:52:00
But how is it possible for this thing
to be triggered automatically...
:52:04
and at the same time
impossible to un-trigger?
:52:07
Mr. President,
it is not only possible...
:52:11
it is essential.
:52:13
That is the whole idea
ofthis machine, you know.
:52:17
Deterrence is the art ofproducing
in the mind ofthe enemy...
:52:23
the fear ofattack.
:52:25
And so because ofthe automated and
irrevocable decision-making process...
:52:30
which rules out human meddling...
:52:34
the doomsday machine is terrifying...
:52:38
and simple to understand...
:52:40
and completely credible
and convincing.
:52:44
I wish we had one ofthem
doomsday machines.
:52:48
But this is fantastic, Strangelove.
How can it be triggered automatically?
:52:51
It's remarkably simple to do that.
:52:55
When you merelywish to bury bombs...
:52:59
there's no limit to the size.
:53:01
After that, they are connected...
:53:04
to a gigantic complex ofcomputers.
:53:08
Now then, a specific and clearly
defined set ofcircumstances...
:53:13
underwhich the bombs
are to be exploded...
:53:17
is programmed into a tape memory bank.
:53:21
Hmm. Strangelove?
:53:25
What kind ofa name is that?
That ain't no Kraut name, is it?
:53:28
He changed it when he became a citizen.
:53:31
It used to be Merkwurdichliebe.
:53:34
Well, a Kraut by any other name,
uh, Stainsey?
:53:40
The whole point of
the doomsday machine...
:53:45
is lost ifyou keep it a secret!
:53:48
Why didn'tyou tell the world?
:53:50
It was to be announced
at the Party Congress on Monday.
:53:55
As you know,
the premier loves surprises.