Fast acting poisons like in this strip are rather obvious. Much more often, things like Asbestos turn out to have long term problems. Or consider the “butter flavor” ester used in microwave popcorn:
@stealth6948, yeah - even Hitler eschewed chemical weapons as too unpredictable. But Hitler was in a position of strength, like China - which is also unlikely to use Chemical or Bio. When you’re fighting from a position of weakness, like the Mid East and North Korea potentates, then an unpredictable weapon looks pretty good. You need a lucky roll of the dice to conquer the world.
LordDogmore over 14 years ago
Uhm, I might not be the brightest bulb, but isn’t “weapon of war” kind of redundant? I mean whoever heard of a “weapon of peace”?
farren over 14 years ago
As opposed to “weapon of hunting” or “weapon of shooting sports” - they’re still weapons, even if they aren’t being used against people.
Dkram over 14 years ago
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, all bad for your health, all ugly, should all be baned.
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doghollar over 14 years ago
Hmmm. I wonder if this weapon was made in one of Warbuck’s factories?
logan_4067 over 14 years ago
Annie and Sandy must still be off contract.
stuart over 14 years ago
Fast acting poisons like in this strip are rather obvious. Much more often, things like Asbestos turn out to have long term problems. Or consider the “butter flavor” ester used in microwave popcorn:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/story?id=3565670&page=1
stuart over 14 years ago
@stealth6948, yeah - even Hitler eschewed chemical weapons as too unpredictable. But Hitler was in a position of strength, like China - which is also unlikely to use Chemical or Bio. When you’re fighting from a position of weakness, like the Mid East and North Korea potentates, then an unpredictable weapon looks pretty good. You need a lucky roll of the dice to conquer the world.
JP Steve Premium Member over 14 years ago
“the havoc it reeked on his lungs[?]” Looks like ABC News (above) could use some proofreaders too!
Ray_C over 14 years ago
JP Steve: Maybe it smelled bad!
davidf42 over 5 years ago
Morning, Anniephans!