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Technology has always found its greatest consumer in a
nation's war and defense efforts. Since the last attempts at a
"Star Wars" defense system, has technology changed
considerably enough to make the latest Missile Defense
initiatives more successful? Can such an application of
science be successful? Is a militarized space inevitable,
necessary or impossible?
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rshow55
- 02:49pm Apr 25, 2003 EST (#
11401 of 11500) Can we do a better job of finding
truth? YES. Click "rshow55" for some things Lchic and I have
done and worked for on this thread.
The North Korean situation is terribly dangerous. If the N.
Koreans cannot or do not communicate clearly with other
nations, even with the Chinese (so that the Chinese know what
to expect) - that is very disturbing.
If the safety of N. Korea is inconsistent with the safety
of the United States and China, then North Korea loses, and
ought to.
What can the N. Korean regime be thinking of that makes
rational sense? Whatever it is - it should have been checked
out, worked through, and focused in interaction with the
Chinese. Or with foreign consultants.
If the N. Koreans want an outcome that can work for them -
they have to do better than this. It is not in their interest
to make arguments for pre-emption - which is just what they
are now doing.
China Seeks to Put Positive Spin on Talks With North
Korea By JOSEPH KAHN http://www.nytimes.com/2003/04/25/international/asia/25CND-KOREA.html
mazza9
- 08:55pm Apr 25, 2003 EST (#
11402 of 11500) "Quae cum ita sunt" Caesar's Gallic
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robkettenburg: Can you answer this question?
How is the drivel you just posted germane to the subject of
this forum. I apologize if I used words that are beyond your
comprehension.
Are you audtioning for RShow55's place in the sun?
jorian319
- 08:34am Apr 26, 2003 EST (#
11403 of 11500)
Never thought I'd miss the hand-wringing, hair-pulling
stylings of almarst. At least he painted a nice flat-black
background against which highlights showed up beautifully.
bbbuck
- 10:34am Apr 26, 2003 EST (#
11404 of 11500)
Well he's (alarmist2002) spamming somewhere.
A guy like that just can't quit. Maybe the feds blew up his
computer. [Damn trouble maker].
Of course the new 'Science Moderator' rebecca may have
something to do with it. [I liked her Santa Claus joke in the
ice event thread.]
I've sensed a better environment here lately. Especially at
the 'Environment Forum'. That place has really improved.
mazza9
- 06:00pm Apr 26, 2003 EST (#
11405 of 11500) "Quae cum ita sunt" Caesar's Gallic
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I checked the thread and it appears that RShow55 has only
posted once in the last 10 or so days. I guess the rumors are
true. RShow55 was in Baghdad attending Baghdad Bob's seminar
on connecting dots and all things appurtaining to truth
justice and the Iraqi way!
mazza9
- 11:20pm Apr 26, 2003 EST (#
11406 of 11500) "Quae cum ita sunt" Caesar's Gallic
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Oh! When did you become the guy who is responsible for our
missile defense? I didn't think that you had the wherewithal
to spell IDIOT!
YOu prove the old IBM idiom. GIGO!
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