Originally posted by SwifDi
Which is practically meaningless because why the hell would you ever really need 1000 nukes?
Don\'t ask me, I just know that we do. Probably several thousand times more. Hold on, *google*
damn...
"Like Bush, most Americans might be surprised to learn that, "The U.S. nuclear arsenal today includes 5,400 warheads loaded on intercontinental ballistic missiles at land and sea; an additional 1,750 nuclear bombs and cruise missiles ready to be launched from B-2 and B-52 bombers; a further 1,670 nuclear weapons classified as “tactical.” And just in case, an additional 10,000 or so nuclear warheads held in bunkers around the United States as a “hedge” against future surprises."