[Cobra64]

If they build nuke devices that would show intent, but there is a line between intent and actual use. We have nukes, too, for example and have the intent to use, but we haven't used them since WW II. If they cross the line and use them, we will break their toys.

<>I would but the BeltWay boys wouldn't allow W or Rummy to use that ordnance. We'd pussy foot around and (well it's not a bad idea to play with the new F/A22 Raptor and other neat toys) and back off using nukes.

The entire world (with the exception of 'moi') would be in hysterics if we lit off a nuke.

Perskonally, I'd rip Mecca the next time an American is beheaded. Bing-Bang-BOOOM! Reload... /rant

[RightWhale]

True, they would consider America a pariah among nations for a long time to come. That's the way it goes.