'Let it be an arms race' - Donald Trump

[TomandJerry]

Asked on Friday morning for clarification of his remarks about America’s need to “strengthen and expand” its nuclear weapons, President-elect Donald Trump said: “Let it be an arms race.”

Trump spoke by phone to MSNBC Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski, who reported the conversation with co-host Joe Scarborough. Both spoke while wearing pyjamas and slippers and sitting in front of a roaring fire.

On Thursday, Trump used Twitter to say the US “must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes”.

As well as the opaque meaning of the remark, subsequent debate centered on whether it was prompted by similar words from Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Putin said the same day: “We need to strengthen the military potential of strategic nuclear forces, especially with missile complexes that can reliably penetrate any existing and prospective missile defence systems.”

I am worried now

 

[Buzzer]

Q. How many Americans does it take to change a light bulb?

A. More guns.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Is anybody surprised at this?

In the same way that "Brexit" meant Brexit it's clear "Let's Make America Great Again" means "Let's Tool Up and Kick Some Foreign Butt".

What did they think Trump would do - spend 4 years pressing flowers and baking cakes?

 

[jakarta]

We know the winner of the previous Arms Race and that was when the Soviet Union was a lot bigger.

What does the Russian economy have except hydrocarbons, I can't remember the last time I saw anyone driving a Russian Car or using a Russian Laptop?

America will win any economic (which is what Arms Races boil down to) race with Russia; China on the other hand...

 

[The Birdman]

How many shares does Trump own in the arms industry .

 

[GingerBeerMan]

I wonder if Trump and his buddies have more than a few shares in Lockheed Martin and Boeing?

 

[Stat Brother]

At least America has realised it can do some thing really well, and has embraced that.




Ok sure making and selling all manner of weapons might not be everybody's cup of tea, but it's a living.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Asked on Friday morning for clarification of his remarks about America’s need to “strengthen and expand” its nuclear weapons, President-elect Donald Trump said: “Let it be an arms race.”

Trump spoke by phone to MSNBC Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski, who reported the conversation with co-host Joe Scarborough. Both spoke while wearing pyjamas and slippers and sitting in front of a roaring fire.

On Thursday, Trump used Twitter to say the US “must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes”.

As well as the opaque meaning of the remark, subsequent debate centered on whether it was prompted by similar words from Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Putin said the same day: “We need to strengthen the military potential of strategic nuclear forces, especially with missile complexes that can reliably penetrate any existing and prospective missile defence systems.”

I am worried now

Think I saw think on the BBC website the other day that the current strength is Russia 7,200 nuclear warheads vs. Amerika's 7,000. Like the actual numbers matter.

 

[Yoda]

On Thursday, Trump used Twitter to say the US “must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes”.

Does he not see the irony in that?

 

[Stat Brother]

Does he not see the irony in that?

If ever there was a question for @DrNo.

 

[midnight_rendezvous]

The man is an utter lunatic.

 

[studio150]

Will the Doomsday clock move forward from 11.57

 

[JC Footy Genius]

Trump's usual considered, thoughtful tweet was responding to Putin's “We need to strengthen the military potential of strategic nuclear forces, especially with missile complexes that can reliably penetrate any existing and prospective missile defence systems.” comment.

As the OP suggests having these two individuals fingers near the nuke launch button is a tad worrying.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Trump's usual considered, thoughtful tweet was responding to Putin's “We need to strengthen the military potential of strategic nuclear forces, especially with missile complexes that can reliably penetrate any existing and prospective missile defence systems.” comment.

As the OP suggests having these two individuals fingers near the nuke launch button is a tad worrying.

They're supposed to be new best mates tho eh? Putin is the more sly and manipulative by far., and patently has a far bigger game plan. Outfoxes The Wally With The Lolly on every front.

 

[Dr. No]

Is anybody surprised at this?

No.

 

[AmexRuislip]

They're supposed to be new best mates tho eh? Putin is the more sly and manipulative by far., and patently has a far bigger game plan. Outfoxes The Wally With The Lolly on every front.

Hasn't it always been the same since the cold war started, Europe the nuclear sports pitch, that all insundary will land on!

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Hasn't it always been the same since the cold war started, Europe the nuclear sports pitch, that all insundary will land on!

It's all a bit crap. Nobody ever needed 7000 nuclear warheads. 7-a-side would do the trick.

 

[pearl]

No.

might as well get plastered down the pub then?

 

[AmexRuislip]

It's all a bit crap. Nobody ever needed 7000 nuclear warheads. 7-a-side would do the trick.

No heading allowed, goalies could be Putin and Trump!

 

[happypig]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRUzS7-5YQw&list=PLD79227DB62E35F25