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 [F] New York Times on the Web Forums  / Science  /

    Missile Defense

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 Commentaries

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 Commentaries

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 Commentaries

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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