We're all living on borrowed time

Onkel Neal · 03-26-14, 07:13 AM

This does not surprise me in the least

http://m.newyorker.com/online/blogs/...ntcid=obinsite
And this article only mentions the US and Russia. Think about the next 10 year's as India, Pakistan, Iran, who knows becomes ICBM capable.

Skybird · 03-26-14, 07:47 AM

You sure you included the correct link? Those 13 most blogged essays of the year have little to say on ICBMs, USA and Russia...

Or I miss the point.

Onkel Neal · 03-26-14, 11:51 AM

Thanks, link fixed

Dread Knot · 03-26-14, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Although the Air Force now denies this claim, according to more than one source I contacted, the code necessary to launch a missile was set to be the same at every Minuteman site: 00000000

President Skroob was running the country.

AVGWarhawk · 03-26-14, 12:24 PM

Jimbuna · 03-26-14, 12:25 PM

I wouldn't totally discount NK and Saudi Arabia either.

Wolferz · 03-26-14, 12:36 PM

... is the path of the psychopaths.

Destroying the whole planet in an effort to insure mutual destruction is insane in the membrain.

Platapus · 03-26-14, 01:19 PM

"the code necessary to launch a missile was set to be the same at every Minuteman site: 00000000. "

Crikey, not this again. I guess this establishes the credibility of the article.

Oberon · 03-26-14, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

"the code necessary to launch a missile was set to be the same at every Minuteman site: 00000000. "

Crikey, not this again. I guess this establishes the credibility of the article.

At least it wasn't me this time.

So, yeah guys, we debunked this one already:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=209554

That being said, some of the things in that article are, I believe, true, in terms of the devolution of battlefield nuclear arms control in the early days of the Cold War, that being said, the only time that they were likely to be used would be during a Soviet invasion of Europe, or if you're Dugout Doug, all over China and North Korea.

Onkel Neal · 03-26-14, 05:47 PM

Well, is there any credible sources to back that up? I'm not saying it's not true, but I haven't seen anything to doubt it.

Skybird · 03-26-14, 06:03 PM

The only way to experience nuclear war in a passable circumstance, is to live in or very close to a major primary target.

Some things you better do not want to survive.

Onkel Neal · 03-27-14, 07:06 AM

Are you kidding? It's my dream to live in a post-nuclear apocalyptic world, where the the rules do not exist, except one: survive. Where men will throw Darwinism into high gear in a landscape of burnt out cities and throngs of rag-tag refugees. Where a single mention of gun control, civil rights, or women's lib would start a mad riot of violence, and orgies would become the new Netflix. No more computers, no more job, no more IRS or Uncle Sam. Just bare existence without any excuses.

Well, come on, doesn't everyone have a dream?

Armistead · 03-27-14, 07:54 AM

I'm keeping a list of people I'll get if we all survive, knowing I could be on a few myself...

03-27-14, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Are you kidding? It's my dream to live in a post-nuclear apocalyptic world, where the the rules do not exist, except one: survive. Where men will throw Darwinism into high gear in a landscape of burnt out cities and throngs of rag-tag refugees. Where a single mention of gun control, civil rights, or women's lib would start a mad riot of violence, and orgies would become the new Netflix. No more computers, no more job, no more IRS or Uncle Sam. Just bare existence without any excuses.

Well, come on, doesn't everyone have a dream?

I suppose you could not bother waiting for the nuclear holocaust and just move to Somalia.

Wolferz · 03-27-14, 09:49 AM

Pffft!

More like pure anarchy and chaos. Wouldn't you say?
Radiation contamination and nuclear winter will not last just a few months. Therefore, mutual destruction doesn't mean just one side or the other. It means Everybody.
It's the age old greedy line of thinking...
"If I or we can't have it nobody can."

I still laugh when I think about those stupid nuclear attack drills we had in school back in the 60's. They should have been more honest with us. Instead of "duck and cover" it should have been " put your head between your knees and kiss your ass goodbye."

<insert link to British nuclear attack documentary here>

Nobody gets out alive bby.

03-26-14, 07:13 AM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	We're all living on borrowed time This does not surprise me in the least http://m.newyorker.com/online/blogs/...ntcid=obinsite And this article only mentions the US and Russia. Think about the next 10 year's as India, Pakistan, Iran, who knows becomes ICBM capable. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web Last edited by Onkel Neal; 03-26-14 at 11:50 AM.

03-26-14, 07:47 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	You sure you included the correct link? Those 13 most blogged essays of the year have little to say on ICBMs, USA and Russia... Or I miss the point. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-26-14, 11:51 AM	#3
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Thanks, link fixed __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I wouldn't totally discount NK and Saudi Arabia either. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Nuclear Obliteration... ... is the path of the psychopaths. Destroying the whole planet in an effort to insure mutual destruction is insane in the membrain. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	"the code necessary to launch a missile was set to be the same at every Minuteman site: 00000000. " Crikey, not this again. I guess this establishes the credibility of the article. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-26-14, 05:47 PM	#10
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Well, is there any credible sources to back that up? I'm not saying it's not true, but I haven't seen anything to doubt it. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-26-14, 06:03 PM	#11
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The only way to experience nuclear war in a passable circumstance, is to live in or very close to a major primary target. Some things you better do not want to survive. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-27-14, 07:06 AM	#12
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Are you kidding? It's my dream to live in a post-nuclear apocalyptic world, where the the rules do not exist, except one: survive. Where men will throw Darwinism into high gear in a landscape of burnt out cities and throngs of rag-tag refugees. Where a single mention of gun control, civil rights, or women's lib would start a mad riot of violence, and orgies would become the new Netflix. No more computers, no more job, no more IRS or Uncle Sam. Just bare existence without any excuses. Well, come on, doesn't everyone have a dream?

03-27-14, 07:54 AM	#13
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I'm keeping a list of people I'll get if we all survive, knowing I could be on a few myself... __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

03-27-14, 09:49 AM	#15
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Survival of the fittest? Pffft! More like pure anarchy and chaos. Wouldn't you say? Radiation contamination and nuclear winter will not last just a few months. Therefore, mutual destruction doesn't mean just one side or the other. It means *Everybody*. It's the age old greedy line of thinking... "If I or we can't have it nobody can." I still laugh when I think about those stupid nuclear attack drills we had in school back in the 60's. They should have been more honest with us. Instead of "duck and cover" it should have been " put your head between your knees and kiss your ass goodbye." <insert link to British nuclear attack documentary here> Nobody gets out alive bby. __________________ Tomorrow never comes