Southern_Man 0 #101 November 19, 2013 kelpdiver Not buying this. Nukes are a lot cheaper than maintaining a large military to defend the borders, and they're a hell of a lot cheaper than actual wars. Unfortunately having a large set of nukes hasn't prevented us for keeping a large conventional military and engaging in military expeditionism around the globe."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #102 November 19, 2013 Southern_Man*** Not buying this. Nukes are a lot cheaper than maintaining a large military to defend the borders, and they're a hell of a lot cheaper than actual wars. Unfortunately having a large set of nukes hasn't prevented us for keeping a large conventional military and engaging in military expeditionism around the globe. no, but that was by choice. Given the benefit of oceans, and friendly Canadians to the north, we didn't need to do those things. We could return to a pre WW2 isolationist state and slash our military spending dramatically. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #103 November 19, 2013 kelpdiverno, but that was by choice. Given the benefit of oceans, and friendly Canadians to the north, we didn't need to do those things. We could return to a pre WW2 isolationist state and slash our military spending dramatically. That is EXACTLY what those sneaky Canadians are waiting for. Just you wait. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #104 November 20, 2013 rehmwa***no, but that was by choice. Given the benefit of oceans, and friendly Canadians to the north, we didn't need to do those things. We could return to a pre WW2 isolationist state and slash our military spending dramatically. That is EXACTLY what those sneaky Canadians are waiting for. Just you wait. Our plan has been compromised.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites