A Fierce Debate on Atom Bombs From Cold War

NY Times ^ | April 3, 2005 | WILLIAM J. BROAD

[neverdem]

[Texas_Jarhead]

"Some arms-control advocates oppose the 10-year overhaul program, saying it could produce not only refurbishments but also deadly new innovations. They like the replacement option even less, saying it could prompt the government to conduct underground detonations that would undo the global ban on nuclear testing and start a new arms race. Moreover, some argue that nuclear weapons are dinosaurs that have little use in American military strategy and that it makes no real difference if the W-76 is ineffective."

Idiocy! All of it.

[Doctor Raoul]

We could buy replacements from China. Bill Clinton gave them the plans.

[Snickersnee]

"Arms Control Association" = State Department fifth column. Alger Hiss would have been right at home.

[SteveMcKing]

Always use stuff before its expiration date. What a waste!

[neverdem]

From time to time, I’ll ping on noteworthy articles about politics, foreign and military affairs. FReepmail me if you want on or off my list.

[narses]

What is the thinking of the caucus on this subject?

[Army Air Corps]

Moreover, some argue that nuclear weapons are dinosaurs that have little use in American military strategy and that it makes no real difference if the W-76 is ineffective."

Sure, like dinosaurs, they can be very scary and make mullahs soil themselves. Would this twit want to meet a T-Rex on his way to work?

[neverdem]

What is the thinking of the caucus on this subject?

Considering who died today, this is an untimely topic, but I'm pretty sure the Times will at least mention it on their front page.

[Fast1]

What is needed is some testing of a couple hundred of them on some belligerent enemy country I am trying to remember a name here.

[null and void]

Only if we wanted to upgrade to neutron bombs.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

We need a fundamental redesign of the aging nukes. Given the advances in technology that have occurred, surely we can improve by many fold the safety and potency of the absolutely necessary nuclear deterrents.

If there's the slightest question of a nuke not doing it's job when popped, then we have a major problem. I personally would like to see a push toward space based stealth delivery systems, well out of reach of terrorists and guaranteed to survive a first strike.

Talk about a deterrent...

[Eaker]

I say distribute to the militia!

[Fedora]

Thomas B. Cochran, a senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council

On this group, see Post 12 at:

US has 480 nukes in Europe

A former project of the Tides Foundation, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) calls itself "the nation's most effective environmental action organization. . ..Officers: Frances Beinecke, Executive Director; Co-founder, The New York League of Conservation Voters; Robert Redford, Trustee and Director; Film actor & director; Manager, the Redford Foundation; Laurance Rockefeller. . .

[Fedora]

John Kerry Remains Mum On Wind Project

Meanwhile, a coalition of environmental groups sent comments in support of the wind farm, including the National Resources Defense Council, the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Conservation Law Foundation. Seth Kaplan, an attorney with the CLF, didn't have a problem with Kerry taking his time. "I wouldn't be surprised if (Kerry's) take on things is that, in addition to seeing the document, he wants to see comments we made, NRDC made, even the Alliance made."

[neverdem]

That link doesn't work.

[Calpernia]

Is that link correct? It didn't bring me to an article.

[HangnJudge]

Whatever is done

you can bet your booby the parts will be will be manufactured at
the Oak Ridge Y-12 Complex

http://www.y12.doe.gov/

[Fedora]

Sorry; typo. Try this:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1342116/posts?page=12#12

[Fedora]

The one in #19 should work; sorry about that.