Terry Blanton <[email protected]> wrote: The circumstances of Carey's firing were shrouded in mystery. A senior > U.S. Defense official said he was fired over "conduct." Officials said
it did not have to do with gambling, or the loss of a nuclear weapon, > or sexual misconduct. > There was something about a phone message from the General: "Yes gentlemen, they are on their way in, and no one can bring them back. For the sake of our country, and our way of life, I suggest you get the rest of SAC in after them. Otherwise, we will be totally destroyed by Red retaliation. Uh, my boys will give you the best kind of start, 1400 megatons worth, and you sure as hell won't stop them now . . . Uh, so let's get going, there's no other choice. God willing, we will prevail, in peace and freedom from fear, and in true health, through the purity and essence of our natural... fluids. God bless you all." - Jed
