[Bobpantax]

He is dangerously naive and sounds like Jimmy Carter all over again. He does not understand that we live in a hypercompetitive world regardless of his views. Any sign of weakness is utilized to gain an advantage. Slowing the development of advanced weapons systems will just allow our competitors to catch up. As to having a goal of reducing nuclear weapons, there is nothing new about this goal. However, the rules of the game have long been to leave everything "as is" until everyone has agreed on what is going to happen; when it is going to happen; how it is going to be implemented; and, a foolproof method of verification is in place. Lastly, since Seantor obama has announced his hostility to the military, I am sure that the Defense Department and the various defense contractors have already started their contingency planning for an Obama administration which will probably include alot of Congressional arm twisting. Obama's proposals will be doomed from the start. The fact that he said what he said the way he said it shows a lack of experience. But, as we all know, he has little experience. What could he have said? How about this:

I intend to continue the important bipartisan efforts started decades ago to reduce the number of nuclear weapons existing in the world and avoid further nuclear proliferation. In this regard, soon after I am elected, I intend to convene a bipartisan study group which will include members of Congress, Departments of Defense and State officials, and representatives from the intelligence community for the purpose of determining what course of action might be available to me given existing conditions. Rest assured that I will proceed slowly and carefully without compromising the national security of the United States.

I also intend to call on a team of bipartisan seasoned experts to review all currently proposed advanced weapons systems. With the budget so far out of balance it is very important that we not invest in a weapons system unless it is effective. While I have the utmost respect for the Department of Defense, I do not think that a second look outside the box will damage our defense posture. I will also closely consult with the Department of Defense regarding any findings provided to me by the team before I make any final decisions.

I am no candidate and I thought of the above in a few moments. Why didn't he? because he is not qualified to be President.