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Big Brian 06-05-2016 17:05

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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35836037)
All we'll get is nuclear armageddon Brian, at which point EU membership will be academic.

No one will attack us, we have nukes.

Hugh 06-05-2016 17:24

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Originally Posted by Big Brian (Post 35836072)
No one will attack us, we have nukes.

You are obviously not acquainted with the philosophy of MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction) which was prevalent during the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

If The Donald went loopy and used the launch codes, there would be automatic counterstrikes on opposing countries with Nukes (ie, us, France, Israel, etc).

papa smurf 06-05-2016 17:35

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35836074)
You are obviously not acquainted with the philosophy of MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction) which was prevalent during the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

If The Donald went loopy and used the launch codes, there would be automatic counterstrikes on opposing countries with Nukes (ie, us, France, Israel, etc).

no no no when the Donald becomes the president all nukes will be aimed at the real enemy ----------------MEXICO------------------;)

Hugh 06-05-2016 18:07

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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 35836078)
no no no when the Donald becomes the president all nukes will be aimed at the real enemy ----------------MEXICO------------------;)

Probably cheaper than building a wall 1,989 miles long, at an estimated cost of $25 billion dollars (just for the construction, not counting maintenance and security costs).

heero_yuy 06-05-2016 18:12

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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 35836078)
no no no when the Donald becomes the president all nukes will be aimed at the real enemy ----------------MEXICO------------------;)

Closely followed by North Korea going into low earth orbit.

Damien 06-05-2016 18:22

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I'm going to build a bunker. If everyone could stop screwing stuff up that would be good too.

Osem 06-05-2016 18:29

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35836091)
Probably cheaper than building a wall 1,989 miles long, at an estimated cost of $25 billion dollars (just for the construction, not counting maintenance and security costs).

I'm almost hoping he'll be elected just so that we all get a chance to see how his promises start to unravel. :erm:

heero_yuy 06-05-2016 18:31

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35836100)
I'm almost hoping he'll be elected just so that we all get a chance to see how his promises start to unravel. :erm:

I'm sure that if he gets to be president that saner minds will advise him that nuclear conflict is very bad for business and his personal fortune.

Big Brian 06-05-2016 19:22

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35836074)
You are obviously not acquainted with the philosophy of MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction) which was prevalent during the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

If The Donald went loopy and used the launch codes, there would be automatic counterstrikes on opposing countries with Nukes (ie, us, France, Israel, etc).

I am aware of it. There are two people in these bunkers all the time ready to act. If the one at the controls goes 'loopy' then the other shoots them. The likelihood of MAD is as likely as I am to go to Mars.

techguyone 06-05-2016 19:25

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poor buggers, what a choice, trump or hillary, go merica..

heero_yuy 06-05-2016 19:30

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Originally Posted by techguyone (Post 35836113)
poor buggers, what a choice, trump or hillary, go merica..

So Trump that side and Boris this side. :spin:

We live in interesting times.:erm:

Hugh 06-05-2016 21:59

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Originally Posted by Big Brian (Post 35836111)
I am aware of it. There are two people in these bunkers all the time ready to act. If the one at the controls goes 'loopy' then the other shoots them. The likelihood of MAD is as likely as I am to go to Mars.

I think you may have mis-read my post, as I said automatic counter-strike - no human intervention...

The two-key system is what the USA and the UK (on Trident) use - the Sovs (ex-Sovs now) used automatic 'launch on attack'; so if Trump did something stupid, we're toast...

Big Brian 07-05-2016 09:15

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35836137)
I think you may have mis-read my post, as I said automatic counter-strike - no human intervention...

The two-key system is what the USA and the UK (on Trident) use - the Sovs (ex-Sovs now) used automatic 'launch on attack'; so if Trump did something stupid, we're toast...

Indeed. However I don't see how that supports the Remain argument? In or out that could happen.

papa smurf 07-05-2016 09:48

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JUNCKER BLASTS DEMOCRACY: EU chief brands MPs who represent voters 'part-time Europeans'

In an outspoken address the EU chief accused “some of our colleagues” of listening to the wishes of their own people rather than pandering to the vested interests of the Brussels elite.

Mr Juncker claimed the “highly exciting” period which led to the catastrophic decision to create the Euro was now “totally gone” and had been replaced by division caused by certain countries wanting to look after their own people rather than the EU project.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/politi...ritain-Cameron

Chris 07-05-2016 09:57

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Quelle horreur!


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