My BS alarm went off with that one as well, but I just chalked it up to “sloppy journalism” without thinking about it, as it is so common. But you make an excellent point, we should demand better, since this is PJ Media and not the NYT, CNN etc. If the journalists wants to “editorialize” on a subject they are not knowledgeable about, they should at least confirm their statements with somebody knowledgeable on the subject.

This is Pajamas Media after all.

MI

Iran (or Pakistan for that matter) will not send their nuclear “present” with a nice “return to sender” contrail attached. One of their surrogates will deliver their present for them and provide at least plausible deniability, a situation made even better when several regimes are nuclearly armed. During the Cold War, we at least had the somber comfort of knowing that the USSR wasn’t going to outsource their WMDs.

While the Mullahs in Tehran have few qualms about sending somebody else to “paradise”, I doubt they have much personal desire to become a grease spot in a glass desert, even if it will hasten the return of the 12th Imam. But this is beside the point. With widespread WMD proliferation, a WMD attack on the US almost becomes a freebie. Deterrence is not an option with a “Death Cult”, particularly when any number of Cultists may be the perpetrator. The way to deal with suicidal attacks is clear (N.B. Kamikaze), kill them before they kill you. The quickest way to cure suicidal ideation is to show them death. Throwing into the mix some WMDs doesn’t change the rules, it simply alters the stakes. Unfortunately, we don’t have the stomach to play in this “high Stakes” game until we have lost several hands.

When survival is at risk, it is better to be respected and feared rather than liked. Things WILL change when OUR survival is in the BEST interest of the Mullahs and the ISI. I long for the day when they PRAY for our good health.

MI

We have a trump card for retaliating after an EMP- 14 Ohio Class SSBNs. They are shielded by hundreds of feet of water and each carries 24 8×475 kiloton nuclear missiles.

If there is anything I hate it is sloppy journalism. Your reference to being able to purchase an

“Russian-made AK-47 for $899.00 at GunBroker.com.”

Is misleading at best, disingenuous and misleading for sure, and outright ignorance of the subject at worst. Why do I say this?

First of all, an “AK-47″ is a select fire (read machine gun) which you cannot legally purchase in the United States. (note 1) In this particular case, the SAIGA brand rifle referenced is a SEMI AUTOMATIC rifle. It fires one shot per pull of the trigger. It is not capable of “Spray fire,” nor sustained high rates of fire. Functionally it is no different than many mainstream hunting rifles in the United States. The .308 caliber is a VERY COMMON hunting round.

If your reporting cannot be trusted with the simple facts, prey tell, how could your veracity not be in question?

I will agree, wholeheartedly however, that certain muslim factions are trying fervently to acquire nuclear weapons, and would have no qualms about using them on innocent populations. I say and emphasize MUSLIM terrorist as you may have noticed that fact seems to be omitted in your article. (once again, questioning your veracity, for valid reasons.)

The Mumbai “terrorists” were not disenfranchised about the Kashmir region, the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo, or the Palestinian problem.

Ms. Jacobson, this is precisely why the average American no longer subscribes to the New York Times, watches NBC or CBS for national news, or trusts the media.

Please consider reporting the news accurately and responsibly. Have the audacity to throw off the yoke of political correctness and follow your consciousness.

Kindest Regards,
Paul Troon

Note (1). Under the 1934 NFA (National Firearms Act) it is possible to legally purchase a fully automatic weapon (machine gun), silencer, sawed off shotgun or other “destructive device.” PROVIDED, you pass the background check, and pay the appropriate BATF transfer tax. If you doubt this, please feel free to contact your local office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Ask about NFA transfers. It is interesting to note that since 1934, when this law was enacted, I am aware of only a single incident of a legally owned machine gun being used in a crime, and that was by a POLICE OFFICER.

The Eisenhower-era idea of MAD was as a preventative posture. What would happen with terrorists “after” a nuclear event is a different story, don’t you agree? “After” is a foreign policy game-changer for the whole world

One important point remains, as Bob Smith said above: Al Qaeda is a death cult. Rohan Gunaratna writes in his masterful book “Al Qaeda” that the jihadists have completely conquered the fear of death. That is the dark heart of the matter with terrorists and WMD.

For 1,400 years Islam has expanded and destroyed every civilization in its path.

More Muslims equals more anonymous religious thugs, and more violence.