SKU: 63575048154

Thermonuclear Monarchy: Choosing Between Democracy and Doom

Sale price$13.00 Regular price$14.44
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $3.61 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Sep 14 - Sep 19

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Thermonuclear Monarchy: Choosing Between Democracy and DoomDuring his impeachment proceedings, Richard Nixon boasted, "I can go into my office and pick up the telephone and in twenty five minutes seventy million people will be dead." Nixon was accurately describing not only his own power but also the power of every American president in the nuclear age. Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon each contemplated using nuclear weapons Eisenhower twice, Kennedy three times, Johnson once, Nixon four

During his impeachment proceedings, Richard Nixon boasted, "I can go into my office and pick up the telephone and in twenty-five minutes seventy million people will be dead." Nixon was accurately describing not only his own power but also the power of every American president in the nuclear age.

Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon each contemplated using nuclear weapons--Eisenhower twice, Kennedy three times, Johnson once, Nixon four times. Whether later presidents, from Ford to Obama, considered using them we will learn only once their national security papers are released.

In this incisive, masterfully argued new book, award-winning social theorist Elaine Scarry demonstrates that the power of one leader to obliterate millions of people with a nuclear weapon--a possibility that remains very real even in the wake of the Cold War--deeply violates our constitutional rights, undermines the social contract, and is fundamentally at odds with the deliberative principles of democracy.

According to the Constitution, the decision to go to war requires rigorous testing by both Congress and the citizenry; when a leader can single-handedly decide to deploy a nuclear weapon, we live in a state of "thermonuclear monarchy," not democracy.

The danger of nuclear weapons comes from potential accidents or acquisition by terrorists, hackers, or rogue countries. But the gravest danger comes from the mistaken idea that there exists some case compatible with legitimate governance. There can be no such case. Thermonuclear Monarchy shows the deformation of governance that occurs when a country gains nuclear weapons.

In bold and lucid prose, Thermonuclear Monarchy identifies the tools that will enable us to eliminate nuclear weapons and bring the decision for war back into the hands of Congress and the people. Only by doing so can we secure the safety of home populations, foreign populations, and the earth itself.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 09/08/2016
ISBN: 9780393354492
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.25d
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 63575048154

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.3 ★★★★★
Based on 26 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
D
Verified Purchase
D.B. Spalding
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 4
Great tool, but be careful when you replace a needle.
Size: 2.0, Size: 2.0
Great idea, you can arrange the needles in either direction, depending upon the direction that you move the tool (clockwise, or anti-clockwise). But be VERY CAREFUL in dismantling, as it may come apart on you, spilling needles. Getting the needles lined up takes time and patience. Replacing one by itself should be easier. 3BOMBER would do well to include an exploded view of this tool in the instructions so owners know what to expect. That said, this works great, and the magnetic attachment to the stand is very convenient — easier than a stand with a hole in it. Also, the flat top lets you set it upside down in a jiffy. Definitely recommended.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
P
Verified Purchase
pvinthebay
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Makes all the difference in your extraction.
Size: 2.0, Size: 2.0
This little guy improved the extraction quality without being overly complex. After grinding there were always high spots in the porta filter when I put the grinds in. There are several different ways to distribute the grinds and I found this to be simple and effective without breaking the bank. The weight is nice and comes with extra pins just incase you bend yours. I've had mine for over a year and haven't needed it so it's nice that it's available. Simple practical tools like this are great in the setup and show you don't need to break the budget to have a solid coffee setup. I enjoy the 3BOMBER line of tools. For the money they offer the best value
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2025
J
Verified Purchase
J D
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Meh
Size: 2.0
I don't use it because I found it unnecessary. I'm not a pretentious coffee aficionado fanatic tho. It's great quality and highly engineered tho 🦾
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026
T
Verified Purchase
Tickerguy
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
Nicely built, does the job, the stand is an excellent add
Size: 2.0
Its a WDT tool; that and a magnetic funnel for the basket are sort of "the deal" for getting an even distribution in your portafilter to resolve channeling issues. Its the proper size for E61 and similar-sized espresso machines and thus is compatible with basically all but the small "economy" units; for those you probably want something with less "splay" on the needles. The material and design make it "knock it on the side of the counter" easy to keep clean and the magnetic stand means its right there and won't get damaged. For relatively small money it doesn't get better than this in doing the job. Recommended.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
J
Verified Purchase
Jeff S
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Works Great - Better results With Shot
Color: Matte Black
Very happy with the tool. My first experience using a WDT tool. Really helped my shot quality. I like the stand it comes with. I don't find it that hard to place back in the stand. If anything a slight inward push on the needles and goes in. The number of needles make it easy to use. The size is convenient for use and doesn't take up much room. I keep it next to my grinder. The extra needle set is great. Highly recommend.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2025

recommand products