west didsblue
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As long as any country has them we should have them. That has been confirmed beyond doubt by recent events.
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Nuclear disarmament?
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bluevillain
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I’m in favour as I see it as the nations insurance policy.
What I think is interesting now is mad dog Putin has thrown the play book out of the window. He’s putting the MAD scenario to the test. He’s pushing the boundary. Basically said fuck it I’m doing it let’s see what your prepared to do back. Have you the appetite.
What I think is interesting now is mad dog Putin has thrown the play book out of the window. He’s putting the MAD scenario to the test. He’s pushing the boundary. Basically said fuck it I’m doing it let’s see what your prepared to do back. Have you the appetite.
Hayley Croppers chopper
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The fact that we have never had to use them show that they are working as planned.
cleavers
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I don't think anyone will be nuking you anytime soon, what would be the point ?I'd feel a whole lot better if we had them down under.
Bill Walker
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Bit of a daft post.I don't think anyone will be nuking you anytime soon, what would be the point ?
We could do with them as a deterrent to China. We sell $130 billion of minerals to China p.a. (60% of their Iron Ore needs) and I'm sure China would be tempted to one day try to invade us . We have very little to deter a super power. We have a huge country (same as USA) with a small population (25million).
They did lose a war to emus once, to be fair. Can't have that happening again.I don't think anyone will be nuking you anytime soon, what would be the point ?
idahoblues
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Too many Bogans to contend withBit of a daft post.
We could do with them as a deterrent to China. We sell $130 billion of minerals to China p.a. (60% of their Iron Ore needs) and I'm sure China would be tempted to one day try to invade us . We have very little to deter a super power. We have a huge country (same as USA) with a small population (25million).
Chippy_boy
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Absolutely agree.Unilateral disarmament is an invitation for Russia/China/North Korea, etc., to reduce those that oppose them to smoldering, radioactive ash. The world is full of bullies with big sticks - best keep your own stick handy.
Unilateral disarmament could only make sense if it was used as a lever to encourage others to do the same. But when there is absolutely zero chance of your foes following suit, it is a completely crazy option.
Dirty Harry
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As a young lad in the 80’s, I was very much in favour of getting rid of all nuclear weapons, scared the shit out of me tbh because there were times it seemed like it was a very real and viable option to the USA and USSR, then Gorbachev came along, and for the first time in a long time, I actually felt safe.
Not sure how Gorbachev was thought of as a leader in general, but with regards to nuclear warfare and moving forward, he seemed to be a reasonable man and one who had an open mind and one who was actually trustworthy, so I lost interest in any campaign.
It seems now we’ve gone backwards at an alarming rate, and there’s now a monster in the house, so in hindsight, I’m glad we do have a nuclear deterrent, it may make him think twice, then again …..
Not sure how Gorbachev was thought of as a leader in general, but with regards to nuclear warfare and moving forward, he seemed to be a reasonable man and one who had an open mind and one who was actually trustworthy, so I lost interest in any campaign.
It seems now we’ve gone backwards at an alarming rate, and there’s now a monster in the house, so in hindsight, I’m glad we do have a nuclear deterrent, it may make him think twice, then again …..
Russia did aim a couple at you but then realised it was a waste of a rocket.I'd feel a whole lot better if we had them down under.