So about that nuclear weapons thing

[Cyrano]

Donald Trump is a man who does not understand why we cannot/should not use nuclear weapons.

So what if he decides to give an order to launch against North Korea, Iran, ISIS, (or San Francisco)?

Here's my question: Would the military obey that order?

I don't know.

What do you think?

[dhill926]

1. we may be headed for a "Seven Days in May" scenario....

jesus, the military and sane republicans might be the only thing saving us from disaster....I need a drink....

[Cyrano]

3. Yes, the military could stop him. Then what?

[dhill926]

5. who knows...

we may soon be in uncharted territory. and I'm anything but a conspiracy theorist...

[NRaleighLiberal]

2. As each day since Nov 8 has proven, all bets are off - in every way

[grantcart]

4. We have lost the standing of a "rational" country and as such the right to hold nuclear weapons

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028285984

[spin]

6. Most people believe that the President can launch nukes by himself. ...

Fortunately that is not quite true.

The President cannot unilaterally use the nuclear codes to launch a nuclear attack, according to a report by Jason Fritz that was commissioned by the International Commission on Nuclear Non­proliferation and Disarmament. Rather, the United States enforces a two­ person rule with respect to nuclear activation at every level. At the highest level, this rule requires that the President jointly issue launch orders with the Secretary of Defense. The rule continues down the line, with commanding officers and executive officers working in tandem, and missile operators agreeing on launch order validity.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mikehayes/dont-worry-president-trump-wont-actually-have-his-finger-on?utm_term=.bbPdNwKDx#.oiP4qpxK2

Of course if Secretary of Defense went along with Trump for some reason it could happen. Once both authorized the strike it is unlikely that it would not be carried out.

[etherealtruth]

7. Exactly ... so the earth is safe as long as trump isn't surrounded by ....

...sycophants and lunatics.

Oh wait ... that is exactly the scenario we will be confronted with

[spin]

9. Good point. (n/t)

[uppityperson]

8. So who knows, all bets are off.

[spin]

10. I sometimes wonder if this world is big enough ...

to allow two egotistical leaders like Trump and Putin to coexist.

[JI7]

11. this is where we would have to depend on generals

Many of them tend to have a more liberal view of things .

[hunter]

12. They've already pulled out of storage the Nixon-Reagan-Bush "football" for Trump.

It's a hand scanner and big red button that makes very serious sounding noises and very serious flashing lights, but otherwise does nothing.

The morning after some poor schlep intern has to make up some story why the system failed.

Repeat as needed.