The article faithfully regurgitates some commie propaganda points. For example, the Russkies said that Star Wars (SDI) would only be useful to defend against a Russian counterstrike after America launched a first strike. WRONG! Our SDI analysts showed how even a modest counter-missile capability would totally disrupt a Russian first strike. We could selectively defend missile bases, subs in port, etc. and insure that a Russian first strike would NOT SUCCEED.
The entire article makes me highly suspicious. Suppose the Russkies fake a terrorist nuke attack on their own soil, launch using Perimeter, and beg Bambi not to retaliate “becuase it was an accident”. What would Bambi do?
I’m not paranoid...I am experienced.
Along those same lines, "what if" the Iranian nutjob launches a missile or two into Mother Russia. It's already being discussed how his missiles might be able to hit Eastern Europe.
Since the Communists' concern was a Western missile attack, the automated return volley would be against the West, not the Middle East.