[ClearCase_guy]

China is a perfect example of why you want to have a strong nuclear capability, and a strong anti-missile capability. You do NOT want to get into a long war of attrition with these guys -- they will win. Avoiding war is a real good idea, but if war has to start, don't beat around the bush -- 20 or 30 nukes in senstive places and I think the war would be over.

Scary to think about, but it's why we have these things.

[Nervous Tick]

>> it’s why we have these things.

It’s not enough to have them — you also have to have the will to use them.

Agree 100% on the anti-missile capability comment. You want a good “shovel ready” stimulus program that would actually create good jobs? Pour Federal dollars into a anti-missile R&D program. Money VERY well spent.