The nuclear option is hardly the silver bullet to our power problems. Don't even get started on the credibility of the nuclear "deterrent". Pure bull! If we nuke Lahore, do you think our people in Amritsar will get a front seat ticket (and no harm from the radioactive fallout??)? Naive!!
The media and the government have blacked out all good research relating to the value of the nuclear option, replacing it with the proverbial high-fives and chest-thumping.
To really understand why this nuclear deal is pure political drama (and much less tangible in terms of benefits for the nation), refer to the information found here, written by an excellent Indian scientist working for an Indian think-tank in Bangalore (just in case you think he's on payroll of the US).
RE:How Lame!
by ASHOK on Jul 27, 2007 10:19 AM Permalink
Nuclear option is indeed full of safety issues.
Recent earth quake in Japan and consequent damage to nuclear power plant is another warning bell.
But remember that Oil exploration from land to sea ( ofshore ) is also full of safety issues.
Russia has no expertise in this are. But western countries made tremendous progress an ultimately we are into deeper sea and real hostile weather conditions.
One accident in Nort sea oil platform has seen more liives lost than all Nuclear reactor accidents so far.
Going by your logic and the scientist quoted by you, we should stop flying, we should stop walking on Roads ( Indian roads hardly have pavements) Remember risk taking and doing what no one has done before is part of your struggle for existence.
RE:How Lame!
by deepak on Jul 27, 2007 08:40 AM Permalink
Indeed long way to go.. We do not wanna be dependant on Urianium... An element which was sold just for 10 bucks is now being sold in 100 bucks (dollars)... And projections are that it might be sold in 1000 (i need to find the unit of measurement)...
In today's world, nuclear weapons are only needed for showing and not using, which is how they should be. So, getting this deal done within the rigid frameworks is good for the energy security of the country. One glaring example of technological advancements and political will coming together. Hoping for a better future.
RE:Nuclear Deal constrains India and benefits the US.
by deepak on Jul 27, 2007 08:48 AM Permalink
Well, question media should ask as to when can we do our next nuclear test? During BJP rein, the demand was that we be qualify as the 5 exceptional powers before we sign NPT.. I am very mindful that it is a bilateral treaty, and not NPT, and point of discussion is 1954 USA atomic laws for the transfer of technology... We still have to go to NSG, where bad monkey china has a membership.. But what about the NPT, and what are you consequences if India tests weapons tomorrow... Nuclear weapons need constant testing, for our program is still under trial and error... It is not a complete program.. hell, Even President Bush has Ordered USA to produce small nuclear devices for minimum destruction. It was BJP which got the balls to explode nuclear bombs... Our communists were barking, when BJP did that... When does congress have the plan to explode nuclear tests in near future...? question quesiton
RE:Nuclear Deal constrains India and benefits the US.
by ashok singh on Jul 27, 2007 10:20 AM Permalink
Ghabrao mat bhai, jab time milega to test bhi kar lenge, aur ye US chun bhe nahen bolega if they see benefit in India. Usko benefit nahen hoga to nuclear deal ho ya naho, test karenge to hangama karega he.Thats how global politics works.
RE:Nuclear Deal constrains India and benefits the US.
by Praveen George on Jul 27, 2007 09:01 AM Permalink
Deepak, US does not do much nuclear tests these days. They simulate it and i do believe our scientists also can achieve those tests within labs. I am an ignoramus about nuclear tests,but i definitely know this much , nuclear research does not require bomb blasts every year. When it is required , our scientists will ask for it and i hope both congress or bjp or who ever is in power will listen to our scientists . There is no point in exploding a nuclear bomb in every state haha .. Just kidding JAI hind . SUPPORT OUT GOVERNMENT OUR PEOPLE . CRITICIZE WHAT IS BAD AND NOT WHAT IS GOOD.
RE:Nuclear Deal constrains India and benefits the US.
by Ranjan on Jul 27, 2007 08:32 AM Permalink
Dear VS it seems u r the Paki agent who has "bought" India from "Kangress". Abe yar jo man mein aata hai likh deto ho. Democracy ka matlab yeh nahin hai that u write garbage. Can u prove that "Kangess" has sold India to the highest bidder? If yes please go to the court. If not then sit quite.
