The US also tested a Minuteman III ICBM with a dummy warhead on November 5th. The US informed Russia of its intention to launch a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile before it was test-fired on Wednesday
Good lord given the U.S and genocidal ally Israel’s penchant for lying, speaking falsehoods, saying one thing, whilst doing the other, for tearing up treaties and agreements I think any nation that accepted them at their word would have to be insane…. certainly the facts don’t support being able to rely implicitly on any undertakings given… “ Hey Vlad, Xi, we’re going to test a nuke, nothing to worry about… until it detonates upon them… equally how could anyone given the U.S psychopaths rhetoric about first use of nuclear weapons even consider going along with such.. irrespective the MAD doctrine… doesn’t bear thinking about, if I was an international leader so contacted, especially given the now predominant position from a strike power perspective I would tell the U.S fire it anywhere near us, our territories and we will respond as we must, we cannot trust you or take you at your word, it means nothing, essentially placing a quasi moratorium on the U.S and their psycho’s … that ought do it as well as frustrate the shit out them… deserved I’d say… oh to be a fly on the wall when they ruminate such… just saying.
The United States has never interrupted its “stockpile stewardship” activities via simulations, lasers, subcritical experiments, so the military interest of an explosive test could be limited — and the announcement may instead be aimed at sending a political signal to China, Russia, and public opinion.
If a message intended as you say, then the administration and the people of China, Russia, Pakistan, India, plus North Korea and Iran will interpret the message as follows.......everybody better get crackin' on their own nuke weapons and needed upgrades.
Thank you, Mr. Bryen, for this informative & reasoned assessment of the situation. When we recall that the half-life of Tritium is about 13 years, and nuclear warheads have not been tested in over 30 years, and we notice how few 30-year old vehicles we see on the roads -- then maybe testing is not such a bad idea if the successful peace-keeping concept of Mutual Assured Destruction is to be maintained.
Of course, President Trump's sabre-rattling statements on this are probably mainly aimed at trying to secure support from war-mongering Democrat Senators for re-opening the Federal Government.
It was just a question of time before (limited) testing would resume. Deterrence does not work if there are doubts about each other's arsenal. Already we can hear people minimizing the impact of nuclear detonations.
Besides, the Russian are sure to want to test their tsunami torpedo.
Trump just kissed that restriction goodbye with his free form, meandering rambling about anything that comes into his mind that he thinks will get him some attention.
The US also tested a Minuteman III ICBM with a dummy warhead on November 5th. The US informed Russia of its intention to launch a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile before it was test-fired on Wednesday
Good lord given the U.S and genocidal ally Israel’s penchant for lying, speaking falsehoods, saying one thing, whilst doing the other, for tearing up treaties and agreements I think any nation that accepted them at their word would have to be insane…. certainly the facts don’t support being able to rely implicitly on any undertakings given… “ Hey Vlad, Xi, we’re going to test a nuke, nothing to worry about… until it detonates upon them… equally how could anyone given the U.S psychopaths rhetoric about first use of nuclear weapons even consider going along with such.. irrespective the MAD doctrine… doesn’t bear thinking about, if I was an international leader so contacted, especially given the now predominant position from a strike power perspective I would tell the U.S fire it anywhere near us, our territories and we will respond as we must, we cannot trust you or take you at your word, it means nothing, essentially placing a quasi moratorium on the U.S and their psycho’s … that ought do it as well as frustrate the shit out them… deserved I’d say… oh to be a fly on the wall when they ruminate such… just saying.
Kia Kaha (stay strong) from New Zealand
The United States has never interrupted its “stockpile stewardship” activities via simulations, lasers, subcritical experiments, so the military interest of an explosive test could be limited — and the announcement may instead be aimed at sending a political signal to China, Russia, and public opinion.
If a message intended as you say, then the administration and the people of China, Russia, Pakistan, India, plus North Korea and Iran will interpret the message as follows.......everybody better get crackin' on their own nuke weapons and needed upgrades.
Oh well, the half-life of Trump's control of Congress is now only 14½ months.
Thank you, Mr. Bryen, for this informative & reasoned assessment of the situation. When we recall that the half-life of Tritium is about 13 years, and nuclear warheads have not been tested in over 30 years, and we notice how few 30-year old vehicles we see on the roads -- then maybe testing is not such a bad idea if the successful peace-keeping concept of Mutual Assured Destruction is to be maintained.
Of course, President Trump's sabre-rattling statements on this are probably mainly aimed at trying to secure support from war-mongering Democrat Senators for re-opening the Federal Government.
It was just a question of time before (limited) testing would resume. Deterrence does not work if there are doubts about each other's arsenal. Already we can hear people minimizing the impact of nuclear detonations.
Besides, the Russian are sure to want to test their tsunami torpedo.
Pretty sure that packs more than 150kt...
Trump just kissed that restriction goodbye with his free form, meandering rambling about anything that comes into his mind that he thinks will get him some attention.
Dear Sergey Pavlovich, were you "stunned" as a result of President Trump's nuclear testing announcement? If yes, what exactly was it that stunned you?
I hear some Russians felt compelled to stick their fingers into their 220V power outlets after receiving the news so 🫨