shockedcanadian
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This is a great listen from a man who spent 25 years in the military and spent time as one of the top men in the Indo-Pacific. You can't buy this kind of intelligence. Listen to it twice if you have the time. This is one source link, you may be able to find another.
Some key takeaways for me:
1. He suggests that American intelligence agencies (and government) know far too little about China (and their system). This is shocking to me as I first learned of Chinas rise with some suspicion in 2003 after reading with interest a book that promotes their in-roads into U.S industries. I suspected immediately with some alarm that this would have long-term consequences for all of us as the Middle Class would disappear.
Are America really as naive as some suggest? He suggests the focus on the war on terror lead too many resources to be played in that theatre and too few understand China well enough. Shocking to me at this point. Was the MSS THAT good??!
2. A real concept I never thought of too deeply but he is correct, it is high time that the U.S (and all Western governments) speak clearly to their citizens in a frank and direct manner about the threat. They need to speak clearly and rally a national identity, as Reagan did when facing communism, so that citizens can be prepared and have focus.
China has been conducting these domestic "PSAs" for simplicity of terms against the U.S for years. It is vital that we do the same. No sugar coating or pretending. The head of the FBI is warning Americans. I am telling you that they are active in influencing California and New York in particular. MSS has been more effective than any other agencies in modern times IMO. Controlling the narrative in their favor. Placing high ranked spies in the U.S government, some of them caught. How many not caught?
3. His assessment of China extending more advanced with their fake drills into Taiwan and elsewhere. Normalizing these actions until the day when they really act. This includes the build up before hand for which he said the U.S at one point could count on a 90 day advanced notice through information but China has decreased that heads up time.
4. Something I suspected as well, Chinas build up of nukes is to ensure that like Russia threatened with some success in order to paralyze the West. They are investing a great deal on nukes. An odd decision for a nation looking for a peaceful existence. In fact, this nuclear build-up might be the strongest indication of future objectives.
There are many other learning points in this interview. Well worth the listen and a reminder that many of us aren't spreading fear, we are hoping for the best but expecting the worst.
Some key takeaways for me:
1. He suggests that American intelligence agencies (and government) know far too little about China (and their system). This is shocking to me as I first learned of Chinas rise with some suspicion in 2003 after reading with interest a book that promotes their in-roads into U.S industries. I suspected immediately with some alarm that this would have long-term consequences for all of us as the Middle Class would disappear.
Are America really as naive as some suggest? He suggests the focus on the war on terror lead too many resources to be played in that theatre and too few understand China well enough. Shocking to me at this point. Was the MSS THAT good??!
2. A real concept I never thought of too deeply but he is correct, it is high time that the U.S (and all Western governments) speak clearly to their citizens in a frank and direct manner about the threat. They need to speak clearly and rally a national identity, as Reagan did when facing communism, so that citizens can be prepared and have focus.
China has been conducting these domestic "PSAs" for simplicity of terms against the U.S for years. It is vital that we do the same. No sugar coating or pretending. The head of the FBI is warning Americans. I am telling you that they are active in influencing California and New York in particular. MSS has been more effective than any other agencies in modern times IMO. Controlling the narrative in their favor. Placing high ranked spies in the U.S government, some of them caught. How many not caught?
3. His assessment of China extending more advanced with their fake drills into Taiwan and elsewhere. Normalizing these actions until the day when they really act. This includes the build up before hand for which he said the U.S at one point could count on a 90 day advanced notice through information but China has decreased that heads up time.
4. Something I suspected as well, Chinas build up of nukes is to ensure that like Russia threatened with some success in order to paralyze the West. They are investing a great deal on nukes. An odd decision for a nation looking for a peaceful existence. In fact, this nuclear build-up might be the strongest indication of future objectives.
There are many other learning points in this interview. Well worth the listen and a reminder that many of us aren't spreading fear, we are hoping for the best but expecting the worst.
