hummm, even "minded", is that anything like even handed? ;o
Posted on 12/03/2004 11:00:39 PM PST by ChristianDefender
Back in the days of the Cold War, the U.S. had a nuclear-weapons doctrine called Mutual Assured Destruction, or MAD for short. This doctrine held that if the U.S. were attacked with weapons of mass destruction, or WMD, we would immediately and without debate counter-attack the homeland of the perpetrator in such a way and with such overwhelming nuclear force as to make the cost of the initial attack too much to bear.
For instance, if the Soviet Union or the Chinese would have attacked us with WMD in the Cold War, we would have counter-attacked at the very least by destroying their 100 largest cities. The theory was that once you have destroyed the 100 largest cities of any society, even an evil empire, that society effectively ceases to exist, perhaps for several generations, thus deterring any WMD attack. Variations of this same nuclear doctrine were held by our Cold War allies and advisories, including the evil empire.
Although gruesome sounding, the beauty of MAD is that it worked. Even though both the U.S. and the Soviet Union were armed to the teeth with nuclear weapons, none was ever used. In fact, both sides went to great lengths to establish hardened and redundant command, communication and control systems to prevent the accidental or unauthorized launch of nuclear weapons, fearing the dire consequences.
The primary reason MAD worked is because it was simple and unambiguous. Both sides let the other side know in no uncertain terms that a nuclear first strike would be followed immediately by an overwhelming nuclear counter-strike destroying the heartland, culture and society of the attacker. This was a price even the most evil 20th century dictators would not even contemplate.
We now have a new enemy, Islamic terrorism, hellbent to either enslave or destroy us. This enemy is in many ways much harder to cope with than an evil empire. It does not have an army, an economy, an infrastructure, a capital or a state to attack. This enemy refuses to show itself on the field of battle so we can destroy it with our superior weapons and tactics.
However, Islamic terrorism could not exist if it did not enjoy comfort, support and succor from the Islamic societies from which its members are recruited. Besides the overt state support from Syria, Iran, pre-invasion Iraq, Libya, Sudan, North Korea, etc., this enemy also enjoys popular support in Islamic states. The popular support of the terrorists is much larger than it is politically correct to discuss in most forums in the West. But, does anyone doubt that bin Laden would be elected dictator-for-life in Saudi Arabia if that nation had free elections? Let's not allow political correctness to blind us or kill us. The terrorists are merely an extreme form of widespread corruption, totalitarianism and venality prevalent in Islamic states and societies worldwide.
Now, here is the urgent problem. The Islamic terrorists are seeking nuclear weapons to destroy us. If and when they acquire a nuclear weapon with the help of their state sponsors, they will use it in the U.S. homeland without warning. Can you imagine the effect of just one nuclear weapon being detonated in New York or Washington? In addition to the initial horrific destruction and casualties, the U.S. economy and perhaps the world economy would go into a depression that would make the Great Depression seem like Sunday school. Investment would stop for fear of further nuclear attacks. If they have one, maybe they have more? Our wealth would be dramatically reduced, and the economy would be in chaos for at least a generation. The American way of life would be dramatically altered, perhaps permanently. In short, the Islamic terrorists would win.
The stakes are as high as can be, and our current strategy of planting democracy in the Middle East may work too slowly or not work at all. How do we prevent that first nuclear attack and mobilize the world, even the Islamic societies, against the terrorists' nuclear ambitions? We need a new nuclear doctrine that puts everybody's skin in the game. We need a new nuclear doctrine that places the American people, the American society, the American economy and the American way of life far above politeness and political correctness.
I propose that the U.S. immediately adopt and publish the following nuclear doctrine:
In the event of a WMD attack by terrorists on the U.S. homeland or U.S. military facilities overseas, the U.S will immediately and without discussion use its immense nuclear weapons capabilities to destroy the 100 largest Islamic cities on earth, regardless of state, and destroy all of the military facilities of Islamic-dominated states. This will include all of the capitals and at least the 10 largest cities of all Islamic-dominated states and the "holy" cities of Mecca and Medina. In addition, North Korean cities and military installations will be destroyed. Now suddenly everybody from Casablanca, Cairo, Damascus, Riyadh, Tehran, Islamabad, Pyongyang and Jakarta have skin in the game. The last thing they want would be a WMD attack on the U.S. It would mean certain destruction of their societies. They might even be motivated to actually and feverishly work against Islamic terrorism instead of the tepid lip service they currently give. Those "freedom fighters" currently being cheered in the streets would be transformed to deadly threats in the very societies that spawned them.
The beauty of this doctrine is that it encourages the 1.2 billion Muslims to actually prove that they are adherents to a "religion of peace," and it holds all Islamic states and North Korea accountable for their behavior. If you don't want your cities on the target list, you have to earn your way off the list. Give us the head of bin Laden on a stick, and you may get a pass. Shut down your nuclear programs in an open and verifiable way, and you can earn your way off the target list.
Another advantage of this doctrine is that it doesn't cost a nickel. We have the necessary weapons and delivery systems in place. This would only require a fraction of our existing nuclear warheads. I presume the platform of choice would be Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines patrolling the Indian Ocean.
Of course, the hand wringers, peaceniks and leftist elites would shout and scream bloody murder about how aggressive, unfair and politically incorrect this doctrine appears. However, I believe it would accomplish the same thing as MAD – namely, the successful deterrence of nuclear holocaust. All we need is the will to declare it.
You called me "even-minded!" Shucks, no one's accused me of that in years. ;>)
We all know Liberal Slimes all think they are more intellegent than Repubs or Conservatives. Is that your problem?
Sometimes the most simple ideas are the best. Usually, the most simple inventions are the best. I suggest you sit back and read, instead of replying like a Liberal would. You would get alot farther on this forum.
In my sordid past I was involved in both power politics and high end gambling.
If it's a them-or-me thing, it's gonna be them.
Yep. New wife, new job.
hummm, even "minded", is that anything like even handed? ;o
Solve one problem,
create another.
If all those Islamo-Fascists are vaporized at once - where, oh where - will they get all those virgins (times 27)?
I actually have 3 hands...so I'm odd-handed. But I only use two at any given time, so nobody else will be jealous. It does make driving and writing easy.
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We have enough conventional bombs to do the job, without leaving that pesky radioactive residue.
"How many Americans would you consider to have to die before we would act decisively?"
You have a strange definition of "act decisively." What, exactly, do you think the invasion of two different countries, and the notification of all the rest that to support terrorist is to invite another invasion? Tiddlywinks?
'When Islam Breaks Down' (Long but interesting.)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1115880/posts
I am reminded of the elderly muslim man in a city in England who walks several miles each day to pray at a mosque that is not under the control of a fanatical cleric imported from Saudi Arabia. He chooses to make this journey although he walks with the aid of a cane, because, as he explained, his faith has been subverted.
IMO it's the Saudi clerics who are driving this threat. The wahabbe view and preaching of the End Times scenario is what I am most afraid of.
Saudi clerics have recently taken over mosques in Australia. The money to build them was originally collected by the congregation. We had no problems here until the Saudi clerics arrived. They literally strong-armed themselves into the muslim immigrant population.
Why? Because the wahabbe are terrified that western influence will destroy islam. In Australia, muslim children are asking for Christmas presents and Easter eggs...the clerics are telling the parents not to let them watch television because it's Idol Worship...
Mohammad told his followers that after 40 days of being exposed to islam, everyone would automatically convert. Mohammad lied. The opposite is true. Islam converts only the scum we can live without, the best, they lose...they are losing their children.
"Muslims are really a brain washed bunch. They think that they must enter a toilet with their left foot, and they must do their business with the left hand, as if they had no soap or water. If they believe this, they will believe anything, even when they are told it would be a good idea to blow themselves up. Islam needs to be abolished for the good of mankind. It is destructive to the mind."
How many Muslims do you, personally, know? How do you "know" this? There are SOME Muslims who believe some of those things. Most of them do live in a desert, with shortages of water, btw, and so the left-hand custom is actually reasonable, for them. Being so tied to sterotypes is unreasonable for anyone who has the ability look the truth squarely in the eye. Open yours, and take a look around.
"decimated"
Decimated means to kill every tenth person. It was a Roman punishment for soldiers. Might, I suppose, have been used on civilians. It would be rather difficult to decimate an area beyond habitation...
It's a given, and it's also a given that we will just fu*%in wait around for it to happen and then holler at the CIA cause they didn't have a clue it was coming. I say bomb now explain to the socialists later.
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