I thought the point of SDI was to placate Reagan's ego. But yes, MAD was working such as it was and even if SDI could have intercepted a few missiles - which it

I thought the point of SDI was to placate Reagan's ego. But yes, MAD was working such as it was and even if SDI could have intercepted a few missiles - which it didn't - it never would have stopped an all-out attack. I agree the funding was secured disingenuously. But then how big a lie do the warhawks need, and do they really need to believe it?