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Posted on 04/07/2008 9:59:35 AM PDT by Eye On The Left
Obama Pledges Cuts in Missile Defense, Space, and Nuclear Weapons Programs
February 29, 2008 :: News
A video has surfaced of Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama talking on his plans for strategic issues such as nuclear weapons and missile defense.
The full text from the video, as released, reads as follows:
Thanks so much for the Caucus4Priorities, for the great work you've been doing. As president, I will end misguided defense policies and stand with Caucus4Priorities in fighting special interests in Washington.
First, I'll stop spending $9 billion a month in Iraq. I'm the only major candidate who opposed this war from the beginning. And as president I will end it.[ie, not *win* it]
Second, I will cut tens of billions of dollars in wasteful spending.
I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems.
I will not weaponize space.
I will slow our development of future combat systems.
And I will institute an independent "Defense Priorities Board" to ensure that the Quadrennial Defense Review is not used to justify unnecessary spending.
Third, I will set a goal of a world without nuclear weapons. To seek that goal, I will not develop new nuclear weapons; I will seek a global ban on the production of fissile material; and I will negotiate with Russia to take our ICBMs off hair-trigger alert, and to achieve deep cuts in our nuclear arsenals.
You know where I stand. I've fought for open, ethical and accountable government my entire public life. I don't switch positions or make promises that can't be kept. I don't posture on defense policy and I don't take money from federal lobbyists for powerful defense contractors. As president, my sole priority for defense spending will be protecting the American people. Thanks so much.
Article: Obama Pledges Cuts in Missile Defense, Space, and Nuclear Weapons Programs:
http://missilethreat.com/archives/id.7086/detail.asp
Original Video of Senator Obama discussing strategic issues, from YouTube/BarackObamaDotCom:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o84PE871BE
You can also find the original at this site through a search for "Obama-Caucus4Priorities" (use the lower search feature):
http://www.youtube.com/user/BarackObamadotcom
"I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems."--Barack Obama
"unproven" missile defense systems???
Hey Barack, check THIS out!
(U.S. Dept of Defense video of shootdown of US spy satellite)
2007 Chinese anti-satellite missile test:
The 2007 Chinese anti-satellite missile test was conducted by China on January 11, 2007. A Chinese weather satellite — the FY-1C polar orbit satellite of the Fengyun series, at an altitude of 865 kilometres (537 mi), with a mass of 750 kg[1] — was destroyed by a kinetic kill vehicle traveling with a speed of 8 km/s in the opposite direction[2] (see Head-on engagement). It was launched with a multistage solid-fuel missile from Xichang Satellite Launch Center or nearby.
--wikipedia: see "2007 Chinese anti-satellite missile test"
From "45 Communist Goals":
Congressional Record--Appendix, pp. A34-A35
January 10, 1963:
1. U.S. acceptance of coexistence as the only alternative to atomic war.
2. U.S. willingness to capitulate in preference to engaging in atomic war.
3. Develop the illusion that total disarmament [by] the United States would be a demonstration of moral strength.
'Goals' 4-45 can be found here or at many other sites through a web search for "45 goals":
http://www.uhuh.com/nwo/communism/comgoals.htm
New Pentagon Report: China's Growing Military Space Power
By Leonard David
Special Correspondent, SPACE.com
March 6, 2008
GOLDEN, Colorado — A just-released Pentagon report spotlights a growing U.S. military concern that China is developing a multi- dimensional program to limit or prevent the use of space-based assets by its potential adversaries during times of crisis or conflict.
Furthermore, last year's successful test by China of a direct-ascent, anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon to destroy its own defunct weather satellite, the report adds, underscores that country's expansion from the land, air, and sea dimensions of the traditional battlefield into the space and cyber-space domains.
Although China's commercial space program has utility for non- military research, that capability demonstrates space launch and control know-how that have direct military application. Even the Chang'e 1 — the Chinese lunar probe now circling the Moon — is flagged in the report as showcasing China's ability "to conduct complicated space maneuvers — a capability which has broad implications for military counterspace operations."
Pentagon Report: China's Growing Military Space Power (Space.com) :
http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/080305-china-2008-report.html
To read the entire publication [29.67MB/pdf], go to (U.S. Dept of Defense) :
http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pdfs/China_Military_Report_08.pdf
From the Sino-Russian Joint Statement of April 23, 1997:
"The two sides [China and Russia] shall, in the spirit of partnership, strive to promote the multipolarization of the world and the establishment of a new international order." http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Central_Asia/HI29Ag01.html
From the Russian News and Information Agency:
"'I am determined to expand relations with Russia,' Chavez, known as an outspoken critic of what he calls the United States' unilateralism, told the Russian leader, adding that his determination stemmed from their shared vision of the global order.":
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20060727/51913498.html
From National Public Radio (NPR):
"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been visiting countries such as China, Iran and Russia as part of an effort to build a 'strategic alliance' of interests not beholden to the United States. He considers the United States his arch enemy.":
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5729764
"Russia has objected strenuously to the antimissile system, calling it a threat to Russian security despite American assurances. President Vladimir V. Putin has threatened to point missiles at Eastern Europe if the system is built. Mr. Gates said that while the United States would not grant Russia a veto over missile defense sites in Europe, the Bush administration was willing to guarantee that neither the radar proposed for the Czech Republic nor the 10 missile interceptors proposed for Poland would be turned on until Iran had proven it had a missile that could reach Europe."
New York Times, Monday, March 17, 2008:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/17/washington/17gates.html?ref=world
"I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems."
"I will not weaponize space."
"I will slow our development of future combat systems."
Article: Obama Pledges Cuts in Missile Defense, Space, and Nuclear Weapons Programs:
http://missilethreat.com/archives/id.7086/detail.asp
"the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century" -Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the collapse of the Soviet Union
"World democratic opinion has yet to realize the alarming implications of President Vladimir Putin's State of the Union speech on April 25, 2005, in which he said that the collapse of the Soviet Union represented the 'greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century.'
http://www.hooverdigest.org/053/beichman.html
Russia, China flex muscles in joint war games
Reuters: Aug 17, 2007
CHEBARKUL, Russia (Reuters) - Russia and China staged their biggest joint exercises on Friday but denied this show of military prowess could lead to the formation of a counterweight to NATO.
"Today's exercises are another step towards strengthening the relations between our countries, a step towards strengthening international peace and security, and first and foremost, the security of our peoples," Putin said.
Fighter jets swooped overhead, commandos jumped from helicopters on to rooftops and the boom of artillery shells shook the firing range in Russia's Ural mountains as two of the largest armies in the world were put through their paces.
The exercises take place against a backdrop of mounting rivalry between the West, and Russia and China for influence over Central Asia, a strategic region that has huge oil, gas and mineral resources.
Russia's growing assertiveness is also causing jitters in the West. Putin announced at the firing range that Russia was resuming Soviet-era sorties by its strategic bomber aircraft near NATO airspace.
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-29030120070817?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0
U.S. Navy Intercepts Russian Bombers Flying Near Ships
Monday, February 11, 2008
WASHINGTON (Associated Press) U.S. fighter planes intercepted two Russian bombers flying unusually close to an American aircraft carrier in the western Pacific during the weekend, The Associated Press has learned.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,330362,00.html
Putin warns Kosovo will 'come back to knock' the West, as NATO envoy lashes out
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Friday issued a sharp warning to the West about the consequences of recognizing Kosovo's independence, saying the decision would "come back to knock them on the head."
The comments, made during an informal meeting of leaders from ex-Soviet republics, were the strongest by the Russian leader since Sunday when Kosovo made its declaration of independence from Serbia.
They followed statements made earlier Friday by Russia's envoy to NATO, who warned the alliance against overstepping its mandate in Kosovo and said Moscow might be forced to use "brute military force" to maintain respect on the world scene.
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/02/22/europe/EU-GEN-Russia-Kosovo.php
Translation from Obama-speak: Yeah, let’s leave ourselves naked to our enemies so it’ll actually make sense when I sell the country to them.
Did I miss something here? Why was there only one reply to my post (other than your 'ping')? And why are you pinging "administrator smith"? (I'm assuming "admsmith" is an administrator for the site?) Did I do something wrong?
admsmith is probably short for adam smith, perhaps adamsmith was already taken. He is just pinging people to the thread because he thought it was worthwhile.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks. Seems I didn't fully understand what a 'ping' meant. I thought it was something like 'ditto' or 'I agree'. (I'm still kinda new here) :)
China smiles.
You're welcome. I wish Hannity and the others will start using it to expose Obama's plans for significantly reducing our defenses, especially at this very dangerous time with so many lunatic nations looking to acquire nuclear missiles.
Announcing Missilethreat.com:
"Twenty-one years ago today, Ronald Reagan delivered a famous speech announcing his Strategic Defense Initiative. Opposed to the academic theory of "mutually assured destruction," or MAD, Reagan believed it immoral to keep Americans vulnerable when they could be made safe from devastating missile attacks. He called upon scientists to overcome the madness of MAD—to devise the technological means to shield Americans from incoming missiles—preferring to prevent nuclear attack rather than retaliate to one. No American president should have as his only option the attack of another country and the assured destruction of his own.
Today America remains vulnerable to ballistic missile attack. Much work must be done if Reagan's noble proposal is to be fulfilled. To remind our fellow citizens of the threat and to assist in advancing that important work, the Claremont Institute is proud to announce a significant revision of our website, Missilethreat.com. Originally launched in 2000, the new version amasses a quantity of news, scholarly commentary, and resources second to none. We offer it to the American people with the hope that by informing the public mind, real steps toward deploying an effective and comprehensive ballistic missile defense system can be achieved.
The website covers two broad areas: the problem of missile proliferation, and its solution, missile defense.
http://www.claremont.org/publications/precepts/id.70/precept_detail.asp
MissileThreat.com: Obama Pledges Cuts in Missile Defense, Space, and Nuclear Weapons Programs:
http://www.missilethreat.com/archives/id.7086/detail.asp
As with the story last with that Hussein did the Million Man March, and Obama comments afterwords.
But Sean has been on top of things, so maybe he will see this thread.
Bump!
"I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems."
"I will slow our development of future combat systems."
China smiles.
This seems to be what it always boils down to with these leftwing demonrats like Obama --apeasing Russia and China.
A strong defense is backed up by a strong offense.
:’) I just sent a message to a small group of FReepers who will now shadow your every move and- er, no, I mean, just because they’ll probably be interested in the content of the article you posted. :’)
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Again we hear that there is no difference between McCain and Obama. **sigh**
“and I don’t take money from federal lobbyists for powerful defense contractors”
because I have been too busy taking money from lobbyists for powerful slum lords
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037426/posts
Thanks Ernest!
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