If I had to guess, I'd say this was just made up as part of the current Sinophobia program, which went from pro forma to reality since China turned against the Empire last fall.
The story makes more sense when you see it as a creative writing exercise. Take this sentence, chosen essentially at random:
Two officials told USA Today that security at some military bases has indeed been beefed up in response to the threat.
You're supposed to think, "Ooooh yes, that's what they should do for sure. Two of them, so it's confirmed. Damn chinks!"
But wouldn't such information come as formal announcements by press officer who, you know, has a name? Is it a secret? Would the Chinese not be able to guess that security would be elevated in response to a penetration? If it's supposed to be some big secret, didn't these two officials just violate opsec, requiring investigation and potential courts martial? Again, these are questions raised from a single sentence.
Oh yeah, and why does USA Today get the scoop? Aren't any other outlets pissed off at this? Actually, these are two questions I can answer: USA Today is a Mockingbird propaganda outlet which is why they print the story, and the others are Mockingbird propaganda outlets, which is why they stay silent.
If I had to guess, I'd say this was just made up as part of the current Sinophobia program, which went from pro forma to reality since China turned against the Empire last fall.
The story makes more sense when you see it as a creative writing exercise. Take this sentence, chosen essentially at random:
You're supposed to think, "Ooooh yes, that's what they should do for sure. Two of them, so it's confirmed. Damn chinks!"
But wouldn't such information come as formal announcements by press officer who, you know, has a name? Is it a secret? Would the Chinese not be able to guess that security would be elevated in response to a penetration? If it's supposed to be some big secret, didn't these two officials just violate opsec, requiring investigation and potential courts martial? Again, these are questions raised from a single sentence.
Oh yeah, and why does USA Today get the scoop? Aren't any other outlets pissed off at this? Actually, these are two questions I can answer: USA Today is a Mockingbird propaganda outlet which is why they print the story, and the others are Mockingbird propaganda outlets, which is why they stay silent.