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Flatulo

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5. MAD does work, but only if all parties are sane.

Reply to HopeHoops (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 4, 2012, 05:05 PM

Feb 2012

I wonder if the Iranian mullahs are joyously awaiting the end of the world? Launching a missle strike against Israel would be suicide, but they seem to be looking forward to it.

Having said that, I can't for the life of me undersand why the Russians couldn't be part of this (other than the obvious reason, that the Cold War was great for business).

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NATO: Going ahead with missile shield despite Russian concerns, threats [View all] maddezmom Feb 2012 OP

Quick before the Soviet Union comes back, encourage them to go Communist with "defenses" MACARD Feb 2012 #1

I dont get why it cant be a joint operation. Muskypundit Feb 2012 #2

Because the MIC does not WANT a friendly co-op venture with Russia Hugabear Feb 2012 #3

Yeah, even though none of the technologies are even close to working. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #4

MAD does work, but only if all parties are sane. Flatulo Feb 2012 #5

Well one thing is for sure - the name. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #6

Rasmussen is the head of NATO??? Boombaby Feb 2012 #7

The US MIC tried to develop a missile defense system in the 1980's called SDI or "Star Wars". AdHocSolver Feb 2012 #8

This is a total waste of money. David__77 Feb 2012 #9

It doesn't matter if it will perform like intended jakeXT Feb 2012 #10

Why do we still have NATO? XemaSab Feb 2012 #11

Russia acts like they're pissed tabasco Feb 2012 #12