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It's also the name of one of the most popular revolvers in American history. [1] I don't know what it's called but I love when something is nicknamed for the a
by goldenkey 9y ago
It's also the name of one of the most popular revolvers in American history. [1]
I don't know what it's called but I love when something is nicknamed for the antithesis of what it's meant to do: guns/nukes -- killing people. Peacemaker? You be the judge... [2]
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Single_Action_Army https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Single_Action_Army
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_assured_destruction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_assured_destruction
- njarboe 9y agoSi vis pacem, para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war. Roman proverb. So far nukes have kept the great nations out of war, but the possible Black Swan event of a large nuclear exchange is a doozy.