Luttwak was known for making some rather “interesting” statements. Among them: The US military build up under Reagan would induce the Soviet Union to invade China; in 1983 he called the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan a success; and said that Desert Storm (the 1990 effort to push Iraqi military forces out of Kuwait) would result in thousands of American forces being killed.
Adiraiju almost 7 years ago
…An’ if that doesn’t work, use three or four. Still didn’t work? Add a whole bunch more! Now cover your head and hit the floor.
socalvillaguy Premium Member almost 7 years ago
What’s old is new again.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Deja Boom!
Sisu60 almost 7 years ago
you don’t win with letting one nuclear bomb off you die.
rudypoogamer almost 7 years ago
The only winning move is not to play.
Morduin00 almost 7 years ago
The expression of the bird in panel 3. Priceless. Nature does pay attention.
Bob Blumenfeld almost 7 years ago
It’s getting harder and harder to tell which strip is Bloom County Classic and which is 2018.
Makapa Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Sadly appropriate today.
Joliet Jake almost 7 years ago
Luttwak was known for making some rather “interesting” statements. Among them: The US military build up under Reagan would induce the Soviet Union to invade China; in 1983 he called the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan a success; and said that Desert Storm (the 1990 effort to push Iraqi military forces out of Kuwait) would result in thousands of American forces being killed.
Dennett Premium Member almost 7 years ago
It worked with Japan in WWII.
Jessica_D almost 7 years ago
The more things change, the more they stay the same
Sisyphos almost 7 years ago
It’s MAD, I tell you!
pshea almost 7 years ago
“I can’t believe we’re on the eve of destruction.”