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Originally Posted by Dbones
No, it would wipe out the will to continue supporting their cause like it did to the Japanese. As far as civilian casualties, yup, that's how it works and always will.
yeah, let's just conveniently forget that Japan attack us and was a well defined nation to wage war against as opposed to groups like al Qaeda, known to operate in more than 40 countries.
What would you suggest, a new Cabinet position in charge of determining which lucky nation gets to be first on our hit list?
Of course there are benefits as stated, which is why tactical nuclear weapons were developed as well as ERWs. Even provided a historical example of considered tactical use.
A person can quiver in fear at the thought or acknowledge the realites of implemntation.
You are assuming that another nuclear-armed country would not retaliate.
Comparisons have been made with the Trump campaign and that for UK leaving the EU. There is a direct correlation. Trump supporters are exactly the same as "Brexiteers". They have 10" thick skulls and the most obvious of obvious outcomes are completely lost on them. They were told by most politicians, 95% of economists, 95% of commentators that to leave the EU single market would trash the economy, but NO! They would not have it. And precisely that is happening. Higher growth than expected up to the vote - in freefall now.
They are completely and utterly deluded, and believe the world revolves around us. Just like Trumpeteers.
There are a lot of incredibly dim people in this world, and the time is ripe for the unscrupulous to exploit them. The tragedy is that they take us down with them.
No, it would wipe out the will to continue supporting their cause like it did to the Japanese. As far as civilian casualties, yup, that's how it works and always will.
What planet are you on?
ISIS have followers all over the world busy plotting in their bedrooms. 99% are incompetent fools, but it only needs 1% to get lucky, and we get very unlucky.
Ask the French.
Nuking ISIS is about the dumbest thing I can manage to get my brain around. It would be a nuclear call to arms for their thousands of sympathisers who may well live next door to you. Comparisons with Japan are just beyond pathetic and just reveal how ignorant some people are.
No need to read any further than the bolded part of your post. There are no "benefits" to using nuclear weapons. None. Their only value is as a deterrent. And the fact that Trump and his supporters don't know this is terrifying.
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Originally Posted by 640TAG
What planet are you on?
ISIS have followers all over the world busy plotting in their bedrooms. 99% are incompetent fools, but it only needs 1% to get lucky, and we get very unlucky.
Ask the French.
Nuking ISIS is about the dumbest thing I can manage to get my brain around. It would be a nuclear call to arms for their thousands of sympathisers who may well live next door to you. Comparisons with Japan are just beyond pathetic and just reveal how ignorant some people are.
Consider the sources (the people you're quoting).
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