This thread discusses the Content article: France to cut nukes

Ever notice that no one ever mentions Israel and its approximate 400 nukes destabilizing the Middle East?

They're backing down and not even being threatened.

MTM wrote:
They're backing down and not even being threatened.

They are not backing down, just cutting costs. Contrary to popular belief, the French military is very engaged around the world. However, most of it is in Africa, where Americans don't seem to care much what goes on(Somalia, Rwanda, Darfur, Zimbabwe, etc.). I do understand that it is fashionable to poke fun at the French, but I welcome any reduction in nuclear arms in the world. As long as a few countries have them, the rest of the world will try to get them.

unaffiliated_person wrote:
MTM wrote:
They're backing down and not even being threatened.

They are not backing down, just cutting costs. Contrary to popular belief, the French military is very engaged around the world. However, most of it is in Africa, where Americans don't seem to care much what goes on(Somalia, Rwanda, Darfur, Zimbabwe, etc.). I do understand that it is fashionable to poke fun at the French, but I welcome any reduction in nuclear arms in the world. As long as a few countries have them, the rest of the world will try to get them.

Come on, get real. The only reason they are reducing nukes is because they have more efficient deliver systems. As for being engaged. How about they get engaged in their own back yard in the Balkans? And why have we had to spend billions and billions year after year protecting them with military bases throughout Europe. As far as Africa is concerned. Why do you think President Bush was well received? It wasn't because of "him". It was because the United States has done more towards bettering the lives of Africans than anyone else. From healthcare and very importantly improving trade relations. Which has improved the lives of all Africans. There are huge problems in Africa with genocide happening everyday. The French hasn't done anymore than anyone else to stop it.

The Keeper wrote:
This thread discusses the Content article: France to cut nukes

Ever notice that no one ever mentions Israel and its approximate 400 nukes destabilizing the Middle East?

There you go. Get rid of 400 nukes and they all live happily ever after.

ThomasK wrote:
The Keeper wrote:
This thread discusses the Content article: France to cut nukes

Ever notice that no one ever mentions Israel and its approximate 400 nukes destabilizing the Middle East?

There you go. Get rid of 400 nukes and they all live happily ever after.

So keep the nukes and give other countries in the region 400 nukes!