Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumAndrew Yang Policy on NUCLEAR LAUNCH DECISIONS
The decision to launch a nuclear attack is too serious for a single person to make. The vice president should need to verify any such decision made by the president.
"A decision to launch nuclear weapons is too important to rest in any individual's hands. We should ensure that any such decision is verified by the vice president or, if he or she is unavailable, the White House Chief of Staff."
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/nuclear-launch/
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ecstatic
(32,829 posts)or heard his voice, so I pretty much ignore threads about him.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)Fox and MSNBC. There are multiple YouTube videos easily accessible.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ecstatic
(32,829 posts)to look for his videos when there are 20+ other candidates running, most of whom I'm already familiar with.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)He will be in the upcoming debates as he qualified very early on to do so.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
oldsoftie
(12,705 posts)The President can order an attack, but there is a secondary confirmation rule as well. By the Sec of Defense.
And of course, if those actually DOING a launch thinks its crazy, they can refuse to follow an unlawful order
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Mr.Bill
(24,394 posts)than rely on Mike Pence.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)The president would have to talk it over with the v.p. before responding?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)With someone.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Kick in to the DU tip jar?
This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.
As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.