think it was just mischief?

I guess you don't read my Web Log very much. I've been extremely
critical of China's "Lebensraum" policy, using its vast military
power to bully its neighbors into giving up its own possessions
in the South China Sea. And I've frequently written about
China's plans for preemptive attack on the United States.

> I live in Seoul, South Korea, within range of NK rockets and
> artillery.

> Everyone I know here just carries on as usual. Is something being
> reported in the American or European press that I have been
> missing? People here barely even mention NK in conversation in
> Seoul, yet the foreign press acts as if war is a few hours away. I
> don't believe anything will happen with NK.

> What do others on this board think? (Just curious.)

I don't really blame South Koreans for not hiding under their beds out
of fear of a N. Korean attack. It's not like there's anything that
they can do about it. Que será será - what will be will be -- and in
the meantime, just carry on with life.

From the point of view of Generational Dynamics, I can tell you
for sure that a war is coming, but I can't tell you whether it
will be next month or next year or later. So in the meantime,
just try to get through the day.

John wrote:Dear Trevor,

Trevor wrote: > Btw, I have a question: where did the "Country Studies" part of
> the website disappear to? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

The web site was attacked by hackers a couple of weeks ago. I've been
bringing pieces of it back, one piece at a time. I'll try to get to
the Country Studies piece as soon as possible. There's evidence from
IP addresses that the hackers were from China. If true, then I don't
know whether to feel honored or scared to death.

John - A question about the possible Chinese hacking. Was there something posted that could have upset them ? and like what? Or do you think it was just mischief?
On a different note - in my Secret Space Program posting one of the other comments not listed had to do with the concept that if 2% only 2% of a population believe or work on an issue they can change events.
Personally, I think there is some kind of battle being waged, and many of us on this site are involved in some way.

Dear Trevor,

Trevor wrote: > Btw, I have a question: where did the "Country Studies" part of
> the website disappear to? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

The web site was attacked by hackers a couple of weeks ago. I've been
bringing pieces of it back, one piece at a time. I'll try to get to
the Country Studies piece as soon as possible. There's evidence from
IP addresses that the hackers were from China. If true, then I don't
know whether to feel honored or scared to death.