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Against a potential rudimentary, but growing, ICBM threat from North Korea, Iran, and Iraq, a boost-phase system would destroy the missiles during the firing of the second or third stage of a three-stage ICBM. Instead of an interval of 20 minutes or more during which the warhead is coasting in space toward its target in the United States, a boost-phase intercept would need to be conducted within the 250-second burn time of an ICBM.5 But that is possible.
originally posted by: sourcecontroller
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Against a potential rudimentary, but growing, ICBM threat from North Korea, Iran, and Iraq, a boost-phase system would destroy the missiles during the firing of the second or third stage of a three-stage ICBM. Instead of an interval of 20 minutes or more during which the warhead is coasting in space toward its target in the United States, a boost-phase intercept would need to be conducted within the 250-second burn time of an ICBM.5 But that is possible.
I think it is pretty clear at this point. This is a tit for tat. So we can not use your cheap rockets for our missions then we show everyone how unreliable they are. Just a crazy conspiracy theory I am sure, right?
originally posted by: Hijinx
a reply to: mindseye1609
I really hope it wasn't a deliberate attack. I can really only think of a few modern nations that would even dare do such a thing to Russia, and even less of them have any real motive to do so.
If it turns out Some nation was behind the destruction of this rocket, this is an outright act of war and you better #ing believe Russia would react with the utmost force.
originally posted by: sourcecontroller
a reply to: mindseye1609 I think Putin's mission is to wear out nationalism in Russia. If you use nationalism too much it is like fapin in that while it initially feels good if it is done to much its just not fun anymore. Nationalism gets tired if used too much and that is his job. Rout out the last of Russian national pride and nationalism and get the federation in line for a world order.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: mindseye1609
I was wondering how long it was going to take for someone to blame the US for a Russian screw up.
As if vocal outcries by the public in any way affect the course of events in American society. That is a truly naive position to hold in this debate don't you think? The American public opinion is fully pacified by the source controllers on this subject I assure you. Go back to sleep America the government is here to help you.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: sourcecontroller
wow...
Completely off base without anything to support the position.
I think the American people have been very vocal about the wars our government has engaged in.