How close to nuclear war are we?
Jay from Stop The ACLU is concerned that America is slipping back into a place, or into period, where few see the real dangers in the world that face America. Quoting largely from Yankee Sailor, with some additional comments from WND, Jay presents the arguement that Iran and al-Qaida have a much closer relationship then many believe and that their may already be a forward positioned nuclear bomb in the US, which will be used if the US attackes Iran. This post is worth a read, even if you do not believe it or agree with it, as it is throught provoking. I am personally always for provoking thought, even if the conclusions / views are not ones I personally share. So, I encourage you to read the post and come to your on conclusions. Post Here
I have read / seen many experts that say that the “suitcase bomb” does not exsist, I have read / seen others that say that is does. With that said, I am not sure of how real or precieved a nuclear attack on the US by terrorist is. I will say that I am sure there will be another terrorist attack on US soil, the fact that there has not been one so far is a statement to some degree that US security is better then many believe it to be. So, for me it is not if there is a attack, it is when and a question of what kind of attack will be tried next. Terrorist are known for some common means of attack - bomb belts, car bombs, etc - but really impactful terrorist attacks always follow a method that has not been used before and once it is used is not used again. The advantage that the attacker in a terror war has is that they can wait until they feel the defenses of the opponent are down and can attack at points they see weak not at hardened points of power / command & control or influence.
In my opinon, most Americans do not really precieve the dangers that exsist in the world today, via terrorism and international military efforts, nor see the internal moral decline and lack of historical understanding that is common today in America. The old saying if you do not study history you are doomed to repeat it is true, even if we would like to think otherwise.
Personally, I think America as a nation is a cross roads, we have to decide if we desire to continue being a super power with international impact or if we desire to step aside and let other nations become world leaders while we tend to internal affairs. Much like Rome, I think the fall of America from greatness will be from internal forces (declining morals, lack of motivation due to ease of life, lack of appreication for education / history / study / work, etc) not external forces (being conquered, etc). To me the real question is weather that fall will occur in 15 to 20 years or 200 years. Power and leadership has shifted constantly throughout civilization and it requires the denial of history to think that America will always be on top, the sole world super power, or sole world leader. Just something to think about when you look at the world stage and the position that America holds within it.
