> you can only use them, not threaten with them IMO this. The real reason of existence of nuclear weapons is deterrence, not actual retaliation. If you reach t

> you can only use them, not threaten with them IMO this. The real reason of existence of nuclear weapons is deterrence, not actual retaliation. If you reach the point of nuclear retaliation, then you only get MAD (mutual assured destruction) and no one wins. > For delivery, I've always wondered if it was possible to smuggle them in, say, by car. No need for a rocket or anything. If you're interested on this possibility, a good movie I can recommend is "The Sum of All Fears" (2002).