U.S. 'can shoot down N. Korea missiles now'

WorldNetDaily ^ | 3/16/05 | WorldNetDaily

[wagglebee]

But he also acknowledged it would have to be a small attack, since there are only eight interceptor missiles in place in Alaska and California.

Which is precisely why Congress needs to fund more.

[Zeppelin]

Exactly...he says we "can" shoot down the missiles, not that we would most definitely hit them. More $$$ please.

[Argus]

I'd vote to cancel the NEA, NEH and NPR and use the savings to buy more interceptors. Let the libs fund their own art shows and radio programs.

[muawiyah]

We also don't have any to spare to prevent an incoming Korean missile from wiping out substantial parts of Canada.

[wagglebee]

I'd vote to cancel the NEA, NEH and NPR and use the savings to buy more interceptors. Let the libs fund their own art shows and radio programs.

I'd vote to eliminate these leftist programs no matter what, and I would also add the entire Department of Education to the list.

[Coop]

Not everyone at the Pentagon is as optimistic as Holly about the readiness of the shield. David Duma, acting director of operational test and evaluation, said system is not operationally ready.

Arrgghh! Duma's statement is in agreement with MG Holly's. Both agree that the system is not operational, yet both also agree that the system has some limited capability.

(directed at the author, not you Argus)

[jackieaxe]

Ka-Ping!

[The Duke]

If there's any growth industry on the planet these days it's missile interception.

[mjtobias]

"I'd vote to eliminate these leftist programs no matter what, and I would also add the entire Department of Education to the list."

I agree. We can always fund education through an educational tax credit until it's phased out over a period of, say, 10 years. Vouchers should never become a reality as it is an income redistribution scheme.

[KC_for_Freedom]

Yes, programs are in production, with upgrades being implemented, and you don't do this stuff fast unless you want it to fail. They are really not operational until a crew can man the radars with missiles (interceptors) ready to fire. This could take some time, but the technology is good enough for the NK type incoming.

[wagglebee]

Education should never have become a federal concern, it should be left up to the individual states. If the Founding Fathers didn't see a need for a federal department 200 years ago, we don't need it now.

[Dr. Frank fan]

there are only eight interceptor missiles in place in Alaska and California.

Um, am I wrong in thinking it's not exactly a good idea to have advertised just exactly how many interceptor missiles we have in place?

[texasflower]

I admit I just skimmed through this article but it sounds like it says go ahead and try to strike.

Since we could only defend against a little bitty attack and it may not work after all, etc.

[snowsislander]

I'd vote to cancel the NEA, NEH and NPR and use the savings to buy more interceptors. Let the libs fund their own art shows and radio programs.

I'd vote to eliminate these leftist programs no matter what, and I would also add the entire Department of Education to the list.

And rescind the drug "benefit."

[wagglebee]

Farm subsidies, the earned income tax credit, hell the whole IRS.

[SevenMinusOne]

I'd vote to cancel the NEA, NEH and NPR and use the savings to buy more interceptors. Let the libs fund their own art shows and radio programs.

Exactly right -

[MichiganCheese]

I have to believe the number is deliberately understated for some reason unknown to us. Why would we advertise our abilities to our enemies?

One other point, it warms my heart to know that this is a big part of the Gipper's legacy. We will benefit from that great patriot in many ways for years to come. May Ronald Reagan rest in peace.

[Echo Talon]

Pinging Heaven... Is Ronald Wilson Reagan handy? :D

[dc-zoo]

All I can say is Silvestre Reyes is a first class A-Hole.