You imply that untrustworthy, lying bullies can't be rational. Read the parent again: > This means a credible nuclear deterrent is the only way to ensure the r

You imply that untrustworthy, lying bullies can't be rational. Read the parent again: > This means a credible nuclear deterrent is the only way to ensure the regime's survival. If you're a criminal bully, then the only way to not get taken down by the bigger kids is to get nuclear weapons.