New Russian Nuclear Menace?

Mad Max RW · Post by **Mad Max RW** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:02 pm

[Community -> Update]

Our favorite Russkie President Valdimir Putin revealed plans today for a brand new arsenal of cutting edge nuclear missiles. Rumor has it they are specifically designed to get around the American missile defense program. Although, he claims it's for something else entirely:<blockquote> "I am sure that ... they will be put in service within the next few years and, what is more, they will be developments of the kind that other nuclear powers do not and will not have," Putin was quoted as saying by the ITAR-Tass news agency.
 
 Putin reportedly said: "International terrorism is one of the major threats for Russia. We understand as soon as we ignore such components of our defense as a nuclear and missile shield, other threats may occur."</blockquote>Expect a new arms race sometime in 2005.
 Spotted at: <A HREF="http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u ... s_9">Yahoo! News</a>

OnTheBounce · Post by **OnTheBounce** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:40 pm

All right! Nucular combat, toe-to-toe with the Rooskies! [puts stetson on]

I just watched The Fog of War last night and in it McNamara speaks out against nukes. His reasoning is pretty simple: there ain't no learnin' from mistakes with nukes.

OTB

PsychoSniper · Post by **PsychoSniper** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:24 pm

America once had those 'cutting edge' designs.

years ago :p

Post by **King of Creation** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:28 pm

It's funny you posted this...cause I just finished watching Fail Safe on A&E. Good movie...I guess it was broadcast live back in 2000.

Sovy Kurosei · Post by **Sovy Kurosei** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:44 am

Putin reportedly said: "International terrorism is one of the major threats for Russia. We understand as soon as we ignore such components of our defense as a nuclear and missile shield, other threats may occur."

Political speak for "I don't know why the fuck I am doing it, but I am doing it anyways."

S4ur0n27 · Post by **S4ur0n27** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 2:26 am

Terrorism is much closer to Russians than it is for Americans

T-900 · Post by **T-900** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 2:29 am

Note that whenever a terrorist attack occurs within russia it's the russian military that cause far more terror and damage, and earn far more fear from the populace, than the terrorists.

Sovy Kurosei · Post by **Sovy Kurosei** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 4:36 am

How is building sophisticated nuclear weapons going to deter terrorism?

T-900 · Post by **T-900** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:07 am

Perhaps the knowledge that taking hostages will have the entire city nuked to dust will appeal to the sense, logic and good nature of the concientous, balanced and kind terrorists?

Post by **Retlaw83** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 10:01 am

Putin reportedly said: "International terrorism is one of the major threats for Russia. We understand as soon as we ignore such components of our defense as a nuclear and missile shield, other threats may occur."

Sovy Kurosei wrote:How is building sophisticated nuclear weapons going to deter terrorism?

The quote answers your question. The Russians are obviously worried that focusing solely on terrorism, non-terroristic threats may arise while they are distracted. Of course, this doesn't make sense, because instead tailoring their military to fight terror they're trying to crush the bad guys with the same Cold War-esque machine they've had for awhile; therefore, they are more than equipped to fight the old-style threats.

EDIT: Quoted the right person but the wrong post. Fixed.

Nicolai · Post by **Nicolai** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:35 pm

Sounds good to me, as long as they use their nukes well (by nuking canada, mebbe

)

S4ur0n27 · Post by **S4ur0n27** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 2:20 pm

Canada would nuke em in return

PsychoSniper · Post by **PsychoSniper** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 2:32 pm

This American wont retaliate if they nuke Kanada.

Spazmo · Post by **Spazmo** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 3:08 pm

Just nuke Volourn and we'll call it a day.

Blargh · Post by **Blargh** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 4:43 pm

I think many of you wouldn't be too happy when the radioactive particles drifted south for a holiday . . . Proximity, in the case of Canada, is a dire issue for you daft Americans.

PsychoSniper · Post by **PsychoSniper** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:49 pm

Yeah, but taking care of Vorlun is worth it!

S4ur0n27 · Post by **S4ur0n27** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 6:00 pm

Killing Volourn isn't worth killing me

PsychoSniper · Post by **PsychoSniper** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 6:49 pm

No, klling you is a bonus.

Wolfman Walt · Post by **Wolfman Walt** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 7:28 pm

My dreams of reliving "Red Dawn" minus the Swayze affect still seem possible........except I'm not in highschool anymore DAMN! TOO LITTLE TOO LATE!

Also - How about them Iranians and their crazy nuke plans?

(Save Susan)

Mr. Teatime · Post by **Mr. Teatime** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:07 pm

Spazmo wrote:Just nuke Volourn and we'll call it a day.

Don't speak Ted's name here, lest he appears.