“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity.”
APR 24, 2024
LLAW’s NUCLEAR ISSUES & COMMENTS, Tuesday, (04/23/2024)
Sitting here this afternoon, reading today’s World Nuclear News (below), wondering what country would be the first to launch the 1st nuclear armed ICBM on what country, and when. Someone should start a lottery. They could rake in the $billions and never have to pay the winner, keeping all that suddenly useless cash for themselves.
What would they do with all that cash? There would be no way to pay the winner(s) and also no place to spend it. Money would immediately become worthless in an all-out nuclear WWIII. The only things of value would be a few of the items we individually already possessed and they would be only of temporary value for those of us, if any, who might survive long enough to care . . .
But, if I were a betting man, ignorant enough to buy such a lottery ticket, I would have to make up my mind among these four countries: Russia, North Korea, China, and the United States of America, doubtful that any other nuclear nations would even consider it. My choice might surprise you, but, all things considered, I would have to choose the USA. Our ICBM target would be Moscow, Russia, and it would be only a single missile, because two would be one too many to stop retaliation, not only from Russia itself, but from all other nuclear armed countries as well.
It is not that the USA is more treacherous or evil than say, Russia or North Korea, but my decision has to do with who we Americans are, how we think, and what we believe we have to lose, plus the rationality that that the first attack might be the last — especially if it comes from the USA. If any other country, like, say, Russia or North Korea, attacks the USA first, we would not hesitate to retaliate, and a 2nd ICBM would bring on all the others from every nuclear nation. ~llaw
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TODAY’S NUCLEAR WORLD’S NEWS, Tuesday, (04/23/2024)
All Things Nuclear
NEWS
This alarming book is a must-read for every world leader | Canada’s National Observer
National Observer
One thing that really struck me is the unbelievable speed at which nuclear war is waged. Gen. Robert Kehler, the former commander of STRATCOM, said to …
North Korean leader Kim led rocket drills that simulated a nuclear counterattack
Georgia Public Broadcasting
All Things Considered · Serendipity · John … Many experts say North Korea already possesses nuclear missiles that can reach all … All Rights Reserved …
North Korea fires short-range missiles into the sea in its latest weapons test
Little Rock Public Radio
All Things Considered. KUAR. All Things Considered. Next Up: 6:30 … Many experts say North Korea already possesses nuclear missiles that can reach all …
Nuclear Power
NEWS
Can Aging U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Withstand More Extreme Weather? – Yale E360
Yale Environment 360
… nuclear power plant in Iowa. Up to 130 mile-per-hour winds caused a power outage and knocked over the 50-year-old plant’s wooden cooling towers …
China to revise atomic energy law to promote nuclear power development, Xinhua says
Reuters
China will revise its atomic energy law to promote the safe development of nuclear power, the official Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday.
‘The full puzzle’: Fleischmann already funded nuclear in Oak Ridge. Now, the military, too
Knoxville News Sentinel
This Tennessee congressman says nuclear power and weapons are a rare opportunity to bring Republicans and Democrats together.
Nuclear Power Emergencies
NEWS
Accidental alarm at nuclear plant set off during alarm test – AOL.com
AOL.com
According to a news release from the New Hampshire Department of Safety, nine of the 121 emergency sirens at the plant were activated by mistake …
China to revise atomic energy law to promote nuclear power development, Xinhua says
Reuters
“Exercise, exercise, exercise”, read an emergency text message which alerted people on the island of Crete of a mock earthquake measuring 7.2 off the …
U.S. House approves $8.1-B emergency aid package for Indo-Pacific allies | ANC – YouTube
YouTube
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Nuclear War
NEW
Threat of nuclear war in Europe | Peter Hitchens – YouTube
YouTube
”Are they actually going to use nuclear weapons against the Eastern attack, knowing that that will result in a nuclear retaliation and possibly …
North Korea ‘Ready’ For Nuclear War Under Kim Jong-un; South’s Ally U.S. ‘Spooked’ | Watch
YouTube
North Korea conducted the country’s first ‘nuclear trigger’ exercise under Kim Jong-un’s guidance. Pictures release by KCTV news agency show Kim …
Russian Foreign Minister Threatens the West With Nuclear War Again | RealClearDefense
RealClearDefense
MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) – Russia said on Monday that U.S., British and French military support for Ukraine has pushed the world to the brink of …
Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
North Korean leader Kim leads rocket drills that simulate a nuclear counterattack against enemies
AP News
… war and taking the initiative in a war in any time and any sudden situation.” … In response to North Korea’s evolving nuclear threats, the United …
The Inadmissibility of Nuclear Threats – Arms Control Association
Arms Control Association
Europeans, U.S. Threaten Iran With IAEA Censure. April 15, 2024. Ukraine War Colors U.S. Concerns on Russia, North Korea. April 15, 2024. U.S. to …
Iran’s nuclear activities ‘raises eyebrows’ at IAEA – DW – 04/23/2024
DW
“Attacking nuclear facilities is an absolute no-go,” he said. Grossi noted a worrying trend of the threat of nuclear attack or nuclear weapons being …
Yellowstone Caldera
NEWS
Image of the Week: A Warm February in Northern Minnesota – YouTube
YouTube
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