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Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by rajj
(Post 10500393)
Also isnt there three parts to the treaty including disarmament?? So in effect no one abides by it anyway!
The British got rid of virtually its entire nuclear arsenal - which was HUGE: nuclear shells for large calibre field and naval guns, nuclear mines to place across German plains, nuclear depth charges, conventional numeral free fall bombs, nuclear missiles. They only have a few nuclear missiles on the submarines and thats it. That was all wasted if third world nations are going to build huge stocks of their own..... |
Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by slapphead_otool
(Post 10500430)
To be fair since the cold war ended there has been a huge disarmament of the West.
The British got rid of virtually its entire nuclear arsenal - which was HUGE: nuclear shells for large calibre field and naval guns, nuclear mines to place across German plains, nuclear depth charges, conventional numeral free fall bombs, nuclear missiles. They only have a few nuclear missiles on the submarines and thats it. That was all wasted if third world nations are going to build huge stocks of their own..... Its all or nothing, or it just does not cut the mustard. BTW, dont get me wrong, i'm on about the signing of the treaty only. I dont support India or any other nation having any nukes as the problem with the deterrent theory is that its bollox!!! |
Re: Australia India nuclear talks
The problem with unrestricted nuclear weapons is that some people on the planet think they get an instant 75 virgins if they die in combat against non believers.
This destroys the whole Mutually Assured Destruction - they simply don't care. |
Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by brissybee
(Post 10498515)
To me, sometimes it just feels like - bit by bit - Australia is being carved up and sold off to the highest bidder... and I am not convinced the consequences for Australia will always be good.
All minerals and resources should be nationalised and profits returned immediately to everyone in the country. In the meantime, Australia is being hollowed out to increase the performance of future enemies like China for the personal enrichment of a few hundred men and women, who if the shit ever hits the fans will be on their private jets and outta here in a flash. |
Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by slapphead_otool
(Post 10500430)
To be fair since the cold war ended there has been a huge disarmament of the West.
The British got rid of virtually its entire nuclear arsenal - which was HUGE: nuclear shells for large calibre field and naval guns, nuclear mines to place across German plains, nuclear depth charges, conventional numeral free fall bombs, nuclear missiles. They only have a few nuclear missiles on the submarines and thats it. That was all wasted if third world nations are going to build huge stocks of their own..... |
Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by Zen10
(Post 10500595)
And not just nukes - look at the reduction in naval forces since Falklands.
I just don't get the UK these days. Unless self destruction is on the menu. |
Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by Zen10
(Post 10500595)
And not just nukes - look at the reduction in naval forces since Falklands.
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Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by slapphead_otool
(Post 10500603)
and in an incredible irony give more aid to nations with bigger and better defence forces. :confused:
I just don't get the UK these days. Unless self destruction is on the menu. |
Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by chris955
(Post 10500642)
Its just not needed, no point keeping it.
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Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by Zen10
(Post 10501660)
It is true that warfare has changed, but the question you have to ask yourself is, if a large navy is not needed, why are the Chinese expanding theirs like there's no tomorrow?
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Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by chris955
(Post 10502189)
Because not only are they looking to buy Australia piece by piece they want to be able to protect their investment.
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Re: Australia India nuclear talks
There you go :thumbup:
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Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by chris955
(Post 10502637)
There you go :thumbup:
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Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by Zen10
(Post 10502656)
It's one of the downsides of living where all the action is going to be in the 21st Century.
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Re: Australia India nuclear talks
Originally Posted by Bernieboy
(Post 10502661)
Best you get stocking up yer bunker;)
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