[CommerceComet]

One possible explanation would be the knowledge that US submarines alone could and would eliminate Mecca and Medina within 24 hours of a nuke explosion in America.

If a couple of nukes went off in the U.S., I suspect our response would be much larger than that. Our nuclear subs could take out every major city in all Islamic countries while leaving plenty in reserve in case the Chinese or Russians take exception to our actions.

I know it is unwise to underestimate your enemies but the logistical problems of placing and maintaining 48 nukes in the U.S. without detection would be mind boggling. This doesn't pass the smell test.

[ovrtaxt]

If a couple of nukes went off in the U.S., I suspect our response would be much larger than that.

Really? You don't think the PC politicians among us would wuss out?

I do.