[ffusco]

The old MAD doctrine is being replaced. Nuclear deterrence is maintained by the possibility that they could be used. Smaller tactical nukes will almost certainly be deployed in case Saddam uses WMDs. Personally I think the US should have asked Afghanistan for permission for an underground test of a thermonuclear device of say 5 kilotons at Tora Bora. With practically no collateral damage it would have been expediant, humane and cheap and it would have given our enemies a reason to think twice.

[sonofatpatcher2]

Re: Personally I think the US should have asked Afghanistan for permission for an underground test of a thermonuclear device of say 5 kilotons at Tora Bora. With practically no collateral damage it would have been expediant, humane and cheap and it would have given our enemies a reason to think twice.

Smart idea. Very smart, I like it!

[ImphClinton]

I understand we have a bunker buster nuke. This would have worked great in Afganistan. It produces very little above ground radiation.

There could be some use for these in Iraq at certin palaces.

I would hope we would use them if Sadam uses any WMD. We might just take him and his family out.