I just watched a film about the Cuban Missile Crisis

[Cyrano]

5. Interesting anecdote about Gen. Curtis Lemay

He once lit up a cigar while flying aboard a fully armed bomber. The captain warned that smoking on board held the possibility that the plane could blow up. LeMays' response was, "It wouldn't dare."

LeMay was a perfect role model for the maniac in "Dr. Stangelove." He's also the ultimate reason that a total asshole should never be put in a position of power.