Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   Military Bilndly Obey Order To Use Nukes? Date:   11/20/2017 2:18:05 PM

As I understand it, it is unlikely that such a change will be made.  So it's just more wasted time by the Senate.  

I would submit that the threats that have been made by NK to U.S. National Security could be used as justification to launch a First Stike, but Trump hasn't done that, because of the uncertainties that they actually have that capabillty.  But if they do strike, I expect the U.S. will respond.  it should be noted that NK has also threatened Europe.  And if they are able to build the nuclear sub that they  are rushing to do, which would in fact, give them the ability to strike the U.S. or Europe.  I personally think Trump has been very restrained.  Tough Talk, yes, but he is hardly the first President to talk tough.  I wonder sometimes if we have gotten so used to mealy mouth politicians, that it is shocking when someone talks tough.  

As far as the General, I can appreciate what he says about advising the Commander that an order is illegal and then talking about a range of options that would be legal.  But hopefully this isn't happening as there are incoming nuclear missiles.  I don't know if Tump has picked up the General's remarks yet, because today he seems to be consumed about disrespectful athletes.  

I'm really rather annoyed that he hasn't taken a stand on Moore.  He is side-stepping it.