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Posted by Caretaker (Member # 36) on :

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/nation/1750749

Jan. 25, 2003, 12:22AM

U.S. prepares for possible use of nukes in Iraq, expert says
By PAUL RICHTER
Los Angeles Times

WASHINGTON -- As the Pentagon continues a highly visible buildup of troops and weapons in the Persian Gulf, it is also quietly preparing for the possible use of nuclear weapons in the potential war against Iraq, according to a report by a defense analyst.

Although they consider such a strike unlikely, military planners have been actively studying lists of potential targets and considering options, including the possible use of so-called "bunker buster" nuclear weapons against deeply buried military targets, says analyst William M. Arkin, who writes a regular column on defense matters for the Los Angeles Times.
Military officials have been focusing their planning on the use of nuclear arms in retaliation for a strike by the Iraqis with chemical or biological weapons, or to pre-empt one, Arkin says.

Administration officials believe that in some circumstances, nuclear arms may offer the only way to destroy deeply buried targets that may contain unconventional weapons that could kill thousands. Some officials have argued that the blast and radiation effects of such strikes would be limited....

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Posted by Kindgo (Member # 2) on :

[WOW]

We need to be praying,

and be ready to look face to face

with Almighty GOD!

Jesus Christ Himself...

[Big Clap]

This is sad news for many of the lost

but Come quickly Jesus [Smile]