Thread: Ronald Reagan, and nuclear War

Originally Posted by THE BOOGER

Why didnt we hear much about this when Pres Obama anounced it some time ago

https://theintercept.com/2016/02/23/...e-with-russia/

It was widely reported in the US press. Made me feel sick in the stomach, really.

Originally Posted by bob10

Ignore the politics. I did. That was a very accurate description of the consequences of nuclear War. Doesn't bear thinking about.

"?gnore the politics"?....I'd be delighted to,....on the condition that you stopped presenting blatantly "political" links,...which of course you are entitled to do, and to which, of course, I am equally entitled to respond.
This "link" presented frightening scenarios of which "blind freddie"would be aware,.....anyone who cares about humanity would be aware of these issues,...We do not need to listen, to what was blatantly, in your words, "Politics", and this was definitely "political". It wasn't even concealed.....it was a blatantly (repeatedly mentioned) an anti Obama (2012) article, & of course four years later, it has been proven to be 100% WRONG.
I couldn't help but laugh when the presenter spoke of JFK's "diplomacy"!!..with respect to the Cuban missiles. It was top stuff SPOKEN by the U.S. president at the time, I actually remember the broadcast, because it was live on Aussie radio, and Bob, if you are as old as I am, you would remember it?.... it was "diplomacy"at its best,....JFK's "diplomacy" was, as I remember, and as you probably do, "Remove them, or I will"!....Some people today would regard that response as agressive,....I regard it as correct.....the missiles were removed......very quickly.
Pickles.
Bob,I know we are on different "wave lengths", but whether you agree or not, I think a good discussion, is always good.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

"?gnore the politics"?....I'd be delighted to,....on the condition that you stopped presenting blatantly "political" links,...which of course you are entitled to do, and to which, of course, I am equally entitled to respond.
This "link" presented frightening scenarios of which "blind freddie"would be aware,.....anyone who cares about humanity would be aware of these issues,...We do not need to listen, to what was blatantly, in your words, "Politics", and this was definitely "political". It wasn't even concealed.....it was a blatantly (repeatedly mentioned) an anti Obama (2012) article, & of course four years later, it has been proven to be 100% WRONG.
I couldn't help but laugh when the presenter spoke of JFK's "diplomacy"!!..with respect to the Cuban missiles. It was top stuff SPOKEN by the U.S. president at the time, I actually remember the broadcast, because it was live on Aussie radio, and Bob, if you are as old as I am, you would remember it?.... it was "diplomacy"at its best,....JFK's "diplomacy" was, as I remember, and as you probably do, "Remove them, or I will"!....Some people today would regard that response as agressive,....I regard it as correct.....the missiles were removed......very quickly.
Pickles.
Bob,I know we are on different "wave lengths", but whether you agree or not, I think a good discussion, is always good.

If I could separate the message from the politics, I would. Unfortunately, the way it was formatted it was not possible. The message is what should hold your attention, not the obvious political message. I consider myself mature enough to do that.

peace man , peace

Originally Posted by bob10

If I could separate the message from the politics, I would. Unfortunately, the way it was formatted it was not possible. The message is what should hold your attention, not the obvious political message. I consider myself mature enough to do that.

I did MOST DEFINITELY get the message,.....and the frightening scenarios.
Like I said, it ain't the U.S., or Russia, or China, that we have to be concerned about,.....it is,........"THE LOONIES".
Am I afraid?...yes I am,.....VERY.....and I am VERY aware of the "scenarios".
Pickles.
A question for you Bob. Do you have any opinions as to what may be the World within the next 20 years?

As in every debate, there must be a right of reply.And before any one jumps in feet first, I am not a communist.

https://youtu.be/kqD8lIdIMRo

Originally Posted by Pickles2

A question for you Bob. Do you have any opinions as to what may be the World within the next 20 years?

No more than my parents generation did . And the beat goes on.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

I did MOST DEFINITELY get the message,.....and the frightening scenarios.
Like I said, it ain't the U.S., or Russia, or China, that we have to be concerned about,.....it is,........"THE LOONIES".
Am I afraid?...yes I am,.....VERY.....and I am VERY aware of the "scenarios".
Pickles.
A question for you Bob. Do you have any opinions as to what may be the World within the next 20 years?

Interestingly China considers the US a bit "looney"

Their armament in recent years is directly built upon technology such as missiles whose entire purpose is destruction of Aircraft Carriers with a single missile.. DF-21D

This has the Yanks sweating as it has no other purpose.

Their steal drones, anti-satellite shuttles and other tech has skipped 3 generations of tech in the last decade. The Americans are on "catch up" at the moment to remain the world power..