tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732919976442735382.post7256613118376446987..comments2023-10-08T10:24:24.396+01:00Comments on Stephen's Liberal Journal: Generals Back Clegg Over TridentStephen Glennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03027718551675624433noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732919976442735382.post-91417150491399646412010-04-21T22:14:52.653+01:002010-04-21T22:14:52.653+01:00I think the theory is that while we have Trident, ...I think the theory is that while we have Trident, the US sees us as an equal, whereas if we didn't have nuclear weapons, we'd drop right down the priority list. Which is obviously a completely counterproductive argument given the US's policy on trying to discourage countries from developing nuclear weapons. The UK is supporting those efforts, but simultaneously demonstrating that if you have nukes, you get taken more seriously. A confused policy, I'd say.Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059705997993123454noreply@blogger.com