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MAD only works if the other side is concerned about the welfare of its people. I know that many would prefer to think otherwise but the USSR was just as concern
by Shivetya 7y ago
MAD only works if the other side is concerned about the welfare of its people. I know that many would prefer to think otherwise but the USSR was just as concerned about their own people as the United States was. They don't have oceans on both sides as a buffer.
that out of the way, it is regimes that don't show a real concern for their people that is the danger. the only hold on them is the vulnerability of those making the decision. once they show disregard for their own welfare is when everyone should be worried.
- Udik 7y ago> regimes that don't show a real concern for their people that is the danger. I doubt that these exist, "look, these people are crazy and suicidal and don't even care about their own children" is a common propaganda statement, with the clear purpose of de-humanising the enemy. Even the most ferocious dictators care about some of the people, and about their own cultural heritage, and the country they rule. Nobody wants to be wiped off the face of the earth.
- azernik 7y agoAnd even if they don't care about any of those things, their people are the source of their power.
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