US Frets Nuclear Testing, Ignores Its Own Arms Race
ABC News paints a picture of global peril as Russia and the US 'threaten' to resume nuclear testing. The implication is a dangerous escalation, yet the narrative skillfully omits the United States' own relentless pursuit of nuclear weapon 'modernization.' For instance, the US Defense Department's budget for nuclear weapons in FY2023 was a cool $16.5 billion, specifically for 'warhead modernization
and sustainment' ( Defense.gov ). One might wonder if 'modernization' via new designs and components could, perhaps, benefit from a little 'testing' down the line – a classic case of 'do as I say, not as I do.' So, while the headlines warn of Russia's vague pronouncements, the Pentagon quietly allocates billions to develop deadlier nukes. It appears 'nuclear threat' is only a problem when it's not
made in America. How many billions does the US need to spend on 'modernizing' its doomsday devices before it becomes a 'threat' itself, or is that just 'maintaining deterrence'?