Reply #176: Seems to be a misunderstanding here [View All]

[followthemoney]

In the world we live in nuclear proliferation is happening to a greater extent than is acknowledged. The recent Pakistan event is a case on point. Gold coins out the ass is the belief that proliferation can be ended or that disarmament is possible. Maybe it can be slowed down but the actions of Bush are more than likely to make proliferation politically necessary for those without nuclear attack capability.

"The more nations that possess nuclear weapons, the greater the probability that one of the decisions to use or distribute those weapons will be made by someone NOT acting rationally. Eventually, the probability will approach 1, and that is when the shit will truly hit the fan."

This statement would suggest that because someone in the U.S. may act irrationally and launch an attack, that the U.S. should disarm. We are as capable of acting irrationally as any nation. I don't believe disarming would make the U.S. safer.

I will not dispute your point about the danger of irrational behavior. A religious fanatic may believe he is acting on some god's orders. Hitler's order to destroy cultural centers shortly before his death is an example of this. Fortunately, Hitler's officers disobeyed these orders. I don't believe this nation is immune from the threat of having an irrational response to a perceived threat.

The U.S. has been very diplomatic when dealing with nations capable of stinging back when assaulted. I would like to see more diplomacy of this type rather than threats of the wrath of some god.

Can you show me my criticism of Obama you find so offensive?

Have a nice day.