What’s the likelihood that the US will be in a nuclear conflict within the next 10 or 20 years?

Question

•Do you think this will happen on American soil?
•Do you think it’ll be because of political pressure within Washington or from the UN?
•Do you think this will be the “whistle call” for other countries to get involved with their nuclear arsenals?

Hey Guy! I’m not asking as to whether Bush will be responsible, he going to be in office for only a couple more years. I’m sure he’s set back a lot of the popular view among other countries for generations to come. I just want to know about the likelihood of a nuclear war.

Answer 1

The chances are zero. Nuclear weapons are not military weapons. They are political weapons. Countries acquire nuclear status so that they can have more influence on the world stage. To actually use them would be suicide. Especially against a superpower like the US. Because of their you use it you lose it status, nuclear weapons are virtually useless as military weapons. I even seriously doubt that any nuclear nation would give such a weapon to a terrorist organization, for fear that it would be traced back to them.

Answer 2

Involved in a nuclear conflict? Since you didn't use the word war, I assume you are referring to a rather small incident, like a rogue state (i.e. North Korea, Iran) firing a small number of missile(s) or even a transported device smuggled into the country and detonated?

I think the chances are higher then anyone would care to know. I firmly believe that particularly in the radical Muslim world, that a nuclear device is EXACTLY the type of thing they would love to use. Big bang, one strike, and then they can run and hide in their caves like women, as they always do.

This is why so many people are talking about securing the borders, if millions of illegal aliens can cross the border, why can't a nuclear device. This is also why Reagan was ahead of his time, and why a missile defense system is absolutely vital. Everyone back then (on the left) laughed and said the number of missiles the Soviets had would be more then we could ever hope to shoot down, that the system would only be feasible when the numbers of missiles were small. Of course the left is now conveniently forgetting the things they said then, because that is exactly what we face today.

We cannot rely on the concept of mutually assured destruction. Because most of these wackos don't care a rat's a$$ about anyones life.

Answer 3

This looks likely, perhaps a lot sooner than we think. If the Syrians, with Iranian backing, make a big move into Israel to the point where the Israelis feel they are going to lose, they'll have no choice but to go nuclear. Depending on the effectiveness of that strike, the Pakistanis may be pressed into a launch. At that point, all bets are off, because India will be too nervous . . . it's only a matter of time.

Answer 4

I do not think.
The impact of the previous nuclear outburst is still very much live. US is well aware of the fact that going out for an action will definitely have a reciprocal –directly or indirectly. Looking at the N-Korean seen, yes it’s a bit tight. The Entire world is watching the situation and would definitely act up on accordingly to avoid all steps that would aggravate the tension.

Answer 5

Chances very High. On American soil, yes. Our new policy of invasion rather then talk makes the UN null. Many have said for years we should "get out of the UN". I do not agree but those that say we should get out do have a point, we pay most of the cost's. It is also not in like America to talk about any problems in the world since we can invade anyone we want anytime now. We now don't even need a good reason to invade.
According to Republicans "we are safer now than before Sept. 11th.". Safer because we invaded Iraq (twice, once after they surrendered) at a cost to American tax payers of $2 trillion.

Answer 6

Not Bush, not on this one. The ground work for a Nuclear War goes back too far to blame on Bush Co.

And to answer your question, kind of depends on what happens in North Korea.

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Answer 7

If Dubya believes like his daddy does, that a nuclear war is "Winnable", then it is possible.
Any reasonable person (the leaders of the other nuclear countries) would consider it suicide.

Answer 8

Extremely likely. It only takes one ichy button-finger to set off a full scale nuclear war these days...

Answer 9

It's going to be LESS than 20 years! Or 10 for that matter.

Answer 10

what do you think . Can we do something about it . what would happen to us if we try? we can go on and on all day about what if .But it wouldn't change anything. If it is in Gods plan than it will be.So all we can do is pray . Let God worry about this .He knows what he is doing.
I think we are to young to worry about these things. You should be more worried about you salvation and where you will go after you pass a way.