Hiking the DEFCON level activates a stack of scripted plans intended for quick execution, and is comparable to “Battle stations!” on a warship facing combat. DEFCON 5 is peacetime, while DEFCON 1 is imminent war. What’s “high”? Screenwriters often get the scale wrong, so begin with this fact: the lower the number, the higher the worry. A high DEFCON level is now techno-slang for a situation so pressing that it needs prompt, extreme action. Going to the international hackers convention? That’s a DEF CON. The term shows up in TV shows and movies, video games, cartoons, songs, and even hot-sauce labels. ![]() It’s embarrassing, perhaps, but not that surprising-this concept from the depths of the cold war still has so much popular fascination it has blurred under constant use. According to Robert Ruby, a newspaper reporter embedded on the ship, one officer grabbed a spy novel to find out what the alert meant. The battleship, Bill told them over the loudspeaker, was now at DEFCON 2. As with all such advisory services, past results are never a guarantee of future results.įOREXLIVE™ may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers.For most sailors on board the USS Wisconsin in January 1991, the first they heard of Operation Desert Storm was an announcement from the commanding officer, Captain David Bill. FOREXLIVE™ expressly disclaims any liability for any lost principal or profits without limitation which may arise directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on such information. Any news, opinions, research, data, or other information contained within this website is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment or trading advice. ![]() Past performance is no guarantee of future results and FOREXLIVE™ specifically advises clients and prospects to carefully review all claims and representations made by advisors, bloggers, money managers and system vendors before investing any funds or opening an account with any Forex dealer. None of the blogs or other sources of information is to be considered as constituting a track record. Clients and prospects are advised to carefully consider the opinions and analysis offered in the blogs or other information sources in the context of the client or prospect's individual analysis and decision making. Educate yourself on the risks associated with foreign exchange trading and seek advice from an independent financial or tax advisor if you have any questions.įOREXLIVE™ is not an investment advisor, FOREXLIVE™ provides references and links to selected blogs and other sources of economic and market information as an educational service to its clients and prospects and does not endorse the opinions or recommendations of the blogs or other sources of information. You could lose some or all your initial investment do not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. ![]() Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. ![]() Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors.
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