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Military Discussion Thread, Discuss Military Matters In Here |
Mar 2 2009, 21:53
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ArmA.info Sarcasm Society's Appointed Olivia Wilde Stalker Group: Moderators Posts: 1,482 Joined: 12-November 06 From: United Kingdom Member No.: 113 |
Same as the politics thread really, new thread for matters of a military nature because the Politics part of the P&M thread was such a hit it's got it's very own thread now
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Jul 15 2009, 15:01
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Gee, I wish we had one of them doomsday machines. Group: Moderators Posts: 2,037 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Wales Member No.: 155 |
I'm aware of what a nuclear deterrent is thank you. I don't think you are though.
A nuclear deterrent is a weapon system exclusively designed to prevent a land invasion because "if you even look at me funny I'll nuke you". Mutually Assured Destruction is the theory that if two country with nuclear deterrents went to war then there'd be nothing left at then end of it (though there's a good chance that neither group would use their devices for fear of this exact scenario, with the entire conflict becoming a ground pound) The simple fact is that strategic weapons are so entwined in the theory behind modern warfare that simply not having them would put us in a similar situation if we suddenly got rid of our entire air force. If we don't have Nuclear weapons we couldn't effectively wage war on any country that does have them. Simple as that. QUOTE I commented that for some NATO members the fact they come under the protective branch of a military alliance is good enough for them not to need there own individual nuclear deterrent. Yes. That's exactly what I said you said. It's essentially saying that the US should be responsible for all the nuclear weapons in the world, and, let's face it, when you've got that argument, you might as well say let's disband all conventional armed forces and just have a combined NATO army. I shouldn't have to tell you why that's a bad idea. Now, with nuclear weapons, the same reasons still stand, only it's a lot worse. Also, to turn your own argument upon you. A fat lot of good NATO did for us when the Argentinians made a grab for the Falklands. We can't rely on NATO to do everything. If you think that NATO is some kind of magical military confederation, then you're clearly mistaken. QUOTE They are partner members in some shape or form, it really translates to prospective members. Just to confuse things a little bit more Russia actually share similar status. ohnoo.gif No. Russia has a partnership with NATO. Georgia is a prospective member of NATO. As I've already said Russia is a member of a similar alliance to NATO consisting of itself, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and a few others. Until recently this included Georgia, until they left with the intent of joining NATO. This post has been edited by D@V£: Jul 15 2009, 15:02 -------------------- The Rules - Nothing too complicated, follow these and we'll have no problems.
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