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Historically, experiences of other proliferators (eg PRC) show 5 nuclear tests is enough to get you to thermonuclear for #NukeTest6pic.twitter.com/j2LExthNok
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3/n DPRK had 6 nuketests in 11 years; didn't start w/Fat Man; vastly better computing & the lessons of history. They can build an H-Bomb.pic.twitter.com/ZxhgWUKAOl
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4/n I am surprised at degree of denial about DPRK missile & nuclear weapon capabilities. I have thoughts on this:https://deusexatomica.wordpress.com/2017/08/06/hes-fucking-crazy-and-we-need-to-nuke-him-first-kim-jong-un-north-korea-and-nuclear-deterrence/ …
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5/n A yield of 100kt (lowball on Mr. Peanut) is equivalent to US W76 which gives a 5psi Radius of Death of 2 miles for optimal airburst.pic.twitter.com/lanv4EJonC
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6/n Check out what 150kt+ (my current fave # for
#NukeTest6) does to Los Angeles or your hometown (ht@wellerstein) https://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/ pic.twitter.com/QnL4bPWjFi
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Replying to @NuclearAnthro @wellerstein
A direct-hit to the Port of Stockton, CA (deepest in-land port on the west coast) puts my home just about a quarter mile outside the-
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-3rd degree burns via radiation exposure radius. [nervous smile.emoji]
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Goes without saying most of the west side of the city is flattened and the port just isn't there anymore.
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Replying to @TheGrimCorsair @NuclearAnthro
Yeah, but why hit Stockton? I mean, it's a pretty lame target. I would aim for something more dense and shiny, if it were me.
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Replying to @wellerstein @NuclearAnthro
You cripple a huge portion of the food distribution on the west coast.
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Replying to @TheGrimCorsair @NuclearAnthro
They know that it would be a "last gasp" sort of thing, they'd aim for our eyes, make us pay. Stockton wd be... less than the others, I feel
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