August 29, 2007
The CIA can neither confirm nor deny the existence or non-existence of a nuclear generator lost in the Himalayas in 1965.
- Years, decades, or centuries from now, the corpse of the rogue generator may yet rise from its icy grave and exact a radioactive revenge upon humanity. Or, the Chinese have it.
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Great story, Hank. Also extremely disturbing. How many other radioactive time bombs are still ticking out there? How many Chernobyls can we anticipate? These things will still be hot 1000 years from now. The future looks bleaker and bleaker. And I thought I was depressed after the cockfighting thing.
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Cockfighting, poisoning innocent people with radiation--it's all part and parcel of the same thing. I despair for the human race.
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Wait, the climbers gathered around an active nuclear device chock full of plutonium for warmth? Is it just me or does that sound stupid?
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China Syndrome? Oh like you weren't gonna say it.
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Y'know, I did kinda wonder about that one, Blanky. Pretty weird take on gathering 'round the ol' campfire. China Syndrome indeed.
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Fascinating read, Hank. Thanks for this fine post. Some images and words, here.
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Cheaper than a vasectomy.
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My folks were married for 12 years before generating progeny. During that time, when asked why there were no kids, Dad would smile and say, "I was at Operation Crossroads." (He was.) Shut 'em up every time. /derail
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Excellent, Hank. I was also planning to use that image myself.
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On noes, I has a bukkit.
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The man who knew too much: He was the CIA's expert on Pakistan's nuclear secrets, but Rich Barlow was thrown out and disgraced when he blew the whistle on a US cover-up. Now he's to have his day in court.