Showing posts with label WMD. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WMD. Show all posts
Thursday, February 05, 2004
Musharraf's Nuclear Secret
Musharraf has pardoned A. Q. Khan for selling nuclear technology to Libya, North Korea, Iran and possibly Malaysia, and says there will be no investigation of his own or the military's role in the illegal transfer and proliferation. Khan has taken the full responsibility himself and has been pardoned. Well, that's all now conveniently swept under the rug. Be careful on your way out not to trip over that big lump on the floor. No need for nuclear inspectors in that rogue state. Don't look there because it would be rude. And, he's not REALLY protecting bin Laden, it just seems that way.
Tuesday, February 03, 2004
6-Way Talks On NKorea
China has helped set up another round of 6-way talks with North Korea, the US, China, Russia, Japan and South Korea, scheduled to begin February 25th in Beijing. But has either of the two principals really changed their stance since the last round of talks that produced nothing but more bitterness? Will Bush negotiate with an "axis of evil"? Last December Vice President Cheney said in reference to North Korea, "I have been charged by the President with making sure that none of the tyrannies in the world are negotiated with. We don't negotiate with evil; we defeat it." And North Korea said it would never give up its "nuclear deterrent" unless its security was guaranteed and aid recommenced. I guess you can only hope that talking will in fact lead to an understanding that nuclear war isn't the only path that can be taken and some agreement can be reached.
Still, everyone knows that both the US and North Korea have enough nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons of mass destruction.
Still, everyone knows that both the US and North Korea have enough nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons of mass destruction.
Monday, February 02, 2004
Opportunistic Speculation
Russia is planning a test of their readiness for all-out nuclear war sometime in the middle of this month, and guess who the exercise targets. That's right, the USA. Is it just a coincidence or is it a little strange that Russia's largest military exercise in twenty years comes after the US warns them off the Caspian Sea region and insults their political system under Putin?
This exercise probably will occur as the talks with North Korea break down again because this administration refuses to negotiate with that rogue state about their nuclear missile capabilities. Bush appears unwilling to accept their offer to scrap their nuclear program in return for humanitarian aid for their beleaguered, desperate, hungry, and starving nation.
The anti-missile defense based in Alaska and California is about to be put in place after those few successful tests that were also rigged. Now all this administration has to do is to convince any potential adversary to put homing beacons on their ICBMs, not to use multiple warheads and decoys, and only send a few missiles at a time.
While the Russians say it's a test of their systems, militarily it would only make good strategic sense from their position to pretend and say it's a test and then use the exercise to make their own pre-emptive strike against the world's most threatening nation whose tentacles are ever encroaching on their influence and on the world's resources. They may now well believe, as the neo-cons do, that nuclear war is inevitable and strike while the iron is hot against an arrogant, decadent, and aggressive bully. It just makes sense to use an exercise as cover for an overt strike. Any attack works best when it comes as a surprise, and such an exercise would be excellent cover for a real attack. Possibly, now is their best opportunity not to become marginalized globally as the US increases its own military capabilities and bases around the world. The US could go from code yellow terrorist alert to defcon 1 in the blink of an eye.
Maybe not though. This is just speculation, and I hope I don't unnecessarily alarm anyone. I know it's probably just a preparation for the real thing which could possibly happen at any time.
This exercise probably will occur as the talks with North Korea break down again because this administration refuses to negotiate with that rogue state about their nuclear missile capabilities. Bush appears unwilling to accept their offer to scrap their nuclear program in return for humanitarian aid for their beleaguered, desperate, hungry, and starving nation.
The anti-missile defense based in Alaska and California is about to be put in place after those few successful tests that were also rigged. Now all this administration has to do is to convince any potential adversary to put homing beacons on their ICBMs, not to use multiple warheads and decoys, and only send a few missiles at a time.
While the Russians say it's a test of their systems, militarily it would only make good strategic sense from their position to pretend and say it's a test and then use the exercise to make their own pre-emptive strike against the world's most threatening nation whose tentacles are ever encroaching on their influence and on the world's resources. They may now well believe, as the neo-cons do, that nuclear war is inevitable and strike while the iron is hot against an arrogant, decadent, and aggressive bully. It just makes sense to use an exercise as cover for an overt strike. Any attack works best when it comes as a surprise, and such an exercise would be excellent cover for a real attack. Possibly, now is their best opportunity not to become marginalized globally as the US increases its own military capabilities and bases around the world. The US could go from code yellow terrorist alert to defcon 1 in the blink of an eye.
Maybe not though. This is just speculation, and I hope I don't unnecessarily alarm anyone. I know it's probably just a preparation for the real thing which could possibly happen at any time.
Saturday, December 13, 2003
What threat? Where? Oh, this one. "Say hello to my li'l friend."
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See my post from Monday the 8th about this article:
From The San Francisco Chronicle: Sunday, December 7, 2003
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2003%2F12%2F07%2FMNG5Q3GH941.DTL
A new era of nuclear weapons: Bush's buildup begins with little debate in Congress
By James Sterngold, Chronicle Staff Writer
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From the Lawyers' Commitee on Nuclear Policy, Inc.: December 9, 2003
http://lcnp.org/disarmament/usgarecord.htm
The Shameful U.S. Record in 2003: Disarmament Votes at the United Nations
By John Burroughs
"On December 8, 2003, the United Nations General Assembly voted on this year’s resolutions on disarmament and security. The United States consistently voted against the most important resolutions on nuclear and space disarmament:
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: The United States cast the only vote against this resolution calling for bringing the CTBT into force. It was adopted by a vote of 173 to 1, with 4 abstentions.
Path to the total elimination of nuclear weapons: The United States and India were the only countries to vote against this resolution. Sponsored by Japan, it calls for compliance with the program for transparent, verified, and irreversible reduction and elimination of nuclear forces agreed by all states (including the United States) participating in the 2000 Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference. It was adopted by a vote of 164 to 2, with 14 abstentions.
New Agenda for a nuclear-weapon-free world: Sponsored by Brazil, Egypt, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Sweden and South Africa, this resolution centers on a call for compliance with the 2000 NPT program and also addresses missile defenses, weaponization of outer space, and reduction of non-strategic weapons. It was adopted by a vote of 128 to 6, with 41 abstentions. The negative votes came from the United States, France, India, Israel, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom.
Obligation of nuclear disarmament: Paragraph one of the resolution on follow-up to the 1996 opinion of the International Court of Justice underlines the Court’s unanimous conclusion that there is an obligation to pursue in good faith and bring to a conclusion negotiations on nuclear disarmament in all its aspects. In a separate vote, the paragraph was approved by a vote of 165 to 4, with 3 abstentions. The four countries voting no were the United States, France, Israel, and Russia.
Prevention of an arms race in outer space: This resolution calling for negotiations to prevent the weaponization of space was overwhelmingly adopted by a vote of 174 to zero. Four countries abstained: the United States, Israel, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands."
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From The Independent: 12 December 2003
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/story.jsp?story=472441
Bush laughs off critics of 'spoils of war' bidding
By Rupert Cornwell in Washington
George W. Bush: "International law? I'd better call my lawyer" ...
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Could it be that reason the US voted against these treaties is that
it is accelerating all their plans in these areas? Of course it could.
And, do you think the US will be the only one to enter the race? Of course not.
It says all these were adopted, doesn't the USA have veto power in the UN?
Treaties? We don't need no stinkin' treaties.
This is my cynical sarcasm of the PNAC cabal in office over this land.
Which state is the rogue again?
If the USA is the number one leader, who are the followers?
In the quest for global domination, the whole world is a battlefield.
See my post from Monday the 8th about this article:
From The San Francisco Chronicle: Sunday, December 7, 2003
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2003%2F12%2F07%2FMNG5Q3GH941.DTL
A new era of nuclear weapons: Bush's buildup begins with little debate in Congress
By James Sterngold, Chronicle Staff Writer
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From the Lawyers' Commitee on Nuclear Policy, Inc.: December 9, 2003
http://lcnp.org/disarmament/usgarecord.htm
The Shameful U.S. Record in 2003: Disarmament Votes at the United Nations
By John Burroughs
"On December 8, 2003, the United Nations General Assembly voted on this year’s resolutions on disarmament and security. The United States consistently voted against the most important resolutions on nuclear and space disarmament:
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: The United States cast the only vote against this resolution calling for bringing the CTBT into force. It was adopted by a vote of 173 to 1, with 4 abstentions.
Path to the total elimination of nuclear weapons: The United States and India were the only countries to vote against this resolution. Sponsored by Japan, it calls for compliance with the program for transparent, verified, and irreversible reduction and elimination of nuclear forces agreed by all states (including the United States) participating in the 2000 Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference. It was adopted by a vote of 164 to 2, with 14 abstentions.
New Agenda for a nuclear-weapon-free world: Sponsored by Brazil, Egypt, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Sweden and South Africa, this resolution centers on a call for compliance with the 2000 NPT program and also addresses missile defenses, weaponization of outer space, and reduction of non-strategic weapons. It was adopted by a vote of 128 to 6, with 41 abstentions. The negative votes came from the United States, France, India, Israel, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom.
Obligation of nuclear disarmament: Paragraph one of the resolution on follow-up to the 1996 opinion of the International Court of Justice underlines the Court’s unanimous conclusion that there is an obligation to pursue in good faith and bring to a conclusion negotiations on nuclear disarmament in all its aspects. In a separate vote, the paragraph was approved by a vote of 165 to 4, with 3 abstentions. The four countries voting no were the United States, France, Israel, and Russia.
Prevention of an arms race in outer space: This resolution calling for negotiations to prevent the weaponization of space was overwhelmingly adopted by a vote of 174 to zero. Four countries abstained: the United States, Israel, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands."
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From The Independent: 12 December 2003
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/story.jsp?story=472441
Bush laughs off critics of 'spoils of war' bidding
By Rupert Cornwell in Washington
George W. Bush: "International law? I'd better call my lawyer" ...
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*
Could it be that reason the US voted against these treaties is that
it is accelerating all their plans in these areas? Of course it could.
And, do you think the US will be the only one to enter the race? Of course not.
It says all these were adopted, doesn't the USA have veto power in the UN?
Treaties? We don't need no stinkin' treaties.
This is my cynical sarcasm of the PNAC cabal in office over this land.
Which state is the rogue again?
If the USA is the number one leader, who are the followers?
In the quest for global domination, the whole world is a battlefield.
Monday, December 08, 2003
Heads Up!
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From The San Francisco Chronicle: Sunday, December 7, 2003
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2003%2F12%2F07%2FMNG5Q3GH941.DTL
A new era of nuclear weapons
Bush's buildup begins with little debate in Congress
By James Sterngold, Chronicle Staff Writer
Congress, with only a limited debate, has given the Bush administration a green light for the biggest revitalization of the country's nuclear weapons program since the end of the Cold War, leaving many Democrats and even some hawkish Republicans seething. "This has been a good year," said Linton Brooks, the administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, which develops and manages the country's nuclear weapons arsenal. "I'm pretty happy we essentially got what we wanted." Reversing a decade of restraint in nuclear weapons policy, Congress agreed to provide more than $6 billion for research, expansion and upgrades in the country's nuclear capabilities. While Congress approved large sums to maintain the existing nuclear arsenal even during the Clinton years, this year's increases will finance multiyear programs to design a new generation of warheads as well as more sophisticated missiles, bombers and re-entry vehicles to deliver them. ...
... the administration is seeking a new stockpile of both some Cold War-era warheads and new, smaller weapons that can be used for limited attacks and for destroying caches of weapons of mass destruction, especially in buried bunkers, without causing indiscriminate destruction and loss of life. It has also proposed a policy of possible pre-emptive first use of nuclear weapons in emergencies, even against non-nuclear states. A recent study entitled "Missiles of Empire: America's 21st Century Global Legions," by Lichterman of the Western States Legal Foundation highlights not only the administration's push for new kinds of warheads, but also the billions it is planning to spend on reducing the time it would take to launch a nuclear strike and on a new generation of missile re-entry vehicles, among other things. The re-entry vehicles would allow the military to steer warheads toward targets, even moving targets, entering the atmosphere from space. ...
... the administration succeeded in pushing through the repeal of the law banning the development of smaller, more usable low-yield warheads, and it got approval to begin research into advanced weapons concepts for the future. ...
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From AFP at SpaceWar: Nov 27, 2003
http://www.spacedaily.com/news/rocketscience-03zzr.html
Bombing Anywhere On Earth In Less Than Two Hours
Washington - The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the US Air Force share a vision of a new transformational capability that aims to provide a means of delivering a substantial payload from within the continental United States (CONUS) to anywhere on Earth in less than two hours. ...
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From AFP: Tue Nov 4, 3:50 AM ET
Putin reaffirms Russia's right to preemptive strikes
MOSCOW (AFP) - President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his position that Russia can resort to preemptive military strikes because the policy is also practiced by the United States. "If the principle of preventive use of force continues to develop in international practice, then Russia reserves the right to act in an analogous manner to defend its national interests," Putin said in an interview whose transcript was released Tuesday. "All nuclear powers are improving their nuclear potential and Russia will do the same," Putin said in an interview with Italian journalists ahead of this week's visit to Rome, according to Interfax. ...
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Folks, this isn't really news anymore, but we're in an arms race kicked off by the Bush administration where anything goes. The weaponization of space has begun and the doctrine of pre-emptive nuclear strikes is now in force and being readied for use. They say "to the victor belong the spoils", but we will all be losers and the world will be what is spoiled. It seems American greed has no limit whatsoever, and there are no treaties to ward off self-destruction anymore. This comment is just a "heads up". Watch out for those nukes from space. You can look up, but all you can do when the time has come is to say your final prayers - that is if you see it coming in time.
From The San Francisco Chronicle: Sunday, December 7, 2003
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2003%2F12%2F07%2FMNG5Q3GH941.DTL
A new era of nuclear weapons
Bush's buildup begins with little debate in Congress
By James Sterngold, Chronicle Staff Writer
Congress, with only a limited debate, has given the Bush administration a green light for the biggest revitalization of the country's nuclear weapons program since the end of the Cold War, leaving many Democrats and even some hawkish Republicans seething. "This has been a good year," said Linton Brooks, the administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, which develops and manages the country's nuclear weapons arsenal. "I'm pretty happy we essentially got what we wanted." Reversing a decade of restraint in nuclear weapons policy, Congress agreed to provide more than $6 billion for research, expansion and upgrades in the country's nuclear capabilities. While Congress approved large sums to maintain the existing nuclear arsenal even during the Clinton years, this year's increases will finance multiyear programs to design a new generation of warheads as well as more sophisticated missiles, bombers and re-entry vehicles to deliver them. ...
... the administration is seeking a new stockpile of both some Cold War-era warheads and new, smaller weapons that can be used for limited attacks and for destroying caches of weapons of mass destruction, especially in buried bunkers, without causing indiscriminate destruction and loss of life. It has also proposed a policy of possible pre-emptive first use of nuclear weapons in emergencies, even against non-nuclear states. A recent study entitled "Missiles of Empire: America's 21st Century Global Legions," by Lichterman of the Western States Legal Foundation highlights not only the administration's push for new kinds of warheads, but also the billions it is planning to spend on reducing the time it would take to launch a nuclear strike and on a new generation of missile re-entry vehicles, among other things. The re-entry vehicles would allow the military to steer warheads toward targets, even moving targets, entering the atmosphere from space. ...
... the administration succeeded in pushing through the repeal of the law banning the development of smaller, more usable low-yield warheads, and it got approval to begin research into advanced weapons concepts for the future. ...
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From AFP at SpaceWar: Nov 27, 2003
http://www.spacedaily.com/news/rocketscience-03zzr.html
Bombing Anywhere On Earth In Less Than Two Hours
Washington - The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the US Air Force share a vision of a new transformational capability that aims to provide a means of delivering a substantial payload from within the continental United States (CONUS) to anywhere on Earth in less than two hours. ...
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From AFP: Tue Nov 4, 3:50 AM ET
Putin reaffirms Russia's right to preemptive strikes
MOSCOW (AFP) - President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his position that Russia can resort to preemptive military strikes because the policy is also practiced by the United States. "If the principle of preventive use of force continues to develop in international practice, then Russia reserves the right to act in an analogous manner to defend its national interests," Putin said in an interview whose transcript was released Tuesday. "All nuclear powers are improving their nuclear potential and Russia will do the same," Putin said in an interview with Italian journalists ahead of this week's visit to Rome, according to Interfax. ...
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Folks, this isn't really news anymore, but we're in an arms race kicked off by the Bush administration where anything goes. The weaponization of space has begun and the doctrine of pre-emptive nuclear strikes is now in force and being readied for use. They say "to the victor belong the spoils", but we will all be losers and the world will be what is spoiled. It seems American greed has no limit whatsoever, and there are no treaties to ward off self-destruction anymore. This comment is just a "heads up". Watch out for those nukes from space. You can look up, but all you can do when the time has come is to say your final prayers - that is if you see it coming in time.
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