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> multiple independent nuclear powers in the world which are capable of striking the US mainland. We sell Patriot anti missile systems. Do you think we have n
by 1996 7y ago
> multiple independent nuclear powers in the world which are capable of striking the US mainland.
We sell Patriot anti missile systems.
Do you think we have nothing to counter ICBM hidden somewhere?
Also, any country striking the US mainland would be quickly removed from the map - several times if necessary.
The statement stands: near-infinite capacity to act, a near-immunity to blowback, and a near-zero concern for consequences
- axguscbklp 7y agoI don't think that the US could prevent a full-scale Russian or Chinese strike from causing massive damage. And I think that even the UK, France, and Israel could probably at least wipe out a couple of US cities.
- 1996 7y agoThey could certainly try to, and maybe even succeed! But a day later, no more UK, France, and Israel. So they may think "well... maybe we shouldn't" Weapons make everyone civilized.
- axguscbklp 7y ago>Weapons make everyone civilized Or at least more civilized than they would otherwise be. They make the US more civilized as well. But I think my point stands - given that there are several countries that could destroy multiple US cities within minutes, the US does not have "a near-immunity to blowback, and a near-zero concern for consequences".